Public Hearing on Proposed Manatee County Impact Fee Increases
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The Frame
The proposed ordinance seeks to increase —one-time charges on new development—by declaring 'extraordinary circumstances' that allow the county to exceed standard state-mandated phase-in limits.
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Property Developers
Developers are subject to impact fees, which are proposed to increase under this ordinance.
Manatee County Residents
Residents may be affected by changes to development costs and the associated impact on local infrastructure funding.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Patricia M. Glass Chambers in Bradenton.
- The proposed ordinance (LDCT-25-01/ORDINANCE 25-15) seeks to amend the Land Development Code regarding impact fees.
- The ordinance includes a finding of 'Extraordinary Circumstances' to justify increasing impact fee rates beyond the limits set in Section 163.31801 of the Florida Statutes.
- This is the first of two required public hearings; no action or final vote will be taken at this meeting.
- The public may provide written comments to the Development Services Department or appear in person to be heard.
- Proposed documents are available for inspection at the Manatee County Development Services Department, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 400.
- Appeals of any board decision require the appellant to provide a verbatim record of the proceedings.
- Reasonable ADA accommodations must be requested at least 3 business days prior to the meeting by contacting the ADA Compliance Coordinator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Board vote on the impact fee increase at this meeting?
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Why It Matters
The proposed ordinance seeks to increase —one-time charges on new development—by declaring 'extraordinary circumstances' that allow the county to exceed standard state-mandated phase-in limits.
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Bypassing State Phase-In Limits
The county is explicitly invoking 'extraordinary circumstances' to exceed state-mandated limits on how quickly impact fees can be increased.
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Sources
www.mymanatee.org
Analysis Score
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