Planning Board approves stormwater rules, considers state land use bill changes
Stow Planning Board approves stormwater rules, signals concerns on state land use bill. The Board voted five to zero to adopt revised Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations, with an EPA administrative order deadline extended to August 19. Members unanimously approved Masters Academy
Planning Board · Meeting of August 18, 2026
Stow Planning Board approves stormwater rules, signals concerns on state land use bill. The Board voted five to zero to adopt revised Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations, with an EPA administrative order deadline extended to August 19. Members unanimously approved Masters Academy International's signage package and authorized Chair Lori Clark to finalize and send a memo to Representative Kate Hogan and Senator Jamie Eldridge concerning proposed state amendments to Chapter 40A.
The Board raised concerns about the economic development bill's duplex definition, potential restrictions on Site Plan approval authority, and a 90-day approval timeline.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of August 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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