The decision was based on a consultant’s analysis that said the hike would only cover the city’s costs.
The San Diego City Council recently voted to raise developer fees to cover additional city workers, new technology and other efforts. Critics argued the fees would only make housing less affordable and complained permitting has long delays, as well as suggesting the increased fees should come with increased accountability. The Development Services Department has added new features, such as digital permitting and accelerated approvals for some housing types, in recent years.
In the long run, land prices should decline as the residual recipient of supportable development value. More use of AI software by the city could also help instead of simply adding more city reviewers. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: It is reasonable for the City Council to conclude that additional resources are needed to improve the approval process for new housing.
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