[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Bordentown as Ch. 3.20 of the 2003 Municipal Code; amended in its entirety 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-07. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A schedule listing the fees and charges for all licenses, permits, inspections and services issued or provided pursuant to this Code is hereby established for the Township.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: For fees related to land development, see Ch. 500, Land Development.
The Township Committee may by resolution approve exemptions from the payment of license, permit or inspection fees required by this chapter if it determines that the activities and/or purposes promoted by a person are of a charitable and/or nonprofit nature and merit exemption from the required payment of fees. The resolution shall specify the purpose or activity for which the exemption is being granted. All exemptions shall be considered on a case by case basis and each shall be determined on its own facts.
A. 
Marriage, domestic partnership, civil union license: $28.
B. 
Certified copies of vital records: $10 per copy.
C. 
Burial, disinterment permit: $5.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-13]
A. 
Fee for each duplicate tax-sale certificate: $100.
B. 
Fee for third and any subsequent certificate of redemption created by the Tax Collector: $50 per document.
Calculation by Tax Collector of the third and any subsequent of amount required for redemption of any prior outstanding tax lien certificate within a calendar year (P.L. 2009, Chapter 320, N.J.S.A. 54:5-54), upon request for calculation: $50 per calculation.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-64(d) if a mortgagee, servicing organization, or property tax processing organization requests a duplicate tax bill, the Tax Collector shall issue a duplicate tax bill and shall charge $5 for the first duplicate copy and $25 for each subsequent duplicate copy of the same tax bill in the same tax year.
The fee for each assessment search is $10. (N.J.S.A. 54:5-14)
The service charge for a check or other written instrument returned for insufficient funds shall be $20 per check or other written instrument.
A person applying for representation by the Township Public Defender shall pay an application fee of $200 (per N.J.S.A. 2B:24-17). (§ 107-13)
A one-time registration fee for an alarm system: $10. (§ 170-5)
A. 
Annual license fees for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, per N.J.S.A. 33:1-12, are: (§ 174-2)
(1) 
Plenary retail consumption license fee is $2,400.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-13]
(2) 
Plenary retail distribution license fee is $2,250.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-13]
(3) 
Club license fee is $150.
B. 
Transfers.
(1) 
Person-to-person transfer: 10% of annual fee.
(2) 
Place-to-place transfer: 10% of annual fee.
The license fee for automatic coin-operated machines shall be $125 per machine annually. (§ 178-5)
The license fee for a bowling alley, in addition to the business license, shall be an additional $50 per alley. (Ch. 178, Art. II)
A. 
Dog license and registration fees (annual license fee) (see N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.12): (§ 183-6)
(1) 
Dogs that are spayed/neutered: $10.
(2) 
Dogs that are not spayed/not neutered: $13.
(3) 
Late fee for dogs licensed after January 31: $5 (for a total fee of $15 or $18).
B. 
Potentially dangerous dog annual license fee: $500 annually and shall be prorated for periods less than one full year (see N.J.S.A. 4:19-31). (§ 183-20)
C. 
Kennels and pet shops (see N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.9).
(1) 
Kennels with 10 or fewer animals: $25 annually.
(2) 
Kennels with more than 10 animals: $50 annually.
(3) 
Pet shops: $10 annually.
(4) 
No license fee shall be imposed for a shelter or pound.
D. 
Cats (annual license fee). (§ 183-23)
(1) 
Cats that are spayed/neutered: $10.
(2) 
Cats that are not spayed/not neutered: $13.
(3) 
Late fee for cats licensed after April 30: $5 (for a total fee of $15 or $18).
E. 
Chickens. (§ 183-34)
(1) 
Annual license fee: $10.
(2) 
Late license renewal: $5 (for a total fee of $15).
A. 
License application fee, per establishment: $100 per year. (§ 214-6)
B. 
Late fee: $25.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-13]
C. 
License fees for certain businesses, in addition to the business license fee:
(1) 
Hotel/motel business license: additional $5 per room.
(2) 
Adult uses.
(a) 
Adult bookstore license: $2,000 per year.
(b) 
Mini motion-picture theater: $1,500, plus $50 for each machine or booth, per year.
The annual permit fee for a charitable clothing bin is $25 per bin. (§ 227-3)
Fees related to inspection and approval of commercial tenancy are as follows: (§ 232-3)
A. 
The fee for requesting a commercial tenancy change approval shall be as follows:
(1) 
$180 for a proposed commercial space up to and including 5,000 square feet.
(2) 
$250 for a proposed commercial space exceeding 5,000 square feet.
B. 
The fee for a reinspection of any commercial space shall be $50.
Building fees, plumbing fees, mechanical fees, electric fees, fire protection fees and administrative fees related to the Uniform Construction Code are as follows: (§ 240-3)
A. 
Building fees.
(1) 
New construction additions, roofs, covered porches and decks.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
(a) 
Fees shall be based upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28.
(b) 
Use groups shall be classified and defined in Chapter 3 of the Building Subcode as adopted by N.J.A.C. 5:23-3. Class of building shall be determined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.3A(d).
(c) 
Single story structures or portions thereof for use groups S-1, S-2, F-1, F-2: $0.032 per cubic foot.
(d) 
All other use groups except as listed above: $0.038 per cubic foot.
NOTES: The calculated height shall be limited to 20 feet (plus below floor calculation) for Use Groups S-1, S-2, F-1 and F-2. No fee shall be required for commercial farm buildings, or portions of, constructed of pre-engineered systems specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d). A fee shall be required, unless exempted, for commercial farm building work performed at the site.
(2) 
Reconstruction, alteration, renovation and repair.
NOTES: Fees shall be based upon the estimated cost of work. Estimated cost of work shall be computed per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15(a)4 and N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)2i3. If any material or labor proposed for installation in the building or structure is furnished or provided at no cost, the material or labor's normal or usual cost shall be included in the estimated cost. If requested by the Construction Official, the applicant shall submit to the Construction Official such cost data as may be available produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized estimating firm, or by the contractor for the purpose of determining estimated cost. Bona fide contractor bids, if available, shall be submitted. The Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding cost.
(a) 
Use Groups R-3 and R-5 shall be:
[1] 
$1 to $50,000: $30 per $1,000.
[2] 
$50,001 to $100,000: $25 per $1,000.
[3] 
Over $100,000: $20 per $1,000.
(b) 
All other use groups shall be:
[1] 
$1 to $50,000: $35 per $1,000.
[2] 
$50,001 to $100,000: $30 per $1,000.
[3] 
Over $100,000: $25 per $1,000.
(3) 
Tents requiring a UCC permit: $150.
(4) 
Roofing and siding.
(a) 
Roofing: Group R-2, R-3, R-5 (townhouse and duplex structures only): $65.
(b) 
Siding: Group R-2, R-3, R-5 (polypropylene siding only): $65 each.
(c) 
All other use groups for both roofing and siding shall be calculated as a renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)].
(5) 
Swimming pools.
(a) 
Aboveground pools for Use Groups R-3 and R-5: $105.
(b) 
In-ground pools for Use Groups R-3 and R-5: $225.
(c) 
Hot tub and spas for Use Groups R-3 and R-5: $65.
(d) 
All other use groups for swimming pools/hot tub/spas shall be calculated as a renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)].
(6) 
Fences and pool barriers.
(a) 
Fences used as pool barriers: $75.
(b) 
Fences requiring a UCC permit, other than pool barriers, shall be calculated as a renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)].
(7) 
Storage sheds and similar structures, i.e., gazebo, carport, trellis, etc.
(a) 
200 square feet up to 300 square feet: $65.
(b) 
301 square feet to 400 square feet: $130.
(c) 
Over 400 square feet shall be calculated as either new construction and addition [see § 260-18A(1)] or as renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)] as applicable.
(8) 
Decks, raised patios and similar structures.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
(a) 
One square foot up to 100 square feet: $100.
(b) 
101 square feet up to 200 square feet: $200.
(c) 
201 square feet and over: $300.
NOTE: The square footage calculation shall include all stairs, landings, cantilevers and surface area(s).
(9) 
Demolition of a building or structure [as determined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.3A(d)].
(a) 
Class I: $300.
(b) 
Class II: $200.
(c) 
Class III or R-3 and R-5 uses: $100.
(10) 
Radon mitigation system: $65.
(11) 
Storage and racking systems for all use groups except R-3 or R-5 shall be calculated per as a renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)].
(12) 
Solar/photovoltaic systems.
(a) 
Use Group R-3 or R-5: $175.
(b) 
All other use groups: per § 260-18A(2).
(c) 
Solar reinstall: $100.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
(13) 
Retaining walls.
(a) 
Use Group R-3 or R-5:
[1] 
Less than 150 square feet of surface area (above and below grade): $95.
[2] 
150 square feet or greater: $175.
(b) 
All other use groups shall be calculated per as a renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)].
(14) 
Lead/asbestos abatement.
(a) 
Lead hazard abatement work requiring a UCC permit: $175.
(b) 
Lead abatement clearance certificate: $50.
(c) 
Asbestos abatement work requiring a UCC permit: $175.
(15) 
Signs.
(a) 
Sign size shall be gross overall size of sign based upon square footage of one side only.
(b) 
Pylon signs:
[1] 
First 100 square feet: $6 per square foot.
[2] 
Next 400 square feet: $4.75 per square foot.
[3] 
Thereafter: $3.50 per square foot.
(c) 
Ground or wall signs:
[1] 
First 100 square feet: $3.50 per square foot.
[2] 
Next 400 square feet: $3 per square foot.
[3] 
Thereafter: $2 per square foot.
(16) 
Pre-manufactured solid fuel (wood) stoves, fireplaces, heaters, etc.: $75.
(17) 
Framing for direct vent or fireplace: $75.
(18) 
Relocation of a building or structure/set fee:
(a) 
Includes construction trailer, pre-manufactured construction, modular, etc.
(b) 
Shall be calculated as a renovation, alteration, renovation or repair [see § 260-18A(2)].
(c) 
Cost shall include new foundation, anchorage, pad, placement of structure in a completed condition at the site, etc.
(d) 
Structures as listed in § 260-18A(7) shall be excluded.
(19) 
Light standard, light pole, lamppost, flagpole, etc., requiring a footing:
(a) 
Height up to eight feet: $25 each.
(b) 
Total height over eight feet: $40 each.
(20) 
Ductwork for new construction only: $65.
B. 
Plumbing fees.
(1) 
Plumbing fixtures, devices, stacks.
NOTE: Includes all fixtures, appliances, equipment, and devices such as, but not limited to, water closets, urinals, bidets, bath tubs, showers, lavatory, floor drain, floor sink, standpipe, sink, dishwasher, drinking fountain, washing machine, hose bibb/sillcock, condensate drain, air admittance device, area drain, vent/drainage stack, indirect waste trap, food waste disposer, roof drain, water filtration, roof hydrant, miscellaneous connection, etc.
(a) 
Use Groups R-3 or R-5: $28.
(b) 
All other use groups: $28.
(2) 
Backflow preventers.
(a) 
Use Groups R-3 or R-5: $50.
(b) 
All other uses, nontestable: $50.
(c) 
All other uses, testable: $85.
(d) 
Certificate of compliance for testable backflow preventers: $50.
NOTE: Not applicable for Use Group R-3 or R-5 or for initial testing and commissioning.
(3) 
Interceptors (including grease), separators, neutralizes, dilution tanks: $90.
(4) 
Pumps.
(a) 
Use Groups R-3 or R-5 sump pump/basin/pit: $50.
(b) 
All other use groups sump pump/basin/pit: $50.
(c) 
Sewage pump, ejector/grinder/booster pump, etc.: $85.
(d) 
Individual fixture pump: $35.
(5) 
Sewer piping and connection: $115.
(6) 
Water service and connection, R-3 and R-5: $115.
(7) 
Water service, all other use groups: $175.
(8) 
Pools.
(a) 
Pool drain: $35.
(b) 
Hydrostatic pool pressure test per ISPSC: $35.
(c) 
Pool heater, Use Group R-3 or R-5: $50.
(d) 
Pool heater, all other use groups: $100.
(9) 
Gas, oil, or LPG piping systems (including rearrangement, extension, or new).
(a) 
Use Groups R-3 or R-5 piping system: $65.
(b) 
All other use groups piping system: $95.
(c) 
Use Group R-3 or R-5 outlet or appliance/equipment connection: $28.
(d) 
All other use groups outlet or appliance/equipment connection: $28.
(e) 
Pressure test on existing gas piping system with no other work: $65.
(10) 
Equipment/appliance.
(a) 
Water heater: $65.
(b) 
Steam or hot water boiler, furnace, RTU, etc.
[1] 
Use Group R-3 or R-5 steam or hot water boiler, furnace: $85.
[2] 
All other use groups except R-3 and R-5: $125.
(c) 
Air conditioning only (no furnace) for Use Groups R-3 and R-5: $50.
(d) 
Air conditioning when replaced with a furnace for Use Groups R-3 and R-5: No fee.
(e) 
Fireplace inserts, all except solid fuel: $50.
(f) 
Generator for new construction only:
[1] 
Use Groups R-3 and R-5: $100.
[2] 
All other use groups: $100.
(11) 
Miscellaneous.
(a) 
Dental/medical vacuum system: $150.
(b) 
Hydronic piping for geothermal, baseboard, floor heating, etc. (includes hydrostatic pressure test where applicable): $35.
(c) 
Active solar thermal system: $50.
(d) 
Refrigeration system: $100.
(e) 
Carbonated beverage system requiring UCC permit: $65.
(f) 
Septic tank/cesspool abandonment: $85.
C. 
Mechanical fees.
(1) 
Use Group R-3, R-4 or R-5 only. These fees shall be in lieu of plumbing fees when the mechanical subcode is used and is for replacement or installation in an existing dwelling only. No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections associated with the mechanical equipment inspected.
(2) 
Equipment/appliance.
(a) 
Water heater: $65.
(b) 
Steam or hot water boiler, furnace: $85.
(c) 
Air conditioning only: $50.
(d) 
Air conditioning when replaced with a furnace: No fee.
(e) 
Gas fireplace inserts and/or logs: $50.
(f) 
Generator or pool heater: $50.
(g) 
Chimney liner served by all types of fuel (except solid fuels): $50.
(h) 
New ductwork in existing structure: $65.
(i) 
Variable air ventilator (VAV): $85.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
(j) 
Gas piping, new: $65.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
D. 
Electric fees.
(1) 
Fixtures or receptacles (shall include lighting fixtures/outlets, wall switches, convenience receptacles, low-voltage outlets, sensors, dimmers, alarm devices, smoke and heat detectors/alarms, communication outlets, light standards eight feet or less in height including luminaries, emergency lights, electric signs, exit lights, or similar electric fixtures and devices rated 20 amps or less including motors or equipment rated less than one horsepower or kilowatt).
(a) 
First 25: $65.
(b) 
Each additional 25: $40.
(2) 
Motors, VAV boxes, electrical devices, transformers, generators (each) in horsepower, kilowatt, or kilovolt.
(a) 
One to nine hp/kw/kv: $20.
(b) 
Ten to 50 hp/kw/kv: $100.
(c) 
Fifty-one to 100 hp/kw/kv: $200.
(d) 
Over 100 hp/kw/kv: $600.
(3) 
Service panels, service equipment, subpanel, switchgear, switchboard, motor control center, disconnecting means, service entrance or feeder conductors (based upon the designated ampere rating of the overcurrent device (each).
(a) 
Up to 150 amps: $100.
(b) 
One hundred and one hundredth to 300 amps: $175.
(c) 
Three hundred and one hundredth to 1,000 amps: $300.
(d) 
Over 1,000 amps: $700.
(4) 
Miscellaneous.
(a) 
Replacement of wiring involving one branch circuit or part: $20.
(b) 
Security/fire/burglar alarm control unit only.
[1] 
Use Group R-3 or R-5: $20.
[2] 
All other use groups: $75.
(c) 
Receptacle.
[1] 
Rated from 20.01 to 50 amps: $20.
[2] 
Rated over 50 amps: $75.
(d) 
Light standard, light pole, lamppost, including luminaries over eight feet high: $25.
(e) 
Communications closet: $100.
(f) 
Electric sign rated over 20 amps including disconnecting means: $75.
(g) 
For installations consisting of multimeter stacks, the fee shall be based upon the ampere rating of the main bus and not upon the number of meters or rating of disconnects on the meter stack. Individual load side panel boards shall be charged in accordance with § 260-18D(2) or (3). There shall be no additional fee for the concurrent installation of individual feeder conductors.
(h) 
Fire pumps shall be calculated per § 260-18D(3) with a minimum fee of $100.
(i) 
Jockey pumps shall be calculated per § 260-18D(2) with no minimum fee.
(j) 
The fee charged for process equipment shall be based upon the ampere rating of the overcurrent device protecting the conductor feeding the process equipment or the cutoff device.
(k) 
For motors or similar devices requiring concurrent installation of individual controls, relays and switches, the fee shall be based only upon the rating of the motor or device. There shall be no additional fee charged for the concurrent installation of individual circuit components, for example, controllers, starters, and disconnecting means.
(l) 
Photovoltaic.
[1] 
Use Group R-3 or R-5.
[a] 
Up to 12 kilowatt: $100.
[b] 
Twelve and one hundredth to 25 kilowatt: $150.
[c] 
Over 25 kilowatt: $450.
[d] 
Inverter: $50 each.
[e] 
Microinverter: $3 each.
[f] 
Solar reinstall: $100.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
[2] 
All other use groups.
[a] 
Up to 10 kilowatt: $100.
[b] 
Ten and one hundredth to 25 kilowatt: $250.
[c] 
Twenty-five and one hundredth to 100 kilowatt: $350.
[d] 
One hundred and one hundredth to 500 kilowatt: $550.
[e] 
Over 500 kilowatt: $1 per kw for every kw over 500 plus $550.
[f] 
Microinverter: $4 each.
[g] 
All other associated equipment such as inverters, subpanels, disconnects, back-fed circuit breakers, etc., shall be calculated per § 260-18D(1), (2), (3) or (4).
(5) 
Pools.
(a) 
Use Group R-3 or R-5 swimming pools as defined in the Building Subcode, spa, hot tub, or fountain including bonding, associated equipment such as pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles, etc., except heaters, panel boards, or underwater lighting fixtures: $100.
(b) 
Storable pool in Use Group R-3 or R-5: $50.
(c) 
Underwater lighting fixture, additional: $35 each.
(d) 
All other use groups shall be calculated on the basis of the number of electrical fixtures and the rating of electrical devices involved as per § 260-18D(1), (2), (3) or (4).
(6) 
Certificate of compliance for public pools, spas, and hot tubs for first pool, spa, or hot tub on a site.
(a) 
Annual pool inspection: $85.
(b) 
Each additional pool, spa, or hot tub on same site: $55.
(c) 
Reinspection fee: $40.
E. 
Fire protection fees.
(1) 
Sprinkler heads.
(a) 
One to 20 heads: $100.
(b) 
Twenty-one to 100 heads: $200.
(c) 
One hundred one to 200 heads: $400.
(d) 
Two hundred one to 400 heads: $800.
(e) 
Four hundred one to 1,000 heads: $1,500.
(f) 
One thousand one to 2,000 heads: $2,250.
(g) 
Over 2,000 heads: $2,250 plus $1 for each head over 2,000.
(2) 
Initiation and notification devices, such as smoke/heat detectors, alarms, horn/strobe, pull stations, supervisory devices, exit signs, etc.
(a) 
One to 10: $75.
(b) 
Each additional 25 devices (or portion thereof): $35.
(3) 
Standpipe: $350 each.
(4) 
Alternate/independent fire extinguishing system (dry/wet chemical, foam, etc.): $160.
(5) 
Clean agent system: $200.
(6) 
Fire pump.
(a) 
Up to 500 gallons per minute: $350.
(b) 
Over 500 gallons per minute: $500.
(c) 
Jockey pump: $100.
(7) 
Fire Department connection: $100.
(8) 
Smoke control system (each independent system): $350.
(9) 
Hazardous exhaust system: $250.
(10) 
Alarm/dry pipe/preaction valves: $80.
(11) 
Kitchen exhaust system:
(a) 
Domestic vented R-3 and R-5: $65.
[1] 
Makeup air: $100.
(b) 
Commercial exhaust system: $175.
[1] 
Makeup air system: $175.
(12) 
Incinerator/crematorium: $500.
(13) 
Tanks:
(a) 
Fire suppression water storage tank for Use Groups R-3 or R-5: $100.
(b) 
Fire suppression water storage tank for all other uses: $200.
(c) 
Fuel tank installation for Use Groups R-3 or R-5: $85.
(d) 
Fuel tank installation for all other use groups: $150.
(e) 
Demolition or abandonment of a tank, UST, BST, or AST.
[1] 
Use Groups R-3 or R-5: $95.
[2] 
All other use groups: $125.
(14) 
Dedicated fire protection water service: $175.
(15) 
Gas or oil-fired appliance Use Groups R-3 or R-5 new construction only: $65.
(16) 
Gas or oil fired-appliance all other use groups: $85.
(17) 
Spray booths, spaces, or rooms, dipping operations: $350.
(18) 
Fuel dispensing unit (service station type, each): $40.
(19) 
Fire alarm control panel: $95.
(20) 
Smoke/heat vent: $5.
(21) 
Fire command center: $250.
(22) 
Portable fire extinguisher, all use groups except R-3 or R-5.
(a) 
One to five when applied with other fire protection permit items: No fee.
(b) 
One to five: $65.
(c) 
Six to 50: $75.
(d) 
Over 50: $100.
(23) 
Private fire hydrant: $125.
(24) 
Racking: $65.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
(25) 
Solar reinstall: $100.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
F. 
Administrative fees.
(1) 
Certificates.
(a) 
Certificate of occupancy for Use Groups R-3 or R-5: $75.
(b) 
Certificate of occupancy for all use groups except R-3 or R-5 shall be 10% of the construction permit fee.
[1] 
Minimum fee: $175.
[2] 
Maximum fee: $5,000.
(c) 
Certificate of continued occupancy: $200 for residential; $350 for commercial.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
(d) 
Certificate of occupancy for a change of use: $280.
(e) 
Extension of a temporary certificate of occupancy: $30.
(f) 
Lead abatement clearance certificate: $50.
(g) 
Certificate of compliance for public pools, spas, and hot tubs for first pool, spa, or hot tub on a site.
[1] 
First pool, spa or hot tub: $85.
[2] 
Each additional pool, spa, or hot tub on same site: $55.
(h) 
Certificate of compliance for testable backflow preventer (each): $50.
(2) 
Variation fees.
(a) 
Class I: $450.
(b) 
Class II: $300.
(c) 
Class III (all R-3 and R-5 uses are Class III): $150.
(3) 
Reinstatement of a lapsed construction permit: $50 per subcode.
NOTES: New Jersey State permit surcharge fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19. Development-wide inspection fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17(d). Annual permit fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)5.
(4) 
Minimum permit fee per subcode/discipline: $65.
(5) 
Plan review.
(a) 
Hourly fees for additional review of any amendments or changes to a plan that has already been released (except for Use Group R-3 or R-5), or substantial repeated reviews, or development-wide inspection fees: $95 per hour.
(b) 
Plan review fee of use R-3 or R-5 for compliance under the alternate systems and nondepletable energy source provisions of the energy subcode and for light commercial structures having an indoor temperature controlled from a single point: $375.
(c) 
All other use groups: $1,800.
NOTES: The plan review fee shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit. This is the plan review fee for prototype plans. When plans have been reviewed and released by the State of New Jersey DCA, the permit fee shall be reduced by 20% from the amount otherwise specified in our fee schedule. Plan review fees are nonrefundable.
(6) 
Change of contractor: $65 per subcode.
[Added 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]
G. 
General provisions.
(1) 
The fee charged for a construction permit will be the sum of the basic construction fee computed in accordance with the fee schedule herein, plus any applicable special fees, such as but not limited to sign fees, racking, etc. This fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.
(2) 
The fee charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be paid before a certificate is issued. This fee shall be in addition to the construction permit fee.
(3) 
All other fees not specifically covered by this section shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.
(4) 
Fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount and all fees are shown in whole US dollars.
A. 
In addition to the inspections and fees required pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as modified, the following additional inspections and fees shall be required: (§ 274-22)
Business Use Group
B-1 under 2,500 square feet
$25
B-2 2,500 to 4,999 square feet
$35
B-3 5,000 to 9,999 square feet
$75
B-4 10,000 square feet and over
$150
Factory Use Group
F-1 under 5,000 square feet
$100
F-2 5,000 square feet and over
$150
Mercantile Use Group
M-1 under 6,000 square feet
$35
M-2 6,000 square feet and over
$75
Storage Use Group
S-1 under 2,500 square feet
$25
S-2 2,500 square feet to 11,999 square feet
$100
Residential Use Group
R-A (3 to 6 Units)
$35
R-B (7 to 12 Units)
$50
R-C (13 to 20 Units)
$175
R-D (over 20 Units)
$350
Unoccupied/Vacant Use Group - Closed or Shuttered Commercial
C-1 under 1,000 square feet
$50
C-2 1,000 square feet and over
$75
Utilities Use Group
U-1 under 2,500 square feet
$25
U-2 2,500 square feet and over
$50
B. 
The Bureau will provide copies of investigation reports to property owners or their insurance carriers for a fee of $25. Copies of photographs or other documents will be provided at cost, plus a $5 handling fee. (§ 274-22)
C. 
Fees for the use of fire apparatus. The following fees shall be charged for each hour, or portion thereof, of usage. All fees shall be based on departure and return to the station to which the apparatus is assigned. (§ 274-22)
Apparatus Type
Fee Per Hour
Fire apparatus
$200
Command vehicles
$75
Inspection/investigation vehicle
$75
Personnel Title
Fee Per Hour
Firefighter/Inspector/EMT
$75
D. 
Certificate of Fire Code status. The fee for any request for a Certificate of Fire Code status shall be $50. (§ 274-23)
A. 
Bingo license: 50% of the New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission (LGCCC) fee. (§ 291-7)
B. 
Raffle license: 50% of the New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission (LGCCC) fee. (§ 291-7)
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Editor's Note: Former § 260-21, Facility rentals, was repealed 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-11.
The license fee for regulation and control of food and beverage vending machines shall be $40 per machine, in addition to the business license fee. (§ 283-2)
Food handling establishment fee supplemental to basic business license fee: (§ 283-6)
A. 
Nonseating establishment shall pay an annual fee of $50.
B. 
Seating establishments having a total seating capacity for not more than 19 persons shall pay an annual supplemental fee of $50.
C. 
Seating establishments having a total seating capacity for more than 19 persons and not more than 49 persons shall pay an annual supplemental fee of $75.
D. 
Seating establishments having a total seating capacity for more than 49 persons and not more than 99 persons shall pay an annual supplemental fee of $100.
E. 
Seating establishments having a total seating capacity for more than 99 persons shall pay an annual supplemental fee of $125.
F. 
Industrial establishments and catering establishments based in the Township, or food handling establishments which provide catering on more than three occasions shall pay an annual fee of $100.
G. 
Mobile food facilities shall pay a license fee of $50 for 60 days.
A. 
The license application fee for peddlers and solicitors and canvassers is $75 per calendar year. (§ 339-3)
B. 
The fee for a one-day special permit (municipal/civic event) shall be $25.
A. 
Resale inspection: $100.
(1) 
Resale reinspection: $65.
B. 
Rental inspection for change in tenancy: $80.
(1) 
Rental reinspection: $55.
The permit fee for a public gathering shall be $250. (§ 359-4)
A. 
Photocopies of public records (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5):
(1) 
Letter size (8 1/2 by 11 inches): $0.05 per page.
(2) 
Legal size (8 1/2 by 14 inches): $0.07 per page.
B. 
CD: $2 per CD.
The sunshine notice fee is $10.
The fee for an additional trash can cart is as follows: (§ 395-3)
A. 
Residential: a one-time fee of $100.
B. 
Business: an annual fee of $100.
The fee for a permit to place any dumpster, pod, roll-off container or other similar temporary portable storage or disposal container is $10. (§ 399-1)
A. 
The street (road) opening permit fee and restoration deposit shall be as follows: (§ 420-10)
Area
(square feet)
Fee
Restoration Deposit
From 0 to 25
$25
$300
From 25 to 150
$1 per square foot
$300 plus $3 per square foot over 25 square feet
From 150 to 500
$150
$300 plus $3 per square foot over 25 square feet
Over 500
To be determined by Township Engineer and DPW
To be determined by Township Engineer and DPW
B. 
For any opening should the Township determine that the nature and/or duration of the opening requires that an inspector to be present during the operation, then the permit fee, inspection fees and restoration deposit will be determined by the Township Engineer and the Director of Public Works.
Licensing fees for taxicabs and limousines shall be as follows: (§ 434-8)
A. 
The fee for each taxicab owner's license is $50 per taxicab per year.
B. 
The fee for each taxicab driver's license is $25 per year.
The application fee for a tow operator's license is $200. (§ 438-3)
Review fees will be calculated as follows: (§ 442-14)
A. 
Residential properties of one acre or less: $100.
B. 
Residential properties greater than one acre: $500 per acre.
C. 
Commercial and other properties: $500 per acre.
Pursuant to Chapter 449, the annual registration fee for vacant and abandoned property is: (§ 449-7)
Property Registration Fee Schedule
Registration fee (Owner of vacant and abandoned property not subject to foreclosure proceedings)
$500
Registration fee (Creditor filing for foreclosure)
$500
Vacant or abandoned property registration
$1,500
The fee for a license to expose for sale any new or used motor vehicle, and to exercise, carry on or be engaged in the trade or business of new or secondhand automobile dealer, shall be $1,000 per year, which is supplemental to the basic business license. (§ 460-6)
Fees and escrow requirements related to land development are located in Chapter 500, Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Bordentown.