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Walton County board votes to stop charging citizens for pre-application and informational planning meetings
Summary
The Walton County board voted to end a $27.50 charge for some planning meetings, after a commissioner called the fee "ridiculous." Staff clarified formal pre-application meetings that require staff research may still have application fees.
Walton County commissioners voted to stop charging citizens for certain planning meetings after a commissioner described a $27.50 scheduling fee as "ridiculous." The motion, offered during a regular meeting, passed by voice vote with no public opposition.
The change was prompted by a complaint that citizens who call to set appointments or walk in for…
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