Park Development Impact Fee

“This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority under the Government Code of the state of California and the charter of the city for the construction of park and recreation facilities and for the payment of fees to construct such facilities in accordance with the conservation, open space and recreation element of the general plan of the city adopted by the city. (Prior code § 7060)”

“Fund Description This fund includes monies from fees paid by developers in lieu of providing parks and open space. Funds are to be used only for open space acquisition and providing park and other recreational facilities.”

“Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of a new dwelling unit, as defined herein, or recordation of a final map or parcel map, where applicable, a fee shall be paid to the city for the purpose of constructing park and recreation facilities.”

at building permit

“The Development Fee shall be paid at the time of issuance of a building permit or permits according to the Development Fee schedule in effect at the time of issuance of such building permits. [7062(a)]”

City of Visalia, the agency that levies it

“B. The development fee shall be paid at the time of issuance of a building permit or permits according to the development fee schedule in effect at the time of issuance of the building permit. (Prior code § 7062)”

“Adjustments to Impact Fees are effective 60 days after the date of the Public Hearing in which the new rates were adopted.”