Board adopts updated development‑service fee schedule; some BZA fees held flat

Sep 17, 2024

Stafford supervisors unanimously approved ordinance O24‑16 on Sept. 17 to replace the county’s development services and planning & zoning fee schedules, updating permit, inspection and specialty review fees while keeping four BZA‑related fees at existing levels to avoid discouraging appeals.

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted ordinance O24‑16 on Sept. 17 to update fees for building permits, plan reviews and planning & zoning services. Paul Sante, chief director of community development, said the update follows a consultant analysis (Matrix Consulting) that used a bottom‑up cost‑recovery approach and peer comparisons with neighboring jurisdictions.

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