Road Impact Fees for Fast-Food Developments Up 869% in Lake County

ORLANDO-Facing an $8.7 million budget shortfall next year, elected Lake County officials are scratching for new revenue-generating sources and think they have found the first in increased road impact fees for commercial developments.

For example, the one-time development charge for fast-food ventures on Oct. 1 goes to $17,706 per unit, an 869% increase from $1,827. General commercial projects will be paying $2,177 per project, up 261% from $604.

Light industrial jobs will see fees go to $2,157 from $1,907. Developers of single-family homes in the 1,500-sf to 2,500-sf range will be paying $2,189 per home, up 63% from $1,343.