(a) VESMP Fees. The schedule of fees known as the VESMP Permit Fee Schedule, as provided in Appendix A, shall apply to all VESMP applications under this Chapter.
(1) Incomplete and Late Payments of Annual Maintenance Fees. All incomplete fee payments will be deemed as nonpayment of the fee. The Administrator shall provide notification to the applicant of any such incomplete payments. Pursuant to 9VAC25-875- 1350:
A. A 10% late payment fee shall be charged to any delinquent (over 90 days past due) account.
B. Interest may be charged for late payments at the underpayment rate set forth in § 58.1-15 of the Code of Virginia calculated on a monthly basis at the applicable periodic rate.
(b) Land Disturbance/Grading Permit Fees. A schedule of fees known as the Erosion Control Fee Schedule, as provided in Appendix B, shall apply to all Land Disturbance/Grading Permit applications under this Chapter.
(c) Exemptions. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, the Loudoun County Government, Loudoun County Public Schools, the Town Governments, Loudoun Water, and the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies serving Loudoun County shall be exempt from fees collected pursuant to this Chapter.
(Ord. 24-06. Passed 5-15-24.)