Legal TREND. Pipeline Sues City over ordinance.

Where: Kyle, TX

What does the lawsuit allege? Kyle TX overstepped its authority with its July 2nd ordinance prohibiting natural gas pipelines

What does Kyle’s ordinance require?

• all natural gas pipelines with a diameter of 30 inches must obtain a city permit
• buried at least 13 feet below the surface
• located at least 200 feet away from schools, day cares, hospitals, retirement homes and other sensitive facilities
• several fees, including a $2,500 permit application fee and a fee per linear foot for city right-of-way used

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