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Town staff weigh state flood rules vs regional WRC standards in by‑law revisions
Summary
Planning staff noted the town could choose to align flood by‑laws with state rules rather than the Windham Regional Commission's (WRC) more restrictive river‑corridor standards; the question was raised during the Unified Development By‑Laws hearing.
At the March 9 public hearing, Zoning Administrator William Goodwin told attendees that the town's flood by‑laws could be adjusted to conform with state rules rather than the Windham Regional Commission (WRC) guidelines, which he said are more restrictive.
The distinction prompted questions from commissioners and residents about the practical implications for development along river corridors. Goodwin also referenced ACT 121 (River Corridors) as part of the statute‑level context for the discussion and said staff would incorporate the appropriate standard into revised draft language as directed by the commission.
