[Amended 9-3-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-18]
A.
Purpose. The R-1 District is intended to provide low-density
development potential with concentration on good land management,
harmony with the physical environment and a variety of housing options.
It is also intended to encourage conservation of open land and assure
both the continuing beauty and agricultural potential of areas located
at the periphery of the community. The maximum gross residential density
permitted in the R-1 District is one dwelling per unit acre.
B.
Uses permitted in the R-1 District. No building or
structure may be erected or used and no land may be used or occupied
except for one or more of the following principal uses:
C.
Special exceptions in the R-1 District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, § 112-62:
(1)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(2)
Nursery schools, child-care centers [§ 112-62F(10)].
(3)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(4)
Public utility buildings [§ 112-62F(13)].
(5)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
(6)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18)].
(7)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(8)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(9)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(10)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
(11)
Nonresident professional offices [§ 112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
D.
Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
R-1 District.
(1)
Maximum density. A maximum of one dwelling unit per
gross developable acre shall be permitted.
(2)
Lot area, lot width and setback requirements.
(a)
Minimum lot area: 18,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 24,000
square feet.
(b)
Average lot area: 24,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 24,000
square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(d)
Front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Side yard setback: 12 feet.
(f)
Rear yard setback: 40 feet.
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A.
Purpose. The RE District is intended to maintain the
attractive, pleasant living environment of existing low-density residential
neighborhoods, and to keep these areas free from land usage which
might adversely affect these neighborhoods.
C.
Special exceptions in the RE District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, § 112-62:
(1)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(2)
Nursery schools, child-care centers [§112-62F(10)].
(3)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(4)
Public utility building [§ 112-62F(13)].
(5)
Family apartments [§ 112-62F(17)].
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-2]
(6)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18)].
(7)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(8)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(9)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(10)
Private park and recreational facilities.
(11)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
[Added 10-6-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-4]
(12)
Nonresident professional offices [§ 112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
D.
Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
RE District.
(1)
Maximum density. A maximum of 1.75 dwelling units
per gross developable acre shall be permitted.
(2)
Lot area, lot width and setback requirements:
(a)
Minimum lot area: 14,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 18,000
square feet.
(b)
Average lot area: 18,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 18,000
square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(d)
Front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Side yard setback: 12 feet.
(f)
Rear yard setback: 40 feet.
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A.
Purpose. The R2 District is intended to encourage
and promote the development of low-density residential neighborhoods
that include some diversity of lot sizes and housing types, and certain
other land uses that complement the residential community. The typical
development should result in lot areas averaging approximately 16,000
square feet.
C.
Special exceptions in the R2 District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, § 112-62.
(1)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(2)
Nursery schools, child-care center [§ 112-62F(10)].
(3)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(4)
Public utility buildings [§ 112-62F(13)].
(5)
Family apartments [§ 112-62F(17)].
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-2]
(6)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18)].
(7)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(8)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(9)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(10)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
(11)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
[Added 10-6-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-4]
(12)
Nonresident professional offices [§ 112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
A.
Purpose. The R3 District is intended to encourage
and promote the development of smaller lots, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods
with land uses that complement the residential community. The typical
development should result in lot areas averaging approximately 9,000
square feet.
C.
Special exceptions in the R3 District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, § 112-62:
(1)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(2)
Nursery schools, child-care centers [§ 112-62F(10)].
(3)
Professional offices [§ 112-62F(12)].
(4)
Public utility building [§ 112-62F(13)].
(5)
Elderly housing, apartments and condominiums [§ 112-62F(16)].
(6)
Family apartments [§ 112-62F(17)].
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-2]
(7)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18).
(8)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(9)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(10)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(11)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
(12)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
[Added 10-6-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-4]
(13)
Nonresident professional offices [§ 112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
D.
Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
R3 District.
(1)
Maximum density. A maximum of three dwelling units
per net developable acre shall be permitted.
(2)
Variety of lot types required in subdivisions. New
subdivisions yielding 50 or more lots shall design at least 10% of
the lots for semidetached units and at least 10% of the lots for detached
units.
A.
Purpose. The R5 District is intended to provide attractive,
medium-density residential neighborhoods of limited size. A mixture
of detached dwellings, semidetached dwellings, and townhouses is required
in an effort to promote housing diversity and a pedestrian-friendly
environment.
B.
Uses permitted in the R5 District. No building or
structure may be erected or used and no land may be used or occupied
except for one or more of the following principal uses.
C.
Special exceptions in the R5 District. The Board of Appeals my authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, § 112-62:
(1)
Boarding house, lodging house [§ 112-62F(1)].
(2)
Clubs, fraternal and service organizations [§ 112-62F(3)]
(3)
Convalescent or nursing home [§ 112-62F(4)].
(4)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(5)
Nursery schools, child-care centers [§ 112-62F(10)].
(6)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(7)
Public utility building [§ 112-62F(13)].
(8)
Elderly housing, apartments and condominiums [§ 112-62F(16)].
(9)
Family apartments [§ 112-62F(17)].
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-2]
(10)
Veterinarian clinics [§112-62F(18)].
(11)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(12)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(13)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(14)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
(15)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
[Added 10-6-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-4]
(16)
Nonresident professional offices [§ 112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
D.
Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
R5 District:
(1)
Maximum density. A maximum of five dwelling units
per net developable acre shall be permitted.
(2)
Variety of lot types required in subdivisions. Property
subdivided under the requirements of the R5 District shall provide
a variety of lot types according to the following criteria:
(a)
No less than 30% of the total lot yield shall
be detached dwelling units.
(b)
No more than 40% of the total lot yield shall
be semidetached dwelling units.
(c)
No more than 40% of the total lot yield shall
consist of townhouse units. No more than four dwelling units may be
attached in one grouping.
(3)
Lot area, lot width, and setback requirements:
|
R5 District
|
Detached
|
Semidetached
|
Townhouse (mid-unit)
|
Townhouse (end-unit)
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Minimum lot area* (square feet)
|
6,000
|
4,000
|
2,000
|
3,000
| |
|
Minimum lot width (feet)
|
60
|
40
|
20
|
30
| |
|
Front yard setback (feet)
|
15
|
15
|
15
|
15
| |
|
Side yard setback (feet)
|
10
|
10**
|
N/A**
|
10**
| |
|
Rear yard setback (feet)
|
40
|
40
|
40
|
40
|
|
NOTES:
*Minimum lot area does not include common areas
such as parking and sidewalks.
**Side yard setbacks are not applied where dwelling
units adjoin a common lot line.
|
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A.
Purpose. The R7 District is intended to provide maximum
flexibility to design high-density residential neighborhoods in a
safe, attractive and environmentally responsible manner.
B.
Uses permitted in the R7 District. No building or
structure may be erected or used and no land may be used or occupied
except for one or more of the following principal uses.
C.
Special exceptions in the R7 District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII, § 112-62:
(1)
Boarding house, lodging house [§ 112-62F(1)].
(2)
Clubs, fraternal and service organizations [§ 112-62F(3)].
(3)
Convalescent or nursing home [§ 112-62F(4)].
(4)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(5)
Nursery schools, child-care centers [§ 112-62F(10).
(6)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(7)
Public utility building [§ 112-62F(13)].
(8)
Elderly housing, apartments and condominiums [§ 112-62F(16)].
(9)
Family apartments [§ 112-62F(17)].
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-2]
(10)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18)].
(11)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(12)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(13)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(14)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
(15)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
[Added 10-6-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-4]
(16)
Nonresident professional offices [§ 112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
D.
Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
R7 District:
(1)
Maximum density. A maximum of seven dwelling units
per net developable acre shall be permitted.
(2)
Maximum number of attached townhouses. No more than
five dwelling units may be attached in any one townhouse group.
(3)
Lot area, lot width, and setback requirements:
|
Requirement
|
Mid-Unit
|
End-Unit
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minimum lot area (square feet)
|
2,000*
|
3,000*
| |
|
Minimum lot width (feet)
|
20
|
30
| |
|
Front yard setback (feet)
|
15
|
15
| |
|
Side yard setback (feet)
|
N/A**
|
10
| |
|
Rear yard setback (feet)
|
40
|
40
|
|
NOTES:
*Minimum lot area does not include common area
such as parking and sidewalks.
**Side yard setbacks are not applied where dwelling
units adjoin a common lot line.
|
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|
R7 District Multifamily Dwelling
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|---|---|---|
|
Minimum lot area (square feet/unit)
|
3,000
| |
|
Front yard setback (feet)
|
30
| |
|
Side yard setback (feet)
|
30
| |
|
Rear yard setback (feet)
|
60
| |
[Added 12-2-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-27]
A.
Purpose. The Conservation District is intended to
provide a very low-density development potential only for those areas
where, due to natural geographic factors, or sensitive environmental
areas (including watershed and subwatershed areas for existing or
proposed reservoirs) it is considered desirable to conserve open spaces,
protect water supply sources, and protect woodland areas, wildlife
and other natural resources. This district may include extensive steeply
sloped areas, stream valleys, watershed areas, water supply sources,
and wooded areas adjacent thereto. The maximum gross residential density
permitted in the Conservation District is one dwelling unit for every
three acres.
B.
Uses permitted in the Conservation District. No building
or structure may be erected or used and no land may be used or occupied
except for one or more of the following principal uses:
(1)
Single-family dwellings.
(2)
Agricultural, subject to any limitations on distance
for keeping, feeding or caring for farm animals that may be imposed
where adjacent to residential, commercial or industrial zoned land.
(3)
Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, public and private
recreational uses and cemeteries.
(4)
Water supply works, flood control or watershed protection
works, and fish and game hatcheries.
(5)
Nature study preserves and reservations.
(6)
Accessory uses.
C.
Special exceptions in the Conservation District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provision of Article VIII, § 112-62:
(1)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(2)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(3)
Public utility buildings [§ 112-62F(13)].
(4)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
(5)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18)].
(6)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(7)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(8)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
D.
Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
Conservation District:
(1)
Maximum density. A maximum of one dwelling unit for
every three gross developable acres shall be permitted.
(2)
Lot area, lot width and setback requirements.
(a)
Minimum lot area: 28,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 40,000
square feet.
(b)
Average lot area: 40,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 40,000
square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(d)
Front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Side yard setback: 12 feet.
(f)
Rear yard setback: 40 feet.
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|
Minimum Lot Area
(square feet)
|
Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
|
Minimum Front Yard Setback
(feet)
|
Minimum Side Yard Setback
(feet)
|
One Rear Yard Setback
(feet)
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
R1 District
| ||||||
|
Detached dwelling
|
18,000
|
100
|
50
|
12
|
40
| |
|
RE District
| ||||||
|
Detached dwelling
|
18,000
|
100
|
50
|
12
|
40
| |
|
R2 District
| ||||||
|
Detached dwelling
|
11,000
|
85
|
30
|
10
|
40
| |
|
R3 District
| ||||||
|
Detached dwelling
|
7,200
|
60
|
20
|
10
|
40
| |
|
Semidetached dwelling
|
6,000
|
50
|
20
|
10
|
40
| |
|
R5 District
| ||||||
|
Detached dwelling
|
6,000
|
60
|
15
|
10
|
40
| |
|
Semidetached dwelling
|
4,000
|
40
|
15
|
10
|
40
| |
|
Townhouse (mid unit)
|
2,000
|
20
|
15
|
--
|
40
| |
|
Townhouse (end-unit)
|
3,000
|
30
|
15
|
10
|
40
| |
|
R7 District
| ||||||
|
Detached dwelling
|
6,000
|
60
|
15
|
10
|
40
| |
|
Semidetached dwelling
|
4,000
|
40
|
15
|
10
|
40
| |
|
Townhouse (mid-unit)
|
2,000
|
20
|
15
|
--
|
40
| |
|
Townhouse (end-unit)
|
3,000
|
30
|
15
|
10
|
40
| |
|
Multifamily dwelling
|
3,000 (per unit)
|
--
|
30
|
30
|
60
| |
|
Conservation District
|
28,000
|
100
|
50
|
12
|
40
| |
|
In all residential districts
| ||||||
|
Other permitted uses having structures
|
12,000
|
75
|
35
|
12
|
40
| |
No building shall exceed 35 feet in height,
unless each side yard is increased over the required minimum by one
foot for every foot of additional height above 35 feet. In no case
shall the building height exceed 50 feet.
A.
Required parking spaces. For each residential unit
there shall be three parking spaces.
B.
For lots that have 70 feet or greater lot width, two
of the required parking spaces required for each dwelling shall be
located in the side or rear yard areas. All required parking spaces
shall be located on the lot. No more than two required parking spaces
may be stacked front-to-back in a single row. (Refer to illustrations
below.)
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C.
For lots with less than a 70 feet lot width:
(1)
Two of the three required parking spaces shall be
located on the lot, or reserved for that lot in a common parking area.
For each required parking space not located on a lot or reserved for
that lot, two on-street parking spaces shall be provided.
(2)
Parking spaces on the lot shall be located in side
or rear yard areas only.
D.
Detached garages. On detached and semidetached lots,
detached garages shall maintain the minimum front yard setback from
any public street, and shall be set back a minimum of six feet from
side or rear lot lines. On townhouse lots, detached garages may not
exceed 20 feet in width or depth, shall be located so that they adjoin
the adjacent garage on the common lot line, and shall be set back
a minimum of six feet from rear lot lines.
E.
On-street parking. On-street parking spaces shall
be parallel to the edge of pavement.
[Amended 3-3-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5]
A.
Permit required. A permit shall be obtained prior
to the construction of a fence in residential zones.
B.
Front yard area regulations. Fences up to 42 inches
in height are permitted in front yard areas on the front lot line
and side lot lines, but shall not be closer than 12 inches to any
existing or planned sidewalk location. Fences shall be designed to
permit visibility through the fence and shall be no more than 50%
opaque.
C.
Side and rear yard area regulations. In side and rear
yard areas, fences my be located on the side and rear lot lines. The
fence material shall be no more than six feet in height and may be
100% opaque to provide for privacy. Installed, the fence shall not
exceed six feet six inches in height.
D.
Setback from driveways. Fences shall be no closer
than five feet to the edge of pavement of a driveway.
E.
Homeowners' association. It is the homeowner's responsibility
to have his or her fence approved by his or her homeowners' association
where applicable. A permit from the Town does not negate a homeowners'
association's covenants and/or restrictions.
A.
Permit required. Accessory structures over 100 square feet require a building permit. Wireless facilities, support structures and related equipment require a permit from the Planning Commission as set forth in § 112-19.1 above.
[Amended 1-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2021-18]
B.
Location. Accessory structures are not permitted in front yard areas. Accessory structures 100 square feet or less shall be set back three feet from side and rear lot lines. Accessory structures over 100 square feet shall be set back a minimum of six feet from side and rear lot lines. Notwithstanding the foregoing, wireless facilities, support structures and related equipment shall be goverend by § 112-19.1 above.
[Amended 1-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2021-18]
C.
Maximum lot coverage. The total coverage of any structure
on one lot shall not exceed 30% of the total rear yard area.
D.
Height general rule. Accessory structures shall not
exceed one story or 10 feet in height. For structures covered by a
roof, the highest point of the roof shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
[Amended 3-3-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-6]
(1)
Garages may have up to two stories but shall not exceed
the elevation of the principal structure. Garages exceeding one story
must meet all setbacks and other requirements of this chapter that
apply to the principal structure.
(2)
Any use of a garage or accessory structure as a residence shall be considered an accessory apartment and as such subject to the special exception process and standards provided under § 112-62F(22) of this chapter, as well as any other applicable rules, requirements and regulations for accessory apartments.
(3)
It is the homeowner's responsibility to have any accessory
structure approved by his or her homeowners' association where applicable.
A permit from the Town does not negate a homeowners' association covenants
and/or restrictions.
E.
F.
Homeowners’ association. It is the homeowner's
responsibility to have the accessory structure approved by his or
her homeowners' association where applicable. A permit from the Town
does not negate a homeowners' association's covenants and/or restrictions.
A.
Purpose. It is the intent of this chapter that the
minimum lot width, lot area and setback requirements for each zoning
district be adhered to. However, in higher density development districts,
it is acknowledged that due to specific site constraints strict adherence
to the lot criteria may result in a less desirable subdivision plan
than an alternative plan. The purpose of this provision is to allow
for variation in the lot criteria, without an increase in the permitted
density, so that the approved plan is the most appropriate design
for a particular site.
B.
Applicability. The provisions of this section apply
only to the R5 and R7 Zoning Districts.
C.
Maximum density. The maximum lot yield for a subdivision
designed under the provisions of this section shall not exceed the
permitted density for the district in which the subdivision is located.
For the purposes of this section, the term ”density” shall
refer to the maximum number of dwelling units, which could be built
on the net developable acreage.
D.
Justification. It shall be the responsibility of the
applicant to prove that the proposed modifications to the lot criteria
are justified. In making such a presentation, the applicant shall
prove the following conditions:
(1)
That the modifications requested will not be detrimental
to the health, safety or public welfare.
(2)
That the modifications requested will result in a
subdivision plan that better protects environmental resource areas,
and/or is the best proposal to develop a more steeply sloping site.
(3)
That the modifications requested will result in a
subdivision plan that is more beneficial to the public interest than
a subdivision plan designed in strict conformance with the lot criteria
in which the site is located.
E.
Procedure.
(1)
A concept plan shall be submitted which, in addition
to other information required at the concept plan review, shall identify
the modifications requested and the type of dwelling units proposed.
(2)
The Planning Commission shall review the request for modifications and vote to recommend the concept plan and requested modifications for development as a preliminary plan. If approved, the applicant may submit a preliminary plan in accordance with Chapter 98, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Approval.
(3)
If the preliminary plan and requested modifications are approved by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall proceed with platting of the development in accordance with Chapter 98, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review. Final plat shall bear a statement indicating that the development received approval for special development modifications and specifically list the modifications that were approved.
Whenever any use, except single-family detached dwellings, is to be constructed, whether for sale, lease, rent or other purpose, a site plan of the entire development must be submitted to the Planning Commission and approved by them. Said site plan shall show all building locations on the site, streets, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, landscaping, on-site provisions for water sewerage facilities, provisions for storm drainage and open space, recreation area, and streetlighting, all showing relationship to adjacent development. The site plan shall conform to all specifications and requirements of the district and of Article VI, Design Standards, and Article VII, Improvements, of Chapter 98, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Approval.
A.
Site plan format. All site plans shall comply with the platting requirements of a preliminary subdivision plat, Appendix E of Chapter 98, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Approval.
B.
Site plan fee.
(2)
The fee is payable at the time of submission. Charges
will include the cost of review by the Town's employees and consultants.
At the conclusion of the review process, if total charges are less
than the fee imposed, a refund will be given to the developer, and
if greater, the developer will be billed for the difference. Fifteen
percent will be added to the total charges for the Town's cost of
administration and overhead. The rates for charges shall be established
from time to time by resolution of the Town Council. Charges will
be billed monthly if in excess of the fee imposed as set forth above.
If any charges are not paid within 60 days of billing, the Town will
withhold further review, approvals and/or issuance of any required
permits until paid in full together with interest at the rate of 1%
per month or fraction thereof from the date of billing to the date
of payment.
