by Diane G. Kindermann Henderson
California’s legislature has implemented statutory requirements aiming to remedy the communication gap between water suppliers and municipalities when considering land use planning decisions. Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 221 require detailed information regarding water availability to be provided to local decision makers of cities and counties prior to approval of specified large development projects. In addition, both statutes require this information be included in the administrative record to serve as the evidentiary basis for an approval action by the city or county on such projects. The Guidebook for Implementation of Senate Bill 610 and Senate Bill 221 of 2001, prepared by the California Department of Water Resources, is a step-by-step manual providing direction on how to effectively complete a SB 610 water assessment and a SB 221 verification of sufficient water supply.
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