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Division 4

31-29 EASEMENTS.

Danville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Danville

31-29.1 Closed Conduits.

a. Closed Conduits; Minimum Widths of Easements . Minimum widths of drainage easements for closed conduits shall be equal to the outside diameter or width of the conduit plus three (3') feet on each side, but in no location less than ten (10') feet. Drainage easements shall not be divided longitudinally by lot lines.

31-29.2 Open Channels.

a. Improved Channels; Width of Easements . The width of drainage easements for excavated earth channels and channels greater than three (3') feet in width that are lined with concrete or other materials, shall contain the full outside top width of channel, including lining and the required adjacent access easements. For lined channels having a top width less than three (3') feet, the minimum width of drainage easement shall be ten (10') feet.

  • b. Improved Channels; Access Easements .
  1. For excavated earth channels, within the subdivision, access easements shall be provided along the banks as follows:
follows:
Channel Top Width(Feet) Access Easements Minimum Width(Feet)
Channel Top Width(Feet) Access Easements Minimum Width(Feet)
0—10 12 one side,3 other side if within subdivision
10—30 15 one side,3 other side if within subdivision
30—40 18 one side,3 other side if within subdivision
40—50 21 one side,3 other side if within subdivision
50—60 15 each side if within subdivision
60—70 18 each side if within subdivision
80 and above 21 each side if within subdivision
  1. For lined channels, access easements shall be provided along the banks as follows:
Channel Lining Top Width(Feet) Access Easements Minimum Width(Feet)
3—10 3 one side,6 other side
10—15 6 one side,12 other side
15—30 5 one side,15 other side
30—40 6 one side,18 other side
40—50 6 one side,21 other side
50 and above same as earth channels
  1. Access easements shall be graded in a manner so as to be usable by vehicular maintenance equipment but need not be surfaced. Minimum radius of centerline of access easements shall be forty (40) feet. All access easements along channels shall be provided with ingress easements from a public way and be usable by vehicular maintenance equipment. The minimum width of the ingress easements shall be twelve (12) feet. Where trees in place on and adjacent to channel banks are to remain, adequate additional vehicular access easement width shall be dedicated.

c. Unimproved Channels; Width of Easements . The width of drainage easements for unimproved channels with side slopes steeper than two horizontal to one vertical (2:1) shall be determined by a line measured from the toe of slope a distance of twice the channel depth plus the appropriate top of bank setback as follows:

Channel Depth(Feet) Top of Bank Setback Minimum Width(Feet)
0—6 12 each side if within subdivision
6—12 15 each side if within subdivision
12—18 18 each side if within subdivision
18 and above 21 each side if within subdivision

The width of drainage easements for unimproved channels with side slopes flatter than two horizontal to one vertical (2:1) shall be the channel top width plus the appropriate top of bank setback.

d. Unimproved Channels; Structure Setback . For unimproved channels exceeding twenty-one (21) feet in depth, a structure setback line shall be determined by measuring from the toe of slope a distance of three (3) times the channel depth. If the structure setback line falls outside of the drainage easement, the developer shall grant development rights to the Town in a form that forbids location of structures, other than drainage structures, within the setback area without approval of the Engineering Department.

e. Structures and Landscaping Within Easements . No permanent structures of any kind other than drainage structures may be constructed within or over any drainage or access easement. Landscaping including trees and shrubs may be accomplished within easements upon approval by the Engineering Department.

31-29.3 Levees and Ponding Areas.

a. Easements for Levees and Ponding Areas . All levees and all ponding areas shall be completely contained within drainage easements.

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▸ Contents — Danville Zoning Code
Danville Zoning Code
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Part 1 — GENERAL
  7. Part 2 — CARDROOM LICENSES
  8. Part 3 — CARDROOM RESTRICTIONS
  9. Part 5 — SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, CHANGE AND VARIANCE
  10. Part 1
  11. Part 2
  12. Part 3
  13. Part 4
  14. Part 1
  15. Division 1 — FORM AND CONTENTS
  16. Division 2 — SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
  17. Division 3 — CHECKING
  18. Division 4 — APPROVAL
  19. Division 1
  20. Division 3
  21. ▸ Division 4
    Overview
    1. 31-14 PLANS.
    2. 31-15 CONSTRUCTION WORK.
    3. 31-16 STREET LIGHTING.
    4. 31-17 SIDEWALKS AND PATHS.
    5. 31-18 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
    6. 31-19 CURBS AND GUTTERS.
    7. 31-20 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
    8. 31-21 RESERVED.
    9. 31-22 STREETS.
    10. 31-23 SURVEY MONUMENTS.
    11. 31-24 BRIDGE CROSSINGS AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES.
    12. 31-25 DRAINAGE; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
    13. 31-26 APPURTENANCES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
    14. 31-27 OPEN CHANNELS AND CONDUITS.
    15. 31-28 LEVEES.
    16. 31-29 EASEMENTS.
    17. 31-30 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
    18. 31-31 WATER AND SEWERS.
    19. 31-32 FENCES.
    20. 31-35 PLANNING COMMISSION AUTHORITY.
    21. 31-36 PROCEDURE.
    22. Chapter XXXII
  22. Division 1 — INTRODUCTION
  23. Division 2 — SPECIFIC USES AND DEFINITIONS
  24. Division 3 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  25. Division 4 — PARKING STANDARDS
  26. Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
  27. Division 1 — GENERAL
  28. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  29. Division 3 — CREDIT; EXEMPTIONS
  30. Division 4 — DISPOSITION OF FEES AND LAND
  31. Division 5 — PROCEDURES
  32. Division 1 — GENERAL
  33. Division 3 — ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS
  34. Division 1 — NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  35. Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
  36. Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  37. Division 2 — APPLICATIONS
  38. Division 3 — ADMINISTRATION
  39. Division 4 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  40. Division 5 — FLOOD HAZARD VARIANCE PROCEDURES
  41. Division 2
  42. Division 5
  43. Division 2 — REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
  44. Division 4
  45. Division 5
  46. Division 2
  47. Division 1
  48. Division 2

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