(A) Size. The size of easements where alleys are not provided shall not be less than ten feet on each side of rear lot lines. Easements along side lot lines shall be not less than ten feet in width. However, while deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the City Council, such easements may be required to be 20 feet in width.
(B) Use. Where necessary, easements shall be retained for poles, wires, conduits, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines, open drains, gas lines or other utilities. Such easements may be required across parts of lots (including side lines) other than as described above if the City Council determines that same is needed. Any easements so established shall be maintained by the property owner. All easements may be included in the computation of lot sizes, with the exception of drainage easements, which will be in addition to the specified lot size.
(C) Drainage easements. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel or street, there shall be provided a storm easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with such course and of such additional width as may be designated by the Zoning Administrator that will bereasonably adequate for the purpose. Parallel streets or parkways may be required in connection with these easements. The drainage shall be designed to eliminate erosion of adjoining property and to facilitate routine maintenance.
(Ord. passed 4-20-2000)