(A) A fee schedule may be adopted by resolution of the Council establishing permit fees and inspection fees for the various types of excavations, installations, construction, and encroachments. The permit fee shall be paid at the time the application for the permit is filed, and the inspection fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit. Permit fees represent the value of staff time in processing a permit application and are non-refundable.
(B) All past due fees, fines and penalties owed by the applicant must be paid before a permit will be issued.
(C) If a permit violation occurs no other application will be processed until the fines and penalties have been paid and all permit conditions are met.
(D) If an account is past due or not in good standings, a permit cannot be issued until the account is brought into good standing. To bring the account to good standing, all fees and fines must be paid.
(E) The following persons shall be exempt from the payment of the permit and inspection fees:
(1) Every public district, public agency, or political subdivision having lawful authority to use the streets or easements of the city for the purposes proposed;
(2) Special assessment districts constructing public improvements under proceedings conducted by the Council;
(3) The city and its employees and officers while acting within the scope of their official duties; and
(4) Contractors acting under a specific contact with the city under which the entire cost of the proposed excavation, installation, or construction is borne by the city.
(Ord. 887-C.S., passed 8-6-19)