A grant by the property owner to the public, a corporation, or persons of the use of a strip or parcel of land for specific purposes. Easements granted to a person or entity for the benefit of the public or to the public shall be called “utility easements” and be designated “U/E”. Easements reserved on recorded plats to the subdivider for contingent usage and the use of which is subject to permission by the subdivider shall be called “rights-of-way” and may be designated “R/W”. Easements may also be acquired by exercising the power of eminent domain. [Ord. 1267, 09-14-09.]