Lower development fees (SDCs)
Summary
Council reduced transportation, sewer, and water system development charges and trimmed the capital projects list to help builders, with the funded $4.5 million Chestnut Bridge project proceeding. A developer testified fees have hurt home sales in his subdivision.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lower fees for builders, but some capital projects delayed or dropped for lack of funding.
Homebuilders and eventually homebuyers, through lower fees on new construction.
Projects cut from the CIP, and residents who'd benefit from those delayed improvements.
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