Land Use & Zoning
In Rhode Island, what is a 'development impact fee'?
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Explanation
Development impact fees are one-time charges levied on new development (typically at the building permit stage) to help municipalities fund the public infrastructure (roads, schools, water/sewer) that will be needed to serve the new development.
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