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Snowflake Town Council discusses adopting Appendix J grading permits to manage drainage and erosion
Summary
At a Nov. 4 work session the Snowflake Town Council discussed adopting Appendix J of the 2018 International Building Code to allow grading permits aimed at protecting foundations and adjacent properties. Councilmembers sought clearer size thresholds and assurances the measure won’t unduly burden homeowners.
The Snowflake Town Council discussed whether to adopt Appendix J of the 2018 International Building Code, a provision that would allow the town to require permits for grading work to protect foundations and adjacent properties.
Town attorney Robert Wingo told the council that Appendix J is “basic” and standard across Arizona municipalities and that the permit requirements are minimal. Wingo said the provision would give the town…
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