(a)

For amendments to this Chapter, for conditional and temporary use permits, variances, zone changes, new construction and all matters that shall come before the Planning Commission, Design and Review Board and Town Council, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicant shall be charged a fee to defray the costs of processing. The schedule of fees shall be established by resolution of the Town Council. Any activity not covered in the schedule of fees shall be subject to full reimbursement of the Town's actual costs.

(b)

In the event of any litigation challenging any action by the Town pursuant to this Chapter in which the Town is the prevailing party, the applicant shall be required to reimburse the Town for the actual costs of its attorneys' fees and costs. No permit shall issue until the Town's actual costs have been paid by the applicant.

(Ord. 5-2019, § 3)

Editor's note— Ord. 5-2019, §3, adopted July 17, 2019, amended § 16-23-10 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former §16-23-10 pertained to purpose of provisions, and derived from Prior code 16-23-1; Ord. 15-2008 §1.

Fees shall be payable by cash or check to the order of the Town and shall be submitted with the application to the Town Hall.

(Prior code 16-23-2)

(a)

In the event that an applicant fails to remit payment of fees under this article or pursuant to a duly executed agreement, the Town shall cease the acceptance, processing or issuance of:

(1)

Any and all building applications or permits;

(2)

Development applications or permits;

(3)

Development approvals; or

(4)

Any other Town action, which would permit or otherwise authorize construction, site work grading, land improvements, or creation of a vested right pursuant to this Code.

(Ord. 1-2019, §2)