7-5-5: PERMIT; FEES
   A.   The agreement mentioned in Section 7-5-4 of this Chapter shall be signed by the person causing the work or excavation to be done, or if such work is to be done by a licensed contractor, then it may be signed by such contractor.
   B.   The signator of the agreement shall pay to the City, prior to the issuance of any permit, a fee in the amount of fifteen dollars ($15.00) and two percent (2%) of the reasonable value of the improvement of work to be done. The determination of such value shall be made by the Building Inspector. Failure to undertake the work shall not be grounds for refund of any part of such fee.
   C.   No fee shall be required of any public agency or public utility company operating under a franchise issued by the City or State. (Ord. 500 N.S., 10-5-1992)