Land Use & Zoning
A Pennsylvania municipality that imposes an 'impact fee' on new residential development is charging for:
AThe developer's profit margin
BA share of public infrastructure costs (roads, schools, parks, utilities) attributable to the new development✓ Correct
CEnvironmental remediation in the area
DThe cost of the zoning hearing board review
Explanation
Impact fees are charges imposed on new development to help fund the public infrastructure costs that the development generates. Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code authorizes municipalities to adopt impact fee ordinances for transportation infrastructure.
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