Application fees.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 9-55
in effectSec. 9-55. - Application fees.
(a) For vehicle classes 2, 4, 5, and 6, as defined in Table 9-1, a non-refundable application fee must accompany each application for an airport use permit. The amount of the fee is stated for this provision in the city fee schedule for an original permit or a renewal permit or for transfer of a permit.
(b) For vehicle classes 3, 7, 8, and 12, as defined in Table 9-1, the application fee is included in the annual use fee.
(c) Exceptions to the provisions of this section:
(1) If the applicant began operations or continued operations without a valid permit, the application fee is stated for this provision in the city fee schedule (to cover additional costs imposed upon the city);
(2) If the director prescribes a permit term shorter than one year, the full application fee must be paid, but the director shall grant the applicant a credit toward the next renewal fee, and the credit shall equal the pro rata part of the permit fee not covered by the short permit term;
(3) If the director prescribes a permit term longer than one year, the fee shall be increased pro rata; and
(4) The application fee for a temporary permit (term shorter than 30 days) is stated for this provision in the city fee schedule.
(5) See section 9-57 of this Code for additional provisions, as applicable.
(Ord. No. 02-1184, § 1(Exh. A), 12-18-02; Ord. No. 2010-354, § 3, 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 2011-1168, § 13, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 2014-1013, § 7, 11-12-2014; Ord. No. 2016-728, § 3, 9-28-2016)
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