Upland habitat preservation fee increase
Summary
The fee developers pay in lieu of preserving upland habitat jumps from $25,000 to $85,500 per acre, with annual review. Council members split on whether it was too high or too low; money goes to the conservation fund for green space and passive parks.
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Optional for developers, but triples the cost of skipping on-site habitat preservation; proceeds fund conservation land purchases and improvements.
The city's conservation fund — used for green space acquisition and passive parks — gains significantly more revenue.
Developers who can't preserve habitat on site will pay more than three times the prior fee.
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