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Reedsville council approves curb‑and‑gutter text amendment after contested recusal debate
Summary
The Reedsville City Council on Jan. 13 approved a text amendment to subdivision curb‑and‑gutter standards, adding density and watershed exemptions and a 'tie‑on' modification. Debate included a recusal motion for Councilman Martin and public objections that the ordinance would shift maintenance for roadside ditches to private owners.
Reedsville — The City Council approved a text amendment to the subdivision curb‑and‑gutter standards on Jan. 13 after a contentious discussion about conflicts of interest and maintenance responsibilities.
Drew Bigelow, Reedsville’s planning and community development director, told the council staff proposed three main exemption pathways: an exemption for low‑density single‑family developments (under 6 units per acre) and a slightly higher threshold for townhome/multifamily projects (8 units per acre); an exemption for developments within the Troublesome Creek watershed that would allow vegetated ditches and culverts in lieu of traditional curb and gutter (with maintenance to be the responsibility of the property owner or homeowners association); and a Technical Review Committee process to approve engineering…
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