An appeal fee as provided for in the city’s adopted fee schedule shall accompany the written notice of appeal and be filed within the appeal period with the city clerk. No notice of appeal shall be accepted unless accompanied by full payment of the appeal fee. This fee shall be utilized to cover publication costs, mailing, and other costs directly associated with the appeal. (Ord. 6077 § 1, 2007; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996.)