Water and Sewer License Purchase and Refund Requirements and Timing Ordinance
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This Ordinance was approved by City Council in October 2025 and is now effective.
Project Summary
The purpose of this proposed ordinance is to amend the Broomfield Municipal Code to prohibit advance purchases of water and sewer licenses. The draft ordinance will require that water and sewer licenses be purchased concurrently with the issuance of a building permit or irrigation tap request. The ordinance is necessary to accurately model the revenues and expenditures of the water and sewer enterprise funds and plan for rate adjustments accordingly. The proposed ordinance also provides terms and conditions for refunding water and sewer license payments if a development/construction permit is withdrawn. The proposed ordinance is anticipated to be brought to City Council for consideration on October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 for first and second reading, respectively.
Public Engagement
The Broomfield Voice platform will allow for feedback on the proposed amendments to the Broomfield Municipal Code, and community engagement is encouraged. Comments received will be gathered and summarized to provide feedback as part of the public hearing process.
There will be an opportunity at the public hearing for the second reading of the proposed ordinance for additional public comments to be provided for City Council’s consideration.
Project Summary
The purpose of this proposed ordinance is to amend the Broomfield Municipal Code to prohibit advance purchases of water and sewer licenses. The draft ordinance will require that water and sewer licenses be purchased concurrently with the issuance of a building permit or irrigation tap request. The ordinance is necessary to accurately model the revenues and expenditures of the water and sewer enterprise funds and plan for rate adjustments accordingly. The proposed ordinance also provides terms and conditions for refunding water and sewer license payments if a development/construction permit is withdrawn. The proposed ordinance is anticipated to be brought to City Council for consideration on October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 for first and second reading, respectively.
Public Engagement
The Broomfield Voice platform will allow for feedback on the proposed amendments to the Broomfield Municipal Code, and community engagement is encouraged. Comments received will be gathered and summarized to provide feedback as part of the public hearing process.
There will be an opportunity at the public hearing for the second reading of the proposed ordinance for additional public comments to be provided for City Council’s consideration.
Share your comments and ideas with the City and County of Broomfield about this ordinance. City and County of Broomfield staff may contribute in the discussion to provide clarity on what is/isn’t viable.
Water and Sewer License Purchase and Refund Requirements and Timing Ordinance has finished this stage
A study session was held for the proposed changes to the municipal code related to residential occupancy on June 17, 2025. The memorandum from that study session is included in the document library.
Draft Ordinance and Public Feedback
Water and Sewer License Purchase and Refund Requirements and Timing Ordinance has finished this stage
While staff prepares the draft ordinance for City Council consideration, Planning is also collecting feedback from the public on the proposed regulations.
Staff will be collecting comments from the community in two ways. You can either share your thoughts on this Broomfield Voice website, or you can send an email to planning@broomfield.org
City Council - First Reading
Water and Sewer License Purchase and Refund Requirements and Timing Ordinance has finished this stage
City Council will consider the approval of this ordinance to update the Broomfield Municipal Code, the first reading is scheduled for October 14, 2025.
City Council - 2nd Reading
Water and Sewer License Purchase and Refund Requirements and Timing Ordinance has finished this stage
City Council will consider the approval of this ordinance to update the Broomfield Municipal Code, tentatively scheduled for a second and final reading and a public hearing tentatively ifor October 28, 2025.
Council Decision
Water and Sewer License Purchase and Refund Requirements and Timing Ordinance is currently at this stage
Council formally approved the proposed Ordinance. It is now in effect.
