HB 1141 Require Sufficient Water Supply (Curry/Bacon)

Posted on January 28, 2008 in Colorado Legislation

Background: Requires a local government to make a determination as to whether an applicant for a real estate development permit for a development in excess of 50 units or single-family equivalents has demonstrated that the proposed water supply is sufficient and sustainable to serve the peak daily, monthly, and yearly water supply requirements of the proposed development. Requires the applicant to submit a report prepared by a registered professional engineer regarding the proposed development's water demand. Specifies the criteria pursuant to which the local government must determine whether the applicant has demonstrated a sufficient and sustainable water supply, including: A letter from the state engineer commenting on the report by the professional engineer and determining whether the proposed water supply is sufficient and sustainable; and A letter from the development's water supplier summarizing the supplier's water portfolio.
Most Recent Action: Sent to Governor
Position: Support