Proposed new and increased planning, zoning review and subdivision fees are to be discussed by the Apache Junction City Council at a meeting March 19 and, if approved, would become effective July 1.

“We can only charge what it’s costing us, and a simpler approach might be better,” Larry Kirch, development services director, said at a Dec. 17 council work session.

City staff members compared fees and formulas with those from Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek, he said.

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