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West Haven council adopts water use and preservation element for general plan
Summary
The West Haven City Council approved a new advisory water use and preservation chapter required by state law after a Landmark Design presentation outlining metering, conservation goals and implementation strategies, and steps to coordinate with local water providers.
West Haven Mayor Rob Vanderwood and the City Council on Dec. 3 approved Resolution 54-2025, adopting a water use and preservation element as a new chapter of the city’s general plan.
The element, prepared by Landmark Design and presented by consultant Aubrey Larson, responds to state requirements in Senate Bill 110 and Senate Bill 76 that cities adopt a water-focused component in their planning documents. Larson said the chapter is advisory and does not create new regulations but provides goals and implementation strategies to guide land-use decisions and water stewardship.
“This essentially functions as a new chapter of your general plan,” Larson said, adding that the document is meant to “describe where you are, where you want to be, and how you will get there.” Steven Nelson, West Haven’s community development director, told the council the plan…
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