(A) Easements of not less than ten feet in width shall be provided on each side of all rear lot lines, and alongside lot lines where necessary for storm and sanitary sewers, gas, water and other mains, and for electric and telephone lines, or for other public utilities. Easements of greater width may be required along or across lots when necessary for the extension of sewer mains or other utilities, or where both water and sewer lines are located in the same easement. A two-foot easement shall be required on one side of and adjacent to an alley to accommodate pole lines.
(B) Adequate easements for storm water drainage shall be established along any natural drainage channel and in such other locations as may be necessary to provide satisfactory disposal of storm water from streets, alleys and all other portions of the subdivision. The location and minimum widths of such easements shall be approved by the City Council.
(C) The maintenance of drainage easements shall be the responsibility of the lot owner or adjacent lot owners. No obstruction shall be placed or erected in any easement for utility or drainage purposes, and the proper authorities shall have free access to and use of the easements at any time.
(D) The maintenance of retention or detention storage areas shall be the responsibility of the owner(s) of the property. If the city is required to maintain the retention or detention storage area, the cost thereof shall be paid by the owner(s) and shall be a lien against the property.
(E) A minimum 15-foot wide utility easement is required on either side of the roadway as measured from the right-of-way line towards the lot.
(F) An easement approved by the city is required for a utility access road installed after March 5, 2012.
(Ord. 1069, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 1597, passed 3-5-2012; Am. Ord. 1696, passed 3-21-2016)