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Kerrville staff propose broad revisions to utility code, new 'water conservation' norms
Summary
City staff outlined changes to Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances that would shift fees to a central schedule, require water-availability studies for annexations, restrict new well drilling, formalize reclaimed-water responsibilities and move the city toward once‑a‑week irrigation and a permanent conservation “new normal.”
Kerrville utilities staff presented proposed revisions to Chapter 110 of the city Code of Ordinances and a draft Water Management Plan that would formalize year‑round conservation measures, change drought‑stage naming and tighten requirements for development and irrigation.
The presentation, given by Mr. Barrera, a utilities staff member, covered six articles in Chapter 110 and identified key additions: removing water‑main extension language where Chapter 82 (the subdivision code) already covers it; moving ordinance fees to a fee schedule; adding a water availability study requirement for properties seeking annexation or service within the city's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN); new limits on drilling private wells that could threaten the city system; and clearer responsibilities for users of Type 1 reclaimed water systems.
Staff said the city will present the ordinance for a first reading in March and provide a full redline version for council review before that. Mr. Barrera said the water‑availability study requirement responds to recently…
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