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Plan commission forwards CDO amendment tightening impervious-cover rules, affirms gravel counts
Summary
Monroe County Plan Commission voted unanimously to forward a County Development Ordinance amendment (ZOA-25-2) on impervious cover maximums to the County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation; the amendment clarifies exemptions and treats gravel as impervious per stormwater staff guidance.
The Monroe County Plan Commission voted 6-0 at its May meeting to forward ZOA-25-2 — a text amendment to the County Development Ordinance (CDO) addressing maximum impervious cover — to the County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation after clarifying definitions and exceptions.
Jackie Nestor Jelen, planning staff, explained the amendment revises maximum impervious-cover allowances by zone and lot size, adds clarifying superscripts and points readers to Chapter 8.13 (impervious cover rules and exceptions). Jelen said the proposal aims to reduce runoff and other stormwater impacts while recognizing some existing driveways and other built features.
Erica Pena,…
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