§ 59-74. Right-of-way permit fees and costs.

(a)

The right-of-way permit fee shall be recommended by the public works director and listed in the schedule of fees maintained in the city clerk's office. An application shall not be deemed submitted unless the permit fee is paid. The permit fee shall be subject to all state and federal fee limitations.

(b)

The right-of-way permit fee may include a permit and inspection fee, and an excavation fee.

(c)

Fees paid for a right-of-way permit, which is subsequently revoked by the public works director, are not refundable.

(d)

Except as provided for in an emergency situation, when a ROW-user is found to have worked or is working in the right-of-way without having obtained a permit, the fee for the permit will be double the amount had the ROW-user obtained a permit prior to beginning work.

(e)

The city may also charge and collect any necessary repair and restoration costs.

(f)

The right-of-way permit fee shall be waived where the ROW-user is required to remove, relocate or adjust facilities located in the right-of-way as directed by the city for a public improvement.

(g)

The right-of-way permit fee may be waived when reasonably required by the city for reasons of public health, safety and welfare.

(Code 1967, § 24-178; Ord. No. 1757 , § 8, 9-26-2016)