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County staff: timing and law changes cloud potential millions in zoning and solar permit revenue
Summary
Finance and planning staff told the committee that large solar and other development projects could produce substantial permit and deposit revenue, but timing, new law and escrow-style deposits make forecasting uncertain.
LEE COUNTY, Ill. — County staff told the Finance Committee that several large development projects — including solar arrays — could create significant building-permit and developer-deposit revenue, but they cautioned the money is uncertain in timing and not yet appropriate to treat as recurring budget revenue.
Paul (staff member) explained that recent legislation changed how the county handles some zoning fees and developer payments.…
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