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Council adopts policy to prioritize water and sewer service for state-defined affordable housing
Summary
Mount Shasta adopted Resolution CCR-25-12, a policy statement intended to prevent denial or conditioning of water service for developments that qualify as affordable housing under state law, subject to listed exceptions.
The Mount Shasta City Council adopted Resolution CCR-25-12, establishing a policy that the city will not deny or condition water service for developments that qualify as affordable housing under state law, except in defined circumstances.
City staff said the policy implements housing element Program 1.3.0.3 and is guidance rather than a binding statute; it directs future decisions and legislative actions consistent with state housing requirements. Staff identified seven exceptions, including water storage or distribution capacity problems, drought or shortage conditions, fire hardening needs and other technical constraints.
During discussion, staff described the policy as a standard approach used in other jurisdictions when implementing housing element requirements. The council opened the item to public comment; none spoke. A council member moved to adopt Resolution CCR-25-12 approving a policy to prioritize sewer services for proposed developments that include housing units affordable to lower-income households. A motion was seconded and the council voted in favor with no recorded opposition.
Staff said the policy is intended to guide future permitting decisions and does not automatically compel service in every case; the listed exceptions remain applicable. The resolution will be incorporated into the city’s housing-element implementation work.
