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Fayette County adopts revised utility permit fee schedule, effective June 1
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Summary
Fayette County commissioners approved Ordinance 2025‑02 and Resolution 2025‑02 adopting a revised Utility Permit Fee Schedule effective June 1, 2025; county staff said the change is intended to cover costs and is projected to generate about $45,000 in the first year.
Fayette County commissioners on May 8 approved Ordinance 2025‑02 revising Chapter 104 (Development Regulations) to establish a new Utility Permit Fee Schedule, with an accompanying Resolution 2025‑02 to formalize the schedule. The ordinance and resolution take effect June 1, 2025.
Utility Manager Matt Bergan told the Board the revision will change how permit fees are structured (moving away from a $25 base and $12.50 per mile structure), and that contractors were notified of the proposed effective date. Bergan said the rule will require one permit per project rather than separate permits for individual lots.
Commissioners asked for comparisons with neighboring jurisdictions and emphasized that the goal was cost recovery rather than generating profit. Chief Administrative Officer Steve Rapson estimated the revised fees would generate about $45,000 in revenue in the first year but cautioned there could be fluctuations as staff implements the new schedule.
The ordinance covers both underground and overhead utility work. Commissioner Eric K. Maxwell and others pressed staff for clarity about administration and potential impacts; Commissioner Charles D. Rousseau asked staff to monitor Development of Regional Impact (DRI) reviews to ensure the county can provide input on utilities for larger developments.
Vice Chairman Edward Gibbons moved to adopt Ordinance 2025‑02; Commissioner Charles W. Oddo seconded. The motion passed 5‑0.
The Board also adopted Resolution 2025‑02 to adopt the Utility Permit Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2025 (motion: Gibbons; second: Rousseau). The resolutions and ordinance give staff the authority to begin charging the revised fees and to report back if adjustments are needed after implementation.