(A)
The town may hire any consultant and/or expert necessary to assist the town in reviewing and evaluating the application, including the construction and modification of the site, once permitted, and any requests for recertification.
(B) Fees paid to the consultant shall be derived from the application fees set out in § 154.20 below, and shall be in an amount agreed upon by the town and the consultant. The town may, at its sole expense, employ expert assistance for consultations in excess of the fees paid by the applicant.
(C) Fees imposed upon applicants pursuant to this chapter may not be used:
(1) For travel time or expenses, meals, or overnight accommodations incurred in the review of an application by a consultant or other third party; or
(2) Reimbursements for a consultant or other third party based on a contingent fee basis or a results-based arrangement.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2019; Am. Ord. passed 5-3-2021)