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County advances permitting reforms: off‑site objective standards, NACTO guidance and a temporary environmental health specialist
Summary
The county said the Department of Public Works will lead development of off‑site objective design standards, the county will reference NACTO guidance, and staff recommended the addition of a one‑year fixed‑term supervising environmental health specialist funded from outside the budget to support permitting reforms and outreach.
County staff told the Board of Supervisors that the Department of Public Works (DPW) will lead development of objective off‑site design standards and that the county intends to rely on national guidance, including standards from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), to create predictable, consistent requirements for sidewalks, curb extensions, crosswalks, culvert sizing and utility placements.
Scope and lead: staff said DPW (led by Chris Blanc and team) will lead the multi‑department effort and will work with the Community…
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