At the time of commencing an appeal from a decision, determination or order made or issued by a city board, commission, officer or employee, the person making the appeal shall deposit with the city clerk an appeal filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council, which shall not exceed the average costs to the city for the staff time and other resources necessary to prepare a record of appeal, prepare and serve all notices required in connection with an appeal, and otherwise process an appeal.
(Ord. 2004 §4 (part))