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Group moves technical design details into regulations; plot plans, test pits and PE‑stamped as‑builts discussed
Summary
Members agreed to put prescriptive design criteria and many implementation specifics in the regulations with the bylaw keeping higher‑level requirements; they also discussed requiring test pits on plot plans, professional‑engineer‑stamped designs for many projects, and as‑built drawings accompanying certified plot plans.
The working group debated which technical items should remain in the bylaw and which should be deferred to the regulations. Members reached consensus on a two‑part approach: keep fundamental requirements (for example, the volumetric minimum) in the bylaw but place prescriptive design criteria, submission details and inspection timing in the regulations.
Key procedural/design items discussed: - Plot plans and test pits: the group agreed test pits and their locations should appear on the plot plan submitted with applications. The location and required soil information (for example, water table level) will be specified in the…
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