Applications for a tree permit under this chapter shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable administrative application fee in an amount specified from time to time by resolution of the City Council. In addition, an applicant will be required to pay an additional escrow fee of ten percent of the value of the trees as specified by the "Guide to Plan Appraisals" published by the International Society of Agricultural, along with a fee in an amount determined by the Department to pay for the estimated cost of any needed outside consultant(s) who may be retained by the City in connection with the review of the application. In the event the cost of the services of the consultant(s) is less than the escrow fee, the applicant shall be refunded the balance. In the event the cost of the services of the consultant(s) exceeds the amount of the escrow fee, the applicant shall pay the deficiency to the City prior to the issuance of a tree permit. A denial of an application for a tree permit shall not affect the applicant's obligation to pay the escrow fee provided for in this section.
(Ord. 682. Passed 8-18-99; Ord. 829. Passed 6-14-06.)