(A) Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, inspection, publication of notice and similar matters may be charged to applicants for subdivision review and approvals, variances, and other administrative relief. The amount of the fees charged shall be as set forth in the town's budget or as established by resolution of the Board of Commissioners filed in the office of the Town Clerk. Fees shall be paid upon submission of a signed application.
(B) The Town of Fairmont shall provide notice to interested parties of the imposition of or increase in fees or charges applicable solely to the construction of development subject to these regulations at least seven days prior to the first meeting where the imposition of or increase in the fees or charges is on the agenda for consideration. The local government shall employ at least two of the following means of communication in order to provide the notice required by this section:
(1) Notice of the meeting in a prominent location on a Web site managed or maintained by the local government.
(2) Notice of the meeting in a prominent physical location, including, but not limited to, any government building, library, or courthouse within the planning and development regulation jurisdiction of the local government.
(3) Notice of the meeting by electronic mail or other reasonable means to a list of interested parties that is created by the local government for the purpose of notification as required by this section.
(C) During the consideration of the imposition of or increase in fees or charges as provided in division (A) above of this section, the Town Board shall permit a period of public comment.
(D) This section shall not apply if the imposition of or increase in fees or charges is contained in a budget filed in accordance with the requirements of G.S. § 159-12.
For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. § 160D-805.
(Ord. 23-241, passed 7-18-2023)