Residents urge science-based review as Town Board considers irrigation code changes
At an April 6 public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 82 (Irrigation Regulations), residents and consultants urged reliance on scientific studies, warned about enforcement burdens, and suggested funding and phased approaches for upgrading systems.
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Councilwoman Margaret Larsen introduced the draft amendments to Chapter 82, saying the subcommittee's goal was "to simplify and clarify the permitting process." The draft aims to make irrigation-related rules easier for the Building Department to apply, particularly around drip irrigation and emitters.
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