A. Access To Utilities: The subdivider shall dedicate to the public appropriate easements and/or alleys to the end that each and every lot, piece, or parcel of land within a subdivision shall have access to all available essential public utilities. (Ord. 5157, 8-10-1981)
B. Drive Easements: Where alleys are not provided, drive easements not less than ten feet (10') shall be provided along the rear of each lot for use by public and private utilities. Aerial easements and easements of greater width for either the extension of main storm and sanitary sewers and other utilities or the accommodation of utilities in unique situations such as, but not limited to, lots rearing onto unplatted land may be required where it is deemed necessary by the engineering department and the public utilities department. (Ord. 5157, 8-10-1981; amd. 2003 Code)
C. Obstructions: Easements shall be maintained free of buildings, fences, appurtenances, or other structures which would prevent vehicular access for maintenance and service of utilities.
D. Surface Water Drainage: Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage channel or stream, there shall be provided a right of way or easement for drainage and public utility purposes, adequate to contain all runoff from a 100-year maximum flood as determined by the subdivider and approved by the engineering department. (Ord. 5157, 8-10-1981)
E. Width Of Easement: In all subdivisions, no easement shall be less than twenty feet (20') wide, except where located on side lot lines, in which case a total width of ten feet (10') may be allowed, subject to approval by the public works department and the public utilities department. In special cases smaller easements may be allowed subject to approval by the engineering department and the public utilities department. (Ord. 5157, 8-10-1981; amd. 2003 Code)