§ 440-31. Construction in easements.

Easements for the installation, operation and/or maintenance of essential services shall be reserved as indicated on each plat when recorded or otherwise established. Within these easements, no structure shall be located, placed or permitted which may damage or interfere with the installation, operation and/or maintenance of any utility or which may change the normal direction of flow of any drainagecourse, channel or facility within said easement. The easement area of each lot and any improvements situated within said easement shall be maintained continuously by the owner of the lot, except for those secured structures or improvements for which a public authority or utility is clearly responsible.