AGENDA DATE: 3/1/2023
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Resolution of Intent for Community Development Department Fees Structure Update
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Adopt a Resolution of Intent to amend the fees in the Zoning Ordinance and schedule a public hearing to consider amending Community Development fees in Albemarle County Code Chapters 5 (Building Regulations), 7 (Health and Safety), 14 (Subdivision of Land), 17 (Water Protection), and 18 (Zoning Ordinance)
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Rosenberg, Herrick, Filardo, Shifflett
PRESENTER (S): Dave Shifflett
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Under Chapters 5, 7, 14, 17, and 18 of the County Code, the Department of Community Development (CDD) charges fees in order to recover the cost of providing a number of services. On April 21, 2021, the Board adopted increases in CDD fees consistent with the policy of following Board-approved salary adjustments. In addition, a technology surcharge and fees for several services previously provided without charge were added to the fee schedule.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations - Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities
DISCUSSION: A CDD fee structure update project would use staff and a consultant to explore best practices regarding fee structures and fee methodologies. The goals of this project would be to:
a) consolidate the fees into one unified fee schedule,
b) simplify fees so they are easier for customers to understand and staff to administer,
c) consolidate and align the fees to be consistent with staff effort required while remaining revenue neutral, and
d) adopt the fees in such a way that they provide the option to amend as needed.
This fee structure update would precede the new Community Development System (CDS) and be implemented as part of that system implementation.
Code amendments would consolidate fees c...
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