Easements.

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 741-307

in effect

Sec. 741-307. - Easements. All easements shall be indicated on the plat indicating the dimension and purpose. Easements are not required to be exclusive. A. Utility easements. Generally, utility easements shall be located along a lot line. If the lot line is common to more than one lot, then the easement shall be located along both sides of the lot line. The total width of any utility easement, combined or otherwise, shall be a minimum of 10 feet, unless an alternative size is required by the applicable utility or city agency. B. Drainage easements. All BMPs and drainage facilities must be located within an easement. The easement must accommodate adequate access for maintenance. C. Pedestrian easements. Generally, pedestrian easements shall be 15 feet in width and be considered open to the public unless specifically declared otherwise. D. Maintenance easements. Generally, maintenance easements for structures near or on a lot line shall be at least three feet in width and extend along the entire structure that is near or on a lot line. A means of reasonable access shall also be included in the easement. (G.O. 64, 2015, § 2)

Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH741SURE_ARTIIIDEINST_S741-307EAFetched: 10/27/2026