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IBTS report finds College Park permit fees broadly aligned; flags three fee categories for review
Summary
An IBTS analysis presented to the College Park City Council found regional fee comparability for most permit categories but identified fraternities/sororities, hotels/motels and some commercial permits as candidates for further review to ensure cost recovery and equity.
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) presented a comparative 2025 permit‑fee analysis to the College Park City Council on Oct. 28 that concluded the city’s fees are generally comparable to neighboring jurisdictions but recommended further review of several categories.
"Fees regionally aligned and equitable was the high point of the study," Paul Hancher, IBTS…
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