Resident seeks stop-work order on Highlands Long-Plat, cites Omak code

Feb 2, 2026

Andrew Bosco told the council he believes the Highlands preliminary plat and SEPA review have legal and engineering defects — including a 10% road grade and notice issues — and asked the city to direct the Building Official to issue a Stop Work Order until defects are cured.

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At the Feb. 2 meeting, resident Andrew Bosco pressed the council to halt work on the Highlands Long-Plat, citing Omak Municipal Code section OMC 19.05.040 and raising concerns about property owner notification, a ten percent road grade, easements and potential impacts to his septic system and private well. "He asked the Council to direct the Building Official to issue a Stop Work Order until the legal and engineering defects are cured," the minutes state.

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