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Council debates large proposed increases to zoning application fees; no vote taken
Summary
Councilors discussed proposed, substantial increases to zoning and permit application fees after staff presented a cost analysis showing average borough costs outpacing fee revenue; no vote was taken.
Council members discussed a staff proposal to raise zoning and permitting fees after staff presented a chart showing the borough's average costs and proposed new charges. Staff said average cost per application for the last 29 cases was about $574.78 while the current fee revenue averaged $225.91, and recommended increases to better align fees with staff time and other direct costs.
Several councilors said the proposed increases were…
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