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Public Meeting to Discuss Wind Resistance Standards

May 13, 2009

The City of Baytown will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed improved windstorm resistance standards for new construction. The meeting will be held Friday, May 15, at 1 p.m., at the Baytown Community Center, Tejas Room, 2407 Market St.

The City’s current design standard for wind resistance is 115 mph at 3-second gusts for new or expanded portions of buildings. The improved windstorm resistance standard is proposed to raise the requirement to 130 mph at 3-second gusts for new or expanded portions of buildings.

For more information, contact the City of Baytown Planning Department at 281-420-5394.

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