TischlerBise conducted an impact fee study and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City of Sandpoint, Idaho. Five fee categories were included: parks, police, fire, streets, and multi-use pathways. TischlerBise was hired to update the City’s existing program that did not account for variations by land use type. In addition with this update, TischlerBise included a progressive fee structure for residential units that varied the fee by size of housing unit. The fee schedule also promoted downtown development with a reduced fee to account for other tax-supported improvements. Finally, the fees included a new impact fee for multi-use pathways to support the City’s planning and mobility objectives. The study included extensive public outreach with the City Council and Advisory Committee.
