Champaign council approves raising development fees

CHAMPAIGN – Despite outspoken opposition from local developers, the city council voted this week to raise development fees by an average of 25 percent to 30 percent.

The increases will take effect June 1 and will generate an additional $168,000 annually for the city.

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