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Bellevue staff propose modest fee increases for permitting and explain shifts in school impact fees
Summary
Development Services presented proposed 2025 fee adjustments (hourly increases of 3.3–8%), a new flat fee for simple tree removal, and notable changes to Issaquah and Renton school impact fees tied to district capital plans and state funding credits.
Development Services staff told the council that the proposed 2025 fee adjustments come from the annual cost‑of‑service study and are intended to keep permit fees regionally competitive while aligning revenue to service costs. Staff proposed hourly rate increases ranging from about 3.3% to 8% for different review and inspection functions, introduced a flat fee for a new simple tree removal permit ($141), and provided valuation‑based examples showing modest dollar increases for typical permits.
Staff explained that building…
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