Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application. 

For some types of development reviews, the Village charges the applicant for the time spent by the Village engineer, attorney, planner, or other professional in reviewing their application. In that way, taxpayers aren't paying for the cost of development activities. Invoices are mailed periodically to the applicant as the Village incurs such costs.

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to make various decisions which are administrative in nature. All such decisions can be appealed to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. An appeal must be made soon after the decision. Details about the procedures and other details are posted on the Permit Center page.