A. Utility Easements:
1. Utility easements shall be provided along the rear and side lot lines as required. Such easements shall provide for a total of not less than twenty feet (20') wide along rear lot lines, and not less than ten feet (10') wide along side lot lines, and normally be centered upon the rear or side lot lines. Ten foot (10') wide utility and drainage easements shall be provided along right-of-way lines of minor streets.
2. Recommendations on the proposed layout of communication, gas, water and sanitary sewer easements shall be obtained from all of the utility companies which service the area. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to submit copies of the approved preliminary plat to all appropriate utility agencies.
3. Utility boxes shall be located if possible at the rear of each lot, having due regard for the preservation of trees on each lot, and installation shall conform to Chapter 9 of this Title.
B. Drainage And Stormwater Management Facility Easements:
1. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or stream, there shall be provided a drainage easement with adequate width to accommodate observed, computed or anticipated stormwater drainage through and from the subdivision. The easement shall include an additional area not less than fifteen feet (15') wide adjoining both edges of the floodplain area and shall allow access for construction and maintenance equipment.
2. All permanent stormwater management facilities for a subdivision shall be protected by easements or dedications for drainage and shall permit ingress and egress for maintenance.
3. No construction of structures, dams, embankments or channels (except as indicated on the approved engineering plans) and no planting of trees, shrubbery or other vegetation which hinder the flow of water or otherwise inhibit the intended purposes, shall be allowed within any drainage or stormwater management facility easement without the approval of the Village Engineer.
4. Where possible, drainage easements shall be separate and distinct from utility easements.
C. Landscaping Easements:
1. Landscaping easements for screening purposes may be required between single-family and attached single-family developments, between residential and commercial lots, or along lot lines to provide screening of residential lots fronting on arterial or collector streets. If such easement is to be used for public utilities, the easement shall be of sufficient width to accommodate appropriate screen plantings without interfering with utility service or maintenance.
2. Landscaping easements may be required to protect areas of existing site flora for screening or conservation purposes.
D. Temporary Turnaround Easements: A temporary vehicular turnaround easement may be required for road purposes until the extension of the road is publicly dedicated.
E. No-Access Strip Easements: A no-access strip easement at least ten feet (10') in width may be required along a lot line abutting a street upon which no vehicular driveway shall be permitted.
F. Pedestrian, Bicycle Or Equestrian Way Easements: Easements for pedestrian, bicycle or equestrian ways shall be provided where deemed appropriate by the Village Board. Such easements shall be at least twenty feet (20') in width and shall be located so as to avoid any aboveground utility equipment. Such easements shall not be located in any drainage easement unless approved in writing by the Village Engineer. (Ord. 91-21, 8-6-1991)