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Covington council adopts Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority capital plan and new fire impact fee schedule
Summary
Council approved a six-year capital improvement plan from the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority and adopted a 2026 fire impact fee schedule that shifts from flat fees to per-square-foot charges to comply with state law changes governing impact fees.
The Covington City Council on Nov. 12 adopted the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority's updated six-year capital improvement plan and a revised 2026 fire impact fee schedule, a staff report and council votes show.
Selena Lyons, city staff, told the council the changes move the fee structure away from flat rates for single-family and multifamily units toward fees calculated per square foot to meet new state legislation…
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