§ 14-93. Effect on building permit applications.  


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  • (a)

    Prior to submitting a building permit application to the town, any person or entity proposing new construction or new use on real property located within the town shall first determine the amount of water consumption that such new construction or new use would result in on an average daily basis. In the case of an industrial facility, the water consumption determination shall be based on the facility's maximum operating potential during a 24-hour period.

    (b)

    If a prospective building permit applicant determines that the proposed new construction or new use will result in, or is likely to result in, large-scale water withdrawal, the prospective applicant shall ensure that a water impact study is conducted prior to submitting the building permit application. Following completion of a water impact study, a building permit applicant for new construction or new use shall submit a water impact study report along with the building permit application at the time the application is submitted.

    (c)

    If the town board, or the building inspector, independently determines that proposed new construction or new use will result in, or is likely to result in, large-scale water withdrawal, the building permit application process shall be suspended until a water impact study is conducted and the applicant submits a water impact study report to the town. Any determination that a water impact study is required shall be promptly communicated to a building permit applicant.

    (d)

    Water impact study requirements contained herein shall supersede and toll any mandatory issuance deadlines imposed by other town ordinances.

(Prior Code, § 8-7-6)