Impact fees are charges levied against new construction, changes in land use, or an increase in water meter size to help generate revenue to build new infrastructure needed because of development.
Fees for changes in land use or water meter are based upon the net increase in the impact fee compared to the previous land use or meter size. The fee is calculated based on a pre-set formula and paid at the time of, or prior to, the issuance of the building, water, and/or occupancy permit. The money is spent within the district that it was collected to build new arterial streets, water and wastewater lines, and parks.
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Impact fees are charges levied against new construction, changes in land use, or an increase in water meter size to help generate revenue to build new infrastructure needed because of development. Fees for changes in land use or water meter are based upon the net increase in the impact fee compared to the previous land use or meter size. The fee is calculated based on a pre-set formula and paid at the time of, or prior to, the issuance of the building, water, and/or occupancy permit. The money is spent within the district that it was collected to build new arterial streets, water and wastewater lines, and parks.
Impact fees assign the cost of new infrastructure from the general public to the new construction that creates the need, reducing the need to raise utility rates and taxes.
Prior to June 2, 2003, negotiations took place between developers, builders and the City. Based on these negotiations, developers or builders were required to construct certain eligible impact fee facilities. This construction determined the categorically exempted areas. For more information, see Exemption Areas.
Yes, however, the arterial street and neighborhood park/trail fees have exclusion areas in which these impact fees are not collected. No impact fees are spent on improvements in these areas for the excluded category. For more information, see Exclusion Areas.
The City has been divided into seven districts or benefit areas, and each has a separate account. Fees collected in a district or benefit area may only be used for new construction in that area.
Exemptions refer to developments that are not subject to impact fees.
If there is no change in water meter size, no. A residential remodel or addition is not subject to an impact fee.
Yes, a fee would be applicable to an increase in water meter size. You would receive credit for your current meter size and pay the difference.
Yes, the impact fee is based upon a pre-set formula and the land use. Please refer to the fee schedule for more information.
Impact fees are charged to new construction to assist in the funding of infrastructure. Infrastructure financing is the City's overall plan to finance new infrastructure.
The eligible costs include:
Impact fees are updated electronically through the Geographic Information System map system (GIS). The information for the database is updated with data from the County Assessor's Office, the City-County Planning Department and the City Building and Safety Department.