Where any stream, lake or other surface drainage course is located within the subdivision
and such facility is, in the opinion of the director, part of a public drainage way
serving other lands beyond the subdivision, provisions shall be made for an adequate
easement of not less than twenty (20) feet along one (1) side of stream or drainage
course or along the shoreline of any lake for the purpose of maintenance and protection
of the stream or shoreline for drainage purposes. The total easement width shall be
in accordance with the provisions of the City of Newport News general sewerage and/or
drainage improvement program. Such easements shall not be considered part of a required
street width nor will such easements be required for streams, lakes or other surface
drainage courses which are proposed for private ownership.
(Ord. No. 7501-18)
