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Commission removes proposed river/stream setbacks from flood overlay amendments pending state review
Summary
Windsor planners removed proposed river corridor and small stream setback language from the current amendment package, retained state flood hazard references, and noted the need for consistent elevation language and follow up with state reviewers.
Members of the Planning Commission reviewed proposed Flood Hazard Overlay edits and agreed to remove proposed river corridor and small‑stream setback provisions from the current amendment package. The minutes state the Commission will keep appropriate state flood hazard references in the draft and will follow up with state review where necessary.
Commissioners discussed consistency in elevation language across the overlay and flagged the need to consult state reviewers before advancing any new setback or flood‑related standards to public hearing.
