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Perris updates fire impact fees; single‑family rate set below maximum to stay competitive
Summary
The council adopted an updated fire protection facilities nexus study and a new fee schedule. Staff recommended charging single‑family residential developers $0.37 per square foot (below the study's $0.50 per‑square‑foot maximum) while other land‑use categories are set at the maximum justified rates.
The Perris City Council adopted an updated fire protection facilities development impact fee nexus study and a new fee schedule Tuesday, approving staff recommendations that lower the single‑family residential assessment below the maximum supported by the study while keeping most nonresidential rates at their maximum justified levels.
Why this matters: Development impact fees pay for capital facilities needed as the city grows. The updated study, prepared by Willdan Financial Services, increases the city’s anticipated share of fire‑facility costs to fund a planned South Perris fire station and supporting equipment through 2045.
Study highlights and council…
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