Richmond commission opts for permitting-based stormwater framework, not a new standalone code
Aug 6, 2026
The Planning Commission agreed Aug. 5 to house new stormwater and erosion-control requirements in the town permitting sections (section 5 and subdivision regs) and to simplify the prior point-matrix into a small set of levels that trigger professional design requirements.
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The Richmond Planning Commission on Aug. 5 moved toward a permitting-based approach for local stormwater and erosion-control rules, saying technical details should live in the town permitting process rather than in a separate, reworked zoning code.
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