ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Gilbert Town Code ch. 2, art. VIII

in effect

Gilbert Town Code § 2-551 Authorization to waive fees and expend public funds in furtherance of economic development.

Sec. 2-551. - Authorization to waive fees and expend public funds in furtherance of economic development. If the manager determines the criteria set forth in section 2-553 are satisfied, the manger is authorized to: (1) Waive any or all of the following fees required to be paid in connection with a commercial or industrial project: plan checking fees, inspection fees and other fees required pursuant to technical codes adopted by the town; water extension costs and sewer connection costs required pursuant to chapter 10, article IX, division 2 of this Code; water main extension fees required pursuant to section 10-296 of this Code; and sewer line extension fees required pursuant to section 10-313 of this Code. (2) Enter into a written agreement whereby the town shall construct or expend town funds to pay the costs of construction of off-site improvements, as determined by the manager, which are required to be constructed in connection with a commercial or industrial project. (3) Waive or pay all or a portion of water and/or sewer development fees in connection with the construction of a commercial or industrial project. (4) Rebate all or a portion of the sales taxes generated by construction of improvements on the property by the commercial or industrial project. (Ord. No. 987, § I(3-14-1), 7-2-96)

Gilbert Town Code § 2-552 Monetary limit on waiver of fees and expenditure of funds.

Sec. 2-552. - Monetary limit on waiver of fees and expenditure of funds. The waiver of fees and costs incurred by the town pursuant to section 2-551 shall not exceed the aggregate value of $75,000.00 for a single project without approval of the council. (Ord. No. 987, § I(3-14-2), 7-2-96; Ord. No. 1233, § I, 12-7-99)

Gilbert Town Code § 2-553 Criteria for fee waivers or expenditures.

Sec. 2-553. - Criteria for fee waivers or expenditures. The manager shall not waive fees, expend town funds or rebate sales taxes pursuant to section 2-551 unless he makes the following findings: (1) Economic development will be substantially furthered by waiving the fees, expenditure of funds or rebate of sales taxes. (2) The waiving of the fees, expenditure of the funds or rebate of sales taxes will assist in the creation or retention of jobs in the town or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the town. (3) The commercial or industrial project would not locate or expand in the town unless the fees are waived, the funds are expended or the taxes are rebated. (4) The benefits the town will receive from the commercial or industrial project outweigh the costs to the town. (Ord. No. 987, § I(3-14-3), 7-2-96)

Gilbert Town Code § 2-554 Reports to council.

Sec. 2-554. - Reports to council. The manager shall report to the council any waiver of fees or expenditure of public funds made pursuant to section 2-551. (Ord. No. 987, § I(3-14-4), 7-2-96)

Source: Town of Gilbert, Arizona, Town Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/gilbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH2AD_ARTVIIIECDEFetched: 11/1/2026