Road width code amendment
Summary
New subdivision streets must now be at least 20 feet wide; Piagentini warned that narrow 18-foot collector roads they dump onto still endanger fire trucks and drivers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changes to street standards could affect the cost of new subdivision infrastructure.
Future residents of new subdivisions and emergency responders.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Metro Council — September 24, 2026
New subdivision streets must now be at least 20 feet wide; Piagentini warned that narrow 18-foot collector roads they dump onto still endanger fire trucks and drivers.
Planning and Zoning Committee — September 1, 2026
A proposed change to the land development code's road width standards (Case No. 25-LDC-0003) was held in committee, with input from the fire authority apparently in play.
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