Residents of Hillsboro should note that the city is implementing a new park system development charge. This charge is part of the Witch Hazel Village South Supplemental Park System Development Charge methodology, aimed at funding park and recreation facilities in the Witch Hazel Village South Plan District. A technical report detailing how these charges are decided and applied is available for public review, according to the City of Hillsboro.
The process is open to the public, with a 60-day notice issued as required by ORS 223.304. Details are available at the Hillsboro Park & Recreation Administration Office and on the city’s website. If reviewing documents isn’t preferable, residents can call the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department for more information. This decision has been carefully considered; the Parks & Recreation Commission has been reviewing the methodology since August. Their approval followed a Public Meeting on August 22, and concluded with a meeting on September 26, where they recommended the City Council also approve it, as reported by the City of Hillsboro.
The new park system development charge will financially impact developers in the area, helping to ensure that infrastructure keeps pace with community growth. This measure aims to balance growth with sustainability and recreational needs. The commission has reviewed and recommended the charge, and the next steps are now up to the City Council, as mentioned by the City of Hillsboro.
