Planning commission outlines options to meet new state stream-buffer rules The planning commission presented a draft recommendation to increase stream buffers to meet state guidance while preserving options for existing homeowners, including rebuild-in-place, upward expansion, and limited outward expansion into already disturbed areas; a public hearing is planned in late January and council consideration is expected in February.

Newcastle's Planning Commission is recommending wider stream buffers to protect local ecosystems while offering homeowners options to rebuild and expand—what does this mean for you?

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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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