Planning Commission Reviews Riparian Overlay Mapping and Steep-Slope Definitions

Feb 18, 2026

Commissioners reviewed proposed text and figure updates to the land development code to clarify Riparian Overlay District boundaries (including FEMA flood zones), add figures for waterways and steep slopes, and define steep slopes beginning at 15%; staff said drawings from a hydrology engineer will be added to the code packet.

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City staff presented proposed amendments to the land-development code to clarify the Riparian Overlay District and to add figures and definitions intended to make flood-zone and steep-slope boundaries clearer.

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