A 3198
Exempts expansion or reconstruction, within 125 percent of existing footprint, of municipal and county buildings and certain emergency services buildings from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act to exempt certain expansions and reconstructions of municipal and county buildings, as well as buildings used by emergency services, from the Act’s regulations. Specifically, it allows for expansion or reconstruction within 125 percent of the existing footprint, provided it doesn't increase impervious surface by more than one-quarter acre. This exemption applies to buildings owned by municipalities or counties, court houses, and certain volunteer emergency services facilities. The bill aims to provide flexibility for essential public services while still protecting water resources.
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Jay Webber
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