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Valley County discusses planning and zoning fee schedule: proposed fees for agricultural protection, appeals, short-term rentals and large events
Summary
Valley County commissioners on March 17 reviewed proposed changes to Planning & Zoning fees, including a $150 proposed APA application fee, preset fees for appeals and motions for reconsideration, and potential changes tied to state short-term rental legislation.
Valley County commissioners spent a section of their March 17 meeting reviewing a planning and zoning fee-schedule workshop that covered proposed fees for Agricultural Protection Area applications, appeals and motions for reconsideration, short-term rental permits and permit conditions for large events.
The County staff member said the Agricultural Protection Area (APA) commission recommended a $150 application fee for placements in the agricultural protection area, reasoning that many farmers are land-rich but cash-poor and that a modest fee would cover administrative costs such as mileage and staff time without discouraging applicants.
Commission discussion then turned to fees for appeals and motions for reconsideration. County staff said the current appeal fee is $500; several commissioners…
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