Builders in

Coweta County are breathing a sigh of relief after actions taken by the

County Commission this week.

In a called

meeting Monday, the board rescinded its previous moratorium on slab-on-grade

construction.

March 20, the

board enacted the moratorium because of concerns over enhancing the product

and keeping water out of houses during heavy rainstorms.

In rescinding

the motion, Commissioner Lawrence Nelms asked the staff to look at the

possibility of extending the form for the footing to give the appearance

that the house is higher in grade and having more of the finished foundation

showing.

County Building

Department chief Don Youngblood added the changes implemented by the commission

would require the drainage to be completed before a certificate of occupancy

would be granted.

Any changes

in the requirements would be handled through a public hearing later this

spring.