Recent Changes to Park Impact Fees in Noblesville and Carmel

City of Noblesville

The City of Noblesville's Common Council recently approved a new park impact fee ordinance at its November 9th meeting (Ordinance No. 37-10-10). The new park impact fees will be as follows:

Type of Dwelling	Current Fee Noblesville Twp. (Wayne Twp.)	New Fee Entire City
Single Family Dwelling	$1,136 ($1,426.10)	$1,300
Duplex (per unit)	$1,080 ($1,355)	$1,234
1 Bedroom (apartment, condo, etc.)	$738 ($927)	$844.50
2 Bedroom (apartment, condo, etc.)	$966 ($927)	$1,104
3 or greater Bedroom (apartment, condo, etc.)	$1,136 ($927)	$1,300

The new park impact fees will take effect May 9, 2011, six months following their adoption by the Council.

City of Carmel

Earlier this year, the City of Carmel adopted a Park Impact Fee Ordinance and Impact Fee Analysis Study. The 2010 Park Impact Fee Ordinance established a schedule of park impact fees as follows:

Start Date	End Date	Fee per EDU
6/15/2010	6/15/2011	$1,261
6/15/2011	6/15/2012	$1,387
6/15/2012	6/15/2013	$1,526
6/15/2013	6/15/2014	$1,679
6/15/2014	6/15/2015	$1,847