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Benton County adopts ordinance updating Public Land Corner Preservation fees (Ordinance 2025-0326)
Summary
On second reading the board adopted Ordinance 2025‑0326 to modify Chapter 25 (Public Land Corner Preservation); the ordinance takes effect 30 days after adoption (Dec. 17) and staff will present suggested fee amounts with the county's January fee update.
The Benton County Board of Commissioners conducted a second reading and adopted Ordinance 2025‑0326 on Nov. 17, 2025, amending Chapter 25 of the Benton County Code concerning Public Land Corner Preservation. Public Works staff said the change updates a recording fee that has not been adjusted since the mid‑1980s and is a text change to enable an updated fee structure.
Gary Stockoff of Public Works told commissioners there were no questions at the prior reading and that the ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption (Dec. 17). He said the proposed fee will be presented with the county's January 2 fee update and, if adopted, the fees would take effect Jan. 1.
The board approved the second reading and adoption by unanimous voice vote.
