Land Use & Zoning
What is 'linkage' or 'linkage fee' in Delaware development?
AA fee for linking utilities to a new development
BA fee imposed on commercial development to fund affordable housing or other community needs, based on the link between commercial growth and its impacts✓ Correct
CA connection fee for attaching to public water and sewer
DA fee for linking a subdivision's road to the public road network
Explanation
Linkage fees (housing linkage or commercial linkage) are fees imposed on commercial development based on the relationship (linkage) between commercial growth and the increased need for affordable housing for workers attracted by the development.
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