Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained in this code, or any other code or ordinance of the city, the City Council, may, in its discretion, waive any fees and deposits that are established in this chapter in the following circumstances:
(A) For the benefit of any governmental entity, except for deposits made to reimburse the city for the costs of professional, architectural, planning, engineering and legal services and fees used to pay the city's out-of-pocket costs, including, but not limited to publication costs and fees for the services of a court reporter.
(B) For the benefit of a resident seeking a building permit or zoning relief, if such resident can show that the proposed improvement is necessary to serve the needs of the resident or a person in the resident’s family, as defined in the city’s zoning code, who is physically or mentally disabled or incapacitated, as evidenced by a sworn statement from a treating physician or other state-certified health care provider; on a form to be developed by the City Attorney and provided by the Community Development Department, except for deposits made to reimburse the city for the costs of professional, architectural, planning, engineering and legal services and fees used to pay the city’s out-of-pocket costs, including, but not limited to publication costs and fees for the services of a court reporter.
(C) If the need for any zoning relief is caused by a State of Illinois, DuPage County, or city roadway project, and the impact of such roadway project on buildings, structures or driveways located on properties adjacent thereto except for deposits made to reimburse the city for the costs of professional, architectural, planning, engineering and legal services and fees used to pay the city's out-of-pocket costs, including, but not limited to publication costs and fees for the services of a court reporter.
(D) If the City Council approves the waiver of any or all fees or deposits based upon a determination that such waiver is in the public interest.
(Ord. 02-34, passed 10-8-02; Am. Ord. 05-10, passed 6-28-05; Am. Ord. 11-28, passed 11-8-11; Am. Ord. 22-24, passed 8-23-22)