§ 4.2. Easements.

(a)

Easements for utilities shall be provided as required by the director of public utilities and easements for drainage shall be provided as required by the director of public works across lots overlapping or adjoining rear or side lot lines, and shall be of whatever width is necessary to provide for installation of such installation of such utilities or drainage and for access for maintenance; provided, however, that no such easement shall be less than ten (10) feet wide. In the case of any waiver to this requirement as outlined above, conditions or safeguards may be attached to the grading plan as necessary to assure proper drainage in the area.

(b)

Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines thereof, and [of] such further width or construction, or both, as will be required for the purpose of handling drainage. Streets or parkways parallel, but not necessarily adjacent to such water courses, may be required. Shifts from existing locations of water courses, drainage ways, channels or streams may be permitted only where such [shifts] result in equivalent or better drainage within and surrounding the subdivision than will the existing location; provided, however, that any such changes [shifts] shall be explained in writing, including the specific reasons therefor, and be made a part of the permanent application record.

(Ord. No. 762; Ord. No. 1144, 1-26-81; Ord. No. 1360, 3-14-83; Ord. No. 2402, 6-25-96)

(Ord. No. 762; Ord. No. 1144, 1-26-81; Ord. No. 1360, 3-14-83; Ord. No. 2402, 6-25-96)