BY HALEY MCLEOD
Developers to see increase in water, wastewater impact fees Round Rock City Council approved Nov. 2 an increase to water impact fees for new develop- ments, which are expected to take effect Jan. 1, 2024. The gist Impact fees are used to fund water projects per- taining to construction, surveying and engineering fees, as well as land acquisition costs. According to city documents, there will be a 16% increase in water needs and 28% increase in wastewater needs over the next 10 years. The Round Rock Department of Utilities proposed roughly a 30% increase in fees for new homes in the city, as well as increased fees for other types of new developments in the area.
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Property by Chandler Creek rezoned Roughly 30 acres north of Chandler Creek subdivision in Round Rock was rezoned to light industrial land use. The overview Round Rock Council approved the zoning request Oct. 26, while around 50 residents signed a petition opposing it. In response, the applicant wrote a letter pledging to face loading zones away from homes, meet noise limitations and provide landscaping.
Round Rock water and wastewater impact fees will increase by 30% in 2024.
COURTESY CITY OF ROUND ROCK
The current water impact fees, typically rolled into the final cost of a new home, is $6,033. City staff proposed raising this number to $7,833. The fee relates to the cost for the city to connect water lines in new homes or developments.
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