§ 15-290. Easements.  


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  • (A)

    For utilities. An easement for utilities at least five (5) feet wide shall be provided along side and rear lot lines, which when combined with easements on adjoining lots, forms a continuous easement of at least ten (10) feet. Additionally, a similar easement of at least ten (10) feet shall be provided across the front lot line. 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, at the discretion of the City Engineer.

    (B)

    For storm water drainage. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel, or stream, there shall be provided a drainage easement or other means of land dedication conforming substantially with the lines of such water course and of such further width as determined by the City Engineer.

    (C)

    For walkways or trails. Pedestrian easements, with a width not less than twenty (20) feet, may be required where deemed necessary to provide circulation, access to schools, parks, or other community facilities, or as part of a planned community-wide trail system.

    (D)

    Guy wires. Additional easements for pole guys should be provided, where appropriate, at the outside of turns. Where possible, lot lines shall be arranged to bisect the exterior angle so that pole guys will fall along side lot lines.

    (E)

    Continuous easement provision. All required easements, when approved as part of a final plat, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the City Council of a vacation of such easement, as specified in Section 2-500.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)