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Read. Follow. Verify.Request to Pay Sidewalk Fee Instead of Building Sidewalks at 351 Marion Oaks
Record date · February 2, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The developer of the 351 Marion Oaks multifamily project is requesting permission to pay a fee to the County instead of physically constructing sidewalks along the external streets of the property. This request is being reviewed by the Development Review Committee under existing local development code.
If approved, the developer will provide funds to the County for general sidewalk construction elsewhere in the region rather than installing sidewalks directly at the 351 Marion Oaks site.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Developer of 351 Marion Oaks
The developer is seeking a waiver to substitute physical construction with a monetary payment.
Marion County residents
Residents may see sidewalk funds redirected to other areas of the County rather than the immediate vicinity of the development.
Key Facts
- The applicant is requesting a waiver to pay a fee in lieu of constructing sidewalks along external streets for the 351 Marion Oaks multifamily project.
- Under LDC 6.12.12.D, the Development Review Committee has the discretion to allow developers to pay a fee instead of building sidewalks.
- The fee amount is determined by the project engineer and must be approved by the County.
- Payment of the fee is required prior to final plan approval.
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- The County is authorized to use collected fees for sidewalk construction projects throughout the County based on Board priorities.
- The application is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for the Development Review Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will sidewalks be built at the 351 Marion Oaks site if this is approved?
Where will the money go if the fee is paid?
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Standardized Fee-in-Lieu Process
The document highlights a clear, pre-existing mechanism (LDC 6.12.12.D) that allows the County to centralize sidewalk funding rather than requiring piecemeal construction by individual developers.
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