Impact Fees

Impact fees are paid on building permits and are subject to the processing fees charged by our payment processing vendor. To avoid the possible large service fee please use the E-check verification method.

Permit Payment Fees

Building Additions & Expansions

When an existing structure or land use is expanded, an additional impact fee may be required in instances where the expansion increases the number of development units (i.e. dwelling unit, square footage, etc).

For each category of City capital facilities for which fees are assessed, fees will be based on a net increase in fees owed under the current impact schedule as applied to the existing building/use compared to fees owed for the proposed new development. The applicant is responsible for providing the necessary documentation related to the prior structure.

Changes of Use

When a development changes its use the impact fees will be assessed based on the net increase of the new use compared to the previous use for each individual impact fee. In accordance with § 58.4(c), the IFA shall determine whether the new use amounts to a change of use based on intensity or is deemed an accessory structure that would not require additional impact fees. If the change of use is less intense than the original use, then no additional fees will be owed.

Previously Existing Residences

Under City Code no impact fees are collected for expansion of residential structures that do not increase the number of dwelling units or replacement of nonresidential structures of the same square footage. The applicant is responsible for providing accurate documentation of the space prior to making any changes, to capture physical dimensions, visual condition, and structural features. Examples of acceptable documentation include:

• Signed and sealed survey or architectural drawing
• Property Appraiser records providing the details of the property
• Aerial photography with clearly documented date

Randy Bowling is an urban planning and communications professional, with over a decade of experience driving strategic initiatives across public and non-profit agencies. His previous roles at the City of North Port include roles Planner II, where he contributed to the city's development strategy, and Market Research Analyst, where he provided data-driven insights for the economic development projects in the city.

Mr. Bowling holds a Master's Level Graduate Certificate in Business/Corporate Communications from Cleveland State University, in addition to a dual bachelor’s degrees in political science and urban studies. His professional accomplishments include published work on institutional sustainability initiatives and he holds specialized certifications in Emergency Management. In addition to serving as the Impact Fee Administrator Mr. Bowling serves as the Situational Awareness Unit Leader when the City's responds to emergency events, such as hurricanes.