Standard language for platted easements

If you are submitting a plat within unincorporated Washington County, the following standard language must be used. Failure to use this language may require correction and resubmittal.

Type:	Protective easement over a sensitive area buffer
Phrase:	Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement
Example Note:	Tract “A” is subject to a Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement over its entirety to benefit Clean Water Services.
Type:	Easement over a water quality facility
Phrase:	Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement
Example Note:	Tract “A” is subject to a Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement over its entirety to benefit Clean Water Services.
Type:	Easement for a storm sewer system
Phrase:	Storm Sewer easement
Example Note:	Storm Sewer easement to benefit Clean Water Services.
Type:	Easement for a sanitary sewer system
Phrase:	Sanitary Sewer easement
Example Note:	Sanitary Sewer easement to benefit Clean Water Services.
Type:	Access easement
Phrase:	Access easement
Example Note:	Access easement to benefit Clean Water Services.

 

Additional clarifications

1. Easements intended to benefit Clean Water Services should not be granted to the Public. The incorrect terms are common mistakes we have seen on plat reviews.
   • CORRECT - Storm Sewer easement to Clean Water Services
   • INCORRECT- Public Storm Sewer easement to Clean Water Services
   • INCORRECT - Public Storm Sewer easement
2. A “Utility Easement” does not meet Clean Water Services easement requirements.

If you have additional questions, please contact Abe Taylor in Development Services.