Covington adopts updated critical areas code to meet Growth Management Act requirements Council voted Dec. 9 to repeal and replace Chapter 18.65 of the Covington Municipal Code, updating critical areas protections (notably stream buffer standards), adopting Ecology model guidance, adding enforcement and restoration standards, and establishing modified review pathways for existing platted properties.

Covington has taken a bold step forward by updating its critical areas code to enhance stream buffer protections and streamline development processes for existing properties.

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