Land Use & ZoningIntermediateColorado Exam

In Colorado, an 'exaction' (or impact fee) is:

AA. A penalty for building code violations, though the precise application can differ somewhat from one county to the next, which is the standard approach used
BB. A fee or dedication required by a local government from a developer to offset the public costs (schools, roads, parks) associated with the new developmentCorrect
CC. Simply an ordinary tax imposed directly on real property transfers themselves
DD. A fine imposed by the HOA on residents

Why B. A fee or dedication required by a local government from a developer to offset the public costs (schools, roads, parks) associated with the new development Is Correct

Answer B: B. A fee or dedication required by a local government from a developer to offset the public costs (schools, roads, parks) associated with the new development

Exactions and impact fees are charges imposed by local governments on new developments to fund public infrastructure needed to serve the development — such as roads, schools, parks, and utilities. In Colorado, these must have a reasonable connection (nexus) to the impact caused by the development.

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