For the purpose of defraying expenses involved in processing applications, fees shall be paid to the city upon the filing of an application in conformance with this chapter.
(A) Fees shall be considered a deposit and all actual costs will be billed against this deposit. If the deposit is not adequate to cover processing costs, then the applicant will be responsible for all additional costs.
(B) Fees shall be payable at the time of application and shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council. A fee is not required for an application initiated by the Planning Commission or the City Council.
(C) Fees are not refundable unless the application is withdrawn prior to the notification of a hearing or the issuance of an administrative decision.
(D) The City Council may reduce or waive the fees upon showing of just cause.
(E) Delinquent accounts may result in a lien against the property for which the application is submitted.
(Prior Code, § 16.00.070) (Ord. 460, passed 6-3-2019)