OUSD proposes higher school-facility fees on new commercial and industrial projects

What happened

OUSD will consider raising developer fees for new commercial and industrial construction to $0.87 per square foot, with a $0.27 rate for rental self-storage. The proposal keeps the residential fee at $5.38 per square foot; fee revenue would be restricted to eligible school-facility projects.

Why it matters to families

The proposed fees would make new development contribute more toward facilities needed for students it generates, providing a dedicated capital funding source amid the district’s identified facility needs. The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider adoption on October 28; this is a proposal, not an adopted change.

The evidence

The October 28 board cover memorandum and draft Resolution 2627-0102 propose fees of $0.87/sq. ft. for commercial/industrial development, $0.27/sq. ft. for rental self-storage, and $5.38/sq. ft. for residential development. The memorandum says the 2026 report identifies about $3.15 billion in capital facility needs and projects 4,397 new residential units generating about 1,060 students over five years. The residential rate is identified as the currently authorized Level I fee; the proposal describes the commercial/industrial rates as an increase. (Document 120002.)

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