Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee

“The Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee Program was developed to equitably spread the costs of traffic and circulation infrastructure needs to those who create the need for such infrastructure. The City Code requires that new development pay a TIM Fee based upon the number of vehicle trips generated by the proposed use.”

“The fees collected by the TIM Fee Program are used to fund transportation improvements needed to accommodate the growth expected by the City's General Plan." / "The projects included in the TIM Fee Program generally include new roadways, road widening projects, and intersection improvements.”

1989 (program established); codified fee schedule adopted 1999-02-23; interim fee ordinance 2006-11-28

“The Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee Program was originally established in 1989. It was updated in 1999 and updated again through various actions between 2006 and 2008.”

“The Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee Program was originally established in 1989. It was updated in 1999 and updated again through various actions between 2006 and 2008.”

at building permit (fees due at permit issuance)

“Note: All fees for the city and other agencies will be due at issuance. A plan review fee will be determined and become due at time of application. (see fee schedule)”

City of Placerville, the agency that levies it

“In accordance with §66006(a), the City maintains a separate account, the Development Impact Fees Special Revenue Fund, to handle fee payments and disbursements related to this program.”

“Section 8-15-8 of the City Code includes a provision for the TIM Fee to be adjusted on January 1 of each calendar year by a percentage equal to the inflation rate of construction costs for the prior year. The determination of the inflation rate is based upon the 'Engineering News Record' (ENR) construction cost index.”