§ 20.30.060. Easements—Requirements.

A.

The planning commission may require easements it determines necessary for the benefit of the public. Such easements include, but are not limited to, lateral support (slope) easements, drainage easements for ditching or protection of a drainage, and utility easements. Required easements do not need to be for road purposes.

B.

Upon submittal of a preliminary plat, the planning department shall provide a copy to public utility companies for their comments and recommended design of utility easements. If the property is subject to existing natural gas or petroleum pipeline easements, a copy shall also be furnished to the appropriate company for comment.

C.

The subdivider bears the responsibility for coordination with the utility companies during the design and development phases. When a subdivider and the utility company cannot agree on easements, the final plat will be taken to the planning commission for determination of easements.

D.

Unless a utility company requests additional easements, the front ten feet of the building setback shall be designated as a utility easement, graphically or by note.

( Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 2-11-14 )