Magnolia’s development moratorium was first enacted in December 2022, when city leaders said the city’s water facilities were at capacity and unable to support new development, Community Impact previously reported.
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As of Dec. 15, residents and developers seeking new water or sewer connections are being directed to contact Magnolia’s utility department, the city said.
City staff also told the mayor and City Council that multiple department meetings were held Dec. 15 to prepare for what could come next, and that the city is finalizing graphics and an updated application process—including an interactive Google form—to be posted online.
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In May, officials said the moratorium had restricted new water connections and paused many large residential and commercial projects while the city worked to increase water supply.
Mayor Matthew “Doc” Dantzer said Magnolia was nearing completion on $30.2 million in water infrastructure additions and maintenance—including new wells, tanks and booster pumps—as the city prepared to move toward lifting the moratorium, as Community Impact reported.
