Woodside Municipal Code § 35.13 Use of proceeds

(A) The Council hereby declares that the taxes required to be paid pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter are assessed pursuant to the taxing powers of the Town and solely for the purpose of producing revenue.

(1975 Code, § 3-4.101)

(B) The construction of dwelling units causes increases in the demand for recreation facilities and park and open space lands and causes a burden on existing facilities. In order to serve the needs of an expanding population, the Town needs additional revenues to finance such facilities.

(1975 Code, § 3-4.102) (Ord. 1973-241, effective - -73)

For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Dwelling unit. Any building used for human habitation containing one or more bedrooms.

Person. Every person, firm, or corporation constructing a dwelling unit itself, or through the services of any employee, agent, or independent contractor.

(1975 Code, § 3-4.103) (Ord. 1973-241, effective - -73)

(A) Every person constructing any new building containing a dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, servants' quarters and guest houses, in the Town shall pay the Town the following taxes:

(1) The sum of $50.00 for each dwelling unit containing not more than one bedroom and the sum of $25.00 for each additional bedroom contained therein; and

(2) The sum of $50.00 for each detached guest house or servants' quarters containing not more than one bedroom and the sum of $25.00 for each additional bedroom.

(1975 Code, § 3-4.104)

(B) The taxes set forth in division (A) above shall be due and payable at the time the building permit fee is required to be paid.

(Ord. 1973-241, effective - -73)

All of the taxes collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be used for the purposes of financing the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of parks and recreation and open space land and their facilities.

(Ord. 1973-241, effective - -73)