Council approves code amendment clarifying French‑drain and stormwater rules

On second reading the council voted to adopt amendments to the town code clarifying stormwater and French‑drain requirements for new and remodeled construction. Mr. McHugh read a synopsis stating the changes are largely conformity updates: they exempt pile‑supported houses from a French‑drain requirement and update the local definition of French drains to reflect current design practice. The changes also clarify that compliance may be met by a French drain or any two of three alternative methods.