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Council extends temporary moratorium on certain residential approvals while staff studies water supply options
Summary
On second reading the council enacted a temporary moratorium on new residential annexations and large‑parcel zoning changes to allow time for a study of water supply options, including a possible connection to Pasco County and analysis of transmission/treatment implications.
The Zephyrhills City Council on July 14 approved on second reading a temporary moratorium — not to exceed 12 months — on new residential annexations, land‑use changes, major PUD amendments, conditional uses and variances for properties over one acre. The ordinance is intended to give staff time to evaluate long‑term water supply options before accepting new large residential development.
City Manager William Poe Jr. briefed council that the moratorium is driven by the city’s need to secure sustainable additional water supplies. He said staff is evaluating two primary options: making a regional connection to Pasco County’s system (which is part of Tampa Bay…
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