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need to be included in the plan submittals. This familiarity leads to more complete plan submittals and a reduced number of required plan resubmittals. It is reasonable to assume that the problem of numerous plan resubmittals in Morgan Hill may be attributable to the unique set of design standards the City has adopted. We recommend that future revisions to outdated specifications be prepared in a manner that strives for consistency with other jurisdictions in the region. We expect that this approach will both reduce the need for numerous resubmittals and help eliminate a factor that could be perceived to reduce the City’s competitiveness in attracting development. 90. Recommendation: When revising outdated design specifications, the Senior Civil Engineer should seek to attain consistency with standards utilized by other jurisdictions in the region.

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