A. Charges; Restoration Guarantee: The city shall charge and the applicant shall pay with the application for a permit, a fee in the amount set forth in title 3, chapter 3.35 of this code. The fees may be amended from time to time by the city council. (Ord. 2010-27, 12-9-2010)
In addition, all permittees shall post cash deposits, irrevocable letter of credit or bonds as set forth in section 14.16.130 of this chapter, the amount of which shall be determined by the department, but in no case less than three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The amount shall be sufficient to reasonably ensure the proper restoration of the ground and the laying of pavement. Should the applicant fail to perform, the expense to the city of restoring the surface of the ground and pavement shall be deducted and the balance returned to the applicant without interest after the excavation and pavement is restored. The cash deposits, irrevocable letter of credit or bonds shall further guarantee the restoration of the work site for a period of two (2) years from the completion date of the restoration, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Settlement of trench backfill, road base, asphalt, and/or concrete will be incontrovertible evidence of inadequate compaction of backfill. (Ord. 08-18, 7-17-2008; amd. Ord. 2010-27, 12-9-2010)
B. Waiver: The city manager may waive the fees or penalties or portion thereof provided for in this chapter, when it determines that such fee or penalty:
1. Pertains to construction or rehabilitation of housing for persons whose income is below the median income level for the city; or
2. Pertains to an encroachment on the public way involving a beautification project which furthers specific goals and objectives set forth in the city strategic plan, general plans, or other official documents, including decorative street lighting, building facade lighting, flower and planter boxes, and landscaping.
C. Additional Charges: Additional charges to cover the reasonable cost and expenses of any required engineering review, inspection, and work site restoration associated with each undertaking may be charged by the city to each applicant, in addition to the fee described above. (Ord. 08-18, 7-17-2008)