Park and impact fees for new homes in Fairfield

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How the park fee is set	The fee equals the value of the land that would otherwise be dedicated. Applies: When the Parks Plans show no park or recreation facility within the proposed tentative map. § 25.166.99 · code text the subdivider, shall, in lieu of dedicating land, pay a fee equal to the value of the land prescribed for dedication in Section 25.166.98 as determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 25.166.102.
Parkland per 1,000 residents	3.5 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. § 25.166.97 · code text It is found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare and safety require that three and one half (3.5) acres of property for each 1,000 persons residing within the City be devoted to local park and recreational purposes.
When the fee applies	Subdivisions of 50 parcels or less pay a fee instead of giving park land. Applies: Not for a condominium, stock cooperative or community apartment project with more than 50 units. § 25.166.99 · code text if the proposed subdivision contains 50 parcels or less and is not a condominium, stock cooperative or community apartment project containing more than 50 dwelling units, the subdivider shall pay a fee Over 50 lots, or over 50 units in condominium-type projects: may have to both dedicate land and pay a fee. Applies: When the Parks Plans show a park site on part of the land, or a park site needs a small part of it. § 25.166.100 · code text In subdivisions of over 50 lots, or, in the case of a condominium project, stock cooperative or community apartment project, if the subdivision contains more than fifty (50) dwelling units, then under the following circumstances the subdivider shall both dedicate land and pay a fee

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What park or impact fees apply to a new home in Fairfield?

Fairfield's code: The fee equals the value of the land that would otherwise be dedicated. (When the Parks Plans show no park or recreation facility within the proposed tentative map.) (§ 25.166.99); 3.5 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. (§ 25.166.97).

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