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CHARLES TOWN—A discussion on the potential reinstatement of impact fees for schools had Superintendent Chuck Bishop appearing before the Jefferson County Commission Thursday. The agenda item was put forward by
Results to a study commissioned by the city of North Augusta and meant to clearly define how impact fees could be leveraged to gain a measure of control over new development could now be just a two months’ wait.
The city of North Augusta now has a consultant in its process of determining whether impact fees might be a good fit for balancing future development with the burden it
Currently, the impact fee for a new single family home in Horry County is $1,236 and $1,031 for a multi-family unit. The new proposal bumps that to $5,653 for a single family home and $3,861 for a condo, townhome or apartment.
During its May meeting, the Springfield Board of Mayor and Alderman unanimously passed an ordinance establishing new system development fees for the city.