Walton Weighs Impact Fees

May 28, 2007 Florida - The cost of development in Walton County could go up if officials approve a plan to charge impact fees on new construction. The fees will pay for additional fire stations and equipment for Walton County Fire Rescue. The Walton County Commission is considering charging $269.14 per residential unit and $2.16 per square foot for commercial development. "It's a way to pass on the expenses to the growing areas that are causing the increases in the demand for services," said county ...