§ 96.31 PERMIT FEES.

   (A)   Excavation permit fee. The city shall establish an excavation permit fee in an amount sufficient to recover the following costs:

      (1)   The city management costs; and

      (2)   Degradation costs, if applicable.

   (B)   Obstruction permit fee. The city shall establish an obstruction permit fee in an amount sufficient to recover the city management costs.

   (C)   Payment of permit fees. No excavation permit or obstruction permit shall be issued without payment of excavation or obstruction permit fees. The city may allow an applicant to pay such fees within 30 days of billing.

   (D)   Non-refundable. Permit fees that were paid for a permit that the city has revoked for a breach (see § 96.41) are not refundable.

   (E)   Application to franchises. Unless otherwise agreed in a franchise, management costs may be charged separately from, and in addition to the franchise fees imposed on a right-of-way user in the franchise.

(Ord. 85, 6th Series, passed 3-3-2015)