2.17.1 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, stormwater permits, subdivision plat approval, site plan approval, zoning amendments, variances, changes to ordinance text and map, and other administrative relief. The amount of the fees charged shall be as set forth in the town’s fee schedule as established by the Town Council annually in the town’s adopted town budget and filed in the office of the Town Clerk. If fees are changed following adoption of the town’s budget, all such fee changes shall be posted on the town’s website. The required notice must be placed on the website at least seven days before the meeting at which the fee increase is on the Town Council’s agenda. The Town Council must then offer a public comment period at a public meeting on the proposed fee changes prior to adoption.
2.17.2 Fees established in accordance with Article 2.18.1 below shall be paid upon submission of a signed application or notice of appeal.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)