(Amended by Ordinance No. 185397, effective July 6, 2012.)

A.  When the applicant chooses to utilize City design services, the permit application shall include payment of a deposit in an amount to be determined by the Director as described in administrative rules. All deposits must be made before any City design work begins.

B.  The City shall retain the amount of the deposit as compensation for the preparation of design and plans or for review efforts if:

1.  A permit application or issued permit has had no action or communication for one year from the previous contact; or

2.  A permit is not issued for the proposed improvement within one year from the time the design and plans are reviewed and completed. 

C.  If a permit is issued for the proposed improvement within one year from the time the design and plans are completed, the amount of the required deposit shall be applied to the cost of the permit fee for such improvements.