Commission discusses narrowing streetscapes and aligning construction standards with code
Jan 21, 2026
Staff proposed clarifying when public improvements are required, aligning construction specifications with the land‑use code, and encouraging narrower, more walkable street cross‑sections in parts of Ridgway; staff emphasized creating mechanisms to trigger timely infrastructure conversations with applicants.
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The commission discussed proposed code work to clarify when public improvements — sidewalks, roadway upgrades, or drainage work — become necessary during lot splits and new development applications. Staff said much of the work is technical: connecting construction specifications to the land‑use code and defining when improvements are required rather than re‑writing cross‑section dimensions.
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