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Wilson County planning committee approves higher commercial adequate‑facilities tax for unincorporated areas
Summary
The Planning Zone Committee approved a motion to set a new adequate facilities tax for commercial buildings in unincorporated Wilson County at $0.50 per square foot up to 12,000 sq ft and $2.00 per square foot above that, with no cap; the measure will be forwarded to the full County Commission for final action.
The Wilson County Planning Zone Committee voted to approve a change to the county's adequate facilities tax for commercial construction in unincorporated areas, setting the tax at $0.50 per square foot for buildings up to 12,000 square feet and $2.00 per square foot for all square footage above 12,000, with no overall cap. The committee chair announced the measure will be forwarded to the full County Commission for consideration.
The committee heard data and recommendations from the county's business recruitment staff, who presented a historical analysis of economic development projects and comparable rates in neighboring counties. "I strongly suggest is that we lower the rate and broaden the base," said Corey, a business recruiter who led the presentation, arguing a broader base with a moderate rate would keep the county competitive while…
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