Board discusses city land‑development fees and collection practices; staff outlines types and timelines

The Board of Adjustment discussed city practices for collecting and holding land‑development fees during its July 9 meeting, asking staff when fees are collected, when they must be spent and what mechanisms exist to guarantee future public improvements.

Anne Russett of Neighborhood and Development Services summarized several categories of fees. She said neighborhood open‑space fees must be spent within five years for the district where the fee was collected, and that other in‑lieu fees — such as some affordable housing and parking‑in‑lieu funds —…