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Draft bylaw would treat many teardowns as new construction and count whole‑property impervious cover
Summary
The working group discussed changing the definition of 'new construction' so that a demolition of more than 50% of the building shell (zoning definition) triggers the bylaw; the draft also counts whole‑property impervious area (driveways, sheds, pools) for the 25% and other triggers.
The working group reviewed how the draft bylaw defines "new construction" and which activities trigger stormwater permitting requirements. Staff and members discussed aligning the new‑construction definition with the zoning bylaw (demolition or reconstruction exceeding 50% of the building shell) and expanding how impervious area is counted for permit triggers.
Key points: - New-construction trigger: the draft references a zoning-based test that treats demolition of more than 50% of the building shell (exclusive of an attached single-story garage) as new construction. The group discussed the practical…
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