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Idaho Falls staff recommends Jan. 1, 2026 start date for updated impact-fee ordinance
Summary
City staff told the council the updated impact-fee ordinance and capital improvement study should take effect Jan. 1, 2026, to give developers notice and allow additional outreach; staff described an outreach plan ahead of planning-and-zoning and council hearings in September.
City staff told the Idaho Falls City Council they recommend that the city’s updated impact-fee ordinance and the accompanying capital-improvement and impact-fee study take effect Jan. 1, 2026, to allow developers and the public time to prepare for the new schedule and for staff to run additional outreach.
Margaret, a city staff member leading the work, told the council the later date would give the development community “some time to prepare for the new fees” and would avoid the end-of-season construction rush that can put pressure on plan review and permitting. She also…
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