§ 12.01.01. Generally.

(a)

No development activity may be undertaken unless the activity is authorized by a development (building) permit. See section 11.02.02.

(b)

Any development or owner of a proposed commercial building shall reimburse the town, at billed cost, for the services of a registered engineer (acceptable to the developer) to oversee the project for the town from concept review to final approval. A lien shall be placed upon property if payment is not made within 20 days of occupancy.

(c)

Prior to annexation or creation of a new development, the owners or developers shall investigate and certify to the town in writing that:

(1)

The plan is consistent with the town's future land use element.

(2)

No surface water or groundwater contamination exists.

(3)

No underground storage tanks are present or are disclosed.

(4)

No point or nonpoint sources of water pollution exist or are disclosed.

(5)

All wetlands, floodplain, conservation area, ecological or environmentally sensitive areas, wildlife habitats and protected wildlife are identified and disclosed.

(d)

Necessary county, state and/or water management district stormwater management permits shall be obtained before any development order is issued.

(Ord. No. 91-6, § 3(12.01.01), 2-11-1992)