Summary
Developers filing subdivision and land development plans will pay more for county review starting May 1 — the first increase in eleven years. Municipalities still get free reviews for their own planning initiatives.
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Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher fees shift more review costs onto developers instead of county taxpayers, aiming for about 80–88% cost recovery.
County taxpayers, since developers will cover more of the review costs.
Developers and landowners filing subdivision and zoning applications will pay higher fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Feb 18, 2026
Developers filing subdivision and land development plans will pay more for county review starting May 1 — the first increase in eleven years. Municipalities still get free reviews for their own planning initiatives.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Feb 17, 2026
Development review fees haven't budged since 2015, and the county is now recovering only about 70% of its costs. Fees would rise 25% for subdivisions and 30% for ordinance reviews starting May 1, phased over several years.
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