Colorado § 29-20-305 - Determination of adequate water supply.
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§ 29-20-305. Determination of adequate water supply.
(1) The local government's sole determination as to whether an applicant has a water supply that is adequate to meet the water supply requirements of a proposed development shall be based on consideration of the following information:
(a) The documentation required by section 29-20-304;
(b) If requested by the local government, a letter from the state engineer commenting on the documentation required pursuant to section 29-20-304;
(c) Whether the applicant has paid to a water supply entity a fee or charge for the purpose of acquiring water for or expanding or constructing the infrastructure to serve the proposed development; and
(d) Any other information deemed relevant by the local government to determine, in its sole discretion, whether the water supply for the proposed development is adequate, including, without limitation, any information required to be submitted by the applicant pursuant to applicable local government land use regulations or state statutes.
Source: L. 2008: Entire part added, p. 1562, § 2, effective May 29.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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