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Allentown City Zoning Code

§ 28-12.5

Public Use and Service Areas.

[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
a. 
In large-scale developments, easements along rear property lines or elsewhere for utility installations may be required. Such easements shall be at least 20 feet wide and shall be located in consultation with the companies or Borough departments concerned.
b. 
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse drainage way channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way, conforming substantially to the lines of such watercourse, and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose.
c. 
Natural features such as trees, brooks, hilltops and views shall be preserved whenever possible in designing any subdivision containing such features.
d. 
No buildings or dwellings shall be constructed in any right-of-way or easement areas.