New Development Impact Fees and Commercial Linkage Fee
Summary
The city adopted its first full development impact fee update since the 1980s, requiring new development to pay its share of public safety, parks, storm drain, transportation, water and affordable housing costs, with annual CPI adjustments.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
New development will pay one-time fees; existing residents won't bear the full cost of growth-driven infrastructure.
Existing residents, who get parks, safety facilities and infrastructure funded partly by new development; affordable housing also benefits.
Developers and new commercial and residential projects, which will pay higher fees that may be passed on in prices and rents.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
The city adopted its first full development impact fee update since the 1980s, requiring new development to pay its share of public safety, parks, storm drain, transportation, water and affordable housing costs, with annual CPI adjustments.
City Council Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
The city is updating its 1980s-era development impact fees and adding four new ones, including a commercial linkage fee for affordable housing. New construction pays roughly $2.35/sq ft for homes — but the council exempted additions to existing single-family homes after concerns about affordability.
City Council Meeting - Jan 27, 2026
A proposed ordinance charging certain new development impact fees, including commercial linkage fees, was pushed to February 10 for more work before any decision.
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