§ 311-4.02. Criteria for imposition of fee.

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; and

C. 

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.