Municipal Impact Fees: How to Keep Your Addison Project Budget on Track
What Are Impact Fees?
Cities charge impact fees to offset the strain new developments place on public utilities and infrastructure—think water capacity, sewer lines, roads, and drainage. In Addison, these fees can account for a noticeable slice of your total project spend if you don’t plan ahead.
Fee Triggers You Can’t Ignore
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Water & Wastewater Capacity – Upsizing a meter for a restaurant or car wash often carries a five‑figure tap fee.
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Traffic Generation – New drive‑throughs or large office headcounts may prompt roadway assessments.
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Storm‑Water Runoff – Adding impervious cover beyond certain thresholds can require detention or drainage fees.
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Parkland Dedication – Residential or mixed‑use projects sometimes owe land or cash in lieu for public green space.
Four Ways to Stay Ahead
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Early Due Diligence – During schematic design, meet with Addison Development Services to review preliminary layouts and estimate fees before budgets harden.
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Redevelopment Credits – If you’re replacing an older structure, document the existing utility taps; cities often credit previous capacities against new fees.
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Phase Permitting – On multi‑building campuses, pulling permits in stages can defer certain fees until cash flow improves.
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Public‑Private Partnerships – Occasionally, constructing off‑site improvements (e.g., widening a turn lane) can offset portions of roadway fees. Creative collaboration beats surprise invoices every time.
Key Takeaway
Impact fees aren’t negotiable after the permit is ready to issue. Engage your civil engineer and GC during concept planning, budget realistically, and explore mitigation strategies before design locks down.
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