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Holcomb signs law allowing construction on steeper slopes

Ethan Sandweiss

The law's supporters say it will alleviate Monroe County's housing problem, but critics point to the high cost of developing on slopes and the risk of erosion.
Bill to allow development on steeper slopes heads to the governor

Rebecca Thiele

Monroe County stormwater and planning experts said allowing development on steeper slopes could send sediment pollution into underground streams that resurface in other areas of the county.