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CHAPTER VI.
FEES AND CHARGES

ARTICLE 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION

Sec. B14-61.1. Authorization to charge fees.

The Department is authorized to charge and collect fees for various activities, facility use and administration costs, as established by resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors and amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. NS-702.89, § 2, 12-18-01)

Sec. B14-61.2. Unspecified fees.

In all situations where a permit is required, a fee shall be paid. If a fee is not specified, the fee shall be the same amount as is charged for a use which is closest in kind and in costs to the County to that use for which a permit is being requested. In no event shall the fees exceed the average costs of providing the services or products and the cost of enforcing applicable regulations.

(Ord. No. NS-702.89, § 2, 12-18-01)

Sec. B14-61.3. Refund of fees.

Reservations may be cancelled or transferred with partial refund of fees and deposits not less than four working days prior to the arrival date at a campsite or seven working days prior to the arrival date at a group picnic site. A cancellation/transfer fee will be charged as established by resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors and amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. NS-702.89, § 2, 12-18-01; Ord. No. NS-702.91, § 27, 9-25-07)

Sec. B14-61.4. Waiver and reduction of fees.

(a) The Director may accept, in lieu of fees required under this chapter, public service in County parks, property, or products equal in value to the amount of the fee.

(b) Youth organizations with verified tax-exempt status are eligible to use designated youth day camp and overnight areas at the specified rate. They are also eligible to a 50 percent reduction in fees for picnic area rentals Monday through Thursday.

(c) Any public function or activity sponsored by the Department shall be exempt from all fees and deposits. Any public function or activity jointly sponsored by the Department may have certain fees reduced or waived at the discretion of the Director. Such sponsorship shall be approved by the Director.

(d) Senior and disabled organizations are eligible to a 50 percent reduction in fees for picnic area rentals Monday through Thursday.

(e) Training sessions and public meetings conducted by other government agencies may have fees waived. Fee waiver request must be accompanied by a letter signed by the requesting agency director.

(Ord. No. NS-702.89, § 2, 12-18-01; Ord. No. NS-702.91, § 28, 9-25-07)

Sec. B14-61.5. Failure to pay fees.

Any fee or charge established by ordinance or resolution for use of the County parks and recreation facilities shall be paid in advance of such use unless the Director has authorized later payment.

(Ord. No. NS-702.89, § 2, 12-18-01)

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