[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Pohatcong as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 8-18-2015 by Ord. No. 15-06]
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-11]
It is the purpose of this chapter to exempt residents who are
active volunteers with the volunteer fire departments and first aid/emergency
squads that provide emergency services within the Township of Pohatcong,
as well as those residents that are active duty military or honorably
discharged from a prior term of service with an exemption from various
license and permit fees that are otherwise payable pursuant to existing
ordinances.
A.
Residents who are active volunteers, as confirmed by the volunteer
fire or rescue squad with which they are members, and/or on active
duty with any of the service branches, including the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard, shall be exempt from
the municipal portion of the fees established in the following Subsections
of the Code of the Township of Pohatcong:
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§ 45-38
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All application fees, excluding escrow fees and excepting preliminary/final
major subdivision and site plan approval.
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§ 89-4
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Dog licenses.
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§ 151-2
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Garage sale licenses.
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§ 179-16
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Business licenses.
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§ 208-4
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Peddler licenses.
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§ 211-9
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Vital records fees.
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§ 211-15
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Marriage licenses.
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Section 280-3.
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Exemption limited to fees only.
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B.
The exemptions set forth in this chapter are limited to the payment
of a fee only and the requirement to obtain a license, permit or approval
associated with any such fee is expressly not waived. The exemption
shall be capped at $300 per permit and $500 annually for eligible
volunteers.
The exemptions set forth in this article are limited to the
payment of a fee only and the requirement to obtain a license, permit
or approval associated with any such fee is expressly not waived.
The exemption shall be capped at $300 per permit and $500 annually
for eligible volunteers.
