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Council finds 'no need' to update Arlington impact‑fee program pending broader planning work

5485094 · June 24, 2025
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City staff recommended and the council adopted a 'no update' finding for the city's impact fee program under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code, citing pending citywide planning work and recent state legislation that could affect land use assumptions.

The Arlington City Council voted after a public hearing to determine there is no need at this time to update the city's impact fee program under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code.

Richard Gertson, assistant director of Planning and Development Services, told the council that state law requires cities to review impact fees at least every five years but also allows a governing body to adopt a 'no updates'…

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