County explains CNA/CIP, LOS and how impact fees and developer agreements feed capital projects

Jul 21, 2026

Public Works outlined transportation planning concepts — roadway level of service (LOS D), roadway concurrency, traffic impact statements, impact fees, and how the 20‑year CNA funnels to the 6‑year CIP — and explained that developer agreements can accelerate select projects when development triggers improvements.

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John Elias and County Engineer Joanne Vernon walked commissioners through common transportation planning terms and how they govern project prioritization. They said Charlotte County uses LOS D as its adopted level of service and that roadway concurrency rules require adequate capacity or developer‑funded mitigation when new developments come online.

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