[Adopted 6-8-2021 ATM by Art. 22]
When any Town board, including but limited to the Select Board, the Board of Health, the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Conservation Commission, in its consideration of an application for a license, permit, variance or zoning amendment finds that technical or legal expertise is needed which is beyond that available within Town government or existing appropriations, it may engage appropriate outside consultants and impose the full cost therefor on the applicant. Failure to receive timely payment of such cost shall be grounds for denial of the application.