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vards, and the section of land about 13’ wide (in most cases) behind the curb. Utilities are often present in these areas as well. The right-of-way areas have been established for public infrastructure. An easement is an area that is set aside for access purposes, utilities, and conservation. Most properties have some sort of ease- ment on them. Both rights-of-way and easements need to remain clear of structures or obstructions such as basketball hoops – portable and permanent, sheds, and large trees for ease of access to maintain public infrastructure. Fences may be allowed in easements, but not in rights-of-way. There is no require- ment to replace or reimburse for structures that must be removed. If you see, hear, or smell anything that may be a sewage overflow or backup in your home, contact the City's Public Works department at 651-792-7800 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays), or Ramsey County Dispatch at 651-767-0640 (after hours, weekends, and holidays). If needed, a work crew can inspect manholes in the area and determine if the problem is in the City line or your service line. When you call, be ready to describe where the overflow is occurring and any other details. To prevent sewer-line blockages, never pour fats, oils, or grease down the drain. These materials harden and block your sewage lines, causing costly plumbing repairs to your private lines. Fats, oils, and grease also create problems for your neighbors when the blockages occur in the City’s lines. Proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease is easy. Just pour them into a coffee can or other durable container and place in your trash. Other problematic items include disposable wipes, also known as flushable wipes, and personal hygiene products. Although these products may flush from your toilet, they cause maintenance issues in the sanitary sewer system. There are more than 45 miles of sanitary sewer lines in Arden Hills. The Public Works Department cleans approximately 1/3 of the sewer lines each year, but we still need your help in preventing sewer maintenance issues and backups. Report sewer backups and prevent blockages by properly disposing items Navigating rights-of-way, easements, and underground utilities Thinking of installing a basketball hoop? Want to add some new trees to your yard? Maybe put up a new shed or fence this year? Replacing that driveway? Avoid unwanted complications by knowing before you start where any rights-of-way areas, easements, and under- ground utilities are located. Obstructions and excavations within public rights-of-way, easements, or on public grounds are prohibited by City ordinance with few exceptions. A right-of-way is generally along roads, trails, or planned future roads. Rights-of- way also encompass sidewalks, boule- Permits are available for rights-of-way excavations related to driveway installation and utility work. You can save yourself time and money if you know where rights-of-way and easements are located on your property. If you need assistance in locating easement information, please contact Public Works at 651-792-7800. Homeowners should be aware of the location of underground utilities on their property for safety reasons. You can have public utilities located on your property by calling 811 or 800-252-1166 or signing up at GopherStateOneCall.org. Please note, privately installed utilities like invisible fences, gas grill lines, and irrigation lines will not be marked.