This article authorizes the establishment of impact fees on
land development in Charlestown.
The requirement of funds for provision of public facilities
shall be based upon needs as established by the Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Programs and of the Town of Charlestown and/or
the Chariho Regional School District and shall be consistent with
the policies stated therein. The Building Official is charged with
the administration of the Section. The fee amount shall be based upon
the following:
A. A Capital Improvements impact fee schedule per residential dwelling
unit shall be established by the Town Council annually for the fiscal
year, as part of the Town's adopted Capital Budget and Capital Improvement
Programs and Town Budget.
B. The fee payer is required to pay the fee as established annually by the Town Council. If a fee payer disputes the impact fee determined as described herein, then the fee payer may appeal the decision of the Building Official to the Zoning Board of Review in accordance with §
218-25 and may submit an independent fee calculation study for the land development activity for which a building permit is sought. Any such study submitted shall show the basis and methodology, including all supporting documentation and authority, upon which the independent fee calculation was made.
The effective date of this Article for the purpose of assessing
the Capital Improvements impact fee established herein shall be the
date of its enactment. Any application for a building permit shall
be subject to the Capital Improvements impact fee as required herein.
This Article shall supersede any and all ordinances inconsistent herewith.