Fees paid for the permits associated with the construction or improvement to any building regulated under this code shall be refundable at a rate of eighty percent (80%) of the original permit. Refund requests must be made in writing, be accompanied by the original permit and requested prior to the start of any work on the proposed project. Refunds cannot be granted for plan review fees or for permits that have expired or determined null and void for any reason. (Ord. 407-03 § 1, 2003)