A. Fee Schedule. The Council shall establish, by resolution, a schedule of fees for the processing of the applications required by this Zoning Code, hereafter referred to as the Planning Fee Schedule. The Planning Fee Schedule is intended to allow recovery of all costs incurred by the City in processing permit applications to the maximum extent allowed by law.
B. Timing of Payment. Applications shall not be deemed complete, and processing shall not commence, on any application until all required fees or deposits have been paid. Failure to timely pay supplemental requests for payment of required fees and/or deposits shall be a basis for denial or revocation of any permit or other requested approval, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Zoning Code.
C. Refunds and Withdrawals. Application fees cover City costs for public hearings, mailings, staff time and the other activities involved in processing applications.
Consequently, no refund due to denial shall be allowed. In the case of a withdrawal, the Director shall have the discretion to authorize a partial refund based upon the pro-rated costs to-date and the status of the application at the time of withdrawal in compliance with the Planning Fee Schedule. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)