§ 152.135 BASE FEE PER APPLICATION.

   To defray administrative costs for processing of subdivision applications, variances, or appeals, a base fee as adopted by resolution shall be paid by all applicants.

§ 152.136 STAFF AND CONSULTANT FEE.

   (A)   In order to defray the additional cost of processing the applications, all applicants shall pay the total cost of staff and/or consulting time spent exclusively in producing materials for the applicant’s request plus all material cost for the request.

   (B)   For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      MATERIALS. Includes, but not be limited to, maps, graphs, charts, drawings, and the like, and all printing or reproduction of same.

      STAFF AND/OR CONSULTING TIME. Includes any time spent in either researching for or actual production of materials.

   (C)   The hourly rate for staff and/or consulting time shall be established and made available to the applicant by the City Clerk prior to production of any materials, and the applicant shall be given a reasonable estimate of projected time and/or material costs.

§ 152.137 PAYMENT.

   (A)   Fees for application shall be payable at the time applications are filed with the City Clerk and are not refundable unless application is withdrawn prior to start of review for referral to the Planning Commission. A deposit to cover staff or consulting time and materials will be established as adopted by resolution and required by the City Clerk at the time the base fee is paid. Any portion of the deposit not spent to defray the above-mentioned costs will be refunded to the applicant within 90 days after the application process is completed.

   (B)   Fees as established by the development agreement are payable per the terms and conditions as assigned by the development agreement.