HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-18; Council Policy No. 54 - Procedure for Refund of Appeal FeesCITY OF CARLSBAD
Policy No. 54
Effective Date 9 / 10 / 0 2
General Subject: REFUND OF FEES Cancellation Date -
Supersedes No.
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued 9 / 10 / 02
Specific Subject: PROCEDURES FOR REFUND OF APPEAL FEES WHEN APPEALS ARE
DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division Heads,
Emulovee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE:
To provide a process for refunding an appeal fee when the appeal is granted by City Council.
POLICY
An appeal fee shall be refunded to any party whose appeal has been granted. If the appeal has been denied, but
significant relief has been granted as a result of the appeal, the appellant shall be refunded one-half of the appeal
fees. The Council shall specify the basis on which significant relief was granted.
PROCEDURE:
The City Clerkâs Office shall process a Request for Refund form to refund an appeal fee after Council grants an
appeal. The form shall be processed according to procedures established by the Finance Department. Once the
Request for Refund form has been properly processed, the Finance Department shall be responsible for making the
refund payment to the party who paid the fee.