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Round Rock adopts microtrenching ordinance to regulate in-street fiber installations
Summary
Council approved a second reading of a microtrenching ordinance that allows one microtrench per side at the gutter lip, sets minimum depths (10" local; 12" collector/arterial), requires permits with plans and a 90-day window and assigns liability for damages to utility companies.
The council adopted a new ordinance establishing microtrenching requirements for dry-utility installations in public rights of way. Staff explained the city began microtrenching about a year and a half ago but had not formalized standards; the ordinance lays out permitting procedures, installation depth limits, and…
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