Commission debates draft steep‑slopes amendment; members push for proof and third‑party review
Staff proposed changes to the township's steep‑slopes rules to treat man‑made slopes and through‑lots differently. Commissioners pressed for clearer standards on how to prove a slope is 'man‑made' and suggested third‑party verification to avoid inconsistent outcomes.
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Staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 27 (steep slopes) intended to differentiate man‑made slopes from natural steep slopes and to address through‑lot complications. The proposal stems from Jan Tressler's recommended language and aims to refine how disturbance allowances are applied.
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