Alpharetta Waiving Business Fees

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Alpharetta has approved a package of economic incentives to attract big employers to the city.

The package includes up to $25,000 worth of waivers in inspection and permit fees for larger companies.

Assistant city manager James Drinkard says Alpharetta needs to show it is willing to offer incentives after after losing out on projects to other cities

He says local incentives often trigger state incentives that could bring large employers to Alpharetta.

Alpharetta'a package would waive all or up to $25,000 of building permit and inspection fees associated with building improvements. It would not include reinspection fees, fines or penalties.

To be eligible, a business would have to occupy at least 20,000 square feet of existing vacant space and create at least 100 full-time jobs paying at least $62,000.