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Council advances stormwater overhaul to conform with state law changes in HEA 1037
Columbus City Common Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary
On April 21 the Columbus Common Council passed first reading of a revised stormwater ordinance intended to conform the city code to state House Enrolled Act 1037; staff said the state law limits local regulation of sites under one acre and forbids requiring financial guarantees as a permit condition.
The Columbus City Common Council on April 21 passed the first reading of a proposed replacement for Stormwater Management Ordinance No. 50‑2024 to align the city's code with changes enacted in House Enrolled Act 1037.
City Engineer Andrew Beckort told the council HEA 1037…
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