[Adopted 10-26-1995 by Ord. No. 26-1995 as Ch. III of the 1994 Code; amended in its entirety 3-12-2003 by Ord. No.
4-2003]
This article shall be known as the "Codification
of Fees and Costs of the Township of Washington."
This article is adopted in order to advise the
citizens of the Township and any and all persons doing business with
the Township of the various fees charged for services rendered by
the departments of Township government and to provide ready access
to any and all such information.
A.
The fees which follow shall be charged by the Township
for services rendered or licenses or permits issued.
B.
All license and permit fees shall be annual, unless
otherwise noted.
C.
A discount of $5 per license shall be given to all
citizens over the age of 62 years.
[Amended 9-25-2013 by Ord. No. 27-2013]
D.
Miscellaneous fees shall be $5.
[Amended 5-8-2013 by Ord. No. 11-2013]
(Reserved)
License for carnivals, circuses, traveling shows and music festivals (§ 44-3): $100.
[Added 11-13-2008 by Ord. No. 41-2008]
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
A.
Land Use Ordinance: $30.
B.
Street map: $3.
C.
Zoning maps: $20.
[Amended 3-25-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]
D.
Other documents:
[Amended 5-22-2013 by Ord. No. 12-2013]
(1)
Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation,
the fee assessed for a duplication of a government record embodied
in the form of printed matter shall be $0.05 per letter size page
or smaller and $0.07 per legal size page or larger.
(2)
If it can be demonstrated that actual costs for duplication
of a government record exceed the foregoing rates, the Township shall
be permitted to charge the actual cost of duplicating the record.
The actual cost of duplicating the record, upon which all copy fees
are based, shall be the cost of materials and supplies used to make
a copy of the record but shall not include cost of labor or other
overhead expenses associated with making the copy except as provided.
Access to electronic records and nonprinted materials shall be provided
free of charge, but the Township may charge for the actual costs of
any needed supplies such as computer discs.
Dance hall licenses (§ 67-7A):
[Amended 12-5-2002 by Ord. No. 26-2002; 9-25-2013 by Ord. No. 26-2013]
A.
Dog licenses, annual (§ 19-2E):
(1)
The annual license fee for all dogs registered within
the time as provided by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.12, for which the owner presents
a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian stating that the dog
has been spayed or neutered, shall be $10.
(2)
The annual license fee for all dogs of reproductive
age registered within the time as provided by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.12,
which have not been spayed or neutered, is $15.
B.
A late fee shall be paid in the amount of $15 for failure to register
a dog after 90 days of expiration of the license.
[Added 9-12-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-2018]
D.
Replacement tag: $10 each replacement tag.
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
E.
Age 62 is to be considered a senior citizen to obtain
a discount.
F.
The annual license fee for all dogs shall be waived if the owner
presents proof that the dog was adopted through the Gloucester County
Animal Shelter.
[Added 8-27-2014 by Ord. No. 14-2014]
[Amended 3-22-2007 by Ord. No. 11-2007]
Fence permits: see § 80-41D(1)
[Added 1-26-2006 by Ord. No. 5-2006;
amended 12-27-2017 by Ord. No.
37-2017]
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Schedule
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Annual Fee
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Inspection
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A.
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Assembly
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(1)
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A.3
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Eating establishments with a maximum permitted occupancy of
fewer than 50 in which alcoholic beverages are not consumed
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$70
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Every 12 months
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(2)
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A.4
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This shall include all buildings used as churches and similar
religious purposes
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Exempt
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Every 12 months
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B.
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Business
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(1)
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1- and 2-story with less than 5,000 square feet
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$45
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Every 12 months
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(2)
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1- and 2-story with more than 5,000 square feet
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$70
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Every 12 months
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(3)
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3 to 5 stories with less than 5,000 square feet per floor
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$95
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Every 12 months
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(4)
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3 to 5 stories with less than 5,000 square feet per floor
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$120
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Every 12 months
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C.
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Factory
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(1)
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F.1
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Moderate hazard
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$170
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Every 6 months
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(2)
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F.2
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Low hazard
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$95
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Every 6 months
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D.
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Mercantile
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(1)
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1- and 2-story with less than 5,000 square feet
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$70
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Every 12 months
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(2)
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1- and 2-story with more than 5,000 square feet
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$95
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Every 12 months
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(3)
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3 to 5 stories with less than 5,000 square feet per floor
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$120
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Every 12 months
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(4)
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3 to 5 stories with less than 5,000 square feet per floor
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$145
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Every 12 months
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E.
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Residential
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(1)
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R.1
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3 to 6 units
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$45
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Every 12 months
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(2)
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R.1
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7 to 12 units
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$60
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Every 12 months
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(3)
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R.1
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13 to 20 units
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$95
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Every 12 months
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(4)
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R.1
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Over 20 units
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$120
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Every 12 months
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(5)
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R.2
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3 to 6 units
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$45
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Every 12 months
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(6)
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R.2
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7 to 12 units
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$60
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Every 12 months
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(7)
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R.2
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13 to 20 units
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$95
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Every 12 months
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(8)
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R.2
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Over 20 units
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$120
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Every 12 months
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F.
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Storage
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(1)
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S.1
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Moderate hazard
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$170
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Every 12 months
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(2)
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Low hazard
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$95
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Every 12 months
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G.
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Utility
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Miscellaneous uses such as commercially occupied, or intended
to be occupied, structures, commonly referred to as commercial strip
complexes
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(1)
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Less than 12,000 square feet
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$45
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Every 12 months
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(2)
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12,000 or more square feet
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$70
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Every 12 months
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Charitable, religious and educational nonprofit
corporations, associations and institutions shall be exempt from the
payment of the fees.
A.
Restaurant establishments with nine or fewer employees,
excluding owner and spouse: $25.
B.
Nonseating establishments with nine or fewer employees,
excluding owner and spouse: $50.
C.
Retail food establishment licenses:
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Square Feet
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Less than 500
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$25
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500 - 1,999
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$50
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2,000 - 3,999
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$75
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4,000 - 5,999
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$100
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6,000 - 7,999
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$150
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8,000 and over
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$200
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D.
Mobile units: $50.
E.
Nonprocessing: $25.
F.
Temporary: $10.
G.
Nonprofit: $10.
H.
Industrial establishments: $50.
Garage sales and flea markets (§ 104-3): $10.
[Amended 10-25-2007 by Ord. No. 40-2007; 8-26-2009 by Ord. No.
24-2009; 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
C.
Change in occupancy (§ 179-73):
(1)
$100
penalty for occupying without a certificate of occupancy.
(2)
[1]Rentals certificate of occupancy application and one reinspection
after correction of violations: $100 any inspection after the initial
and one reinspection/no access is $75 each.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(2), establishing a fee
for yearly inspection of rental units, was repealed 2-24-2010 by Ord.
No. 7-2010.
License fees (§ 19-3E):
A.
One-time fee [§ 220-27D(1)]: $50.
B.
Review and inspection fees [§ 220-27D(2)]:
(1)
New commercial and/or new industrial construction:
$300 for the first acre or fraction thereof, plus $75 for each additional
acre or fraction thereof.
(2)
Residential subdivision, row house, or apartment construction:
$400 for two to 15 dwelling units, plus $25 per dwelling unit for
every unit above 15.
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
(Reserved)
[Added 12-27-2017 by Ord.
No. 39-2017]
A.
Recycling, white goods pickup, and returned check fees:
(1)
Small (20 gallon) bucket: $10.
(2)
Large (32 gallon) bucket: $17.
(4)
New residents: First bucket is complimentary if picked up within
the first year of residency.
(5)
White goods pickup: The township picks up electronics, televisions,
computers, appliances, metals and concrete per request on a set day
per week: $20 per pickup.
(6)
Returned checks: $30.
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
B.
Zoning
verification letter: $50.
[Added 4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 8-2022]
[Amended 4-28-2004 by Ord. No. 9-2004]
(Reserved)
Annual license fee (§ 177-4A): $100.
(Reserved)
[Added 6-26-2008 by Ord. No. 31-2008]
Property maintenance fees performed by the Township of Washington on properties not in compliance with Chapter 179 of the Code of the Township of Washington shall be as follows:
Application fee: $50.
[Amended 5-22-2008 by Ord. No. 19-2008]
A.
Dog park fees.
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Type
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Annual Fee
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|---|---|
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Resident
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$10
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Nonresident
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$20
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B.
The Township Council of the Township of Washington
hereby authorizes the Township Administration, through the office
of the Director of Municipal Services, to periodically review and
set dog park user fees, with notice to the office of the Mayor and
Township Council.
[Added 10-28-2020 by Ord. No. 11-2020; amended 9-22-2021 by Ord. No. 18-2021; 10-12-2022 by Ord. No. 20-2022]
The rate of payment for such police services shall be at the
following rates:
A.
Traffic direction and control: $95 per hour base rate, plus $7.60
per hour for an administrative fee;
B.
Nontraffic protective services and retail security: $55 per hour
base rate, plus $4.40 per hour for an administrative fee.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 80-30, Recycling
containers, was repealed 9-13-2007 by Ord. No. 31-2007.
Rent increase, rent reduction or appeals application (§ 184-13): $75.
[Amended 6-26-2008 by Ord. No. 28-2008]
A.
If the application and plan conform to the requirements
of this chapter, provide for the work to be performed in accordance
with the current New Jersey State Highway Specifications and are approved
by the Township Engineer and/or Township Director of Municipal Services,
the Director of Municipal Services shall issue the permit upon receipt
of the following:
B.
Performance and maintenance guaranty. Prior to the
issuance of a permit, the applicant shall deposit a performance and
maintenance guaranty as follows:
(1)
Amount. The amount of the guarantee required will
be determined by the Township Engineer and/or Township Director of
Municipal Services and will be set forth on the latest permit application
form at the time of the application submission. The amount shall be
computed on the basis of costs required to make proper restorations
or repairs, as per the Township Engineer's bond estimate. An annual
blanket bond in the amount of $10,000 may be posted to avoid the inconvenience
and expense of obtaining individual bonds for each permit requested.
(2)
Form. The form of the guaranty shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Township Attorney and shall be issued
by an institution authorized to transact business in the State of
New Jersey.
(3)
Maintenance. The guaranty shall encompass a maintenance
guaranty once the permanent restoration has been completed and accepted
by the Township. Upon completion of final and permanent restoration
and acceptance by the Township, the performance guaranty will be returned
subject to a maintenance guaranty of 50% being posted. The maintenance
guaranty shall remain in effect for a five-year period for a five-foot
deep or more trench, and a two-year period of time for all others.
The guaranty shall be released to the permit holder upon satisfactory
completion of all restoration and repairs during the two- or five-year
maintenance. The two or five-year maintenance period shall commence
after final inspection of the work performed under the permit and
the acceptance of the work by the Township.
(4)
Utilities. For all utilities under the jurisdiction
of the Board of Public Utilities, a blanket corporate bond acceptable
to the Township Attorney in the amount of $25,000 may be deposited
with the Township in full force and effect in lieu of a separate bond
for each required permit as surety for the performance and maintenance
period. Additionally, a blanket corporate bond in the form of cash
acceptable to the Township Attorney may be deposited with the Township
in full force and effect in lieu of a separate escrow to cover permit
inspection fees. The maintenance period shall be for a period of two
or five years and shall commence after the final inspection of the
work performed under the permit and the acceptance of the work by
the Township.
C.
Inspection fees. Prior to the issuance of a permit,
the applicant shall make a deposit for inspection fees in an amount
to be determined by the Township Engineer and/or Township Director
of Municipal Services. The amount shall be calculated at 5% of the
total site improvement cost, including excavation and restoration
or based on the number of hours spent by the Township Engineer and/or
Township Director of Municipal Services to inspect the work covered
under the permit, computed at his/her hourly rate, whichever is greater.
Major subdivisions, site plan review and variance (§ 220-9 et seq.): escrow deposit of $1,000. In addition, major subdivisions require an additional $50 per lot escrow.
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
[Added 5-22-2008 by Ord. No. 22-2008; amended 12-29-2010 by Ord. No. 29-2010]
|
Total Number of Trees Removed and Planted
|
Fee (§ 254-31)
|
|---|---|
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1 - 5
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$0
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6 - 10
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$100
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11 - 20
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$250
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21 - 50
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$500
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51 - 150
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$1,500
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151 and over
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$1,500, plus $250 for each additional 100 trees
or part thereof
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[Amended 2-13-2008 by Ord. No. 5-2008]
A.
Municipal golf course fees.
[Amended 12-27-2017 by Ord. No. 39-2017; 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
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Resident
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Weekday
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Weekend
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|---|---|---|
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Child 9 and Under
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Free
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$5
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Youth 10 to 16
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$11
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$13
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Adult 17 to 60
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$17
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$20
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Adult 60 to 74
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$12
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$15
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Senior 75+
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$10
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$11
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Nonresident
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Weekday
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Weekend
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|---|---|---|
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Child 9 and under
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Free
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$7
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Youth 10 to 16
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$15
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$17
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Adult 17 to 60
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$20
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$22
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Adult 60 to 74
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$16
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$18
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Senior 75+
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$13
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$15
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Rental Cost
|
|---|
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Clubs: $5
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Carts: $3
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Bags of tees: $1
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Golf balls: $1
|
B.
The Township Council of the Township of Washington
hereby authorizes the Township Administration, through the office
of the Director of Municipal Services, to periodically review and
set municipal golf course user fees, with notice to the office of
the Mayor and Township Council. Any increase or decrease in fees should
be proportional to the fee structure set forth herein.
C.
Washington Lake Park fees.
[Added 12-27-2017 by Ord.
No. 39-2017; amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
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Walk/Run Fees
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|---|---|
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Number of Participants
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Fee
|
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25 to 100
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$350 + $200 maintenance fee
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100 to 400
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$600 + $200 maintenance fee
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400 to 700
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$800 + $200 maintenance fee and additional port-a-potties fees
|
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700 to 1,500
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$1,500 + $400 maintenance fee and additional port-a-potties
fees
|
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1,500 or more
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$2,500 + $400 maintenance fee and additional port-a-potties
fees
|
|
Refundable security deposit (for all walks/runs): $400
|
|
Nonprofit charitable events, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon/12:00 noon
to 4:00 p.m./4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: $1,200
|
|
Nonrefundable reserve date fee: $250
|
|
Amphitheater audio equipment fee (three-hour minimum): $65
|
|
Refundable security deposit (for all amphitheater events): $400
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Fee schedule
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|---|---|---|
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Type
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Fee
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Pavilion/picnic grove
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Township resident, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m./3:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m.
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$80
| |
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Gazebo, per hour
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$35
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Township resident, all day
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$160
| |
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Nonresident 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m./3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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$200
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Nonresident, all day
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$400
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Athletic fields
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Without lights, per session
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$100
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With lights, per session
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$150
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|
Field prep fee (if needed), per session
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$75
| |
|
Security deposit for all field usage
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$250
| |
|
Tournaments
| ||
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One day (up to three fields)
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$900
| |
|
Two days (up to three fields)
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$1,200
| |
|
Three days (up to three fields)
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$1,800
| |
|
Maintenance, per day
|
$200
| |
|
Hockey rink, per hour
|
$35
| |
|
Tennis court(s) and pickleball, per hour
|
$35
| |
|
Volleyball/pickleball court(s), per hour
|
$35
| |
|
Basketball court(s), per hour
|
$35
| |
|
Futsal/dodgeball/basketball
| ||
|
Township resident, 2 hours
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$60
| |
|
Nonresident, 2 hours
|
$120
| |
|
Each additional field
|
$200
| |
|
Medallion Sponsorship:
| |
|---|---|
|
Type of Sponsor
|
Fee
|
|
Platinum, 5 years
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$4,000
|
|
Gold, 1 year
|
$1,000
|
D.
Building rental usage fees.
[Added 12-27-2017 by Ord.
No. 39-2017; amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
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Fee Schedule
| |
|---|---|
|
Building
|
Fee
|
|
Olde Stone House - church
|
$275 (maximum 2 hours)
|
|
Olde Stone House - additional hour
|
$50
|
|
Olde Stone House - gazebo, per hour
|
$35 per hour
|
|
Senior Center
| |
|
Resident, per hour
|
$125
|
|
Nonresident, per hour
|
$200
|
|
Employee, per hour
|
$75
|
|
Nonprofit organization, per hour
|
$100
|
|
Senior center - back room - additional
| |
|
Resident, per hour
|
$125
|
|
Nonresident, per hour
|
$200
|
|
Senior center - security (off-duty police), per hour
|
$40
|
|
Security deposit - required for each rental
| |
|
Resident
|
$200
|
|
Nonresident
|
$400
|
|
Security deposit - additional amount for senior center back
room
|
$200
|
|
Maintenance fee - required for each rental
|
$100
|
|
Parks and Recreation Booster Club
|
$75 maintenance fee with no security deposit
|
|
High School Booster Club
|
$75 maintenance fee and $200 security deposit
|
[Amended 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 13-2005]
Any future State of New Jersey adjustments to training fees and private on-site inspection agencies fees shall take effect upon notice by the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in accordance with the formal adoption of Uniform Construction Code fee adjustments, and shall become effective upon publication in the New Jersey Register, as set forth herein. When referring to the term "Department," the same refers to the Department of Community Development under Article V of Chapter 2 of the Code of the Township of Washington.
A.
General.
(1)
The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage
of the fee for a construction permit, shall be paid at the time of
application for a permit. The amount of this fee shall then be deducted
from the amount of the fee due for a construction permit when the
permit is issued. Plan review fees are not refundable.
(2)
The fee to be charged for a construction permit will
be the sum of the basic construction fee plus all applicable special
fees, such as elevator sign fees. This fee shall be paid before a
permit is issued.
(3)
The fee to be 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.
(5)
No fee shall be collected for work consequential to
a natural disaster when the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
is the local enforcing agency.
(6)
Any
time a third-party inspection agency is to perform the inspections
required of any of the uniform construction subcodes, the Township
shall add an administrative fee of 15% to the cost of the permit for
that subcode. All fees shall be adjusted to the next higher dollar
amount.
[Added 6-23-2010 by Ord. No. 13-2010; amended 6-22-2017 by Ord. No. 20-2017]
B.
Departmental plan review fee.
(1)
The plan review fee for the new construction shall
be based upon the volume of structure.
(a)
For buildings or structures in Use Groups A,
F or S, the plan review fee shall be $0.10 per cubic foot.
(b)
For health care facilities in Use Groups B or
I, the plan review fee shall be $0.22 per cubic foot.
(c)
For all other buildings or structures, the plan
review fee shall be $0.16 per cubic foot.
(2)
The plan review fee for renovations, alterations,
repairs, site construction associated with pre-engineered systems
of commercial farm buildings, premanufactured construction and external
utility connections for premanufactured construction shall be based
upon the estimated cost of work.
(a)
For health care facilities in Use Groups B and
I, the fee shall be $14 per $1,000 or part thereof for estimated cost
not exceeding $50,000; $11 per $1,000 or part thereof for estimated
cost of the first $50,000 and not exceeding $100,000; and $9 per $1,000
or part thereof for estimated cost in excess of the first $100,000.
(b)
For all other buildings or structures, the fee
shall be $10 per $1,000 or part thereof for estimated cost not exceeding
$50,000; $8 per $1,000 or part thereof for estimated cost in excess
of the first $50,000 and not exceeding $100,000; and $7 per $1,000
or part thereof for estimated cost in excess of the first $100,000.
(4)
There shall be an additional fee of $45 per hour for
review of any amendment or change to a plan that has already been
released.
(5)
In any case where the Department conducts plan review
for a local enforcing agency, the fee charged by the local enforcing
agency for inspection services shall be 80% of the fee that would
otherwise be determined under the local fee schedule.
C.
Building plan review fees.
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
(1)
The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount
to be charged for a construction permit.
(b)
The fee for plan review for statewide prototype
plans released by the Department or for other prototype plans where
the prototype does not include the foundation detail shall be 5% of
the amount to be charged for a construction permit.
(2)
The basic construction permit fee shall be the sum
of the parts computed on the basis of the volume or cost of construction,
the number of plumbing fixtures and rating of electrical devices,
the number of sprinklers, standpipes and detectors (smoke and heat)
at the unit rates and/or the applicable flat fees as provided herein
plus any special fees.
(a)
Building volume or cost. The fees for new construction
or alteration are as follows:
[1]
Fees for new construction shall be based upon
the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall be in the
amount of $0.027 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures
of all use groups and types of construction as classified and defined
in Articles 3 and 4 of the building subcode, except that the fee shall
be $0.015 per cubic foot of volume for use groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,
A-S, F-I, F-2, S-I and S-2, and the fee shall be $0.0008 per cubic
foot for structures on farms, including commercial farm building under
N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), with the maximum fee for such structures on
farms not to exceed $1,145.
[2]
Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs
or site construction associated with pre-engineered systems of commercial
farm buildings, premanufactured construction and the external utility
connection for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the
estimated cost of work. The fee shall be in the amount of $24 per
$1,000,000. From $50,001 to and including $100,000, the additional
fee shall be in the amount of $18 per $1,000 of estimated cost above
$50,000. Above $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount
of $15 per $1,000 of estimated cost above $100,000. For the purpose
of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the Department
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.
A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The
Department shall make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
[3]
Fees for additions shall be computed on the
same basis as for new construction for the added portion.
[4]
Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with Subsection C(2)(a)[2] and [3] above.
[5]
The fee for tents in excess of 900 square feet
or more than 30 feet in any dimension shall be $92.
[6]
The fees for roofing and siding work completed
on structures of Group R-3 or R-3 shall be in accordance with N.J.S.A.
5:23-3.2
[7]
The fee for an aboveground swimming pool shall
be $210 for a pool with a surface area greater than 550 square feet;
the fee in all other cases shall be $140. The fee for an in-ground
swimming pool shall be $316 for a pool with a surface area greater
than 550 square feet; the fee in all other cases shall be $210.
[8]
The fee for retaining walls under 500 square feet shall be $130;
the fee for retaining walls over 500 square feet shall be $250.
(b)
Plumbing/mechanical fixtures and equipment.
The fees shall be as follows:
[1]
The fee shall be in the amount of $25 per fixture, piece of equipment or appliance connected to the plumbing system and for each appliance connected to the gas piping or oil piping system, except as indicated in Subsection C(2)(b)[2] below. The fee shall be $25 for backflow preventer non-test, backflow test and recertification.
[2]
The fee shall be $120 per special device for
the following: annual backflow testing, flue liners, fuel oil piping,
gas piping, grease traps, oil separators, refrigeration units, utility
service connections, backflow preventers equipped with test ports
(double check valve assembly, reduced pressure zone and pressure vacuum
breaker backflow preventers), steam boilers, hot water boilers (excluding
those for domestic water heating), active solar systems, sewer connection,
sewer pumps. steam boiler, sump pump and interceptors, water meter,
water service.
[3]
For cross connections and backflow preventers that are subject to
testing, requiring reinspection annually, the fee shall be $120 for
each device when they are tested.
[4]
The fee for plumbing/mechanical inspection in a structure of Group
R-3 or R-5 by a mechanical inspector shall be $75 for the first device
and $15 for each additional device. No separate fee shall be charged
for gas, fuel oil or water piping connections associated with the
mechanical equipment inspected.
(c)
Electrical fixtures and devices. The fee shall
be as follows:
[1]
For the first block consisting of one to 50
receptacles, fixtures or devices, the fee shall be $65; for each additional
block consisting of up to 25 receptacles, fixtures or devices, the
fee shall be $10. For the purpose of computing this fee, receptacles,
fixtures or devices shall include lighting fixtures, wall switches,
convenience receptacles, sensors, dimmers, alarm devices, smoke and
heat detectors, communications outlets, light standards eight feet
or less in height, including luminaires, emergency lights, electric
signs, exit lights or similar electric fixtures and devices rated
20 amperes or less, including motors or equipment rated less than
one horsepower (hp) or one kilowatt (kw).
[2]
For each motor or electrical device rated from
one hp or one kw to 10 hp or 10 kw; for each transformer or generator
rated from one kw or one kva to 10 kw or 10 kva; for each replacement
of wiring involving one branch circuit or part thereof; for each storable
pool or hydro massage bath tub; for each underwater lighting fixture;
for household electric cooking equipment rated up to 16 kw; for each
fire, security or burglar alarm control unit; for each receptacle
rated from 30 amperes to 50 amperes; for each light standard greater
than eight feet in height, including luminaires; and for each communications
closet, the fee shall be $75.
[3]
For each motor or electrical device rated from
greater than 10 hp or 10 kw to 50 hp or 50 kw; for each service equipment,
panelboard, switchboard, switch gear, motor-control-center or disconnecting
means rated 225 amperes or less; for each transformer or generator
rated from greater than 10 kw or 10 kva to 45 kw or 45 kva; for each
electric sign rated from greater than 20 amperes to 225 amperes, including
associated disconnecting means; for each receptacle rated greater
than 50 amperes; and for each utility load management device, the
fee shall be $85.
[4]
For each motor or electrical device from one
hp or one kw to 10, the fee shall be $30; for devices rated from greater
than 50 hp or 50 kw to 100 hp or 100 kw; for each service equipment,
panelboard, switchboard, switch gear, motor-control-center or disconnecting
means rated from greater than 225 amperes to 1,000 amperes; and for
each transformer or generator rated from greater than 45 kw or 45
kva to 112.5 kw or 112.5 kva, the fee shall be $150.
[5]
For each motor or electrical device rated greater
than 100 hp or 100 kw; for each service equipment, panelboard, switchboard,
switch gear, motor-control-center or disconnecting means rated greater
than 1,000 amperes; and for each transformer or generator rated greater
than 112.5 kw or 112.5 kva, the fee shall be $660.
[6]
The fee charged for electrical work for each permanently installed private swimming pool as defined in the building subcode, spa, hot tub or fountain shall be a flat fee of $87, which shall include any required bonding and associated equipment such as filter pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles and heaters, etc., except for panelboards and underwater lighting fixtures, the fee shall be $100. For public swimming pools, the fee shall be charged on the basis of number of electrical fixtures and rating of electrical devices involved in accordance with Subsection C(2)(c)[1] through [5] above.
[7]
The fee charged for the installation of single- and multiple-station smoke or heat detectors and fire, burglar or security alarm systems in any one- or two-family dwelling shall be a flat fee of $50 per dwelling unit. For fire, burglar and security alarm systems and detectors in buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings, the fee shall be charged in accordance with Subsection C(2)(c)[1] and [2] above.
[8]
For installations consisting of multimeter stacks, the fee shall be based on 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 panelboards shall be charged in accordance with Subsection C(2)(c)[3], [4] or [5] above. There shall be no additional fee charged for the concurrent installation of individual feeder conductors.
[9]
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.
[10]
For electrical work requiring replacement of service entrance conductors or feeder conductors only, the fee shall be in accordance with Subsection C(2)(c)[2] through [5] above based on the designated ampere rating of the over current device of the service or feeder.
[11]
The fee charged for process equipment shall
be based on the ampere rating of the over current device protecting
the conductor feeding the process equipment or the cutoff device.
[12]
For the purpose of computing these fees, all
electrical and communications devices, utilization equipment and motors
which are part of premises wiring, except those which are portable
plug-in type, shall be counted.
[13]
The fee for electric solar installation fees are as follows: solar
1X one to 50kw shall be $65; solar 51 to 100 kw; solar 2X to 100 kw
shall be $150; solar over 100 kw and solar 3X over 100 kw, the fee
shall be $640.
[14]
The fee for annual electrical inspection of public swimming pools,
spas or hot tubs shall be $75.
(d)
For fire protection and hazardous equipment,
sprinklers, standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat), pre-engineered
suppression systems, gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to
the plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems, incinerators and crematoriums,
the fee shall be as follows:
[1]
The fee for 20 or fewer heads shall be $98;
for 21 to and including 100 heads, the fee shall be $165; for 101
to and including 200 heads, the fee shall be $300; for 201 to and
including 400 heads, the fee shall be $730; for 401 to and including
1,000 heads, the fee shall be $1,115; for over 1,000 heads, the fee
shall be $1,275.
[2]
The fee for one to 12 detectors shall be $50;
for each 25 detectors in addition to this, the fee shall be in the
amount of $25.
[3]
The fee for each standpipe shall be $345.
[4]
The fee for each independent pre-engineered
system shall be $150.
[5]
The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance
that is not connected to the plumbing system shall be $85.
[6]
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system shall
be $85.
[7]
The fee for each incinerator shall be $530.
[8]
The fee for each crematorium shall be $530.
[9]
For single- and multiple-station smoke or heat detectors and fire alarm systems in any one- or two-family dwellings, there shall be a flat fee of $75 per dwelling unit. For residential alarm devices, the fee shall be $50. For detectors and fire alarm systems in buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings, the fee shall be charged in accordance with Subsection C(2)(d)[2] above.
[10]
The fee for 20 or fewer DE1X heads (dry and wet) shall be $110; for
DE2X, 21 to and including 100 heads, the fee shall be $190; for DE3X,
101 to and including 200 heads, the fee shall be $350; for DE4X, 201
to and including 400 heads, the fee shall be $850; for DE5X, 401 to
and including 1,000 heads, the fee shall be $1,170; for over 1,000
heads, the fee shall be $1,343.
[11]
The fee shall be $150 for the following: smoke control system, 131
devices, CO suppression system, dry chemical system, dry pipe alarm
valves, fire suppression pump, FM200 suppression system, foam suppression
system, pre-action valves, wet chemical system.
[12]
The fee for fireplace venting/metal chimney shall be $85.
(3)
For building certificates and other permits, the fees
are as follows:
(a)
The fee for a demolition or removal permit shall
be $168 for a structure of less than 5,000 square feet in area and
less than 30 feet in height, for one- or two-family dwellings (Group
R-3 or R-5 of the building subcode), structures on farms, including
commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), and $492 for
all other groups.
(b)
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall
be as follows:
[1]
Fees for pylon signs shall be $4 per square
foot for the first 100 square feet, $3 per square foot for the next
400 square feet and $2 per square foot thereafter.
[2]
Fees for ground signs or wall signs shall be
$2 per square foot for the first 100 square feet, $1.50 per square
foot for the next 400 square feet and $1 per square foot thereafter.
[3]
The minimum fee shall be $75.
(c)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall
be $100.
(d)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted
pursuant to a change of use group shall be $120.
(e)
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy
issued under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(c) shall be $250.
(f)
The fee for the first issuance and the renewal
of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $50 every 30 days.
[1]
Exception. There shall be no fee for the first
issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy, provided the certificate
of occupancy fee is paid at that time.
[2]
Exception. Where a written request for a temporary
certificate of occupancy is made for reasons other than uncompleted
work covered by the permit (such as uncompleted work required by prior
approvals from state or municipal agencies), no renewal fee shall
be charged.
(g)
The fee for a change of use shall be $168.
(h)
The fee for plan review of a building for compliance
under the alternate systems and nondepletable energy source provisions
of the energy subcode shall be $274 for one- and two-family dwellings
(Group R-3 or R-5 of the building subcode) and for light commercial
structures having the indoor temperature controlled from a single
point, and $1,369 for all other structures.
(i)
The fee for an application for a variation in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $594 for Class I structures
and $120 for Class II and Class III structures. The fee for resubmission
of an application for a variation shall be $229 for Class I structures
and $65 for Class II and Class III structures.
(j)
The fee for a permit for lead hazard abatement
work shall be $140. The fee for a lead abatement clearance certificate
shall be $28.
(4)
For cross connections and backflow preventers that
are subject to testing, requiring reinspection annually, the fee shall
be $46 for each device when they are tested.
(5)
Annual permit requirements are as follows:
(a)
The fee to be charged for an annual construction
permit shall be charged annually. The fee shall be a flat fee based
upon the number of maintenance workers who are employed by the facility
and who are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode.
Managers, engineers and clericals shall not be considered maintenance
workers for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit
fee. Annual permits may be issued for building fire protection, electrical
and plumbing.
(b)
Fees for annual permits shall be as follows:
[1]
One to 25 workers (including foremen), $667
per worker; each additional worker over 25, $232 per worker.
[2]
Prior to issuance of the annual permit, a training
registration fee of $140 per subcode and a list of not more than three
individuals to be trained per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant
to the Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Code Services, Education
Unit, along with a copy of the construction permit (Form F170). Checks
shall be made payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey." The Department
shall register these individuals and notify them of the courses being
offered.
(6)
The fee for the plan review for elevator devices in
structures of Group R-3, R-4 or R-5 and for elevator devices wholly
within dwelling units in structures of Group R-2 shall be $63 for
each device.
[Amended 9-22-2010 by Ord. No. 18-2010]
(7)
The fee for plan review for elevator devices in structures of groups other than R-3, R-4 or R-5 and devices in structures of Group R-2 exempted by Subsection C(6) above shall be $328 for each device.
[Amended 9-22-2010 by Ord. No. 18-2010]
(8)
The fees for elevator device inspections and tests
shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.
(9)
The fee for a mechanical inspection in a structure
of Group R-3 or R-5 by a mechanical inspector shall be $43 for the
first device and $10 for each additional device. No separate fee shall
be charged for gas, fuel oil or water piping connections associated
with the mechanical equipment inspected.
(10)
The fee for the annual electrical inspection of swimming
pools, spas or hot tubs shall be $36.
D.
The fee for an inspection by a manufacturer, distributor,
owner or any other person for approval of any fixture, appurtenance,
material or method, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.8, shall be an amount
equal to the cost incurred or to be incurred by the Department for
such tests as the Department require, plus an administrative surcharge
in the amount of 10% of such cost.
E.
Minimum fees. The minimum fee for any item not covered
within the enumerated fees set forth above shall be $75.
[Amended 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
[Amended 12-5-2002 by Ord. No. 25-2002; 3-24-2004 by Ord. No. 5-2004; 6-23-2004 by Ord. No. 16-2004; 3-8-2007 by Ord. No. 8-2007]
A.
Variances:
[Amended 4-28-2004 by Ord. No. 9-2004; 7-28-2004 by Ord. No.
18-2004; 3-22-2007 by Ord. No. 11-2007]
D.
Zoning permit fees shall be $50 generally, except
for the following specific permits:
[Added 4-28-2005 by Ord. No. 7-2005;
amended 9-28-2006 by Ord. No. 36-2006; 6-10-2009 by Ord. No. 18-2009; 3-24-2010 by Ord. No. 10-2010; 9-10-2010 by Ord. No. 16-2010; 10-10-2018 by Ord. No. 25-2018; 2-27-2019 by Ord. No. 5-2019; 4-12-2023 by Ord. No. 4-2023]
(1)
Fences: $50.
(2)
Sheds/gazebo/pergola up to 200 square feet: $50.
(3)
Aboveground pool: $50.
(4)
Patios: $50.
(5)
Change of use/occupancy/business name: $100; change
of owner: $200 each unit.
(6)
Signs: $50.
(7)
Temporary signs and banners: $50.
(8)
Temporary tents: $50.
(9)
Driveways: $50.
(10)
Temporary trailer: $50.
(11)
Decks: $100.
(12)
Retaining wall: $50.
(13)
In-ground pool: $100.
(14)
Fit-outs: $100.
(15)
Garage and sheds/gazebo/pergola over 200 square feet:
$100.
(16)
Mobile home replacement: $100.
(17)
Additions (sunrooms, porch enclosures, covered decks/patios,
bedrooms, baths: $150.
(18)
Single-family dwellings: $250.
(19)
New commercial construction: $500.
(20)
Billboard:
$250 with $15 escrow deposit of $1,500.
(21)
(Reserved)
(22)
Solar
energy system, residential: $100; commercial below 100 panels: $200;
100+ panels: $500.
(23)
Cell
antenna/equipment fee: $500.
(24)
Any
amended application in this section: 1/2 of original permit.
(25)
Clothing
bin, yearly: $100.
(26)
Storage
pod, residential: $50 per month; storage pod, commercial: $250 yearly.
(27)
Zoning
verification letter: $50.
E.
Development Review Committee fee: $100.
[Added 4-28-2005 by Ord. No. 8-2005]
