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Tip 327a, Environmentally Critical Areas Exemptions, Relief from Prohibition on Steep Slope Development, and Modifications to Submittal Requirements — Application Instructions and Submittal Requirements

Summary: This Tip explains these possibilities, and includes the application forms to apply for an exemption to the ECA regulations, for other relief from the prohibition on steep slope development, or for modification to submittal requirements.

Date Revised: 05/29/2025

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