(a) Easements for drainage purpose shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width. Where the watercourse is large, easement widths shall be increased as determined by the Village Engineer. (See Section 1115.06(d).) Where watercourses cross plotted lots diagonally, the developer shall straighten such courses, where practicable, and shall substantially follow sublot lines. Easements shall be shown on the record plat and deeds, and shall cover such existing or reconstructed watercourses.
(b) Additional easement requirements are as follows:
(1) Easements for drainage purposes shall be constructed or defined on the ground by the developer before construction is started.
(2) In instances where the existing watercourse is well defined from past storm drainage and where the developer is required to reconstruct the watercourse along sublot lines, such reconstruction shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Village Inspector.
(3) No open ditch shall be constructed within 150 feet of the rear or side of a house, as measured from the house to the edge of the ditch easement.
(Ord. 1500. Passed 12-14-99.)