Work group considers adding ‘excessive utility use’ to Level‑3 violations

Sep 15, 2026

Committee members proposed strengthening enforcement by adding excessive use of utilities (water, gas, electricity) as a Level‑3 public‑safety violation that could trigger county remedies if a development causes imminent threats to life, public safety or the environment.

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Members discussed the ordinance's enforcement framework and whether excessive utility consumption should be categorized as a critical violation.

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