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Jefferson County begins water‑supply planning under new state housing and land‑use laws; staff to coordinate with 50+ local water providers
Summary
County planners told the Board of County Commissioners on May 20 that new state requirements tied to recent housing and land‑use bills require Jefferson County to add a water‑supply element to its comprehensive plan and to coordinate with more than 50 local water providers to estimate supplies, conservation policies and facilities needed for anticipated development.
County planning staff told the Board of County Commissioners on May 20 that new state legislation and related guidance require Jefferson County to add a water supply element to its comprehensive plan and to work with local water providers to estimate supplies, facilities and conservation policies needed to support potential development.
Staff identified two legislative sources discussed in the briefing: a Senate bill introduced as “Senate Bill 24 1 74” (described in the briefing as a housing needs planning bill that added water‑supply elements to comprehensive plans) and House Bill 1313, described as state land‑use criteria that affects transit‑oriented growth and density requirements. Staff said the county must coordinate with local water providers, add water conservation policies and estimate a range of water supplies and facilities to support the development…
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