Babylon, NY Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- DPW Commissioner and Town Clerk
- Fresh-pavement ban
- 5 years after construction/repaving
- Insurance required
- $50K property / up to $1M injury
- Bond threshold
- Cash under $500; bond at $500+
Summary
Anyone opening or excavating a Town of Babylon street, road, or right-of-way needs a permit from the Commissioner of Public Works and Town Clerk, plus bonding and insurance, under Town Code § 191-5.
No person, company, corporation, utility, or any entity shall open or make any excavation in or under the surface of any street, avenue, road, parkway or highway within the Town over which the Town has jurisdiction without first obtaining a permit as set forth further in this article.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
Town Code § 191-5 requires a permit before any person, company, or utility opens or excavates a street, avenue, road, parkway, or highway the Town controls. Digging is also barred within five years of a road's construction or repaving unless the Commissioner of Public Works finds good cause and no alternative method exists. Applicants must post a $50,000 property-damage / $500,000–$1,000,000 bodily-injury owner's protection policy (§ 191-9) and a certified check, cash, or performance bond (§ 191-10) to guarantee restoration of the surface.
Violations & Fines
Violations carry the criminal and civil penalties set in §§ 1-15 through 1-17 of the Town Code, under § 191-14; unrestored openings can also forfeit the posted bond or deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to open a Town road in Babylon for utility work?
Can I get a permit to dig up a newly repaved street?
Sources & Official References
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