Fayette Extension of Water and Sewer Mains ordinance (§ 705.010)
Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. In General
In short: The city will extend a water or sewer main no more than 100 feet from an existing main and never on private property; beyond that, the person who wants the line pays all costs.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. The City of Fayette, Missouri, will extend a water or sewer main no more than one hundred (100) feet from any such existing main; provided, however, no such extension will be made on private property.
B. For any distance beyond the aforesaid one hundred (100) feet, the person, firm or corporation who desires any water or sewer line will, at his/her own expense, pay all costs for the laying of such line, and all such work shall be done according to the specifications as prescribed by the City and under the supervision of the City or its delegated employee.
Official source: City of Fayette official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.010
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.