The Conroe City Council has placed a temporary development moratorium on the northern portion of the city, citing potential water shortages as the reason. This decision was made in response to concerns about overdevelopment and previous decisions that have put Conroe in a difficult situation.
According to Community Impact, this moratorium will only affect developers, not residents. Irrigation restrictions will be implemented for residents, but developers will face more significant consequences. The affected areas include all of northern Conroe except for Panorama Village and certain subdivisions and utility districts.
To address these issues, the City estimates that it will need approximately $50 million to fund necessary water infrastructure projects. Councilmember Howard Wood has stated that past decision-making and excessive development have contributed to this challenging situation for Conroe.
Overall, these measures are being taken by the City Council in an effort to combat potential water shortages and ensure sustainable growth in Conroe’s future.
