Easements shall not be used for road purposes. Ingress and egress easements of any type shall not be construed as public roads.
(A) An easement for utilities at least ten feet wide along the side line and/or rear line of lots where necessary shall be provided for a continuous right-of-way at least 20 feet in width. If necessary for the extension of main water and sewer lines or similar utilities, easements of greater width may be required along lot lines or across lots.
(B) Utility easements shall connect with easements established in adjoining properties. These easements, when approved, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the County Board, by ordinance, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(C) 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 alongside lot lines.
(D) (1) Where a subdivision contains or is traversed by a watercourse, drainage way, channel, lake, stream or drainage field tile, one of the following shall be provided at the discretion of the Planning Commission:
(a) A storm water easement;
(b) Drainage right-of-way; or
(c) Park dedication.
(2) These should conform to the lines of such water course along with such further width as will be adequate to provide for property storm drainage of the area. The width of such easement shall be recommended by the County Engineer.
(Ord. passed 12-11-1979)