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Murrieta council reestablishes tiered hotel development impact fees tied to AAA diamond ratings
Summary
The Murrieta City Council voted unanimously July 15 to reestablish a tiered development impact fee program for hotels, linking fees to the AAA diamond rating and reducing rates for higher‑rated properties to attract upscale lodging. The resolution sets lower per‑square‑foot DIFs for 3‑ and 4‑diamond hotels and exempts 5‑diamond properties.
The Murrieta City Council on July 15 voted unanimously to reestablish a tiered development impact fee (DIF) program for commercial lodging and to tie rates to the American Automobile Association’s diamond rating system.
City staff presented a proposal to replace the previous amenity‑based hotel DIF with a diamond‑rating model. Under the action, the city will charge hotels a percentage of the citywide commercial DIF (currently $13.27 per square foot): budget hotels at 75% ($9.95/sq ft), 3‑diamond hotels at 50%…
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