Land Use & Zoning
A North Dakota developer proposes to build a large retail center that requires infrastructure improvements. The city may require the developer to pay a:
AProperty tax abatement
BDevelopment impact fee to offset the cost of infrastructure improvements✓ Correct
CEminent domain payment
DVariance penalty fee
Explanation
Development impact fees are charges levied by local governments on new development to fund infrastructure improvements (roads, utilities, schools) made necessary by the development. They are authorized under North Dakota law.
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