County staff warn new state stream/culvert rules could delay routine projects starting July 1
Planning and zoning administrator John Kinsey told commissioners changes in state rules expand chief‑engineer review for stream channels and culvert changes, may double review fees, and could impose 30–45 day reviews for small projects; the changes are slated to take effect July 1.
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John Kinsey, the county planning and zoning/environment administrator, briefed commissioners on recent state rule changes that expand the definition of stream channels and revise when the state chief engineer must review projects. Kinsey said the updated rules increase review requirements and, in some cases, have doubled construction review fees.
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