§ 16.24.150. Inspection fees.

A.

The director may adopt a fee schedule, subject to approval by resolution of the metropolitan council, in order to carry out the intent of this section. Fees not collected for such inspections shall become a lien against the real property as provided by law. The director is authorized to waive the fee for any person certified as indigent and for an inspection resulting from a complaint when such inspection reveals no violation or cause of action.

B.

Whenever a request is made for an inspection of a residential building, structure, or premises to determine whether it complies with this chapter for any Federal Housing Administration or Veterans' Administration Loan Commitment, or any other request of a similar nature involving preparation of a special report, an initial filing fee in the amount of one hundred dollars shall be paid to the department of codes administration at the time the request is made. If the building, structure, or premises fails to pass the first inspection, an additional fee of twenty-five dollars will be required for each succeeding inspection. The above fees apply to residential buildings, structures, or premises containing one or two dwelling units, only. An additional fee of ten dollars per dwelling unit shall be paid for the initial inspection of such residential buildings, structures, or premises exceeding two units. An additional fee of five dollars per dwelling unit shall be paid for each succeeding inspection of such residential buildings, structures or premises exceeding two units. When a fee has been paid pursuant to this subsection, it shall not be refundable for any reason whatever. The fee shall be for the purpose of defraying the costs of making an inspection, preparing a report, administrative costs, and any related costs.

(Ord. BL2001-585 § 1 (part), 2001)