Subdivision regulations amendments

The Banner Associates engineer said a three-year warranty is double the industry standard, could raise costs and deter development, and asked for more discussion; he noted cracked curb and trench settlement are the most common warranty items.

A developer/engineer who also works at Banner Associates walked through the cost chain — longer warranties mean retainage, higher borrowing costs, and pricier lots — and urged commissioners to weigh the trade-offs and ask for cost estimates.