Fayette Protection of Utilities ordinance (§ 510.060)
Chapter 510: Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places · Article I. Excavations in City Streets
In short: Contractors may not disturb a utility without the owner's written consent, and may not dig by machine closer than 3 feet to a sewer main.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. Contractors shall not interfere with an existing utility without written consent of the owner of the utility.
1. Contractor shall not interfere with existing City water or sewage lines and shall not dig, by machine, closer than three (3) feet to any existing sewer main. The last three (3) feet must be dug manually using extreme caution not to injure in any manner an existing sewer main.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 510.060
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.