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~ 153.16 EASEMENTS. (A) Utility. Easements at least a total of 20 feet wide, centered on rear lot lines, shall be provided for utilities where necessary. They shall have continuity of alignment from block to block, and at deflection points, easements for pole line anchors shal1 be provided. (B) Drainage. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines of the watercourses, together with any further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the stormwater drainage of the area. The easements shall meet the requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed. ~ 153.17 WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS. No new subdivision will be considered unless municipal water and sanitary sewer are available to the property. ~ 153.18 BLOCKS. Blocks in new subdivisions shall meet the following standards: (A) Length. The length of any block shall not be more than 620 feet. (B) Pedestrian ways. The use of pedestrian ways through any block is to be permitted only when absolutely necessary. Where permitted, pedestrian ways shall be at least 15 feet wide. (C) Alleys. The use of alleys in any block is to be permitted only when absolutely necessary. Alleys may be required in commercial areas where adequate off-street loading space is not available. ~ ]53.]9 LOTS. The lot and yard sizes shall conform to the requirements of the city zoning chapter and the lots shall be designed in accordance with the following design standards: (A) Corner lots. The minimum comer lot dimensions for single-family, detached dwelling developments where permitted under the zoning chapter shall be: (1) At least ten feet wider at building setback line than permitted under the zoning chapter; (2) Not less than minimum depth permitted under the zoning chapter; and (3) Minimum lot area shall be increased by ten feet times the minimum lot depth permitted 9