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Riley County weighs shifting driveway inspections to emergency management to speed approvals
Summary
Riley County planning staff proposed having Emergency Management staff perform most on-site checks of new (non‑agricultural) driveways to speed permitting and aid emergency access; commissioners asked for more detail and education before any code change.
Riley County planning officials on Jan. 15 told commissioners they are considering a procedural change that would let Emergency Management staff perform most on-site driveway checks for new non‑agricultural driveways, instead of relying solely on the County Engineer or Public Works.
Planning Director Amanda Webb said the county’s driveway standards "only apply to new driveways," and described a practical review process used by emergency services to confirm vehicle access on relatively flat sites and consult Public Works on slope or pavement questions. Webb…
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