§ 14.3.1.1. Improved Earth Channels

Easements for improved earth channels shall extend a minimum of two (2) feet on one (1) side and fifteen (15) feet for an access road on the opposite side of the extreme limits of the channels do not parallel and adjoin an alley or roadway. When such channels do parallel and adjoin an alley or roadway, the easement shall extend a minimum of two (2) feet on both sides of the extreme limits of the channel. Where utilities are installed in the access road of the drainage easement, the easement shall extend two (2) feet on one (1) side and seventeen (17) feet on the opposite side of the extreme limits of the channel. See Figure 14.3.1.1. "Extreme Limits" of the channel shall mean the side slope intercept with the natural ground or proposed finished ground elevation. Where designed channel bottoms exceed one hundred (100) feet in width, the fifteen (15)-foot extra width shall be provided on both sides of the channel.

Figure 14.3.1.1 - Earth Channel Easement