In exercising the authority granted herein, the Inland Wetlands
Commission shall:
A. Develop comprehensive programs in furtherance of the purposes of
this chapter;
B. Advise, consult and cooperate with agencies of the Town, state, the
federal government, other states and with persons and municipalities
in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter; to this end, all applications
for building permits, subdivision plans or other permits which involve
or may involve a regulated activity made to any other Town board or
commission shall be subject to review by the Commission at its request;
C. Encourage, participate in or conduct studies, investigations, research
and demonstrations, and collect and disseminate information relating
to the purposes of this chapter;
D. Retain and employ consultants and assistants on a contract or other
basis for rendering legal, financial, technical or other assistance
and advice in furtherance of any of its purposes, specifically including,
but not limited to, soil scientists of the United States Soil Conservation
Service for the purpose of making on-site interpretations, evaluations
and findings as to soil types, and/or utilize the services of such
other Town officials and employees as it may deem appropriate;
E. Promulgate such regulations as are necessary to protect the wetlands
and watercourses or any of them individually or collectively;
F. Inventory or index the wetlands and watercourses in such form, including
pictorial representations, and list plant species, as the Commission
deems best suited to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; and
G. Exercise all incidental powers necessary to enforce regulations and
to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Town, acting through
the Inland Wetlands Commission, shall have the right of appeal provided
by Public Act 155 of 1972, as amended and codified.
Any person violating this chapter or the regulations promulgated
thereunder shall be subject to the remedies and penalties provided
by Public Act 155 of 1972.