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St. Lucie County adopts phased 25% multimodal impact fee increase after debate over affordability
Summary
After hearings and public comment from economic and building trade groups, the commission adopted a revised multimodal transportation impact fee package: a 25% increase phased in over two years (implementation beginning 10/01/2026), down from staff’s 50% recommendation.
The St. Lucie County Board adopted an update to its multimodal transportation impact fees, choosing a compromise package that increases most fees by 25% phased over two years with an implementation date of Oct. 1, 2026.
Background: Planning Director Ben Balcer presented an updated impact fee study, explaining staff’s initial recommendation of a 50% increase phased over four years due to…
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