Now I understand the boulevard is part of the street right-of-way, but what are the easements for?

Easements allow certain rights on a property. Drainage easements give the city rights to regulate drainage within the easement area. Utility easements give utility companies (electric, gas, phone, etc.) rights to install utilities in these easements. Typical city lots will have 5-foot easements on the side yards and 10-foot easements on the front and rear yard. It should be noted that the front yard easement is in addition to the boulevard. Individual lot surveys will show these easements.

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1. I've just purchased a new home in Woodbury and I am planning the landscaping. I've heard a little about boulevards and I know there are easements on my property. What is their purpose?
2. Now I understand the boulevard is part of the street right-of-way, but what are the easements for?
3. May I plant trees or bushes in the easements?
4. Do I need city approval to work in the easement area?
5. Is there anything else I should know?
6. Many cities have lawn sprinkling restrictions. Do we have any in Woodbury?