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Norwalk council gives first reading to require subdrains and granular subbase for new streets
Summary
On Nov. 20 the Norwalk City Council gave first reading to an ordinance that would require subdrains and a granular subsurface for all new streets, with a phased start date tied to plats approved on or after Jan. 1, 2026; council and developers debated cost-sharing and bond language.
Norwalk City Council gave first reading Nov. 20 to an amendment to the city’s subdivision ordinance that would require subdrains and a granular subsurface for all new streets, a change staff said will extend pavement life and reduce long-term maintenance costs. Mayor Phillips introduced the ordinance and explained the measure updates design standards, road-construction requirements and warranty and maintenance-bond provisions.
City staff described engineering findings and lifecycle savings. Wayne, a city staff…
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