(A) Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, inspection, publication of notice and similar matters may be charged to applicants for zoning permits, sign permits, special use permits, zoning amendments, variances and other administrative relief and plan review. The amount of the fees charged shall be set forth in the town's budget or as established by resolution of the Board of Commissioners and filed in the offices of the Town Clerk.
(B) Fees established in accordance with division (A) above of this section shall be paid upon submission of a signed application or notice of appeal.
(C) Refund of fees determined to be illegal. If the town is found to have illegally imposed a tax, fee, or monetary contribution for development or a development approval not specifically authorized by law, the shall return the tax, fee, or monetary contribution plus interest of 6% per annum to the person who made the payment or as directed by a court if the person making the payment is no longer in existence.
For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. § 160D-106.
(Ord. 23-241, passed 7-18-2023)