§ 72-615. Easements.

(a)

Utility easements.

(1)

Utility easements shall be granted where necessary to accommodate all required utilities. Easements shall be centered on rear or side lot lines, unless otherwise approved by the DRC. Where required, rear lot line easements shall have a minimum width of 7.5 feet per lot (15 feet total) and side lot line easements shall have a minimum width of five feet per lot (ten feet total). A minimum total width of 15 feet must be provided, where necessary, for storm or sanitary sewers. In all cases, easements shall be granted to the perpetual use of the public for the purpose shown therein.

(2)

The term "utility easement" shall allow, but not be limited to, the installation of sanitary and storm sewers, water lines, gas lines, electrical lines, telephone and telegraph lines and cable television lines.

(b)

Water and wastewater easements. Water and wastewater lines shall be installed within a granted easement or a dedicated right-of-way, which meets the following standards:

(1)

A lot line easement shall be a minimum of 15 feet in total width.

(2)

A maintenance easement in which both water and wastewater lines are to be installed shall be wide enough to allow for a ten-foot separation between lines, unless the wastewater lines are entirely encased in concrete.

(3)

The width of an easement immediately adjacent to a building or structure shall be determined by the following factors: Type of pipeline (water, wastewater or force main), size and elevation of line, damage to buildings or structures in the case of failure and accessibility to utility maintenance equipment.

(c)

Drainage and maintenance easements. Drainage easements of a width required for handling and maintaining an adequate storm drainage system shall be provided. In addition, drainage and maintenance easements shall be a minimum of ten feet wide on a 10:1 or flatter slope surrounding all retention areas, and 20 feet wide to and along drainage pipes and structures to permit periodic access and maintenance by machinery, unless otherwise approved by the CDE.

(d)

Pedestrian and bicycle easements. Pedestrian and bicycle easements or walkways may be provided on-site. Pedestrian and bicycle easements shall be at least two feet beyond the edge of the facility.

(e)

No county expense. All easements shall be granted at no expense to the county.

(Ord. No. 96-32, § XXVIII, 12-19-96; Ord. No. 2008-25, § III, 12-4-08)