SAN Rafael Office of the Superintendent City Schools*

Impact, connection, and capacity fees vary considerably throughout the County and such fees can be a disincentive to homeowners considering ADU development. Response We partially disagree partially with the finding. The Grand Jury's report builds a compelling case relative to the variability and associated uncertainty in fees faced by homeowners considering Accessory Dwelling Unit development. Nonetheless, we partially disagree with the finding as the report does not acknowledge that the government code cited as a basis for the report does not apply to public school districts such as San Rafael City Schools. SAN RAFAEL OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT CITY SCHOOLS CARMEN DIAZ GHYSELS 310 NOVA ALBION WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 www.srcs.org In 1986, the California Legislature authorized school districts to levy school impact or developer fees on residential and commercial/industrial development for the purpose of funding the construction or reconstruction of school facilities. The basis of the school facilities legislation is the relationship between new development, and the impact on school districts to provide adequate school facilities for the student population new development generates. The authority for a school district's assessment of developer fees is set forth in Education Code Section 17620, pursuant to Government Code 65995. ¥