A Supreme Court ruling opening the door for homeowners and developers to challenge certain fees California jurisdictions charge to help pay for roads, utilities and other public infrastructure could help bolster a local push for fee reform.
The court, in a unanimous ruling Friday, said fees could be considered an unconstitutional taking if builders are required to pay more than their fair share of the cost of related public works.
Developers have argued such fees have driven up housing costs and hindered efforts to build more affordable homes.
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