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Based on the experience gained over the last two years, staff is proposing to make the fee deferral
option permanent. The proposed ordinance amendments would allow a developer the continued
option to defer specific identified development impact fees from the final map recordation, grading
permit issuance, or building permit issuance stage, to the request for final building inspection stage.
The development impact fee deferral program will be available to the following types of projects and
under the following conditions:
• Residential projects with five or more dwelling units.
• New commercial, office, or industrial buildings or building additions (but not Tis).
• All deferred fees shall be paid prior to requesting a final inspection for each individual building
permit.
• Fees shall be calculated and paid at an amount based on the City Council adopted fee schedule
in effect at the time of requesting a final inspection.
• Deferral option available only for the specific development impact fees identified.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In calendar year 2014, 336 building permits qualified for fee deferral, and the option to defer fees was
exercised on 28 of those permits. The amount of deferred fees was $2,250,720, and the average length
of time for the deferral was 158 days. No significant fiscal impact due to the proposed fee deferrals is
anticipated.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Minor Municipal Code amendments that do not involve physical modifications or that clarify existing
land use standards are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Municipal
Code Section 19.04.070 A.l.c.l. This section exempts from environmental review projects "where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the environment."
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Information regarding public notifications of this item such as mailings, public hearing notices posted
in the newspaper and on the City website are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
EXHIBITS:
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City Council Ordinance No. __ c_s_-_2_7_1 __
Planning Commission Resolution No. 7089 dated March 18, 2015
Planning Commission Staff Report
Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated March 18, 2015
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ORDINANCE NO. CS-271
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER
13.10; TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.08; TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.42;
TITLE 20, CHAPTER 20.44; TITLE 21, CHAPTERS 21.85 AND
21.90, REGARDING FEES AND FEE DEFERRALS
CASE NO.: MCA 15-01
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad ordains as follows:
EXHIBIT 1
SECTION 1: That Title 13, Chapter 13.10, section 13.10.100 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
10 13.10.100 Fee Deferral
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Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 13.10 to the contrary, all Sewer
Capacity and Sewer Benefit Area fees for any residential development that consists of five
or more dwelling units and for all new commercial, office, and industrial buildings or
building additions shall only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of
the applicant, deferred until all work required for final inspection has been completed and
all department approvals required for final inspection have been obtained by the applicant.
If the applicant chooses to defer the payment of fees to prior to the request
for final inspection, then the amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the
time of the request for final inspection.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior
to final inspection, such fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the
property owner.
SECTION II: That Title 15, Chapter 15.08, section 15.08.110 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.110 Fee Deferral
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 15.08 to the contrary, all planned local
drainage area fees for any residential development that consists of five or more dwelling
units and for all new commercial, office, and industrial buildings or building additions shall
only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the applicant, deferred
until all work required for final inspection has been completed and all department approvals
required for final inspection have been obtained by the applicant.
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SECTION V: That Title 21, Chapters 21.85 and 21.90, sections 21.85.195 and
21.90.195 ofthe Carlsbad Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
21.85.195 Fee Deferral
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 21.85 to the contrary, all housing in-
lieu and housing impact fees for any residential development that consists of five or more
dwelling units shall only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the
applicant, deferred until all work required for final inspection has been completed and all
department approvals required for final inspection have been obtained by the applicant.
The amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the
request for the final inspection, not the time of building permit issuance.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior
to final inspection, such fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the
property owner.
21.90.195 Fee Deferral
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 21.90 and any resolution of the city
council to the contrary, all fees subject to this chapter for any residential development that
consists of five or more dwelling units and all new commercial, office, and industrial
buildings or building additions shall only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the
request of the applicant, deferred until all work required for final inspection has been
completed and all department approvals required for final inspection have been obtained
by the applicant.
The amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the
request for the final inspection, not the time of building permit issuance.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior
to final inspection, such fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the
property owner.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its
adoption; and the city clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full
text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be
published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within
fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council on the 7th day of April 2015, and thereafter.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the __ day of -----' 2015, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Celia A. Brewer, City Attorney
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
BARBARA ENGELSON, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT2
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7089
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS
TO ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 21.85 {INCLUSIONARY HOUSING)
AND 21.90 {GROWTH MANAGEMENT) TO MAKE THE DEFERRAL OF
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES A PERMANENT PROGRAM.
CASE NAME: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM
AMENDMENT
CASE NO.: ZCA 12-01(A)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its December 5, 2012, meeting, adopted Planning
Commission Resolution No. 6935 that recommended approval of an amendment to Title 21 establishing
a two-year development impact fee deferral program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at its January 8, 2013, meeting, adopted Ordinance CS-200
that amended Titles 13, 15, 18, 20 and 21 of the Municipal Code, thereby establishing the two-year
development impact fee deferral program; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner has prepared a Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZCA 12-01{A))
pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 21.52.020 to amend Zoning Ordinance chapters 21.85
(lnclusionary Housing) and 21.90 (Growth Management) to make the deferral of development impact
fees a permanent program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment {ZCA 12-01(A)) is set forth in the
draft City Council Ordinance, Exhibit 11X" dated March 18, 2015, and attached hereto as DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT-ZCA 12-01(A)/MCA 15-01; and
WHEREAS, amendment of a program to defer development impact fees requires
amendment of Municipal Code titles including and in addition to Title 21 (Zoning Ordinance); and
WHEREAS, only the amendments proposed to Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21 (Zoning
Ordinance) and shown in Exhibit 11X" dated March 18, 2015, attached hereto, are subject to the Planning
Commission's review and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on March 18, 2015, hold a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
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WHEREAS, at said public hearing upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desired to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to
Zoning Ordinance Amendment-ZCA 12-01(A).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of ZCA 12-01(A)-DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL
PROGRAM AMENDMENT, based on the following findings:
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That the proposed Zone Code Amendment ZCA 12-01(A) is consistent with the General Plan in
that making the deferral of development impact fees a permanent program does not conflict
with any goal, objective or policy of the General Plan. The General Plan Land Use Element
contains goals and policies relevant to the collection of development impact fees. Growth
Management and Public Facilities goals (A.1 and A.2) require the city to ensure public facilities
and services are timely provided, adequate, and properly maintained to preserve the quality of
life and serve the projected population. Furthermore, a related General Plan policy (C.3) states
the city shall ensure funding for necessary public service and facilities is guaranteed before any
development approvals. With regard to housing, the Land Use Element (Residential Goal A.1)
and Housing Element (Goal 2) establish the provision of housing affordable to all economic
segments.
ZCA 12-01(A) does not remove the obligation or guarantee to pay such fees, which fund public
improvements and affordable housing. Instead, it only permits the continuation of an existing
program that allows the delay in the payment of fees upon an applicant's request.
Based on implementation of the Development Impact Fee Deferral program since January 2013,
5% of residential and 32% of commercial/industrial permit fees were deferred; the average
length of deferral has been 158 days (approximately 5 months). Since the city maintains
adequate reserves to fund public facilities and services, the fee deferral has not significantly
impaired the city's ability to ensure the timely and adequate provision of public facilities and
services necessary to maintain a desirable quality of life.
That the proposed Zone Code Amendment ZCA 12-01(A) reflects sound principles of good
planning in that it is consistent with the General Plan as described above. The program is
proposed to become permanent because it offers flexibility in how fees are paid and does not
negatively impact staff's administration of the fee collection process. Additionally, ZCA 12-
01(A) is minor and primarily non-substantive in nature. It simply makes an existing two-year fee
deferral program permanent. Additionally, it is consistent with other provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance not being amended.
That the proposed Zone Code Amendment ZCA 12-01(A) does not require a Local Coastal
Program Amendment because it does not affect standards regulating the use of buildings,
structures, and land and therefore is not considered an amendment to a zoning ordinance for
the purposes of Government Code Section 65850 and Public Resources Code Section 30122,
which define a zoning ordinance for local coastal program purposes.
PC RESO NO. 7089 -2-0'
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The City of Carlsbad Planning Division EXHIBIT 3
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
P.C. AGENDA OF: March 18, 2015
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Application complete date: N/A
Project Planner: Corey Funk
Project Engineer: N/ A
SUBJECT: ZCA 12-0l(A) -DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT -A
request for a recommendation of approval to amend Zoning Ordinance chapters 21.85
(lnclusionary Housing) and 21.90 (Growth Management) to make the deferral of
development impact fees a permanent program.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 7089 RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL of ZCA 12-01(A) to amend the Zoning Ordinance by amending Sections 21.85.195 and
21.90.195 to make the deferral of development impact fees a permanent program, based on the findings
contained therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
Project Description:
The city's Development Impact Fee Deferral program contains a provision that limits the program to a two
year time frame, which sunsets on March 1, 2015. The primary purpose of the proposed Zone Code
Amendment (ZCA 12-01(A)) is to eliminate the two year time frame limitation and make the program
permanent. No other changes are proposed for the program.
Development Impact Fee Deferral Program Background:
At its September 11, 2012, meeting, the City Council received a report on the deferral of development
impact fees and directed the city attorney to return with implementing documents. On December 5,
2012, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Zone Code Amendments necessary to help
implement this direction (Planning Commission Resolution No. 6935). At its January 8, 2013 meeting, the
City Council adopted Ordinance CS-200, which amended Titles 13, 15, 18, 20 and 21 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code to establish the Development Impact Fee Deferral program (City Council Agenda Bill
21,098). The purpose of the program is to defer certain development impact fees from the point of
building permit issuance until the point of final inspection, thereby encouraging economic activity.
Development Impact Fee Deferral Program Status:
The following overview of the city's fee deferral program is provided primarily for the Planning
Commission's information.
Developers may request a fee deferral under the following criteria:
• Fee deferral only applies to the following fees:
o Park In Lieu
o Local Facilities Management Plan
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o Traffic Impact
o Master Drainage
o Sewer Capacity and Benefit Area
o Housing Impact and In Lieu
• For residential projects, fee deferral only applies to projects of five or more dwelling units.
• For non-residential development, fee deferral only applies to new commercial, office, or industrial
buildings or building additions; tenant improvements are not subject to fee deferral.
• Deferred fees are paid prior to requesting a final inspection for each individual building permit.
• Deferred fees would be calculated and paid at an amount based on the City Council adopted fee
schedule in effect at the time of requesting a final inspection.
• The program sunsets on March 1, 2015.
In the time since the program was established, out of 336 qualifying building permits (289 residential and
47 commercial/industrial), fees were deferred on 28 permits (13 residential and 15
commercial/industrial). On a percentage basis, of total qualifying permits, approximately 5% of residential
and 32% of commercial/industrial permits utilized the program. This resulted in $2,250,720 in fees
deferred for an average of 158 days. The program is proposed to become permanent because it offers
flexibility in how fees are paid and does not negatively impact staffs administration of the fee collection
process.
In order to make the program permanent, amendments are required to other titles of the Municipal Code
besides the Zoning Ordinance. Amendments to other Municipal Code titles are not subject to Planning
Commission review. Exhibit "X" attached to the recommended Planning Commission resolution is a draft
City Council ordinance identifying all parts of the Municipal Code proposed for revision; the two
amendments proposed to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 21) are found in Section V of the draft ordinance.
Ill. ANALYSIS
General Plan:
The proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance chapters on inclusionary housing and growth management to
make the deferral of development impact fees a permanent program do not conflict with the provisions
of the General Plan. The General Plan Land Use Element contains goals and policies relevant to the
collection of development impact fees. Growth Management and Public Facilities goals (A.1 and A.2)
require the city to ensure public facilities and services are timely provided, adequate, and properly
maintained to preserve the quality of life and serve the projected population. Furthermore, a related
policy (C.3) states the city shall ensure funding for necessary public service and facilities is guaranteed
before any development approvals. With regards to housing, the Land Use Element (Residential Goal A.1)
and Housing Element (Goal 2) establish the provision of housing affordable to all economic segments.
ZCA 12-01(A) does not remove the obligation or guarantee to pay such fees, which fund public
improvements and affordable housing. Instead, it only permits the continuation of an existing program
that allows the delay in the payment of fees upon an applicant's request.
Based on implementation of the Development Impact Fee Deferral program since January 2013, 5% of
residential and 32% of commercial/industrial permit fees were deferred; the average length of deferral
has been 158 days (approximately 5 months). Since the city maintains adequate reserves to fund public
facilities and services, the fee deferral has not significantly impaired the city's ability to ensure the timely
and adequate provision of public facilities and services necessary to maintain a desirable quality of life. ' \ '
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Zoning Ordinance:
The proposed amendment is minor and primarily non-substantive in nature. It simply makes an existing
two-year fee deferral program permanent. Additionally, it is consistent with other provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance not being amended.
Local Coastal Program:
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZCA 12-01(A)) does not require a Local Coastal Program
amendment because it does not affect regulations regarding the use of buildings, structures, and land.
Therefore, the proposal is not considered an amendment to a Zoning Ordinance for the purposes of
Government Code Section 65850 and Public Resources Code Section 30122, which define a zoning
ordinance for local coastal program purposes.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Minor Municipal Code amendments that refine existing fee requirements are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Municipal Code Section 19.04.070 A.l.c.l. This section exempts
from environmental review projects "where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment."
ATIACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 7089, including Exhibit X (draft City Council Ordinance)
2. Underline-strikeout exhibit
Attachment 2
ZCA 12-01(A)/ MCA 15-01-Development Impact Fee Deferral Program Amendment
Underline-strikeout exhibit
13.10.100-Fee deferral.
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 13.10 to the contrary, for the period March 1, 2013 to March 1,
~all Sewer Capacity and Sewer Benefit Area fees for any residential development that consists of five
or more dwelling units and for all new commercial, office, and industrial buildings or building additions shall
only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the applicant, deferred until all work
required for final inspection has been completed and all department approvals required for final inspection
have been obtained by the applicant.
If the applicant chooses to defer the payment of fees to prior to the request for final inspection, then
the amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the request for final inspection.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior to final inspection, such
fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the property owner.
No §1,1-29-2013)
15.08.110-Fee deferral.
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 15.08 to the contrary, for the period March 1, 2013 to March 1,
~all planned local drainage area fees for any residential development that consists of five or more
dwelling units and for all new commercial, office, and industrial buildings or building additions shall only be
paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the applicant, deferred until all work required for
final inspection has been completed and all department approvals required for final inspection have been
obtained by the applicant.
If the applicant chooses to defer the payment of fees to prior to the request for final inspection, then
the amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the request for final inspection.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior to final inspection, such
fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the property owner.
No. §II 1·29-2013)
18.42.050(d)-Fee.
(d) Notwithstanding 18.42.050(a), for the period March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2015, all traffic impact fees for
any residential development that consists of five or more dwelling units and for all new commercial,
office, and industrial buildings or building additions shall only be paid prior to building permit issuance,
or, at the request of the applicant, deferred until all work required for final inspection has been
completed and all department approvals required for final inspection have been obtained by the
applicant. If the applicant chooses to defer the payment of fees to prior to the request for final
inspection, then the amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the request
for final inspection.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior to final inspection, such
fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the property owner.
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(Ord NS-890 §§ 1. 2, 2008; Ord. NS-885 § 1, 2008; Ord. NS-177 § 4, 1991; Ord. NS-158 § 2, 1991.
Ord. 8107 § 1 (part), 1986)
No § 1. 5-12-2009; Ord. No. CS-200. §Ill, 1-29-2013)
20.44.140-Fee deferral.
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 20.44 to the contrary, for the period from March 1, 2013 to March
1, 2015, all park in-lieu fees for any residential development that consists of five or more dwelling units shall
only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the applicant, deferred until all work
required for final inspection has been completed and all department approvals required for final inspection
have been obtained by the applicant.
If the applicant chooses to defer the payment of fees to prior to the request for final inspection, then
the amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the request for final inspection.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior to final inspection, such
fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the property owner.
No. § IV. 1-29-2013)
21.85.195-Fee deferral.
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 21.85 to the contrary for the period from March 1, 2013 to Marcf:l
1;2~. all housing in-lieu and housing impact fees for any residential development that consists of five or
more dwelling units shall only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the applicant,
deferred until all work required for final inspection has been completed and all department approvals
required for final inspection have been obtained by the applicant.
The amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the request for the final
inspection, not the time of building permit issuance.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior to final inspection, such
fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the property owner.
(Ord No. CS-200, § V. 1-29-2013)
21.90.195-Fee deferral.
Notwithstanding anything in Chapter 21.90 and any resolution of the city council to the contrary..fof-.tAe
period between March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2015, all fees subject to this chapter for any residential
development that consists of five or more dwelling units and all new commercial, office, and industrial
buildings or building additions shall only be paid prior to building permit issuance, or, at the request of the
applicant, deferred until all work required for final inspection has been completed and all department
approvals required for final inspection have been obtained by the applicant.
The amount of the fees shall be based on the fees in effect at the time of the request for the final
inspection, not the time of building permit issuance.
In the event that the city, for any reason, fails to collect any or all fees prior to final inspection, such
fees shall remain the obligation of the developer and/or the property owner.
(Ord No. § V, 1-29-2013)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad wilt hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village
Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, to consider approval of an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance chapters 21.85 (lnclusionary Housing) and 21.90 (Growth
Management) to make the deferral of development impact fees a permanent program.
Whereas, on March 18, 2015 the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend
approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance chapters 21.85 (lnclusionary Housing) and
21.90 (Growth Management) to make the deferral of development impact fees a permanent
program.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing.
Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after April 3, 2014. If you have any questions,
please contact Mike Peterson in the Community & Economic Development Department at (760)
602-2721 or mike.peterson@carlsbadca.gov.
If you challenge the Municipal Code Amendment in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village
Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: MCA 15-01
CASE NAME: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL
PUBLISH: March 28, 2015.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
Development Impact Fee
Deferral
Mike Peterson
April 7, 2015
Background
•BIA request to defer impact fees
•City Council workshop -May 2012
–Identify fees for possible deferral
•City Council Meeting –September 2012
–Draft necessary ordinance amendments
•Planning Commission –December 2012
•Ordinance CS-200 goes into effect March 2013
Impact Fees
Eligible For Deferral
•Park in Lieu
•Local Facilities
Management Plan
•Traffic Impact
•Master Drainage
(PLDA)
•Sewer Connection
•Sewer Benefit Area
•Sewer Capacity
•Housing Impact & In lieu
Development Impact Fee Deferral
Criteria
•Defer fee payment until request for final inspection
•Residential projects of 5+ dwelling units
•New commercial or industrial square footage
•Fee amount paid based on fee in effect at the time of
final inspection request
Through 2014
•336 qualifying building permits
–289 residential
–47 commercial / industrial
•Fees deferred on 28 permits
–13 residential
–15 commercial / industrial
•$2,250,720 dollars / 158 days
Recommendation
Introduce Ordinance CS-271 amending Title
13, Chapter 13.10; Title 15, Chapter 15.08;
Title 18, Chapter 18.42; Title 20, Chapter
20.44; Title21, Chapters 21.85 and 21.90,
regarding fees and fee deferrals.
Questions?