Standard language for platted easements
If you are submitting a plat within unincorporated Washington County, the following standard language must be used. Failure to use this language may require correction and resubmittal.
| Type |
Protective easement over a sensitive area buffer |
| Phrase |
Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement |
| Example |
Tract “A” is subject to a Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement over its entirety to benefit Clean Water Services. |
| Type |
Easement over a water quality facility |
| Phrase |
Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement |
| Example |
Tract “A” is subject to a Storm Sewer, Surface Water, Drainage, and Detention easement over its entirety to benefit Clean Water Services. |
| Type |
Easement for a storm sewer system |
| Phrase |
Storm Sewer easement |
| Example |
Storm Sewer easement to benefit Clean Water Services. |
| Type |
Easement for a sanitary sewer system |
| Phrase |
Sanitary Sewer easement |
| Example |
Sanitary Sewer easement to benefit Clean Water Services. |
| Type |
Access easement |
| Phrase |
Access easement |
| Example |
Access easement to benefit Clean Water Services. |
Additional clarifications
- Easements intended to benefit Clean Water Services should not be granted to the Public. The incorrect terms are common mistakes we have seen on plat reviews.
- CORRECT - Storm Sewer easement to Clean Water Services
- INCORRECT- Public Storm Sewer easement to Clean Water Services
- INCORRECT - Public Storm Sewer easement
- A “Utility Easement” does not meet Clean Water Services easement requirements.
If you have additional questions, please contact Jackie Humphreys in Development Services at (503) 681-5101.