(a) Fees for Examination of Preliminary and Final Plats and Inspection of Improvements.
(1) Fees for examination of preliminary plans for subdivisions. At the time of submitting a preliminary plan the subdivider shall pay a filing fee. The amount of such fee shall be as follows:
A. For each lot as shown on such plan which is intended for single-family residential use, the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00);
B. For each lot intended for multifamily dwelling use, the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each dwelling unit permitted to be constructed thereon under applicable regulations of the Zoning Code; and
C. For each lot or parcel intended for commercial office or other business use, including industrial use, an amount computed at the rate of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for each acre or fraction thereof of each such lot or parcel.
(2) Fees for examination of final plats by subdividers. At the time of submitting a final plat, the subdivider shall pay a filing fee. The amount of such fee shall be as follows:
A. For each lot as shown on such plan which is intended for single-family residential use, the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75.00);
B. For each lot intended for multifamily dwelling use, the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each dwelling unit permitted to be constructed thereon under applicable regulations of the Zoning Code; and
C. For developments of five acres or less there will be a six hundred dollar ($600.00) per acre fee review charge and for developments of greater than five acres a four hundred dollar ($400.00) per acre fee will be charged for review.
(Ord. 175-94. Passed 9-15-94; Ord. 188-02. Passed 2-6-03; Ord. 106-13. Passed 2-7-13.)
(3) Fees for inspection of improvements within subdivisions. At the time of submitting a final plat, the subdivider shall pay a fee for the inspection of improvements within the phase for which the final plat is applicable. The fee shall be eight percent of the estimated cost for improvements, as determined by the consulting engineer for the City. The eight percent fee is to be a deposit and a minimum fee for said inspection. Should the actual cost to the City for the inspection exceed the eight percent, the subdivider shall reimburse the City for the actual cost to the City of such inspection.
For the purpose of inspecting such improvements, there is hereby established the position of Public Improvements Inspector, who shall be paid on a per diem basis at a rate to be determined from time to time by Council.
(Ord. 175-94. Passed 9-15-94; Ord. 201-97. Passed 9-4-97; Ord. 188-02. Passed 2-6-03.)
(b) Payment of Fee. The filing fee shall be paid in legal tender or by check or money order made payable to the Municipality and deposited with the City Auditor.
(c) Refund of Fee. In the event that a plat is disapproved by the Planning Commission before any physical inspection has been made of the site, then the Commission may, at its discretion, order that the developer be refunded an amount not to exceed one-half of the fee paid to the City Auditor.
(Ord. 1368. Passed 4-6-61.)
(d) Conferences; Responsibility for Charges. Each subdivider or developer presenting a preliminary and/or a final plat for review shall be entitled to two conferences with the departments of the City. All discussions between subdividers and representatives of the City, whether employees or consultants, shall be arranged through the office of the Safety-Service Director. Any charges billed to the City in excess of two per phase shall be the responsibility of the subdivider and shall be paid at the time of submitting the final plat for examination.
(Ord. 175-94. Passed 9-15-94.)