A. Deposits:
1. Every applicant for a permit, unless exempt by law, other than the United States, this state, departments of this county, municipalities, and special districts, shall be required to provide a cash deposit or other adequate security, as determined by the general manager, to guarantee payment of charges due under this chapter. The amount of the deposit or security shall be sufficient to recover all costs of any nature which the general manager estimates he will incur if the permittee does not fulfill his permit requirements.
2. A cash deposit may be in the form of a special deposit for each permit or in the form of a general deposit to be maintained as security for all the permits issued to an applicant. If an applicant maintains a general cash deposit, it shall be with the understanding that he will pay all bills sent him by the general manager for work covered by this chapter.
B. Surety Bond: In lieu of a general cash deposit, the general manager may accept a surety bond in a sum of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), executed by a corporation incorporated for the purpose of making, guaranteeing, or becoming a surety upon bonds. It shall guarantee the payment of all fees and other charges required by this chapter which may become due because of any permits issued during the life of the said surety bond. (Ord. 09-230, 1-8-2009)