(a) Upon the issuance of a building permit for the construction or remodeling of a building or structure which replaces a ground surface area in excess of 400 sq.ft., a fee shall be charged as follows:
(1) $450.00 for up to the first 2,000 sq.ft. of ground surface area displaced by such building or structure.
(2) $900.00 for 2,000.01 to 4,000 sq. ft. of ground surface area displaced by such building or structure.
(3) An additional amount of $450.00 for each additional 2,000 sq. ft. in excess of 4,000 sq. ft. or portion thereof of ground surface area displaced by such building or structure.
(b) This fee reflects the current average costs to purchase, transport, and plant a tree within the City. The City Coordinator of Natural Resources may review this cost on an annual basis and make recommendations to City Council which reflect the then current costs.
(Ord. 2022-043. Passed 5-2-22.)