(a) In case of abandonment or discontinuance, the cost of work performed under a permit may be estimated, and an adjustment of the fee made and a portion of the fee for uncompleted work returned to the permit holder, provided that no refund of a prescribed minimum fee shall be made. If such discontinuance is due to revocation of permit, a similar adjustment and return may be made; provided that no refund shall be made until all penalties incurred or imposed by due authority have been collected. After such refund has been made, no work shall be resumed until a new application has been made and a new permit has been issued.
(b) “Estimated cost” as used in this chapter, means the reasonable value of all services, labor, materials and the use of scaffolding and other appliances or devices entering into and necessary to the prosecution and completion of work ready for occupancy; provided that the cost of excavation or grading, and of painting, decorating or other work that is merely for embellishment or not necessary for the safe and lawful use of the building or structure, is not deemed a part in such estimated cost.
(Ord. 416-10-71. Passed 10-12-71.)