The city council hereby declares that the fees required to be paid by this chapter are based upon the authority of Government Code section 66477 and the cases of Trent v. Oxnard 114 CA3d 317; Walnut Creek 11 CA3d 1129; Palos Verdes 141CR 36; and Newark 18 CA3d 107; and upon finding that the existing potential for the development of dwelling units, coupled with the attendant population increase make it necessary to finance the expansion, improvement and continued upkeep of existing parks and recreational facilities, and that this chapter is consistent with the general plan. (1960 Code; amd. Ord. 81-506)

"Dwelling unit" means space within a building or structure designed or used for occupancy as living quarters by one family. (1960 Code)

In addition to any other fee prescribed in this title, every person constructing any new dwelling unit in the city, shall pay the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per unit. (1960 Code; amd. Ord. 90-670)

The fee imposed by this chapter shall be due and payable upon application to the city for a building permit for the construction of any such dwelling unit; provided, however, there shall be a refund of such fee in the event the building permit is not approved, or is not used for such construction. (1960 Code)

A special park development fee fund is established and all fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited therein. The funds shall be expended solely for the acquisition or improvement of neighborhood and community parks in general conformance with the priorities established by the general plan. (1960 Code)

Any person aggrieved by the computation of fees pursuant to this chapter shall have the right to appeal to the planning commission. The appeal shall be taken not later than thirty (30) days from the date the person is informed of the computation of fees under this chapter. Failure to so appeal within said thirty (30) day period shall be deemed a waiver of all rights of appeal under this chapter. (1960 Code)