Refund Policy

Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Gas and Plumbing Refund Policy

The permit holder may request a refund by submitting a Refund Request to the Department of Development and Permits stating the reason for the request.

The percentage of allowable refund permitted is listed in the chart. Please note that no 100-percent refunds will be granted, and there will be no refunds of $40 or less.

All refunds will be subject to a processing fee of $40 and must be approved by the director.

REFUND CHART

Zoning Refund Policy

1. All refund requests shall be made in writing, shall specify the reason for the request and are subject to an administrative processing fee of $25. No refunds shall be issued for fees, costs, charges or expenses of $25 or less.
2. A refund of $25 may be made for temporary outdoor sales permits where the permit holder provides an affidavit stating that no outdoor sales were conducted under the permit.
3. A refund of $25 may be made for applications for hearings before the Board of Zoning Appeals where the applicant withdraws the appeal or variance request prior to the city having arranged to advertise the hearing in a newspaper. No refund will be made if the appeal or variance request is withdrawn after the city has arranged to advertise the hearing.
4. Signs – If a permit is issued but the permit holder decides not to erect the sign and no inspections have been made and no work authorized by the permit has been performed, the permit fee except for $35 shall be refunded provided the appropriate request is made within 6 months of issuance.

Refund Request