(a) Fees for administration and enforcement of the regulatory program established by this Chapter shall be set by resolution of the City Council and shall not exceed the City's actual cost of providing the services. Fees may include, without limitation, an initial inspection fee, a reinspection fee, and a fee to file an appeal. Owners are also subject to the property registration and renewal fees as established by a resolution by the City Council.
(b) The owner of a residential rental dwelling unit shall pay an annual inspection fee to the City sufficient to pay the costs of the City's annual inspection pursuant to this Chapter.
(c) Owners qualified for the Self-Certification Program under Section 5.22.100 shall pay the annual inspection fee for the first year of participation. If an owner is removed from the self-certification program, he/she shall become subject to annual inspections and annual inspection fees.
(Ord. 192, passed 1-15-2020; Am. Ord. 199, passed 7-8-2020; Am. Ord. 244, passed 3-13-2024)