The Department of Planning, with the approval of the City Council of Baltimore, may establish and impose charges for subdivision plans, as defined in <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="VII|§76">Article VII, § 76 of the City Charter</cite>, submitted to the Planning Commission for examination and action by it, to defray the cost and expenses incident to said examination and action. Said charge shall be paid at the time a subdivision plan is first filed with the Department of Planning in the usual course of business. Payment may be made either in cash or by certified check made payable to the Director of Finance of Baltimore. Said charge shall not be refunded in whole or in part, under any circumstances. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §71 Ord. 70-876 Ord. 89-293