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Planning staff outlines proposed subdivision default fees and ordinance edits after recent noncompliance issues
Summary
Planning staff told the board the town attorney supports reimbursing the town for staff costs and that the staff will propose a tiered default fee (including a possible flat $5,000 default fee and premium hourly penalties) for projects that go into default; board directed staff to bring language to the Board of Selectmen.
Planning staff summarized legal guidance and policy options for assessing fees and penalties when subdivision projects fall into default or do not complete required conditions.
Mike (planning staff) reported he conferred with the town attorney: case law supports reimbursement to the town for staff time, and a fee may be imposed when a project goes into default. Staff…
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