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Read. Follow. Verify.Village of Pinecrest Impact Fee Ordinance Update
Record date · November 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The Village of Pinecrest is updating its local code to modify the charged for new development. These fees support parks, police services, municipal facilities, and stormwater drainage systems.
This ordinance changes the one-time fees developers pay to the Village for new construction projects, which directly affects the cost of development and the funding available for public infrastructure and services.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property Developers
Developers are responsible for paying the updated impact fees when undertaking new construction projects in the Village.
Village Residents
Residents are affected by the potential changes in funding levels for municipal services and infrastructure projects.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Section 8.1 of the Village Code of Ordinances.
- The amendment modifies impact fees for four specific categories: parks and recreation, police services, municipal facilities, and stormwater drainage.
- The ordinance includes standard legal provisions for severability (if one part is struck down, the rest remains), conflict resolution, codification, and an effective date.
- The document is currently in the Second Reading/Public Hearing stage.
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Comprehensive Fee Review
The ordinance targets four distinct infrastructure categories simultaneously, suggesting a broad review of the Village's development funding model.
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