Stormwater Drainage Control Ordinance
Summary
After heavy rains flooded basements across the area, the county finalized a new drainage control ordinance and updated engineer certification form. The rules shift responsibility onto developers and engineers without relaxing drainage requirements.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents, but developers and engineers bear new compliance responsibility.
Homeowners prone to flooding and drainage backups, especially after heavy storms.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Jun 30, 2026
After heavy rains flooded basements across the area, the county finalized a new drainage control ordinance and updated engineer certification form. The rules shift responsibility onto developers and engineers without relaxing drainage requirements.
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Jun 16, 2026
A new Chapter 13.04 drainage control ordinance is working its way to final adoption June 30, shaping how new development handles runoff across the county.
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