Description
A text amendment to remove section 8.4.6.b from the UDO regarding mechanically stabilized slopes and retaining walls, moving standards to engineering guidelines.
Impact summary
Streamlines the review process for retaining walls over 10 feet by relying on certified engineering designs rather than administrative exceptions.
Applicant
- Name
- Planning and Development Services Staff
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · General Government Committee
Approved4–0, unanimous
Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
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