[Amended 3-15-2005 by Ord. No. 13-2005; 2-7-2023 by Ord. No. 5-2023]
The purpose of this article is to establish
a methodology for calculating sewer and water connection fees based
upon the guidelines set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-11 ("Connection
fees"), N.J.S.A. 40:26A-11.1 ("Additional connection or tapping fee
for material increase in level of use and greater demand on sewerage
system; amount"), N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-11.2 ("Connection or tapping fee
credit; conditions; calculations; exclusions"), N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-11.3
("Reduction in connection or tapping fee for new connections to sewerage
system for public housing authorities, non-profit organizations, or
other affordable housing units; connection or tapping fee credit;
amount"), and N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-12 ("Rates, rentals, connection fees,
or other charges as lien on real property; discontinuance of service").
[Amended 3-15-2005 by Ord. No. 13-2005]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
that a different meaning is intended.
The fee required from a new connector to the sewer utility,
representing a fair payment toward the total capital cost paid for
developing the sewer utility system.
The total capital cost, including debt service, paid by the
sewer utility to develop the sewer utility system through the end
of the preceding fiscal year, divided by the total number of EDUs
and service units served by the sewer utility at the end of the preceding
fiscal year.
In attributing service units to each connector, the estimated
average daily flow of sewage for the new connector shall be divided
by 240 gallons, which represents the average daily flow of sewage
from the average single-family residence within the City, to produce
the number of service units to be attributed.
The fee required from a new connector to the water utility,
representing a fair payment toward the total capital cost paid for
developing the water utility system.
The total capital cost, including debt service, paid by the
water utility to develop the water utility system through the end
of the preceding fiscal year, divided by the total number of EDUs
and service units served by the water utility at the end of the preceding
fiscal year.
In attributing service units to each connector, the estimated
average daily flow of water for the new connector shall be divided
by 300 gallons, which represents the average daily flow of water for
the average single-family residence within the City, to produce the
number of service units to be attributed.
[Amended 3-15-2005 by Ord. No. 13-2005]
A.
A connection fee shall be imposed for each sewer connection,
based on the sewer connection rate set forth herein and the total
number of equivalent dwelling units attributed to a connector set
forth in the schedule, or the total number of service units attributed
to a connector when the schedule does not apply.
B.
A connection fee shall be imposed for each water connection
based on the water connection rate set forth herein and the total
number of equivalent dwelling units attributed to a connector set
forth in the schedule, or the total number of service units attributed
to a connector when the schedule does not apply.
C.
The connection fees imposed by this section are hereby
waived for the following construction: for public buildings and public
improvements constructed for or constructed by the municipality within
its boundaries.
[Added 7-1-2008 by Ord. No. 18-2008]
The connection fee imposed shall be payable
at the time of the issuance of a construction permit.
[Amended 3-15-2005 by Ord. No. 13-2005]
When a business, structure or use is described
in the Schedule of Equivalent Units, the connection fee shall be computed
by multiplying the number of EDUs attributed to the connector by the
sewer connection rate or the water connection rate set forth herein.
[Amended 3-15-2005 by Ord. No. 13-2005]
When a business, structure or use is not described
in the Schedule of Equivalent Units, the connection fee shall be computed
by multiplying the number of service units attributed to each connector
by the sewer connection rate or water connection rate set forth herein.
In the event a business, structure, or use,
is not described in the Schedule of Equivalent Dwelling Units, the
owner or developer shall provide to the City Engineer a certification
from an engineer, for the average daily projected sewer flow and water
consumption for each business, structure or use. The water connection
fee and the sewer connection fee shall be calculated based on the
certification provided in accordance with the above formulas.
Where a building or structure is to be occupied
by more than one residential, commercial or industrial use or establishment,
or any combination thereof, the connection fee imposed shall be determined
by applying the aforesaid schedule or formula for each residential,
commercial or industrial use or establishment located thereon.
The sewer connection rate for each equivalent
dwelling unit (EDU) and each service unit is hereby established at
$1,740. The water connection rate for each equivalent dwelling unit
(EDU) and each service unit is hereby established at $940.
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Schedule of Equivalent Dwelling Units
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Classification
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Number of EDUs
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Residential dwelling units:
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Single-family home
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1 per unit
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Apartment
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1 per unit
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Condominium
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1 per unit
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Duplex and half double
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1 per unit
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Mobile home
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1 per unit
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Townhouse
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1 per unit
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Other dwelling units:
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Boarding house
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1/4 per room
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Hotel
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1/4 per room
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Motel
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1/4 per room
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Nursing home
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1/2 per room
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Roominghouse
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1/4 per room
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Tourist lodging
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1/4 per room
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Schools including staff:
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Boarding school
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1 per 3 persons
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Day school with:
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Cafeteria and showers
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1 per 15 persons
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Cafeteria or showers
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1 per 20 persons
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No cafeteria and no showers
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1 per 30 persons
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Type
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Equivalent Dwelling Units
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Office, retail or general commercial building
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a.
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The sewer connection fee shall be based on the
estimated average daily flow of sewage.
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b.
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The water connection fee shall be based on the
estimated average daily flow of water.
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c.
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If a certification from an engineer cannot be
provided estimating the average daily sewer flow or water flow at
the time that the construction permit is issued, then the connection
fee imposed shall be based on the following: each 2,400 square feet
or portion thereof.
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1
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d.
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The connection fee shall be adjusted when the
estimated average daily flow is known and imposed at the time that
the occupancy permit is issued.
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Industrial or manufacturing building
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a.
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The sewer connection fee shall be based on the
estimated average daily flow of sewage.
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b.
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The water connection fee shall be based on the
estimated average daily flow of water.
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c.
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If a certification from an engineer cannot be
provided estimating the average daily sewer flow or water flow at
the time that the construction permit is issued, then the connection
fee imposed shall be based on the following: each 2,400 square feet
or portion thereof.
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1
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d.
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The connection fee shall be adjusted when the
estimated average daily flow is known and imposed at the time that
the occupancy permit is issued.
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Warehouse
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a.
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The sewer connection fee shall be based on the
estimated average daily flow of sewage.
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b.
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The water connection fee shall be based on the
estimated average daily flow of water.
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c.
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If a certification from an engineer cannot be
provided estimating the average daily sewer flow or water flow at
the time that the construction permit is issued, then the connection
fee imposed shall be based on the following: each 10,000 square feet
or portion thereof.
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1
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d.
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The connection fee shall be adjusted when the
estimated average daily flow is known and imposed at the time that
the occupancy permit is issued.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided an effective date
for these connection fees of 12-1-2009.
