San Gabriel, California Development News

City Council Reviews Draft Development Impact Fee Nexus Study

The City Council was presented with a draft Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, prepared by Willdan Financial Services, which evaluates the impacts of future development and calculates maximum legally chargeable fees to offset those impacts. The study covers five categories: police, fire, open space, traffic, and sanitary sewer. It aims to ensure new development contributes to the cost of public facilities and infrastructure needed to serve future growth. The council will consider the final study and updated impact fees at a future meeting after a 30-day public notice period. The study recommends adjusting fees to reflect current costs and legal requirements, with a shift towards per-square-foot calculations for residential fees. The presentation included comparisons of proposed fees with those in neighboring cities.