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Council begins overhaul of grading, drainage and escrow rules after surge in complaints
Summary
City staff presented an analysis of grading and drainage problems tied to smaller lot sizes and gaps in code and administrative practices; council directed staff to return with code amendments, a fee schedule to pass through consultant review costs, and comparable-city data on escrows.
City staff opened a council discussion on grading and drainage after a notable increase in complaints during the 2024 construction season and recommended code and administrative changes to reduce recurring problems.
Abby, a city planner/staff member, told the council that many land‑disturbing activities had not been subject to grading review and that the city lacked minimum grading plan standards and routine "as‑built" verification: "What we did find is there are a number of city code sections, engineering…
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