Peer review

• A. If the DPRC determines that the services of a consultant is needed to assist in its review of an application, the applicant shall be notified of said need and shall be required to pay any reasonable costs incurred.
• B. The DPRC shall make a good faith effort to follow the design and landscape standards required by this chapter. The DPRC may engage engineers, planners or other appropriate professionals. A consultant shall be selected on the basis of experience and qualifications, ability to complete the scope of work and cost. A written report of the consultant's review shall be provided to the DPRC and the applicant.
• C. Funds received pursuant to this section shall be deposited with the city treasurer who shall establish a special account for this purpose. Expenditures from said account may be made at the direction of the DPRC without further appropriation. Funds may only be spent for services rendered in connection with the application for which they were collected. At the completion of the DPR, any excess funds shall be refunded to the applicant and a final report on the status of the account shall be made.

(Ord. 2012-23, § 1, 9/24/2012)