Is the Town doing anything to slow down growth?

Yes, the number of building permits have been limited.

  • Town staff are actively working with developers and builders to manage growth in a responsible manner.  The existing treatment capacity limitations at the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant create limitations on the number of new residential permits that can be issued over the next few years until the plant expansion projects are complete.   
  • It is estimated that the current treatment facilities would allow on average approximately 100 building permits per year over the next 3 years (approximately 3% growth rate).  One year may have slightly more than 100 and another year may have slightly less than 100.  Town staff continues to monitor the capacities of the treatment facilities and will update the number of permits allowed based on available capacity. 
  • Managing growth during this period until the treatment facilities are complete is critical to community’s ability to provide water and wastewater services for residents and businesses while also allowing a moderate amount of growth to allow some revenues from new development.   Revenues and impact fees from new development permits (application fees, development review fees, building use tax, and impact fees are all collected at the time of building permit) helps shift some of the cost burden from existing residents. 

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1. Why is there a tier structure and what does it cost?
2. Is the Town doing anything to slow down growth?
3. Does Wellington’s water meet Water Quality Standards?
4. What is the difference between Water and Wastewater?
5. How do Wellington’s utility rates compare to other communities?
6. I need help paying my water bill, who should I contact?
7. What is the timeline for the water rates decision?
8. Are we raising rates paid by new development?
9. What water fees and rates are charged for new construction homes? How do new construction fees help pay for water infrastructure?
10. When was the last time rates were increased?
11. What is the Town doing with the bulk dispensing water machine?
12. What other options will the town pursue to handle the water issues?
13. Have you considered incentives for xeriscaping current homes and restrictions on landscaping with new builds?
14. Have you considered conducting a long-term plan that reflects our values and needs for growth and community life?
15. Are there other options such as joining another water district or starting our own?
16. When is the water plant being built?
17. Where do we get our water from?
18. Can we remove grass lawns to save water?
19. Where can we find an explanation of why rates are being increased?
20. Why aren’t developers charged more to develop in Wellington?
21. Why does my water occasionally have a bad taste or smell?
22. Where can I find Water Quality Reports?