Easements.
Southaven Code of Ordinances § 13-18(b)
in effectSec. 13-18(b). - Easements.
(a) Easements of at least five (5) feet in width shall be dedicated on each side of all rear lot lines and at least five (5) feet on each side lot line, and at least ten (10) feet on all lot lines adjoining a street, for poles, wires, conduits, storm and sanitary sewers, gas, water or other utilities. The developer shall confer with all utility companies serving the property. Easements of greater width than normally required may be required as necessary. No side, rear or front yard easements will be required where the city-zoning ordinance indicates no yard requirements.
(b) Whenever any stream or important surface drainage course is located in an area, which is being subdivided, the subdivider shall provide an adequate easement along each side of the stream for the purpose of widening, deepening, sloping, improving or protecting the stream or drainage course. The engineer shall determine the adequacy of the easement.
Source: City of Southaven, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/southaven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_TITXIIIZORE_CH18DEDECR_S13-18_B_EAFetched: 11/1/2026