A. The building permit applicant is responsible for payment of the fees authorized by this chapter in connection with a building permit application.

B. In the event that a building permit is erroneously issued without payment of the fees authorized by this chapter, the Building Official may issue a written notice to the property owner and occupant advising them of the obligation to pay the fees authorized by this chapter. Such notice shall include a statement of the basis under which the fees under this chapter are being assessed, the amount of fees owed, and a statement that the property owner or occupant may appeal the fee determination within twenty (20) calendar days of the date the notice was issued. Any appeals of such a fee determination shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 21.03.140.

C. If a property owner or occupant fails to appeal the issuance of a fee notice under subsection (B) of this section, or if the property owner or occupant’s appeal is unsuccessful, the City is authorized to institute collection proceedings for the purpose of recovering the unpaid impact fees. (Ord. 3037, 10/24/23)