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Easements code amendment (Section 15.01.110)

Changes Section 15.01.110 to drop side-lot public utility easements while keeping 10-foot front and 5-foot rear easements. Recommended 4-0 Dec. 3, 2025; a version was adopted by the council in July 2026.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide
Applicant
American Fork City

Every hearing and vote

  1. August 25, 2020 · City Council

    Easements code amendment (Section 15.01.110)

    Approved · 5-0

    Ordinance 2020-08-47 requires 10-foot public utility easements along rights-of-way for dry utilities (gas, power, telecom), keeping 5 feet on other sides; Public Works Director Scott Sensanbaugher said last year's cut to 5 feet all around was an oversight. Deep sewer lines need 25 feet total.

    Moved by Council Member Christiansen, seconded by Council Member Barnes. Vote: 5-0

  2. December 3, 2025 · Planning Commission

    Public utility easements code amendment (Section 15.01.110)

    Recommended for approval · 4-0

    Removes the requirement for 5-foot public utility easements along the sides of all new lots, keeping 10-foot front and 5-foot rear easements. Hunter said side easements are rarely used; power, gas and communications use front easements and the city obtains dedicated easements for water or sewer when needed. Dupaix said the side easement had been a sticking point on past projects.

    • Side PUEs eliminated; 10-ft front and 5-ft rear PUEs remain

    Moved by Commissioner David Bird, seconded by Commissioner Geoff Dupaix. Vote: 4-0

  3. July 28, 2026 · City Council

    Easements code amendment (Section 15.01.110)

    Approved · 3-0

    Ordinance 2026-07-14 requires public utility easements to be conveyed by plat when a plat is required, and for existing lots that do not go through a plat, to include a surveyor-prepared graphic exhibit showing the easement's location. Recommended by the Planning Commission July 8. Legal counsel Heather Schriever explained a new state law (SB 232) asking councils to consider effects on family health, stability and formation; Councilmember Hunter questioned adopting that finding without real analysis, and the mayor asked that future staff reports address it.

    • Ordinance No. 2026-07-14
    • Planning Commission recommended approval July 8, 2026

    Moved by Councilmember Ernie John, seconded by Councilmember Staci Carroll. Vote: 3-0; Councilmembers Taylor and Holley absent