Park and impact fees for new homes in Newman

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How the park fee is set	A fixed charge per home or lot type; the City Council may change it, and it adjusts yearly for inflation. § 11.10.050 · code text When a fee is to be paid in lieu of land dedications, the amount of such fee shall be:
Parkland per 1,000 residents	5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. § 11.10.030 · code text It is hereby found and determined that the public interest, convenience, health, welfare, and safety require that five acres of property for each 1,000 persons residing within the City be devoted to local park and recreational purposes.
Fee per home	$1,600. Applies: Each R-1 single-family lot created or R-1 home built in another zone, in lieu of park land; adjusted each March 1 for inflation. § 11.10.050 · code text A charge of $1,600 for all R-1 single-family residential lots created or R-1 single-family residential units constructed within other zones where permitted. $1,280. Applies: All other homes, including mobile homes in mobile home parks, in lieu of park land; adjusted each March 1 for inflation. § 11.10.050 · code text A charge of $1,280 for all other residential units, including mobile homes inside mobile home parks.

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

Park fees in lieu of land are $1,600 per R-1 lot or home and $1,280 for other homes, adjusted each March 1 for inflation.

Park and impact fees for new homes in Newman

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