(a) The fees for all applicant costs incurred in this chapter shall be established by City Council. Furthermore, no plan shall be accepted for filing and processing, as provided in this Zoning Code, unless and until a filing fee is paid to the City.
(b) The applicant shall be responsible for the expenses incurred by the City in reviewing the plan or any modifications to the plan. Such expenses may include items such as the cost of professional services including expenses and legal fees in connection with reviewing the plan, prepared reports, the publication and mailing of public notice in connection therewith, and any other reasonable expenses directly attributable thereon.
(c) At the time of submitting a site plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration, the applicant shall make a deposit in the office of the City Clerk in the amount equal to the estimated cost of the City's expenses.