Council debates wetland-setback code changes, continues ordinance to allow staff revisions
Staff recommended a three-tier wetland setback (50/25/15 ft depending on building type); council members and the public debated trade-offs between wetland protection and road/trail feasibility, sidewalk impacts, and data-center siting. The council continued Ordinance 26-14 to August 18 for redrafting.
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Russ (Community Development staff) presented proposed wetland-setback revisions that would create three setback tiers (50 ft for large buildings/parking, 25 ft for streets or certain small public structures, and 15 ft for sidewalks/trails/stormwater features) with specific exemptions for boardwalks and delineated Army Corps allowances. He said the goal was greater uniformity and flexibility to allow necessary roads while trying to retain wetland protections.
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