Falmouth |
Code of Ordinances |
3, Planning Board Regulations |
Chapter 311. Zoning Board of Appeals Comprehensive Permit Rules |
§ 311-4.02. Criteria for imposition of fee.
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A review fee may be imposed only if:A.The work of the consultant consists of review of studies prepared on behalf of the applicant, and not of independent studies on behalf of the Board;B.The work is in connection with the applicant's specific project; andC.All written results and reports are made part of the record before the Board. A review fee may only be imposed in compliance with applicable law and the Board's rules. All fees assessed pursuant to 760 CMR 56.05(5)(b) shall be reasonable in light of:(1)The complexity of the proposed project as a whole;(2)The complexity of particular technical issues;(3)The number of housing units proposed;(4)The size and character of the site;(5)The projected construction costs; and(6)Fees charged for similar consultants and scopes of work in the area. As a general rule, the Board may not assess any fee greater than the amount which might be appropriated from town or city funds to review a project of similar type and scale in the town or city.