(A) Fees for rezoning application, site plan review inspection and the issuance of permits or certificates or copies thereof, required or issued under the provisions of this chapter, may be collected by the Building Official in advance of issuance. The amount of such fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council and shall cover the cost of inspection and supervision resulting from enforcement of this chapter.
(B) Land areas of ten (10) acres or more in use districts RM-1, RM-2, MH, B-2, B-3, IRO, I-1, I-2, PDD:
(1) Escrow funds. Where Planning Commission approval of a site plan or PDD plan is required, and where it is reviewed by an outside consultant, those charges shall be borne by the applicant, in addition to the basic application fee. Planning Commission may, after its formal review, determine that outside consultation is required regardless of size limitations.
(2) A minimum of $500 in escrow funds shall be collected by the city and placed in escrow, to be administered by the City Treasurer. Escrow will be replenished if necessary and any excess funds remaining in the escrow account after the application has been processed and a final decision rendered regarding the project, will be refunded to the applicant with no interest on the funds. If the cost of the review exceeds the amount remaining in escrow, a statement shall be sent to the applicant for the additional costs. No permits shall be issued until the balance is paid. If unpaid for more than 14 days, the City Building Official may take legal action to halt work on the project and take legal action to collect the fees.
(1993 Code, § 82-33) (Ord. passed 10-12-1992; Ord. passed 3-11-2002(2))