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Shawnee County’s Big Project Fee Shift | Topeka News
Shawnee County is cracking down on big projects like solar farms and data centers with a massive fee hike—jumping from $700 to a non-refundable $15,000—and requiring applicants to deposit $10,000 into an escrow account to fund outside experts. Officials say it’s not about speeding things up, but about being ready for the complex reviews and public input these projects demand. Critics worry developers might push ahead before the county fully grasps the impact, especially with new tech like data centers. No applications have been filed yet, making this move a proactive step to future-proof the…
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