A. Width: To facilitate underground installation, an easement for utilities, at least ten feet (10') wide, shall be provided along each side of a side line of lots and/or the rear line of lots where necessary to form a continuous right of way at least twenty feet (20') in width. If necessary for the extension of main water or sewer lines or similar utilities, easements of greater width may be required along lot lines or across lots.
B. Utility Easements: Utility easements shall connect with easements established in adjoining properties. These easements, when approved, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the city council by ordinance, upon the recommendation of the planning commission.
C. Pole Guys: Additional easements for pole guys should be provided at the outside of turns. Where possible, lot lines shall be arranged to bisect the exterior angle so that pole guys will fall along the side lot lines.
D. Drainage Easements: Drainage easements for storm sewers may be required. Easements for open channel drainage may be required where the cost for the installation of storm sewers is considered to be prohibitive. These easements may be along the side lot lines, but usually the design should be such that the drainage will be carried along the rear of the lots. If open channel drainage is to be carried in the street right of way, additional right of way width shall be provided. When the drainage is carried down the rear lot lines, the easement shall be of adequate width for workmen (with trucks if need be) to enter the easement and keep it cleaned out. The size and location of such easements for open channel drainage shall be determined by the city. (Ord., 3-8-1971)