Ordinances-1995-197

maintenance of utilities. No buildings or structures, except as necessary for utilities, shall be permitted on such easements. All applicable utility companies must approve the required easements prior to approval of the final plat. B) Easements Along Streams and Watercourses: Wherever any stream or surface watercourse is located in an area that is being subdivided, the subdivider shall, at his 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. 3.05 Maintenance Bond Required: The owner and subdivider of the land being platted shall be required to provide to the City, proper maintenance bonds satisfactory to the City, so as to insure that for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance of any improvement, the owner and subdivider shall be responsible to maintain such improvement in good repair: ARTICLE IV: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN OF SUBDIVISIONS 4.01 Standards Prescribed: The standards set forth in this ordinance, shall be considered the minimum standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. These standards should also be considered in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and federal agencies. In the event that the City's minimum standards should conflict with applicable state and federal requirements, the state and federal requirements shall prevail.