§ 23.2-12. Fees and cost recovery.  


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  • a)

    All applications shall be accompanied by an application fee sufficient to cover all costs associated with review and processing of the application. Such cost shall include, but not be limited to, cost of providing required public notice to affected property owners, and thorough planning, engineering, scientific or other professional reviews. The amount of the application fee shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the city commission and shall be available at the offices of the city clerk or the department for community sustainability.

    b)

    There is hereby imposed an administrative fee for the various costs incurred by city staff and outside consultants for the processing and review of applications, submissions, or requests concerning development, utilization, or improvement of property in the city. Such fee shall be equal in amount to the city's actual costs, in terms of staff and outside consultants' time expended in such review and processing, including advertising and similar directly related charges.