Council approves conditional return of Long Ridge escrows after engineer confirmation

Mar 6, 2025

Council voted 3–2 to authorize staff to release escrow funds for the Vistas at Long Ridge where temporary certificates of occupancy conditions are verified as met; debate focused on whether returning escrows would remove leverage for unresolved grading and drainage issues.

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Lower Saucon Township Council voted to authorize township staff to return developer escrow funds for Vistas at Long Ridge where temporary certificates of occupancy (COs) have been met. The motion, which passed 3–2, requires the township engineer or designated inspector to confirm each lot meets the specific conditions tied to the conditional CO before any escrow is released.

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