Board sets fees for Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements, $500 application and $5,000 processing

Dec 5, 2024

To recover staff time on DRA petitions the board adopted a fee resolution establishing a $500 application fee and a $5,000 processing fee, after discussing comparables and administrative burden.

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The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution establishing fees for Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements (DRRAs). Staff had reviewed Frederick County and other comparables and recommended round numbers intended to cover staff time: $500 for an application fee and $3,000 for processing. After discussion about administrative burden and whether the county should charge more, a commissioner moved a revised proposal to set the processing fee at $5,000; the motion passed.

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