Morgan County adopts cistern rules for rural residences; board discusses 35‑acre threshold
The Board adopted zoning regulation amendments establishing standards for bulk-water cisterns (minimum 1,500 gallons; 50 gallons per person per day), limiting their use to single-family residences on lots 35 acres or larger (or pre‑May 5, 1972 parcels) unless Quality Water District proof of no tap is provided; commissioners discussed hardship proof and the acreage limit.
The full story
Planning Director Nicole Hay presented redlines and staff analysis for amendments to the county zoning regulations to establish standards for bulk-water cisterns. Key provisions adopted include allowing bulk-water cisterns only for single-family residences on lots of 35 acres or larger (or legally created prior to May 5, 1972), a minimum cistern capacity of 1,500 gallons and a design standard of 50 gallons per person per day; cisterns must be potable, watertight and meet setback and recording requirements.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.