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\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl14\slmult1\fs20\par}\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb8\f0\fs23\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\sb43\f1\fs28\b1 Article XII. Impact Fees\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f1\fs23\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-114 Authority.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri133\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f2\fs22\b0 This article is adopted pursuant to home rule powers as provided for in Article VIII, Part 2, Section 1, of the Maine Constitution and 30-A M.R.S.A. \'A7\'A7 3001 and 4354.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-115 Short title.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb3\f1\fs18\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri111\qj\sl237\slmult1\sb58\f2\fs22\b0 This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Recreational and Pedestrian \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\chcbpat2{\ul Access \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\strike}}\f2\fs22\b0\i0 {\strike Facilities}}\f2\fs22\b0\i0 {\strike } and Open Space Impact Fee Ordinance of the Town of Boothbay Harbor, Maine" and will be referred to herein as "this article."\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb7\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-116 Purpose.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri112\qj\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 The general purposes of this article are to maintain the Town's financial capacity to provide adequate public facilities to meet the additional needs for recreation, pedestrian access and open space created by future year-round and seasonal residents and visitors to the east side of Boothbay Harbor and \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\chcbpat2{\ul to}}{\ul } \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\chcbpat2{\ul protect and enhance existing and future working waterfront facilities within the Atlantic Avenue Mixed}}{\ul } \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\chcbpat2{\ul Use District}}{\ul }. Further, this article establishes a fair and equitable process by which to ensure that new residential and commercial development in the district will be accomplished in a safe and healthful manner and that such development will bear a proportional or reasonably related share of the cost of new, expanded or modified recreational and pedestrian infrastructure and open space necessary to service such development through the payment of impact fees that shall be dedicated to paying for the needed\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 improvements.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb3\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-117 Applicability.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls1\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\sl240\slmult1\tx384\f2\fs22\b0 New residential structures:\par\pard\plain\s3\ls1\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-269\ri207\sl240\slmult1\tx845\f2\fs22\b0 This\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 article\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 shall\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 apply\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 to\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 issuance\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 any\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 building\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 permit\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 for\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 a\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 new\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 common\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 wall\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 residential structure within the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Maritime/Water Dependent\expnd-4\expndtw-21  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 District.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls1\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-269\ri222\sl240\slmult1\sb1\tx845\f2\fs22\b0 This article shall not apply to the issuance of a building permit for the repair, replacement or reconstruction of a residential structure that was unintentionally damaged or destroyed by fire, flood\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 other\expnd0\expndtw1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 natural\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 disaster,\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 provided\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 that\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd0\expndtw0  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 number\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 dwelling\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 units\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 is not\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 increased.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls1\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-269\ri123\sl237\slmult1\sb3\tx845\f2\fs22\b0 This\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 article\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 shall\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 apply\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 to\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 issuance\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 a\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 building\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 permit\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 for\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 replacement\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 reconstruction of a residential structure that was intentionally demolished if such replacement or reconstruction results in a new common wall residential\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 structure.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb2\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls1\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\ri303\sl240\slmult1\tx325\f2\fs22\b0 Non-residential structures. 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Includes sidewalks and pedestrian paths open to the public.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-119 Collection of fees.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri111\qj\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) shall collect the impact fee prior to the issuance of any building permit for residential construction that is subject to the fee. The amount of the fee shall be based upon the procedure set out in \'A7170-24 below.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-120 Impact fee account.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 All impact fees collected under the provisions of this article shall be segregated from the Town's general fund revenue and be accounted for in a separate impact fee account.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-121 Use of impact fees.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\ri225\sl240\slmult1\tx336\f2\fs22\b0 Impact fees collected under the provisions of this article shall only be used to pay for site acquisition and capital improvements for the creation or expansion of recreational facilities, for the acquisition and\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 related\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 improvements\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 open\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 space,\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 and\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd0\expndtw0  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 creation\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 pedestrian\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 facilities\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 within\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 Atlantic Avenue Mixed Maritime/Water Dependent District, \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\strike or} to enhance harbor access for boaters and pedestrians from the Pedestrian Footbridge{\chcbpat2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0{\ul or to protect and enhance existing and future working waterfront facilities}.}\f2\fs22\b0\i0  No portion of the fee shall be used for routine maintenance or operation activities.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f2\fs21\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li325\fi-225\sl240\slmult1\tx326\f2\fs22\b0 The following costs are examples of, but are not intended to limit, capital\expnd-6\expndtw-30  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 improvements:\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-360\sl240\slmult1\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 Acquisition\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 land\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 easements,\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 including\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 conservation\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 easements\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 and\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 development\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 rights.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-360\ri138\sl240\slmult1\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 Engineering, surveying and environmental assessment services directly related to the acquisition, design, construction and continued upgrading of the\expnd-3\expndtw-15  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 improvement.\par\sect\sectd\sbkpage\headery781\footery1017\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-360\ri599\sl240\slmult1\sb46\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 The actual construction of the improvement, including, without limitation, demolition costs, clearing and grading of land, and necessary capital equipment dedicated to\expnd-7\expndtw-36  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the site.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-360\sl240\slmult1\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 Mitigation\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 costs.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-360\ri386\sl240\slmult1\sb1\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 Legal and administrative costs associated with construction of the improvement, including any borrowing necessary to finance the\expnd-2\expndtw-10  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 project.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\fi-360\ri369\sl240\slmult1\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 Debt\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 service\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 costs,\expnd-2\expndtw-8  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 including\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 interest\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 if\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 Town borrows\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 for\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 acquisition\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 construction of the\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 improvement.\par\pard\plain\s3\ls2\ilvl1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li460\ri408\sl240\slmult1\sb1\tx753\f2\fs22\b0 Relocation                                                                                                                                       costs.{\chcbpat2{\ul  (8)\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 Matching\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 funds\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 for grants\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 awarded\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 by\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 regional,\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 state\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 federal\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 agencies\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 non-profit\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 entities}}\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li820\sl-266\f2\fs22\b0{\chcbpat2{\ul for activities described in \'A7170-21.A.}}\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li460\sl-266\f2\fs22\b0 (9) Similar costs that are directly related to the improvement project.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-122 Refunds.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls3\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\ri184\sl240\slmult1\tx336\f2\fs22\b0 If a building permit or other relevant permit is surrendered or expires without commencement of construction,\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 developer\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 shall\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 be\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 entitled\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 to\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 a\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 refund,\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 without\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 interest,\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 impact\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 fee\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 paid\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 as\expnd0\expndtw-1  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 a condition of its issuance. A request for a refund shall be made in writing to the CEO and shall occur within 90 days of the expiration of the\expnd-2\expndtw-12  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 permit.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls3\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\ri242\sl240\slmult1\sb1\tx326\f2\fs22\b0 If the funds collected annually are not expended or obligated by contract for their intended purpose by the end of the calendar quarter immediately following 10 years from the date the fee was paid, the prorated share of the funds shall be returned to the current owner of the property for which \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw-2 the \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 fee\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 was\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 paid,\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 provided\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 that\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 a\expnd0\expndtw0  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 request\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 is\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 made\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 in\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 writing\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 to\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 CEO\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 within\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 180\expnd0\expndtw0  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 days\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 expiration of the ten-year\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 period.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-123 Waiver of impact fee.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl244\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 The Board of Selectmen may, by formal vote following a public hearing, waive the payment of a required impact fee, in whole or in part, if it finds that:\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls4\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\ri176\sl240\slmult1\tx336\f2\fs22\b0 The\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 developer\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 property\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 owner\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 who\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 would\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 otherwise\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 be\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 responsible\expnd-1\expndtw-5  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 for\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 payment\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 impact fee voluntarily agrees to construct an improvement for which the impact fee would be collected or an equivalent improvement approved by the Board of\expnd-3\expndtw-14  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 Selectmen.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s3\ls4\ilvl0\nooverflow\nocwrap\li368\fi-268\ri612\sl240\slmult1\tx326\f2\fs22\b0 The developer of a subdivision offers to dedicate and/or improve public lands or recreational amenities\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 and\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 Board\expnd-1\expndtw-7  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 Selectmen\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 finds\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 these\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 public\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 lands\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 or\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 recreational\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 amenities\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 to\expnd-1\expndtw-6  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 be\expnd-1\expndtw-3  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 of Town-wide\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 benefit.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\sb1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-124 Calculation of fee.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri117\qj\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 The recreational and pedestrian facilities and open space impact fee shall 5% of construction costs of the structures and associated facilities described in \'A7170-117. The total amount of the impact fee due for each project shall be determined \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd-1\expndtw-3 by \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 the developer, subject to the approval of the CEO, using the impact fee calculation worksheet provided by the CEO. The Board of Selectmen may vote pursuant to a public hearing to incur one of more of the costs identified in \'A7170-121, including construction of a sidewalk on the westerly side of Atlantic Avenue, before sufficient impact fees have been paid into the impact fee account, in which case the town shall be reimbursed for such costs as impact fees are subsequently\expnd0\expndtw-2  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 collected.\par\sect\sectd\sbkpage\headery781\footery1017\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\sb51\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-125 Effect on other regulations.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb5\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri115\qj\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 Should any section, phrase, sentence or portion of this article be found to be in conflict with other local, state or federal ordinances or regulations, the more stringent section or provision shall prevail. Existing provisions for building permit fees are to be held separate from the impact fees described herein and are not affected by this\expnd-1\expndtw-4  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 article.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb6\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-126 Periodic review; amendments.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri111\qj\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 The Board of Selectmen shall periodically review each impact fee established under this article. If the Board finds that the anticipated cost of the improvement has changed or that the identification of development subject to the fee is no longer appropriate, the Board may adopt changes to the impact fee. Any changes adopted as a result of such review shall apply to all future development but shall not apply retroactively to projects that have already paid an impact fee. A public hearing shall be held prior to the adoption of any amendment. Notice of such public hearing shall be in accordance with state and local requirements.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb2\f2\fs22\b0\i0\par\pard\plain\s2\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\sl240\slmult1\f1\fs22\b1 \'A7170-127 Appeals.\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\sl240\slmult1\sb10\f1\fs22\b1\i0\par\pard\plain\s1\nooverflow\nocwrap\li100\ri112\qj\sl240\slmult1\f2\fs22\b0 A developer may appeal the determination of the CEO as to either the applicability of the impact fee to  a particular project or the amount of the fee to be paid. Appeals shall be made in writing to the CEO within 10 days of the CEO's initial determination of the amount of the impact fee \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd-1\expndtw-3 due \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 for a particular residential structure. The Board of Appeals shall consider such appeal at its next regularly scheduled meeting and shall issue a determination either upholding the CEO's decision or modifying the CEO's decision within seven days of the date of the hearing at which the appeal was\expnd-6\expndtw-32  \f2\fs22\b0\i0\expnd0\expndtw0 heard.\par}