A. Applications: Applications for special permits for new construction, extensions or alterations of existing uses and uses previously authorized by this title, with site plan and necessary descriptive material relating to the intensity and extent of use, shall be made to the city council who shall forthwith refer the application to the city plan commission to investigate and report as to the effect of such building or use upon the comprehensive plan, traffic and fire hazards, the character of the neighborhood and the general welfare of the community. A public hearing shall be held in relation to said plan before the city plan commission, notice and publication of the time and place for which shall conform to the procedure prescribed in section 11-14-4 of this title. A report and recommendation shall be filed with the city council within sixty (60) days of the day of reference to said plan commission. If no report is transmitted by the city plan commission within sixty (60) days of referral, the city council may take action without further awaiting such report. (Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003)
B. Fee: Persons applying for special permits shall deposit with the city clerk the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) to cover the approximate cost of this procedure and under no condition shall said sum or any part thereof be refunded for failure of such proposed application to be granted. Applications, fees and other pertinent materials shall be submitted to the city clerk simultaneously. (Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014)