Often property owners are unaware of an easement on their property. An easement is a portion of land that has been reserved for a specific purpose. Easements can be found on the subdivision record plat. Easements grant entities the right to construct and maintain facilities within designated areas. There are several different easements; the most common are: Utility, Public Drainage and Private Drainage. Property owners should obey all restrictions associated with easements. To learn more about easements located on your property, please view Property Owners Guide to Easements