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Township weighs changing RGB/SSA rules to allow sewer for public parks after Hess Field raises access questions
Summary
Ferguson Township discussed a COG/CRPA proposal to consider different criteria for public parkland and facilities (Hess Field) in the regional growth boundary/sewer service area process, including whether parks should be eligible for sewer without triggering developer‑oriented DRI rules; engineering estimates to bring sewer to Hess Field were cited at $1M–$1.5M.
Cam Adams, regional planning director, briefed the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 about recent Center Region Planning Agency (CRPA/COG) and Lucy Committee discussions prompted by a request from Harris Township about allowing COG‑owned facilities (and, secondarily, public parkland) to access public sewer under certain policy criteria.
Adams explained that the region uses a regional growth boundary and sewer service area (RGB/SSA) with an implementation agreement that defines how municipalities may request expansions. Most development requests are treated as developer‑driven DRIs (developments of regional impact)…
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