[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Burlington
by Ord. No. 8-1997 (Ch. 3.20 of the 1996 Municipal Code); amended in its entirety at
time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Codification of Fees and
Costs of the City of Burlington."
This chapter is adopted in order to advise the citizens of the
City and any persons doing business with the City of the various fees
charged for services rendered by the departments of City government
and to provide ready access to any and all such information.
The fees in the following sections shall be charged by the City
for services rendered or licenses or permits issued. All license fees
shall be annual, unless other noted.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 66, Adult Establishments, shall be as follows:
A.
Sexually
oriented business license: $1,000.
[Amended 7-7-2015 by Ord.
No. 07-2015]
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 76, Alcoholic Beverages, shall be as follows:
A.
Plenary retail consumption licenses shall be charged at the maximum
fee allowable pursuant to state statute for each year and shall be
raised accordingly to be consistent with the maximum fee allowable
in that year pursuant to the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control schedule of fees.
B.
Plenary retail distribution licenses shall be charged at the maximum
fee allowable pursuant to state statute for each year and shall be
raised accordingly to be consistant with the maximum fee allowable
in that year pursuant to the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control schedule of fees.
C.
Club licenses shall be charged at the maximum fee allowable pursuant
to state statute for each year and shall be raised accordingly to
be consistent with the maximum fee allowable in that year pursuant
to the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
schedule of fees.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 80, Amusement, shall be as follows:
A.
Amusement
park license: $250.
B.
Bowling
alley license, per alley: $5.
C.
Circus
license, per day: $50.
D.
Dance hall
or dance license, per day or per dance: $1.
E.
Music vending
machines license, per machine or device: $25.
F.
Pinball
machines, per machine or device surcharge, over 3 machines: $30.
G.
Other games
not enumerated: $5.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 84, Animals, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 113, Business Licensing, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 121, Clothing Donation Bins, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 125, Construction Codes, Uniform, shall be as follows:
A.
The fee
for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees, which
fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit. The minimum
fee for a construction permit shall be $20.
B.
The fees to be charged by the Construction Code Official shall be
the fees as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by Burlington Township,
set forth in the Township Code at § 200-3. The fees set
forth herein shall automatically be revised or amended without further
action by the Common Council upon the promulgation of amendments or
revisions to the Code by the Burlington Township Council and/or upon
the promulgation of amendments or revisions to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17
through 5:26-2.4 by the State of New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs or its successor.
[Amended 4-9-2019 by Ord.
No. 08-2019]
C.
Administrative surcharge. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(j), the
City shall add a 75% surcharge to all subcode permit fees issued where
third-party inspectors are used.
[Amended 4-2-2013 by Ord. No. 02-2013]
D.
Nonrefundable administrative fee. Administrative fees are not refundable
and must be submitted with the permit application.
E.
Adjustments. For purposes of administrative convenience, all fees
shall be adjusted to the next highest dollar amount.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 169, Fire Prevention,
shall be as follows:
A.
Life hazards, permits, smoke detectors. The fee schedule for fees
covered by New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9, registration,
certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance
(CSDCMAC); permit, carnival registration certificate and life hazard
uses shall hereafter be as set forth in the fee schedule contained
in the Uniform Fire Code and shall automatically be revised or amended
without further action by the Common Council upon promulgation of
amendments or revisions to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9.
B.
Nonlife hazards:
Inspection Fees
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Class
|
Description
|
Frequency
|
Fee
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A-3
|
Assembly
|
Annual
|
$60
| |
A-4
|
Church
|
Annual
|
$36
| |
A-5
|
Stadium building
|
Annual
|
$36
| |
B-1A
|
Business
|
Annual
|
$36
| |
B-1B
|
Business
|
Annual
|
$60
| |
B-2
|
Business
|
Annual
|
$72
| |
B-2A
|
Business
|
Annual
|
$144
| |
B-2B
|
Business
|
Annual
|
$288
| |
B-2C
|
Business
|
Annual
|
$576
| |
B-3
|
Business/multi
|
Annual
|
$288
| |
E
|
Education
|
Annual
|
$102
| |
F-1A
|
Factory moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$144
| |
F-1B
|
Factory moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$363
| |
F-1C
|
Factory moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$480
| |
F-1D
|
Factory moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$600
| |
F-1E
|
Factory moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$720
| |
F-2A
|
Factory low hazard
|
Annual
|
$120
| |
F-2B
|
Factory low hazard
|
Annual
|
$288
| |
F-2C
|
Factory low hazard
|
Annual
|
$384
| |
F-2D
|
Factory low hazard
|
Annual
|
$480
| |
F-2E
|
Factory low hazard
|
Annual
|
$600
| |
H
|
High hazard
|
Annual
|
$144
| |
1-1
|
Institutional
|
Annual
|
$96
| |
M-1A
|
Mercantile
|
Annual
|
$36
| |
M-1B
|
Mercantile
|
Annual
|
$60
| |
M-2
|
Mercantile
|
Annual
|
$72
| |
R-2
|
Residential/multiple-family
|
Annual
|
$42 per building
| |
R-2A
|
Residential/multiple-family
|
Annual
|
$42 per building
| |
R-2B
|
Residential/multiple-family
|
Annual
|
$42 per building
| |
R-2C
|
Residential/multiple-family
|
Annual
|
$42 per building
| |
S-1A
|
Storage/moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$144
| |
S-1B
|
Storage/moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$360
| |
S-1C
|
Storage/moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$480
| |
S-1D
|
Storage/moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$600
| |
S-1E
|
Storage/moderate hazard
|
Annual
|
$720
| |
S-2A
|
Storage/low hazard
|
Annual
|
$120
| |
S-2B
|
Storage/low hazard
|
Annual
|
$288
| |
S-2C
|
Storage/low hazard
|
Annual
|
$384
| |
S-2D
|
Storage/low hazard
|
Annual
|
$480
| |
S-2E
|
Storage/low hazard
|
Annual
|
$600
| |
U
|
Utility
|
Annual
|
$30
| |
V
|
Vacant
|
Annual
|
$144
|
C.
Annual
administrative charge for nonprofit organization permit: $30.
D.
Recovery of costs and expenses. As authorized by § 162-30 et seq. the following charges shall be applied to services rendered by the Burlington City Fire Department:
[Added 6-12-2018 by Ord.
No. 09-2018]
(1)
Light rescue. There shall be a fee of $500 for light rescue operations,
including but not limited to batteries, fluid, stabilization, use
of hand tools, hazard control, and other scene-related light rescue
operations.
(2)
Medium rescue. There shall be a fee of $1,000 for medium rescue operations
including but not limited to the use of power tools and hydraulic
rescue tools to perform activities such as opening or removing doors
to provide access to patients, as well as stabilizing vehicles, and
performing hazardous assessments.
(3)
Heavy rescue. There shall be a fee of $1,500 for heavy rescue operations
including any technical rescue procedures, including but not limited
to water and ice rescue, rope rescue, confined space rescue, high-angle
rescue, trench rescue or structural collapse rescue. Heavy rescue
also includes other vehicle rescue where the operation includes the
use of power tools and hydraulic equipment to perform operations such
as partial or full roof removal, front dash displacement, third door
access, and separating vehicles from one another.
(4)
Discretionary fees. In the event of a catastrophic, irregular, or
other complex rescue effort not adequately represented by the light,
medium, and heavy rescue categories, the Department may impose an
additional service fee for the purposes of recovering costs and expenses
incurred in the subject operation.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 170, Flood Damage Prevention, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 176, Garage Sales, shall be as follows:
[Amended 4-9-2019 by Ord.
No. 03-2019; 4-5-2022 by Ord. No. 07-2022]
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 195, Housing Standards, shall be as follows:
B.
Residential
rental unit fees:
(1)
Initial registration fee: $100. Subsequent annual registration per
unit: $50.
(2)
Change
of occupancy registration fee: $100.
(3)
Subsequent
reinspection fee: $150 (full inspection fee, plus $100). First reinspection
is included.
(4)
Fee
if inspector is not granted access to premises: $100. Late fee: $30.
C.
Additional fees.
Purpose
|
Fee
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|
Housing resale inspection
|
$100
| |
Rental inspection
|
$100
| |
Reinspection
|
$75 each subsequent
| |
Multiple-family dwelling rental inspection
|
$100
| |
Certificate of compliance inspection/change of occupancy
|
$100
| |
Failure to show for appointment for inspection
|
Must pay another fee for the type of inspection
| |
Late fee (applied 45 days after invoice generation)
|
Equal to the initial payment billed
|
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 201, Junkyards, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 207, Land Development, shall be as follows:
A.
Informal
or preliminary discussion:
[Amended 10-2-2018 by Ord. No. 06-2018]
(1)
Informal
or preliminary discussions scheduled to meet informally with the Board,
if done without professional assistance of Board: no charge.
B.
D.
Waiver
from site plan review (change of use) preliminary plans:
[Amended 10-2-2018 by Ord. No. 06-2018]
E.
Subdivision
review:
[Amended 10-2-2018 by Ord. No. 06-2018; 11-9-2021 by Ord. No. 18-2021]
F.
G.
Miscellaneous
fees:
H.
To obtain
a certified list of property owners to serve notice pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:55D-12C: $10 or $0.25/name, whichever is greater.
J.
Tax Map revisions for major or minor subdivisions:
[Added 11-9-2021 by Ord.
No. 18-2021]
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 251, Parks and Recreation Areas, shall be as follows:
B.
Use of
Kennedy Park Pavilion for groups of 15 persons or more:
F.
Lyceum
Hall.
(1)
Rental
rates:
Lyceum Hall Rental Rates
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Art Studio
|
Dance Studio
|
Gallery
|
Black Box
| |
Maximum occupancy
|
10
|
20
|
66
|
150
|
Hourly rate
|
$25(cr)/$35
|
$25(cr)/$35
|
$125(cr)/$150
|
$200(cr)/$250
|
Daily rate
|
$80(cr)/$100
|
$80(cr)/$100
|
$575(cr)/$800
|
$1,000(cr)/$1,225
|
Weekly rate
|
$250(cr)/$300
|
$250(cr)/$300
|
$1,800(cr)/$2,000
|
$2,500(cr)/$3,000
|
Monthly rate
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
$5,000
|
$7,000
|
NOTES:
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(cr) = City resident
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a.
|
Residents of other municipalities will pay the higher rate.
| |
b.
|
Rentals to other governmental entities and nonprofits may be
negotiated by the Mayor and/or City Administration and shall be reported
to Common Council.
| |
c.
|
Entire second floor can be rented for a daily rate of $1,300.
|
(2)
Class
fees and compensation rates for instructors:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 259, Peddling and Soliciting, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 272, Retail Food Establishments, shall be as follows:
A.
Retail
food handling licenses:
(1)
Places
where food or drink is prepared for consumption on the premises or
where bulk food or drink is removed from its original containers for
sale for consumption on the premises: $25.
(2)
Places
where food or drink is handled and sold only in original containers:
$10.
(3)
Mobile
or itinerant food or drink handling establishments: $50.
(4)
Each
individual food handler: $1.
B.
Food and
beverage vending machines: $50 per machine.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 277, Sewers, shall be as follows:
A.
Usage
fees. As of January 1, 2024, semiannual charges shall be as follows:
[Amended 9-5-2023 by Ord. No. 08-2023]
(1)
Minimum
charge for first 15,000 gallons: $112.50.
(2)
Per
1,000 gallons, or part, of water usage over 15,000 gallons: $7.50.
(3)
Churches,
synagogues, places of worship: exempt.
(4)
Senior
citizens, annual credit against the September billing: $20
(6)
Residential:
charges shall be based on actual water usage during either the winter
billing period or summer billing period, whichever shall be less.
(7)
Nonresidential:
charges shall be based on actual water usage during each billing period.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 285, Signs, shall be as follows:
[Amended 2-2-2021 by Ord. No. 05-2021; 9-20-2022 by Ord. No. 20-2022]
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 300, Solid Waste, shall be as follows:
Removal of major appliances: $15.
|
Fee to obtain an additional container pursuant to § 300-3B: $200.
|
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 306, Streets and Sidewalks, shall be as follows:
A.
Street
excavations.
(1)
Excavation
permit fees. A fee of $300 is the minimum amount to be paid to the
City of Burlington before the start of construction and applies to
street excavations anticipated to be approximately four feet by four
feet in length and width; street excavations anticipated to be larger
than four feet by four feet must be reviewed by the City Engineer;
and as determined by the City Engineer additional permit fees and
an escrow amount may be required. The minimum fee of $300, or any
other fee as set forth in this section, are necessary to cover the
costs associated with the inspections performed by the City Engineer
to ensure compliance with proper street excavation procedure.
[Amended 3-6-2012 by Ord. No. 04-2012]
(a)
Permit fee for surety bond of $5,000: $300.
(b)
Permit fee for surety bonds in excess of $5,000: For the first five-thousand-dollar
bond: $300 plus an additional $50 for each additional one-thousand-dollar
bond or fraction thereof:
(c)
An escrow amount may be required to be posted with the City, escrow
amount to be as determined by the City Engineer.
(2)
Resurfacing
charges when performed by City.
(a)
Heavy duty streets:
(b)
City streets paved with bituminous concrete other than heavy duty
streets:
(c)
City streets which are surface treated:
[1]
Up to and including 10 square yards, $15 minimum with an additional
charge of $3.75 per square yard for each square yard over four and
up to and including 10 square yards
[2]
Over 10 square yards, $37.50 minimum, with an additional charge of
$2.50 per square yard for each square yard over 10 square yards.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 319, Taxicabs, shall be as follows:
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 326, Towing and Storage, shall be as follows:
[Amended 4-5-2022 by Ord. No. 08-2022]
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 344, Vehicles and Traffic, shall be as follows:
A.
Other
statutory violations. The Fee schedule for offenses as defined or
listed pursuant to R. 7:12-4, Local Supplemental Violations Bureau
Schedule of Designated Offenses and Payable Amounts, shall hereafter
be as set forth and approved by the vicinage assignment judge and
shall be in effect for offenses committed as defined, and shall automatically
be revised or amended in accordance with the Local Supplemental Violations
Bureau Schedule without further action by the Common Council.
B.
Parking fines; Overtime Parking. The Fee schedule for Parking fines for Overtime Parking, Parking offenses and Designated Offenses and Payable Amounts as set forth herein, shall hereafter be consistent with § 344-4, Violations and penalties.
C.
Electric
vehicle supply/service equipment spaces. Parking in these spaces shall
be limited to actively charging electric vehicles. Electric vehicles
are not permitted to park in spaces designated for electric vehicle
charging if the vehicles are not plugged in and charging. Owners and
operators of nonelectric vehicles or noncharging electric vehicles
parked in an electric vehicle charging parking space shall be considered
in violation of this article and violators shall be subject to fines
and penalties as set forth in the schedule of violations.
Fees to be charged pursuant to Chapter 354, Water Service, shall be as follows:
A.
Water service charge:
[Amended 5-3-2016 by Ord.
No. 07-2016]
B.
Connection fee. The water connection fee shall be $2,800 for each
connection based upon 300 gallons per day usage or part thereof.
[Amended 7-21-2015 by Ord. No. 10-2015]
C.
Fire sprinkler systems. The annual permit fee for a fire sprinkler
system shall be $20. There shall be an additional annual charge of
$50 for the first 250 sprinkler heads and a charge of $0.20 for each
sprinkler head in excess of the first 250.
The fee for each document requested to be produced by the City
Registrar of Vital Statistics shall be the same as the fee charged
by the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, Division of Management
and Administration, State Department of Health and Senior Services.
The fees for youth sports participation shall be set by resolution
of the Common Council annually upon recommendation from the Director
of Public Affairs.
A.
General provisions. The purpose of this section is to establish policies
and procedures for the collection of fees associated with the performance
of marriage or civil union ceremonies by the Mayor.
B.
General regulations.
(1)
Collection of fees. Persons seeking to be married or joined in civil
union by the Mayor of the City of Burlington shall remit the application
fee delineated below to be paid to the City of Burlington:
(2)
Compensation for the performance of marriage and civil union ceremonies.
(a)
Receipt of fee. The fee shall be paid by check, payable to the
City of Burlington. Fees collected shall be deposited into the City
of Burlington current fund.
(b)
Disbursement of fees. Fees for service may be disbursed to the
Mayor through the salary ordinance on a per ceremony basis with appropriate
authorization.
(3)
Services. Services by the Mayor for the performances of marriages
and civil union ceremonies will be as scheduling permits.
[Added 9-20-2022 by Ord. No. 20-2022]
B.
Creditors
required to notify the City and register a property as one in foreclosure
shall be required to pay an annual registration fee of $500 per property,
due at the time of registration.
C.
If a property registered with the City's registration program pursuant to §§ 338-6 and 338-7 as a property in foreclosure is determined to be vacant and abandoned at the time of registration, or becomes vacant and abandoned at any time during the pendency of the foreclosure proceeding, the creditor shall pay an additional annual registration fee of $2,000 per property, due at the time the determination that the property is vacant and abandoned is made.
D.
No less
than 20% any money collected pursuant to this chapter shall be utilized
by the City for municipal code enforcement purposes.