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A municipality needs to consider a wide range of infrastructure when determining if it can support new building permits. Here's a breakdown of key areas:

Essential Utilities:

Water Supply and Distribution:
Source capacity (wells, reservoirs, rivers)
Treatment plant capacity
Pumping stations and transmission lines
Local distribution network capacity and pressure
Storage capacity (water towers, tanks)
Wastewater Collection and Treatment:
Sewer line capacity (gravity and force mains)
Lift stations
Wastewater treatment plant capacity and discharge permits
Sludge disposal capacity
Stormwater Management:
Drainage systems (pipes, ditches, swales)
Detention and retention ponds
Flood control measures
Capacity of receiving water bodies
Solid Waste Management:
Collection routes and vehicle capacity
Transfer station capacity (if applicable)
Landfill capacity and lifespan
Waste-to-energy facility capacity (if applicable)
Energy Infrastructure:
Electrical grid capacity (substations, transmission lines, local distribution)
Natural gas pipelines and distribution (if applicable)
Transportation Infrastructure:

Roads and Bridges:
Capacity of existing roadways (traffic volume, level of service)
Intersection capacity and signal timing
Bridge structural integrity and load capacity
Parking availability
Public Transportation:
Capacity of existing bus routes, light rail, or other systems
Availability of park-and-ride facilities
Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure:
Sidewalk availability and condition
Bicycle lanes and paths
Public Safety Infrastructure:

Fire Protection:
Fire station locations and response times
Fire hydrant availability and water pressure
Firefighting equipment and personnel capacity
Police Protection:
Police station locations and response times
Patrol vehicle and personnel capacity
Jail or detention facility capacity
Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
Ambulance availability and response times
Hospital capacity and emergency room services
Social Infrastructure:

Schools:
Classroom capacity at elementary, middle, and high schools
Availability of teachers and support staff
Parks and Recreation:
Acreage of parkland and open space
Capacity of recreational facilities (sports fields, community centers)
Healthcare Facilities:
Capacity of local hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices
Libraries and Community Centers:
Capacity and resources of these public facilities
Communication Infrastructure:

Broadband Internet:
Availability and capacity of internet service providers
Telecommunications:
Capacity of phone lines and cellular networks
Other Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The capacity of the natural environment to absorb increased pollution, runoff, and habitat loss.
Financial Capacity: The municipality's ability to fund necessary infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to support growth.
Intergovernmental Coordination: The impact of growth on neighboring jurisdictions and the need for regional planning.

When a municipality determines that one or more of these infrastructure components can no longer adequately support additional population or development, it may consider a moratorium on new building permits until those limitations are addressed. This ensures the health, safety, and quality of life for both existing and future residents