9-14-2-6: PERMIT FEES:

   A.   Authority: The City maintains the right to prescribe and regulate the fees or charges associated with obtaining a permit pursuant to this chapter.

   B.   Required; Incorrect Fee: The City shall set reasonable fees for the application for a permit. Such fees shall be required upon initial application, as well as for any requests for modifications of erosion control plans and requests for variances. If, after review of the plan, it is determined by the Director an incorrect fee has been collected, the fee will be adjusted to the correct amount. (Ord. 8-15, 3-10-2015, eff. 5-1-2015)

   C.   Fees Specified: The required permit fees are based on the nature or size of the permitted area and are for the purpose of providing administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The permit fees shall be in such amounts as established by the City Council. (Ord. 8-15, 3-10-2015, eff. 5-1-2015; amd. 2019 Code)

   D.   Double Fee: The above listed fees shall be doubled if the construction activity is commenced prior to the issuance of the permit, except where an emergency situation has been recognized by the Director. Payment of the doubled fee shall not preclude the City from taking any other enforcement actions within its authority.

   E.   Resubmittal Of Application: The fee necessary to resubmit an application for an expired permit shall be one-half (1/2) the above listed fees. (Ord. 8-15, 3-10-2015, eff. 5-1-2015)