Article 6: Easements for Utilities (Original LUR Text)

Easements for installation and maintenance of utilities will be reserved. Neither Developer or any utility company using the easements shall be liable for any damage done by either of them or their respective assigns, agents, employees or servants to shrubbery, trees, flowers or improvements of the owner located within the area covered by said easements.

What It Means (Plain-Language Interpretation)

Utility companies and the developer retain the right to access certain parts of each lot (usually along property lines) to install or maintain water, sewer, electricity, or other services. They are not responsible for any damage they may cause to landscaping or structures (like fences, sheds, or trees) placed in these easement zones.

How This Affects Us

As property owners, we cannot prevent access to these utility easement areas, even if we've planted trees, built fences, or added decorative features there. If we do, and damage occurs during utility work, we bear the loss, not the utility company or developer.

Why This Matters to Us

Understanding the utility easements helps homeowners avoid placing valuable landscaping or improvements in these areas. It also explains why we might see utility crews working near property lines without explicit permission — they're operating within their legal right, and we have little recourse if damage occurs there.