(a) The City Planning Commission may retain a special expert consultant as it deems necessary to provide assistance in the review of a specific site location alternative analysis. Fees charged by the special expert consultant shall be the responsibility of the applicant to reimburse before any decision is reduced by the City Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission's 45 days to render a decision shall begin upon the Commission's meeting following the receipt of notice that the consultant's fee has been paid.
(b) City Council may establish additional fees to cover the cost of staff review.
(Ord. 04-026. Passed 11-8-04.)