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Board discussion on impact-fee increases draws strong comment; motion to adopt new fee schedule fails
Summary
Staff proposed an 18.8% true-up to impact fees plus 3.5% annual increases and subcategory fees; the proposal prompted extensive public and board debate about housing affordability and the timing of increases and failed on roll call.
City planning staff presented proposed text amendments May 14 to the Rio Rancho code to update impact fees and add subcategory fees for certain nonresidential uses. Planner Michelle Castillo said the update was required by New Mexico statute and recommended an "option C" that starts with an 18.8% true-up on July 1, 2024, followed by 3.5% annual increases through July 1, 2029. Staff also proposed subcategory fees for uses such as quick-service restaurants, car washes and assisted-living beds and said the proposals were the result of two rounds of stakeholder sessions, a consultant study and governing-body work sessions.
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