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North Augusta council advances impact-fee ordinances after lengthy public debate
Summary
After an extended public-comment period and divided council discussion over priorities, North Augusta council voted to advance a multi-ordinance package creating impact-fee procedures and charge schedules on first reading; several members expressed reservations about the large share proposed for parks and recreation.
The North Augusta City Council voted on Sept. 15 to advance a package of impact-fee ordinances on first reading after extensive public comment and council debate over how revenue would be allocated.
Staff said the first ordinance establishes the procedures that would allow the city to impose impact fees on new development; separate companion ordinances set the fees and address annexation agreements. The consultant, Tischel Advisors, provided a range of options, and staff recommended excluding transportation fees that would require large matching commitments from the city.
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