A chart comparing the current and proposed planned development fee for the Village of Homewood with the charges of surrounding municipalities. The orange bars represent escrow-based fees. (Provided image)
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Homewood approves increases to planning, zoning and permit fees

The Homewood Village Board approved amendments to the village’s fee schedule at the May 12 meeting, increasing a range of planning, zoning, subdivision and building permit fees to better align with rising administrative costs and fees charged in neighboring communities.

According to Homewood Interim Director of Economic and Community Development Noah Schumerth and Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, village staff reviewed the current fee structure after determining that some fees had not been updated in…

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