Land Use & Zoning
Maine's 'impact fees' are charges imposed by municipalities on new development to pay for:
AAdministrative costs of the planning department
BThe proportionate share of public infrastructure (roads, schools, water) needed to serve the new development✓ Correct
CEnvironmental cleanup caused by development
DCompensation to neighboring property owners
Explanation
Impact fees are one-time charges collected from developers to offset the costs that new development imposes on existing public infrastructure and services such as roads, schools, parks, and utilities.
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