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Augusta County adopts Chapter 9 environmental ordinance updates to align with state code
Summary
The Board approved amendments to Chapter 9 of the county code to conform to recent changes in state law, add a farm-building agreement option for up to 5 acres, require easements to the 1% watershed point in some cases, limit off-site nutrient credit purchases to parcels within the county, and formalize graduated civil charges for enforcement.
Augusta County supervisors approved amendments to Chapter 9 (Environment) of the county code on June 2, county staff said during a public hearing and presentation.
Staff told the board the state code has changed "significantly in the past couple years," and the county amendments primarily update local language to maintain compliance, update program names and definitions, and codify several long-standing practices. "One of those definitions that's of particular interest to Augusta County in activities is the…
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