(A) Except as otherwise provided by federal, state, or local laws, or other City Council authorized restrictions, all fees applicable to this chapter will be established by City Council resolution.
(B) Charges will be imposed for city services provided to a permittee. Such charges will be determined by the applicable servicing city department(s) and will be based on the actual cost incurred by the city in providing such services. Such service charges will include, without limitation, charges for labor, supervision, overhead, administration and attorneys fees. Additional charges may be imposed to cover the cost of extraordinary permit investigation and staff costs, if the director determines this necessary.
(C) Fee waivers. Upon an applicant's request, the Director may, but is not required to, seek a fee waiver from the City Council for a permit. Fees may only be waived for the following applicants:
(1) Non-profit groups with current Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) status, government agencies, and public schools; or
(2) Community service groups or organizations without current Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) status where the City Council, by resolution, determines that the proposed sign provides services that meet community needs and it is in the public interest to waive such fees.
(Ord. 1122, passed 10-18-04)