What can I place in an easement?
ONLY THOSE ITEMS THAT ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SHALL BE PERMITTED IN AN EASEMENT. OTHERWISE ALL EASEMENTS SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A GRASSED OR IMPROVED CONDITION AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DURING OF LAND DEVELOPMENT.
What types of structures are permit with approvals?
SHEDS, FENCES AND PLANTINGS MAY BE PERMITTED WITH ADDITIONAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND WITH A HOLD HARMLESS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT.
More information can be obtain by reviewing Chapter 67-2.I. Maintenance of Improvements.
....(4) Utility and/or storm drainage easements or rights-of-way, emergency access easements or rights-of-way, and/or pedestrian easements or rights-of-way located on a private property shall be maintained by the owner of the private property. The owner of the private property shall maintain the easement or right-of-way in grassed or improved condition in accordance with the elevations, grades and designs shown on the approved development plans. These easements or rights-of-way shall be maintained free of obstructions such as fill, temporary or permanent structures, and plants, except as may be shown on approved development plans. The applicable utility owner and/or Township shall, however, have the right to maintain, alter or improve these easements or rights-of-way or amend the approved development plans for these areas for the limited purposes of the easement.