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Katy council approves first reading of temporary moratorium on new in‑ground telecommunications fiber
Summary
The Katy City Council read and approved on first reading an ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on acceptance and processing of permits for new in‑ground telecommunications fiber in city rights of way; council also approved an exhibit allowing companies with an executed agreement to continue work.
KATY, Texas — The Katy City Council on Feb. 24 approved on first reading an ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of new right‑of‑way permits for in‑ground telecommunications fiber within the city limits, saying the pause will give staff time to update rights‑of‑way rules and protect underground water and wastewater infrastructure.
The council said the moratorium responds to repeated utility strikes and a surge in permit requests; council members and city staff described the measure as a time‑limited effort to “protect the status quo” while an amended rights‑of‑way management ordinance is drafted. The ordinance text states the initial moratorium…
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