Each block that does not contain an alley as provided for herein shall have a utility easement at the rear of all lots reserved for the use of all public utility lines, conduits, and equipment. These utility easements shall be twenty feet (20') in width, taking ten feet (10') from each lot where the rear of two lots abut each other, and shall be continuous for the entire length of the block. These easements shall parallel as closely as possible the street line frontage of the block.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
The location and width of sanitary sewer system, water, storm sewer, electrical, anchor, or other city utility easements shall be determined by the City Engineer.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
Where easements are required for other than public utilities, then the location and width shall be acceptable to the private utility company concerned with the approval of the City Council.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
Where any public or private utility line is required to be adjusted in location or elevation, then the developer shall cause such changes to be made with the approval of the City Engineer.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
Where the proposed subdivision adjoins an unplatted area, and a utility easement is dedicated on the unplatted property, then the owner and/or lienholder shall join in the dedication of the easement.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
Normal curb exposure shall be required where utility easements intersect streets.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
Where utility easements are not themselves straight with each block, or if the same do not connect on a straight course with the utility easements of adjoining blocks, then an additional easement shall be provided for the placing of guy wires on lot division lines in order to support poles set on curving or deviating rights-of-way or alleys.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)
Where the dedicated easements are included as a part of any of the lots within the subdivision, the owners of such lots may construct fences across the easements; provided such fence shall have an opening with a gate not less than three feet wide at each end of the easement where the boundary line of the owner's lot crosses the easement to provide ingress and egress along such easement to maintain utility services within the easement.
(Ordinance 26-747-16 adopted 4/2/2026)