Update to Wellhead and Surface Water Protection Review Process

Original title: Approval of Development Review Procedure Manual (DRPM) Text Amendment 25-1388 updating the review process of recently adopted LDC Text Amendment 25-1126, Wellhead and Surface Water Protection Area. Approve the text amendment to Sections 4.1.12 and 6.5 of the Development Review Procedure Manual (DRPM-25-1388) to implement changes to the Wellhead Protection regulations via LDC Amendment 25-1126, recently adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on January 15, 2026.

Record date · April 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved an update to the Development Review Procedure Manual to align with new wellhead and surface water protection regulations. This change modifies the specific review steps for development projects to ensure compliance with previously adopted water protection standards.

Why it matters

Property owners and developers must now follow updated review procedures under Sections 4.1.12 and 6.5 of the Development Review Procedure Manual when seeking project approval in protected water areas.

Who It Affects

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Property owners in protected water areas

They must adhere to the updated review procedures outlined in the amended sections of the DRPM.

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Land developers

They are required to follow the new review process when submitting development applications in protected zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Development Review Procedure Manual (DRPM)?

It is the document that outlines the specific steps and requirements developers must follow to get projects approved by the county.

How does this change affect my property?

If your property is located within a designated Wellhead or Surface Water Protection Area, the process for reviewing your development applications has been updated to align with new protection standards.

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Regulatory Alignment

The document demonstrates a two-step legislative process where a primary policy (LDC 25-1126) is followed by a secondary procedural update (DRPM 25-1388) to ensure administrative compliance.

LDC Amendment 25-1126 DRPM-25-1388