The Chandler City Council met in a work session earlier this month to discuss changes and increases to development fees for future projects.
A report presented in the session showed annual development fee revenue over the last five years has fluctuated between $15.5M and $23M.
Changes in the fee structures could help direct developer payment for City services and let Chandler encourage or discourage certain types of projects and growth.
One example provided noted that industrial permits would increase 1%, while institutional development permits would increase 70%. The changes could also promote growth in specific parts of town. Multifamily permits would increase 1% in the northeast service area but would go up 36% in the southeast.
Officials and finance and budget representatives said there could be a rush to obtain some permits in May or June before prices increase on July 1.
Public outreach began in June, and there were no speakers at a Dec. 4 public hearing during the regular Council meeting.
Council is expected to adopt a motion of intent for the development fee modification in its Jan. 11 meeting. A hearing and first reading for the ordinance could come Feb. 22, with a final adoption vote possible April 4. (Source)