Ordinances-2012-319

transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be place above ground. 2. Underground facilities need not be installed in the following instances: a. Any increase of service size including single phase to three-phase conversion; b. For any new service when utility poles exist along abutting property lines which are not separated by an alley or public right-of-way and no additional utility poles are required; c. Installation, of new or replacement feeder lines or transmission lines located within the city’s subdivision jurisdiction. Amended by 2012-319 3.04. EASEMENTS REQUIRED A) 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 of Tiffin 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 ten (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. 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.