A. Fee Credit. A developer of any project subject to the fee requirement of this chapter may apply to receive a credit against the total amount of fees due, or a portion thereof, if said developer provides affordable housing through some other means agreeable to the city of Petaluma.

B. Refund of Fee. If the affordable housing fee is paid and the building permit is later canceled or voided, or the permit which triggers the application of the fee fails to vest within the terms of said permit, the director of community development may, upon written request of the developer, order return of the fee if (1) the fees paid have not been committed, and (2) work on the private development project has not progressed to a point that would permit commencement of a new, changed, or expanded use for which a fee would be payable.