in-lieu fees

A form of in-lieu fee — A payment made by developers or project proponents to a government agency or non-profit organization instead of fulfilling regulatory requirements directly on-site, such as environmental mitigation, affordable housing, or infrastructure improvements.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of in-lieu fee
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