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Council Adopts Code Changes Tightening Developer Assurances and Pre‑construction Requirements
Summary
Council unanimously approved two text amendments codifying requirements for developer assurances (performance guarantees and warranty assurances) and formalizing pre‑construction meeting procedures; staff said the changes clarify bid/estimate standards, allow assurances to cover liens, and implement state-mandated categorical reporting.
City staff presented two related code amendments aimed at clarifying how Highland handles assurances tied to subdivisions and nonresidential developments.
Rob (staff) told council the first amendment focuses on the "third option" for assurances—when a developer has completed some improvements and bonds the remainder. The amendment requires a current engineer's estimate or contractor bid broken…
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