Chapter 15.90
FEES AND DEPOSITS
Sections:
15.90.010 Administration of fees and deposits.
15.90.020 Preparation of environmental documents.
15.90.010 Administration of fees and deposits.
A. Filing Fees and Deposits. A filing fee or deposit to defray the cost of processing and notification for a discretionary permit or other application shall be paid by the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent at the time the application is submitted. Required fees shall be identified in a schedule adopted by ordinance or resolution of the city council. Deposit amounts shall be as established by city policy.
B. Deposits. In the case of deposits, the applicant shall submit the required amount in accordance with the current schedule. The cost to the city to process the application shall be charged against the deposit amount. The director shall monitor the deposit account and shall require the deposit of additional funds when the account balance declines below an amount set by city policy. The director shall notify the applicant of the amount required to replenish the deposit account and indicate a due date for the receipt of funds. If payment is not received by the due date specified in the notice, all development processing activities will cease until payment is submitted.
C. Combined Projects. When different types of permits are combined per AVMC 15.70.050, a single fee or deposit shall be submitted in an amount equal to the application requiring the largest fee or deposit.
D. Appeal Fees. In order to defray the cost of processing and notification, a filing fee for each appeal shall be paid by the appellant at the time the appeal is filed. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2010-123 § 3 (Exh. A)].
15.90.020 Preparation of environmental documents.
When it is determined that an environmental impact report or a negative declaration is required for a proposal, the director shall determine the amount of funds required to be deposited for the preparation of an environmental impact report or negative declaration and shall advise the applicant of that amount within 30 days after the application is filed. The application for the proposal shall not be deemed complete until the applicant has deposited with the city sufficient funds to pay for the cost of completion of the environmental impact report or negative declaration. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2010-123 § 3 (Exh. A)].
15.90.030 Refunds.
A. Refunds Prior to Decision. The director shall refund a filing fee or deposit, minus the costs already incurred for processing the application, under the following circumstances:
1. If the application was erroneously required or filed.
2. If the application is withdrawn or has lapsed pursuant to AVMC 15.70.040 prior to a decision.
B. Refunds of Deposit Balance After Decision. The director shall refund the balance in a deposit account after deducting the costs incurred for processing the application after the following events:
1. Upon denial of the application.
2. Upon approval of the application and the completion of staff work on all discretionary and ministerial permits associated with the project. [Ord. 2010-126 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2010-123 § 3 (Exh. A)].