Land Use & Zoning
An 'impact fee' in Colorado is charged by local governments to:
APenalize developers who violate building codes
BOffset the infrastructure costs (roads, parks, utilities) generated by new development✓ Correct
CFund public art programs in new developments
DReplace property taxes in new subdivisions
Explanation
Impact fees are one-time charges levied on new development to offset the costs of infrastructure (roads, parks, schools, utilities) generated by that development. Colorado municipalities and counties widely use impact fees as a development cost.
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