For any application for approval of a site plan requiring review prior to approval under the Zoning Ordinance, a deposit of funds to be held in a non-escrow account in the name of the applicant.

The funds shall be used to pay professional review expenses of engineers, community planners, and any other professionals whose expertise the City Council values to review the application. Such costs may include staff costs or consultant fees covering planning, engineering, environmental analysis, wetland delineation, legal review, and other professional and technical services required for a proper and thorough review of the application. Professional review shall result in a report or letter to the City indication the extent of conformance or non-conformance with this Ordinance and to identify any problems which may create a threat to public health, safety or the general welfare.

The applicant may request a copy of the statement of expenses for the professional services rendered. No application for which review fees are requested will be processed until the funds are deposited with the City Clerk.

The applicant is entitled to a refund of any unused funds within thirty (30) days that a permit or approval is either issued or denied in response to the applicant’s request. If costs exceed the amount of funds deposited the applicant shall pay the balance due prior to additional review of the application or receipt of a zoning permit or to commence construction.

Effective date 8/6/2021