76-658. Fees.

Inspection and certification. Fees for inspections and the issuance of permits or certificates, or copies thereof, required or issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be collected by the township treasurer in advance of the issuance of such permits or certificates.

Appeals. Any person appealing under article XVI of this chapter shall pay the established fixed fee, plus additional fees as may be deemed reasonable by the township board for expert services necessary to render a proper decision.

Reviews. Fees for the review of site plans, special approval uses or other matters requiring township board, planning commission or the zoning board of appeals review, under the terms of this chapter, shall be paid to cover the cost of such reviews, including notice, publication, delivery, administration and professional services.

Rezonings. Any petition for the rezoning of land requiring an amendment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall be accompanied by a fee payable by the petitioner. Such fee shall be utilized to defray all costs, including necessary expert opinions in conjunction with the legislative review of the petition.

Other. Fees for special resolutions pertaining to any matter relevant to this chapter or for the cost of special meetings of the township board, planning commission or the zoning board of appeals shall be paid by the recipient or applicant prior to such resolution or meeting.

Waivers. The township board may waive payment of any fees established by resolution when it finds that the necessity for an appeal, variance and/or rezoning is the result of an error or omission by the township board in enactment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived.