Citywide Fee Update
Summary
The city hadn't comprehensively updated its fees since 2007 and was recovering only about 59% of service costs — a $2.2 million annual gap. The new schedule covers 800+ fees, keeps small residential fees low, and shifts more cost to developers and commercial applicants, with annual inflation adjustments capped at 5%.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Closes a roughly $2.2 million annual gap between what services cost and what the city charges.
Everyday residents pay relatively modest fees while developers and commercial users cover more of their true costs.
Developers and commercial applicants will face significantly higher permit and service fees, with some fees unchanged in nearly two decades jumping sharply.
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