Covington staff, planning commission recommend wider stream buffers and clearer CAO exemptions City staff and the Planning Commission recommended using a riparian management zone approach and increasing Type F stream buffers from 115 to 125 feet as part of a Critical Areas Ordinance update. The draft also adds exemptions for small yard work and a streamlined reconnaissance review for modest projects, tightens enforcement and monitoring, and:

Covington is poised to enhance its stream protection by widening buffers and simplifying regulations for small yard projects, ensuring a greener future for the community.

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