How are utility easements created?
Utility easements are usually created at the time a plat for a new development is designed. Utility easements almost always exist along streets and along rear lot lines, and sometimes exist between two lots. Top Why is it important to keep easements clear? Keeping utility easements clear helps utility companies perform routine maintenance (e.g. replace a pole), construct improvement projects (e.g. install a new sanitary sewer), and repair utility lines during emergencies (e.g. remove a tree which has fallen on a power line during a lightning storm.) Top What if I build on an existing easement? Infrastructure construction is subject to Building Setback Lines, and therefore cannot be built within the easement. Setback lines are shown on your subdivision plat. Subdivision plats are available at the Citys planning department. Top What if I build a fence in an easement? An obstruction in the way of a utility company lengthens outage or interruption by making the utility company move obstruc
