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Harrisburg council approves UDO change to require underground utilities along Highway 49
Summary
After a lengthy hearing, the Town of Harrisburg approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance allowing the town to require utilities be placed underground along Highway 49 for new commercial construction or full redevelopment; the ordinance includes a fee‑in‑lieu option and exemptions for site constraints.
The Town of Harrisburg council voted to approve a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that will allow the town to require utilities be installed underground for new commercial construction and full redevelopment along Highway 49.
Planning staff told the council the proposal applies only to new construction or buildings that are effectively replaced, and would not force partial remodels to bury lines. The amendment includes a fee‑in‑lieu option and a case‑by‑case exemption where geological conditions—such as bedrock—or other engineering constraints make…
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