Bill > S2691

This bill amends existing housing laws to remove mandated housing densities and density bonuses for areas designated as public drinking water supply watersheds or groundwater classified as GAA (Groundwater Area of Aquifer Protection). Specifically, it prevents density bonuses from being applied to these sensitive water supply lands, ensuring that any new housing densities do not exceed the available on-site drinking water supply, do not introduce pollution that makes water unsafe for use, and remain within the capacity of public water or sewer systems. The bill also clarifies that density bonuses for projects connected to public water and sewer systems are contingent on written confirmation of available capacity.