Can a county use utility easements for greenspace?
The program rules indicate that a utility easement may be counted as greenspace if they are permanent easements and if the local government has the rights needed to manage the easement for something other than installation and management of the utility. For example, a permanent sewer or electrical transmission easement can count toward the greenspace goal if the county can maintain the easement to improve wildlife habitat or to operate a public pedestrian trail on the property.
