Instead of planning and issuing permits for additional water use, shouldn’t the District require that local governments control their growth to sustainable limits?
The District is not authorized under Florida law to function as a growth management agency. The District is, however, mandated by the Florida Legislature to identify water sources and investigate if and to what extent alternative water supply sources can be developed and used without harming the environment. Legislation passed in 1997 required the state’s water management districts to complete specific water supply planning activities and initiate water resource development projects. As the agents responsible for growth management, local governments are a vital component to managing water resources. Through land use plans and ordinances, local governments can set development standards that conserve and minimize water use. Water management districts do not have the authority to change local comprehensive land use plans or land use designations. At the same time, Florida’s water management districts are required by state law to assist local governments and utilities in meeting their wate
Related Questions
- Instead of planning and issuing permits for additional water use, shouldn’t the District require that local governments control their growth to sustainable limits?
- How do building, planning, environmental health, CDF, and local water or sewer district permits relate?
- What states require additional permits?
