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Brookfield board adopts new building‑permit fee structure after debate over impact on small projects
Summary
Trustees voted 5–1 to raise the village’s minimum permit fee to $100, keep a 1.75% general permit fee, and add a plan‑review charge; trustees asked staff to publish clearer guidance on which projects will trigger plan review.
The Brookfield Village Board adopted an ordinance on Jan. 13 to revise building‑permit charges, raising the minimum permit fee and adding a plan‑review fee structure designed to capture staff time and reduce pass‑through costs for larger reviews.
Village staff told the board Brookfield had not adjusted fees since about 2018 and compared the proposed schedule with neighboring communities. The adopted ordinance keeps the general permit fee at 1.75%, raises the minimum permit fee to $100 and establishes a…
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