(a) At the time that an application for a change of zoning districts is filed with the Planning Commission as provided herein, the applicant shall deposit with the City a fee to cover investigation, legal notices and other expenses incidental to the determination of such matter. Such fee shall be charged for each separate parcel or tract. Such sum so deposited shall be credited to the General Fund. The amount of such fee shall be determined from time to time by City Council.
(b) In the event that the Planning Commission disapproves the application and the petitioner elects not to have the same certified to City Council, a refund of one-half ( ½ ) of the fee required hereof should be made to the petitioner by the Clerk of Council, provided that the Clerk of Council is notified of such decision by the petitioner/applicant within thirty (30) days from the time of the action taken by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 33-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)