(a) Under all conditions and circumstances where a completed application for a variance from the provisions and requirements of the Zoning Code is made, or where an appeal from the decisions of the Building Inspector or other administrative officials is sought, the applicant or appellant shall cause to be paid to the Clerk-Treasurer, acting in his or her capacity as Secretary of the Planning Commission, a sum established by the Building Inspector, and approved by Council, to cover the expenses set forth in subsection (b) hereof.
(b) The amount of the fee shall be fixed by rule of the Commission as reasonable for all proceedings brought before it and shall cover the costs of investigation, advertisement, notice by mail or by publication, printing and postage, as well as all incidental and secretarial fees. It does not include the hiring of a court reporter when necessary to the determination of such matters.
(Ord. 1981-29. Passed 12-15-81.)