(A) Access Easements (Private Streets): Private streets are not permitted, except that the plan commission may approve private streets that serve three (3) or fewer lots. Private streets, if approved, must be constructed according to the standards for roads in this title, and means must be established for private maintenance. Private streets must be labeled on the final plat as follows: "This subdivision contains private streets that will not be maintained by the city or any other public agency. Property owners within the subdivision are responsible for all maintenance". A sign identifying the street as a private street must be placed at the street's entrance, according to city specifications. The maintenance of private streets will be the responsibility of the abutting property owners or established homeowners' association.
(B) Utility Easements: Utility easements must be provided for any overhead or underground utility service and must be at least twelve feet (12') wide. Easements must be located across lots or along rear or side property lines and must be designed to provide continuity of alignment from block to block and to adjoining unsubdivided areas.
(C) Watercourse And Drainage Easements: Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or stream, a stormwater easement or drainage right of way conforming substantially to the lines of the watercourse must be provided.
(D) Land Dedications:
1. Whenever the plan commission determines that a park, recreation area, school site, library or other public space should be located in whole or in part in the proposed subdivision, the plan commission will request the dedication of those sites or will require their reservation for a period of one year following the date of the final approval of the subdivision plat. If a governmental agency passes a resolution expressing its intent to acquire the reserved land within the reservation year, the reservation period will be extended for one additional year.
2. Land to be dedicated to the public must be labeled on the final plat as follows: "Dedicated to the (public agency) for (intended use of dedicated land)".
3. All lands offered to the city for use as streets, alleys, schools, parks, libraries and other public uses must be referred to the plan commission for review and recommendation before being accepted by the council or by any other governing authority of the city. (Ord. 1379, 6-9-2008)