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Miami-Dade committee delays decision on waiver that could allow septic tanks at affordable housing sites
Summary
A Miami‑Dade County committee deferred action on an item that would waive requirements allowing some affordable housing parcels to use septic systems, citing missing data on sewer connection feasibility and a request for more analysis from county staff and outside jurisdictions.
A Miami‑Dade County committee on Wednesday deferred action on an agenda item that would waive requirements and potentially allow septic systems at certain affordable housing parcels, saying staff must gather more information about whether the properties can connect to sewer.
The committee’s chairman, Gilbert, announced the deferral after Commissioners raised concerns that some sites currently proposed for septic systems may be able to connect to sewer lines within months. “If they can connect, they do connect,” Commissioner Raquel Regalado said, urging that connections be required where feasible.
Why it matters: The discussion touched on infrastructure and long‑term costs for affordable housing developments. Commissioners said septic systems can be “really expensive…
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