(a) Plan and Plat Approval. At the time of filing the application for approval of any plat or development plan, and at the time when plans and specifications for any improvements are submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, there shall be paid to the Treasurer a filing fee and a deposit of money, as hereinafter set forth, to ensure the payment by the applicant of all expenses incurred by the City in the processing of the application and all pertinent papers connected therewith.
The cost and expense of any investigation which may be necessary by the City Engineer, the Law Director and other City officials, to determine whether or not such proposed subdivision or development plan is in accordance with law, and whether or not its improvements, if any, have been made or are being made in accordance with the requirements of the City, the cost of any and all notices required, and all other necessary expenses, shall be paid from the deposit.
In the event that the actual expenditures exceed such deposit, the excess shall be paid by the applicant upon demand of the Treasurer. If such expenditures are less than the required deposit, the balance shall be refunded to the applicant upon the completion of all administrative proceedings involved in connection with the plat. No filing fee shall be refunded or returned. No building permits shall be issued until any excess required to be paid by the applicant has been deposited. The fees of the Engineer shall be based upon the ordinance governing fees and rates of compensation for the City Engineer.
(b) Recording Expenses. Any person desiring to improve or develop land in the City shall prepare, execute and deliver to the Clerk of Council the instruments necessary to carry out the improvements, as required by the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City, at the cost and expense of the developer.
At the time the application for the approval of such improvements is requested, the applicant shall also deposit funds to pay the cost and expense of recording the documents necessary for such improvements, as follows:
Plats $50.00 Deeds, easements and other similar instruments referring to an interest in land 2.00 per page |
The funds collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the General Fund of the City.
(Ord. 1972-61. Passed 11-15-72.)
(Ord. 1972-61. Passed 11-15-72.)