In those cases where review, research, opinion, recommendation, or other involvement from the Department of Public Works will be needed in the consideration and processing of environmental documents, reports, studies, declarations, or permits, the actual costs of the department shall be paid by the applicant. These efforts will include, but not be limited to, exemptions, Environmental Impact Reports, Extended Initial Studies, Technical Studies, and Negative Declarations; and cover the areas of traffic flows, traffic safety, drainage matters, stormwater quality, grading, and planned future roads. At the time of application, the applicant for the permit shall deposit a sum estimated to be sufficient to cover the actual costs. The amount of said deposit shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors.
(Added by Ord. No. 9027 (N.S.), effective 6-19-99; amended by Ord. No. 9290 (N.S.), effective 2-11-01; amended by Ord. No. 10645 (N.S.), effective 2-14-20; amended by Ord. No. 10726 (N.S.), effective 6-4-21)