County Vote Rejects Regional Planning Fee Schedule

Resolution Vote Outcome: A resolution to establish fees for the Cumberland County Regional Planning Commission was rejected with a 7-8 vote during the August meeting.

Fee Schedule Details: The proposed fee schedule included charges for preliminary and final plat approvals, variance requests, and road placement requests, aimed at covering planner and attorney costs.

Commissioner Support and Opposition: Supporters of the fee schedule included commissioners from various districts, while several others voted against it, indicating a divided opinion among the county commissioners.

Absentee Commissioners: Three commissioners were absent from the meeting, and the resolution was sponsored by one of them, John Patterson.