Work group considers adding ‘excessive utility use’ to Level‑3 violations
Sep 15, 2026
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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