Council committee forwards rough-grading code amendment to first reading after developer input
Committee advanced an ordinance to allow an early 'rough grading' permit and to require restoration after early clearing; staff said the change was developed with the Master Builders Association to let builders start site work sooner while retaining environmental protections and tree retention measures.
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Keith Niven, the community development director, presented a proposed code amendment that would add an early rough-grading permit and establish restoration requirements for early clearing and grading. Niven said the change grew from discussions with the Master Builders Association and would allow builders to get on-site sooner while ensuring environmental review, critical-area protections and tree fencing are completed and inspected before clearing.
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