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County amends zoning code to establish cistern standards for residential water supply
Summary
Morgan County adopted Resolution 2025 BCC 42 to add cistern definitions and establish conditions allowing bulk water cisterns for residential use (including minimum tank sizes and lot-size thresholds).
The Board adopted Resolution 2025 BCC 42 amending the Morgan County Zoning Regulations to create cistern definitions and set standards for bulk water cisterns serving residential buildings.
Planning Director Nicole Hay outlined the conditions and standards contained in the amendment. As written, bulk water cisterns are permitted for residential buildings on lots 35 acres or larger (or legally created lots prior to May 5, 1972 if smaller), require proof that a Quality Water tap is not available if in the Quality Water District, and require documentation showing a dry well or other evidence when applicable. The regulation sets technical standards: "Bulk water cisterns must supply at least fifty (50) gallons per person, per day with a minimum tank size of one thousand five hundred (1500) gallons." The Board approved the amendment 3-0; the measure also adds definitions for "Bulk Water" and "Cistern" and updates several zoning sections related to water and wastewater requirements.
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