§ 914-14.006. Open channels—Minimum widths of easements.

(a)

For lined channels having a top width less than three feet, the minimum widths of easements shall be ten feet. For excavated earth channels and channels having a top width of three feet or greater that are lined with concrete or other materials, the minimum widths of easements shall contain the full outside top width of channel, including lining and the following additional widths:

(1)

Earth-lined and Rock-lined Channels.

Channel Top Width (feet)	Additional Width (feet)
0—10	6 one side, 12 other side
11—30	6 one side, 15 other side
31—40	6 one side, 18 other side
41—50	6 one side, 21 other side
51—60	15 each side
61—70	18 each side
71 and above	21 each side

 

(2)

Concrete-lined Channels.

Channel Top Width (feet)	Additional Width (feet)
3—10	3 one side, 10 other side
11—15	6 one side, 12 other side
16—30	6 one side, 15 other side
31—40	6 one side, 18 other side
41—50	6 one side, 21 other side
51 and over	same as earth channels

 

(Ords. 89-28, 85-40 § 4, 78-5).