Building Code Council committee says no statewide rulemaking now after debate over side‑yard access
Nov 21, 2025
A Building Code Council special committee discussed a petition on side‑yard setbacks and emergency access, debated 3‑foot paths vs. 5‑foot turning radii and pavement/impervious‑surface tradeoffs, and voted to have staff send a response and not pursue immediate statewide rulemaking.
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The Building Code Council’s special committee on side‑yard setbacks met to consider a petition seeking emergency rulemaking and, after extended discussion of access for emergency responders, voted to direct staff to prepare a response to the proponent and recommended no immediate state rulemaking.
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