County holds public hearing on proposed impact fee increases for transportation, sheriff and parks

Cody Dieter of EFG Consultants presented the county’s draft impact fee facility plans and analysis during a public hearing on Feb. 3, describing the methodology used to estimate 10‑year demand, levels of service and the fact that the analysis assumes no existing excess capacity in transportation, sheriff or parks systems.

Dieter said the county had about 2,177 equivalent residential connections (ERCs) in unincorporated areas in 2024 and projected roughly 1,244 additional ERCs over the next 10 years. For transportation, the analysis estimated the need for new capacity to avoid falling below service level D. For sheriff facilities, Dieter said the analysis projects a need for about 5,550 square feet of new space at about $550 per square foot. For parks, the analysis estimated nearly $3 million in parks and trails spending needed to sustain current levels of service.

The consultant showed a draft impact fee for a single‑family residence rising from about $1,900 to a proposed maximum near $5,978, driven primarily by the sheriff and transportation components. Dieter noted the county could set fees lower than the maximum shown in the analysis. Commissioners asked about restricted funds, alternative funding strategies and economic impacts; several emphasized that the county could legally adopt a lower fee than the maximum.

The county left the public hearing open for written comment until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026; comments may be emailed to commission@grandcountyutah.gov.