Is it required for the city to give me notice before working in my yard? How much notice is required before someone enter my yard?

No. No notice is required. It’s their easement which gives them access and the ability to install and maintain their utilities. Aside from nuisance ordinance restrictions, they can dig whenever and however they would like within the easement area. Utility companies are also not responsible to cleanup or repair any damage done while working in an easement. This is a big reason why we require people to get permission from easement holders before building anything in an easement area. Companies usually clean up and repair any impacts they create but they are not legally required to do so. That’s a big reason why the easements exist.  

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1. What is Utopia Fiber?
2. What are Fiber Optics?
3. When will it be in my area?
4. Who gave the city permission to put something in my yard?
5. Why is the city working on the house side of the sidewalk?
6. Can I tell the city they can’t come through my yard?
7. Is it required for the city to give me notice before working in my yard? How much notice is required before someone enter my yard?
8. Are other cities doing this too?
9. Who decided to let Utopia in Syracuse?
10. If I don’t want Utopia, do you need to go through my yard?
11. What if I use a different internet provider?
12. Do I have to switch to Utopia?
13. Am I being charged for this?
14. When do I get my login?
15. How much does this increase my city bill?
16. Why isn’t my internet faster, they came through my yard?
17. Who do I call if my internet service goes out?
18. Who do I call regarding the construction on my lawn?