Draft chapter 170: Subdivision Regulations
§ 170.11 Easements Required
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§ 170.11 Easements Required
1. Public Utilities. The flexible placement of easements for public utilities shall be allowed, however, such placement shall be subject to the review of the City as well as all applicable utility companies prior to approval of the final plat. All utilities to serve each lot shall be placed in a common easement. Said easements shall be at least 10 feet in width. Easements of greater width may be required along lot lines, or across lots when necessary for the placement and maintenance of utilities. No buildings or structures, except as necessary for utilities, shall be permitted on such easements.
2. Easements Along Streams and Watercourses. Wherever any stream or surface watercourse is located in an area that is being subdivided, the subdivider shall, at their own expense, make adequate provisions for the proper drainage of surface water and shall provide and dedicate to the City an easement equal to the floodway along said stream or watercourse to ensure the proper maintenance of the watercourse, as approved by the City.
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