(a) Notwithstanding Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 22.12 and 22.13, any money collected or received by the City in accordance with Section 91.0304(b)11 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code may be refunded if the claimant files a verified claim in writing with the City Clerk, accompanied by the original receipt or certificate for the fees collected. If the receipt or certificate cannot be located, however, a refund shall only be made if an affidavit is filed with the claim which satisfactorily explains why the original document cannot be located.
A refund may be made only if the claim for a refund of the Arts Development Fee is filed with the City Clerk within 12 months from the date of expiration of the building permit or within 12 months of the date of any extensions granted pursuant to the provisions of Section 98.0602(a) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not relieve any person from compliance with the provisions of Section 350 of the Los Angeles City Charter relating to the presentation of claims prior to the bringing of a suit or action thereon, or be deemed to limit or qualify the lawful right of any person to bring or maintain any action or proceeding based upon the general law of this State for any remedy provided by that law.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 170,446, Eff. 5-6-95.
Amended by: Ord. No. 173,305, Eff. 6-30-00, Oper. 7-1-00.