§ 18-357. Permit fees.

(a)

A fee shall be paid by the applicant to the city for plan checking and review, materials testing, site inspections, processing, issuance and other services performed by the director in connection with the investigation of an application for, and administration of, a grading and erosion control permit. The fees for these services shall be in the amount of the actual costs incurred by the city based on the hourly rate of the personnel performing the services, including all overhead costs, and as determined by the general services department.

(b)

A deposit in the amount set by the director shall be paid by the applicant at the time of and with the filing of the application with the director. If the accrued costs exceed the initial deposit, the city shall submit a monthly bill to the applicant for the amount owing as of the date on the bill. Interest of 1½ percent per billing period (28-day cycle) compounded each billing period shall be added to the unpaid balance due to any amount which has not been paid in full within 28 days from the date on the bill.

(c)

The director shall not perform any services for an applicant if an amount owing is not paid within 28 days, until such time that all amounts owing and interest thereon are paid in full. The balance of fees owing shall be paid in full prior to final inspection. If the actual costs do not exceed the minimum deposit amount, the city shall reimburse the applicant the difference between the deposit amount and the actual total charges.

(Ord. No. 99-11, § 3(16A.52.170), 6-16-1999)