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Board flags House Bill 1037 as threat to local stormwater permitting under 1‑acre threshold
Summary
Greenwood staff warned that state House Bill 1037 would limit municipal authority to regulate land-disturbing activities under one acre, potentially preventing oversight of backyard pool excavations and other small projects; staff said they have sought amendment language and will share talking points with board members.
Greenwood Stormwater Management staff told the board April 9 that House Bill 1037 could remove municipal authority to regulate land‑disturbing activities under one acre, a change staff warned would limit the city’s ability to require erosion and sediment controls for small projects.
Chris Jones, director of stormwater management, told board members he had visited the State House and…
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