A. In the case of a fee or charge which by law may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which it is imposed, any person or entity who contends that a fee or charge imposed upon the person or entity by or on behalf of the city exceeds the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee or charge is imposed, may appeal the fee or charge, or the amount thereof, according to the procedure set forth in this article.
B. The administrative hearing available under this article is intended to be an informal proceeding. Discovery shall not be permitted and the hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. The procedure set forth in this article shall not apply to fees or charges for which a different appeal procedure has been established by state law or city ordinance or resolution.
C. For fees and charges to which this article applies, failure to appeal as permitted by this article shall constitute a failure to exhaust available administrative remedies, and shall bar any further or other review or appeal. (Ord. 2010-036 § 1; prior code § 1.24.800)