§ 23-309. Easements.

a. Requirement for easements: Easements necessary for utilities, including electrical, storm water, sanitary sewer, potable water, reclaimed water and other facilities, shall be approved by the director of public works and recorded with the clerk of court prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on any lot.

1. Preliminary subdivision plats, planned development project plans, and site plans shall include utility easements for review.

2. Such easements shall be designed and located in accordance with city utility standards and shall be approved by the director of public works prior to the approval of site plans and recording of the documents creating such easements.

b. Alteration of easement: No structures, including fences and walls, shall be constructed within a utility easement without the written approval of the director of public works. No alteration of drainage easements such as the addition of berms or other grading, shall be made without the written approval of the director of public works.

c. Maintenance of easement: Easements shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 21 — Utilities of the Lake Wales Code of Ordinances.

d. Landscaping in easements: Easements may be landscaped subject to the following:

1. No trees or shrubs shall be planted within the easement except in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the administrative official.

2. No fences or walls shall be erected within the easement without the written approval of the director of public works.

3. All shrubs shall be maintained at six (6) feet or less in height.

4. In an emergency, any obstacle or obstruction in an easement will be removed with no liability to the city.

(Ord. No. 2008-45, § 12, 12-16-08)