Utility easements shall measure ten (10) feet on each side of abutting rear lot lines. On subdivision perimeter rear lot lines adjacent to property that is not subdivided, utility easements shall measure ten (10) feet in width. In the event that the location of utility easements adjacent to rear property lines is unsuitable for use by utility companies due to drainage, irrigation ditches or other obstructions, the subdivider shall provide like-width easements adjacent to said areas of obstruction. Side lot line easements, where necessary, shall measure ten (10) feet in full width; five (5) feet on either side of a lot line is acceptable. Front lot line easements shall measure ten (10) feet in width. Easements may be more or less than the widths stated if the specific utility indicates in writing a width other than those required by this Code. Utility easements shall be subject to the approval of the Town and applicable utility companies.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)

Easements shall be designed so as to provide efficient installation of utilities. Public utility installations shall be located as to permit multiple installations within the easements. Easements shall be graded to within six (6) inches of final grade prior to utility installations.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)

All utility cables and lines shall be placed underground. The subdivider shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of this article and Code and shall make the necessary arrangements, including any construction or installation charges, with each utility provider for the installation of such facilities. Appurtenances to such underground utilities shall be placed underground or on the surface but not on utility poles. Screening or fencing is required to the satisfaction of the Town Council. Electric transmission and distribution feeder lines and necessary appurtenances thereto may not be placed above ground unless they are carrying greater than one hundred fifteen (115) kilovolts. Such facilities shall be placed within easements or public streets, as therein provided, or upon private easements or rights-of-way provided for the particular facilities.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)

Street lighting and associated underground street lighting supply circuits shall be installed. Systems are to be engineered by the local electrical utility companies, Xcel Energy and Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association. Lights shall be limited to "full cut-off" or "fully shielded" luminaries and shall be subject to approval by the Town. Light sources shall be high pressure sodium. In commercial zones with significant pedestrian traffic, white light sources (metal halide, florescent or induction lamps) may be used for pedestrian-scale lamps. Street lighting shall be subject to review and approval by the Town as part of the final plat process. Refer to Article 25.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)

Except as otherwise approved by the Town Council, all residential uses and commercial and industrial uses that have human occupancy shall have sanitary sewer. All sanitary sewer systems shall be connected to a public sanitary sewer system and shall consist of a closed system of sanitary sewer mains and lateral branch connections to each structure or lot upon which a structure is to be built. Sanitary sewer lines are to be of sufficient size and design to collect all sewage from within the subdivision or development. On a case-by-case basis, the Town Council may approve individual sewage disposal systems that comply with the Weld County Health Department standards. However, no new, new addition, upgrade or major repair to an individual sewage disposal system will be permitted if the property is located within four hundred (400) feet of a sanitation collection line, measured through existing sewer easements or utility rights-of-way, except where such connection is not feasible or has been denied by either the Town or sewer district.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)

All residential, commercial and industrial uses that have human occupancy shall have potable water served by either the Town or, if out of the Severance water service area, the North Weld County Water District.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)

The developer shall install fire hydrants at street intersections and other points as per the requirements of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District.

(Ord. 2021-08 §2)