As discussed in a previous blog on this topic, impact fee rates in Lee County continue to be a focus for many in the community. At its February 3rd meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”) adopted the proposed rate schedule which included a reduction in road impact fees coupled with a significant increase
Lee County Impact Fee Vote Looming
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”) is kicking off 2015 with substantial consideration of impact fees, with viewpoints expressed by stakeholders on both sides of the issue. At its January 6th meeting, the first of 2015, the BOCC voted to extend the change-of-use impact fee waiver for an additional two-year period. This
Lee County Commission Reduces Impact Fees
On March 12, the Lee County Commission approved a 2-year, 80% reduction in road, park and school impact fees charged on new construction in an effort to encourage new development permitting and increase the County’s competitiveness for new business and industry. Fire and EMS impact fees were not affected. The reduction in impact fees will
Lee County Easing Development Process
Lee County has taken several steps over the last few weeks to streamline the development permitting process and improve the regulatory “climate” for new businesses and development.
Land Development Code Amendments
On February 12, the Lee County Commission approved a series of amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) that were recommended by the
Impact Fee Decision Delayed
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, the Lee County Commission unanimously voted to delay consideration of a proposed 2-year suspension of impact fees so that additional information could be provided regarding the effect of such a suspension on the County’s infrastructure budgeting.
Also of concern was the impact on the various municipalities within Lee County and
Impact Fee Moratorium in Lee County, Florida
At the January 22, 2013 meeting, and after much public input and debate, the Lee Board of County Commissioners directed staff to draft an ordinance for its review at its February 12, 2013 meeting to initiate a one-year suspension on impact fees with the possibility to renew for another year (for a total of two
New Parking Regulations on the Horizon for Lee County
1986 gave us such memories as flocking to theaters to see Top Gun and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, groaning as that ground ball rolled right through Bill Buckner in Game 6 of the Series, and conducting a comprehensive review of Lee County’s parking regulations. Ok, maybe not that last one so much, but those
Lee County Commissioners Considering Impact Fee Changes
The Board of Lee County Commissioners is set to consider proposed changes to county impact fees for schools, regional and community parks, EMS and fire services. The Board will hear the item at its regularly-scheduled public hearing on April 10th at 9:30 a.m. in Commission chambers.
You can access the impact fee studies on the
Lee County Commissioners May Offer 4-Year Local Permit Extensions
During the latest law-making session, Florida’s legislators authorized a means for landowners to seek extensions for certain state-regulated development permits, citing the struggling real estate market and likelihood that many permits may expire before market conditions improve. The Lee County Board of County Commissioners has taken note, and has a similar authorization for four-year local