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York County adopts Fort Mill School District impact fee; council approves $29,640 single-family fee 4-3
Summary
After a lengthy debate, York County Council approved third reading of an ordinance establishing a public education facilities impact fee for Fort Mill School District No. 4: $29,640 for single-family detached homes and $20,796 for multi-dwelling units. The ordinance passed 4-3.
York County Council approved third reading of an ordinance on April 7 establishing a public education facilities impact fee for Fort Mill School District No. 4. The measure passed 4-3 and sets the impact fee at $29,640 for a single-family detached dwelling and $20,796 for a multi-dwelling unit. The ordinance also authorizes an intergovernmental agreement between York County and Fort Mill School District No. 4 to administer fees and capital plans.
Supporters argued the fee makes growth pay for the school capacity and capital costs new development generates, and that it prevents a larger tax burden on existing residents. One public commenter, Scott Cochenour of Fort…
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