BUILDING MORATORIUM

The daily demand for water spurred by irrigation use has decreased, thanks to the cooler weather and recent rain. However, work to conserve the water supply and identify additional water sources continues.

On November 9 and November 14, the City Council held public hearings and readings of an Ordinance to enact a moratorium on some forms of residential and commercial property development.

ACTION TAKEN AT NOVEMBER 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

The City of Heath has enacted a moratorium on some forms of residential and commercial property development.

The moratorium is currently effective until March 14, 2024, but may be extended.

WHY & WHAT IS A MORATORIUM

A building moratorium temporarily stops some types of residential and commercial development to prevent the shortage of essential public facilities, such as water service.

The City enacted a moratorium to address the water supply shortage primarily caused by irrigation during drought and extreme heat. With a pause in development, the City can develop and enact water-conscious ordinances such as those related to landscaping and irrigation. When the moratorium ends, new development will be subject to the City’s new ordinances and land use regulations.

You can find an extensive list of FAQs, the educational presentation City Council received at the Public Hearing on November 9, and exemption and waiver application forms on the dedicated moratorium web page below.