§ 25-101. Easements.

(a)

In all new residential subdivisions all utilities including stormwater, cable television, electrical and telephone distribution systems or other commercial services shall be laid underground. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to initiate any request for exception to the laying of underground utilities.

(b)

Easements for electrical and telephone service shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and be established at the front, rear, and along other such lot lines as to provide continuity of alignment from block to block; to be installed underground within easements of public dedication. Pole position for each street light to be served from underground street light supply lines should be designated on the plat and necessary easements provided to furnish access to such position.

(c)

Utility easements not less than five (5) feet wide should be provided on each side of all rear lot lines and where necessary, along side lot lines.

(d)

Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially to the line of such watercourse and of such width or construction or both as will be adequate. Wherever possible, it is desirable that the drainage be carried by an open channel with landscaped banks and adequate width for minimum potential volume of flow.

(Subdivision Regulations, § VIII(N))