Land Use & Zoning
Exactions are requirements imposed by municipalities on developers as a condition of development approval. Common exactions include:
APayment of additional property taxes
BMandatory installation of solar panels
CDedication of land for public streets, parks, or payment of fees in lieu thereof✓ Correct
DHiring local contractors for all construction work
Explanation
Exactions are conditions municipalities place on development approvals requiring developers to provide public benefits such as land dedication for streets, parks, and schools, or to pay fees in lieu of dedication. Courts have upheld exactions if they have a rational nexus to the impacts of the development.
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