The Planning and Construction Department is essential for the reservation and development of park and recreation facilities to meet the needs of North of the River Recreation and Park District constituents. The Department ensures that the appropriate park acreage is obtained through project purchases and/or donations consistent with current development within the District’s 215 square miles. It…

The fee is also referred to as an In-Lieu fee. The 1975 Quimby Act is intended to secure adequate open space for parks and recreational purposes. It also authorized cities and counties to pass ordinances requiring developers to set aside land, donate conservation easements and/or pay fees for park development. Any fees collected may not be used for the operation and maintenance of park facilities.

The North of the River Park Maintenance District was formed January 17, 2006 by Board Resolution #04-06. The Resolution adopted maintenance district requirements within the entire boundary of the North of the River Recreation and Park District. New residential developments, with condition approval after the adoption date, are required to join the NOR Park Maintenance District as mitigation to the…

The Park Development Fee, allowed by Ordinance, is a flat fee assessed to each residential unit built within the North of the River Recreation and Park District and is used for development of park sites. The development fee must be paid to the City/County at the time the developer obtains a building permit and before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. Development fees cannot be used for…