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Board hires consultant to update developer fee study; district fee lags state allocation
Summary
Board authorized retaining Jack Schroeder & Associates to update the district's developer fee study. Discussion noted local fee of $4.79 versus a state allocation benchmark of $5.17 and the role of ADU sizing in whether fees apply.
Presenter (speaker 3) recommended retaining Jack Schroeder & Associates to update the district's developer fee justification and study — the district's first update since 2022 — so fees align with state guidance and to ensure eligibility for future funds. The presenter explained developer fees apply to new residential, commercial or industrial construction (typically triggered when additions exceed 500 square feet) and that the district's current rate is $4.79 while the state's current allocation benchmark is $5.17: "We are charging, like, $4.79, and the state current allocation is $5.17."
Board members discussed ADU practices (builders keeping units under 500 sq ft to avoid fees) and the required full process for raising fees (study, posting, hearings). The board approved retaining the consultant and instructed staff to proceed with the study and public notices required by law.
