Covina-Valley Unified board adopts resolution to raise statutory developer fees

The Covina-Valley Unified School District Board of Education unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-26-13 on March 12, 2026, authorizing an increase to the district's statutory developer fees for residential, commercial and industrial development.

District staff presented a developer-fee justification study prepared by MGT Incorporated that, the presenter said, "confirms the district is justified in collecting the statutory maximum rates of $5.38 per square foot for residential, 87¢ per square foot for commercial or industrial development, and 9¢ per square foot for rental, self storage facilities." Mr. Correa explained that adopting the resolution would allow staff to file a CEQA exemption and notify neighboring planning departments.

The board opened a public hearing on the proposed fee increase. No members of the public spoke during the hearing, which the board chair closed at 8:35 p.m. After the hearing, the board moved and unanimously approved the resolution. The district noted the new rates would become effective May 11, 2026, 60 days after adoption, contingent on required filings.

Board members and staff framed the fee increase as a way to protect local funds for school facilities. The presentation also listed recent projects that benefited from developer-fee revenue, including contributions to Covina High School athletic projects and South Hills lighting projects.

What happens next: district staff will file the CEQA exemption with the county and notify surrounding city planning departments as required under state law. The board recorded the motion and carried the resolution by unanimous roll call.