A business's tussle with the Hamilton City Council over a hefty development contribution fee is over and means Star Turf can keep its doors open.
Star Turf is now able to move to larger premises, having worked closely with the council to avoid the potential fee.
Hamilton News reported in July that the business was facing a $56,000 development contribution fee to move the indoor soccer centre from Kahikatea Drive to Te Rapa after the city's new district plan came into legal effect, changing the zone Star Turf wanted to move to from a mix of commercial service and industrial to industrial only.
Development contributions may be required on the granting of a resource consent, building consent and/or service connection and are based on the increase in demand on the council's infrastructure network, due to growth.
Star Turf owner Duncan Wright was told by the council that moving his commercial business into industrial-zoned premises would trigger the need for a resource consent and a $56,000 development contribution. The fee would stem from more people visiting the area and placing extra demand on roading and wastewater services.