[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Mountain Lakes 6-23-1980 as Ch. XVI of the 1980 Code. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Codification
of Fees and Costs of the Borough of Mountain Lakes."
[Amended by Ord. No. 11-92]
This chapter is adopted in order to advise the
citizens of the Borough and any and all persons doing business with
the Borough of the various fees charged for services rendered by the
departments and agencies of municipal government and to provide ready
access to any and all such information.
[Last amended 11-24-2014 by Ord. No. 12-14[1]]
The following fees shall be charged by the Borough for services
rendered or licenses/permits issued. All license fees shall be annual,
unless otherwise noted.
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Fee
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A.
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Borough Clerk.
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(1)
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Amusement devices, each machine
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$100
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(2)
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Animals
[Amended 3-17-2017 by Ord. No. 01-17] | |||||
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Annual cat license:
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Neutered or spayed
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$21
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Unneutered or unspayed
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$24
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Late charge effective February 1
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$25
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Replacement tag
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$5
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Annual dog license:
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Neutered or spayed
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$21
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Unneutered or unspayed
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$24
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Late charge effective February 1
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$25
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Replacement tag
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$5
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Kennel license
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*The fee for a kennel license shall be the maximum fee authorized
by the State of New Jersey
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*Maintenance, per day
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Fee set by contract
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*Pet shop license
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$25
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*Recovery, each incident
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Fee set by contract
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(3)
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Lake encroachment permit (new construction)
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$150
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(4)
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Parking.
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The fees for parking at the Railroad Station are as follows:
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Annual permit:
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*Per motor vehicle owned by Borough resident or by owner or
employee of business located in Borough, provided that employee status,
as such, is certified by owner
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$25
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*Per motor vehicle owned by non-Borough resident
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$100
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Daily permit:
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Resident
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$5
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Nonresident
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$10
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Romaine Parking Area:
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*Per motor vehicle owned by Borough resident or by owner or
employee of business located in Borough, provided that employee status,
as such, is certified by owner
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$25
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Fee for replacement of any parking sticker
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$5
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(5)
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Peddlers and solicitors:
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Licensing processing, per year
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$100
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(6)
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Raffle license
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*The fee for a raffle license shall be the maximum fee authorized
by the State of New Jersey
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(7)
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Honorary/memorial tree
[Added 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 13-21; amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$425
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B.
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Construction Code.
[Amended 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 6-20; 2-27-2023 by Ord. No. 3-23] | |||||
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(1)
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Building Subcode
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Minimum fee
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$85
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New construction, including additions, per cubic foot of volume
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$0.085
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Renovations, alterations and repairs
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Up to first $50,000 in cost, per $1,000
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$28
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Additionally from $50,001 to and including $100,000 in cost,
per $1,000
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$24
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Additionally over $100,000 in cost, per $1,000
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$20
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For the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant
shall submit 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 Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding
estimated cost.
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Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed
as the sum of the fees computed separately.
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Building or structural demolition
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R5 Use Group, complete
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$500
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All other use groups, complete
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$1,000
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R5 Use Group, interior nonstructural
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$85
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All other use groups, nonstructural
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$150
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Garage or accessory building demolition
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R5 Use Group
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$80
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All other use groups
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$150
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Moving a building, per $1,000 of estimated cost of work
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$28
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Asbestos abatement
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$100
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Administrative certificate of occupancy
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$25
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Lead hazard abatement
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$150
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Administrative certificate of clearance
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$50
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Flat fees for the following (not subject to minimum fee):
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Swimming pools
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$150
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Temporary structures
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Sheds, each
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$25
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House and construction trailers, each
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$250
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Tents, each
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$120
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Retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square feet or more
that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
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$250
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Retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square feet or less
that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
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$150
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Retaining wall, newly constructed, at other than a Class 3 residential
structure shall be based on the cost of construction
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Signs, per square foot
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$4
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Double-faced signs shall be based on the area of one face of
the sign
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Certificate of occupancy
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New construction, R5 Use Group
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$250
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All other Use Groups
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$300
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Additions, R5 Use Group
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$100
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All other Use Groups
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$200
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Change of use group
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$160
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Certificate of continued occupancy
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Minimum of all subcode fees plus Certificate of Occupancy fee
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Temporary certificate of occupancy
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Initial issuance
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No fee
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Subsequent renewals, each
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$100
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Certificate of approval
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No fee
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Plan review, nonrefundable
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20% of construction permit fee
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Permit surcharge fees
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Permit surcharge [state-mandated, N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b)], per
cubic foot of volume (new work and additions only)
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$0.00371
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Alterations, per $1 of cost
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$0.0019
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Variation application as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10
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Class I structure
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$700
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Class I structure, resubmission
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$250
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Class II and III structures
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$150
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Class II and III structures, resubmission
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$75
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Reinstatement of lapsed permit for continuation of work
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Minimum of each subcode section not completed
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Withdrawn permit administration fee payable once application
has been released for permit
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20% of construction permit fee
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Change of agent or contractor, each
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$25
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Closure of outstanding open permit, each
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$85
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(2)
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Electrical Subcode
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Minimum fee
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$85
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Electrical devices (i.e., lighting outlets, convenience receptacles,
wall switches, smoke and heat detectors, fluorescent fixtures, fractional
horsepower motors, emergency lights, exit lights, communication points,
fire alarm devices, fire alarm control panel)
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1 to 20 devices
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$80
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Each additional 20 devices
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$25
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Motors (all except those in plug-in appliances)
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1 to 10 horsepower
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$20
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11 to 50 horsepower
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$75
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51 to 100 horsepower
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$100
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Over 100 horsepower
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$450
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Appliance equipment
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1 to 10 kilowatts
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$20
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11 to 45 kilowatts
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$75
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46 to 112.5 kilowatts
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$100
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Over 112.5 kilowatts
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$450
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Transformers, generators
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1 to 10 kilowatts
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$50
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11 to 45 kilowatts
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$100
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46 to 112.5 kilowatts
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$200
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Over 112.5 kilowatts
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$450
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Service entrance, panel, subpanel or disconnect
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Up to 100 amperes
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$75
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101 to 200 amperes
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$150
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201 to 1,000 amperes
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$250
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Over 1,000 amperes
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$450
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Air-conditioning units (includes disconnect, compressor/condenser,
air handler), each
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$80
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Replacement of any system part
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$40
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Burglar alarm system
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$50
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Replacement of any system part
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$25
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Swimming pools (includes receptacle, switch, trench, bonding)
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$200
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Equipotential bonding grid
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$50
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Hydromassage tub
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$50
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Hot tub, spa
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$80
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Certificate of compliance, annual inspection for public swimming
pools, spas, hot tubs
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$200
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Photovoltaic systems
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1 to 50 kilowatts
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$125
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51 to 100 kilowatts
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$250
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Greater than 100 kilowatts
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$500
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(3)
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Fire Subcode fees
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Minimum fee
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$85
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Sprinkler systems, each
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Pipe schedule
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$100
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Hydraulically calculated
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$100
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R5 Use Group, 20 or fewer heads
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$75
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Sprinkler system heads, all use groups
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1 to 20 heads
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$100
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21 to 100 heads
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$200
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101 to 200 heads
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$400
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201 to 400 heads
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$750
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401 to 1,000 heads
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$1,150
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Over 1,000 heads
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$1,450
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Sprinkler system supervisory devices (i.e., tamper switches
low/high air), each
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$20
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Standpipes, each
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$300
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Fire alarm systems
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Control panel, R5 Use Group, each
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$50
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Control panel, non-R5 Use Group, each
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$100
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Fire alarm systems alarm devices (i.e., smoke detector heads,
heat detector heads, pull stations, waterflow alarms)
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1 to 20 devices
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$100
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21 to 100 devices
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$200
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101 to 200 devices
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$400
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201 to 400 devices
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$750
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401 to 1,000 devices
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$1,150
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Over 1,000 devices
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$1,450
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Fire alarm system security devices (i.e., door locks, electromagnetic
releases), each
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$20
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Fire alarm system signaling devices (i.e., horns, strobes, bells),
each
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$10
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Independent preengineered system, each
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Wet chemical system
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$100
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All other systems
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$200
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Gas- or oil-fired appliances, each
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R5 Use Group
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$50
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All other use groups
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$75
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Metal chimney liner installation, each
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$75
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Exhaust systems, each
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Commercial kitchen
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$100
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Smoke control system
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$200
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Incinerators, each
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$460
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Crematorium, each
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$460
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Fuel storage tanks
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R5 Use Group, install, remove or abandon, each
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$80
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All other use groups, install remove or abandon, each
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Up to 275 gallons
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$100
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276 gallons to 1,000 gallons
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$200
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Each additional 500 gallons
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$50
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Firepump, each
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$100
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(4)
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Plumbing Subcode
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Minimum fee
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$85
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Fixtures (i.e., lavatories, kitchen sinks, basins, urinals,
water closets, bathtubs, shower stalls, sill cocks, laundry tubs,
floor drains, drinking fountains, dishwashers, garbage disposals,
clothes washers and similar devices), each
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$25
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Stacks, each
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$65
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Special devices (i.e., grease traps, oil separators, refrigeration
units, utility service connections, backflow preventers, gas service
interceptors and fuel oil piping), each
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R5 Use Group
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$60
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All other use groups
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$80
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Utilization equipment (i.e., steam boilers, hot-water boilers,
warm-air furnaces), all use groups other than R5
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$150
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Extension of existing heating systems
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$75
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Air-conditioning units, all use groups other than R5
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$100
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Water heaters, all use groups other than R5
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$100
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Gas piping, all use groups other than R5
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$100
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Vapor recovery systems, each
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$100
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Required annual reinspections (i.e., cross-connections, backflow
preventers)
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$100
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Medical gas piping, per outlet
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$25
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VAV boxes
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$25
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Humidifiers
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$25
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Premanufactured homes, plan review, and connection inspections
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$250
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Swimming pools
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$100
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(5)
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Mechanical Subcode
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Minimum fee, initial device installed for an R3 or R5 Use Group
residential structure
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$85
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Each additional device after the first, for an inspection by
a mechanical inspector for an R5 or R3 Use Group residential structure
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$60
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(6)
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Engineering
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Engineering review fee
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$300
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Review of applications for construction permits which involve
new construction, additions, modification of improved lot coverage
or other work requiring review as determined by the Municipal Engineer.
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C.
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Department of Public Works.
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 03-15; 12-14-2015 by Ord. No. 14-15] |
$100
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(1)
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Sewer connection permits:
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Residential
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$100
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Commercial (businesses)
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$200
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Industrial/manufacturing
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$460
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(2)
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Sewer connection fee:
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$460
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Per dwelling unit
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(3)
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Water services fee:
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$80
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Turning water on
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Turning water off
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$100
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Remove meter
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$200
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Set meter, 5/8 or 3/4 inch, includes meter (new meters on 3/4
inch)
[Amended 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 13-20] |
$325
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Set meter, one inch, includes meter
[Amended 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 13-20] |
$406.25
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Set meter, larger than one inch
[Amended 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 13-20] |
N/A
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Set meter, two inch, includes meter
[Added 11-9-2020 by Ord.
No. 13-20] |
$1,325
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Set meter, four inch, includes meter
[Added 11-9-2020 by Ord.
No. 13-20] |
$1,325
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Final meter reading for account closeout
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$50
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Test meter
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$50
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Temporary water service/construction purposes (nonpotable)
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$60 plus water usage/volume
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Hydrant flow test observation
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$100
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Pit meter installation plus cost of meter
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$150
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Water connection fee, per dwelling unit
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1 inch or smaller
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$2,000
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1Â 1/2 inch or larger
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$3,000
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(4)
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Water rates.
[Amended 10-8-2018 by Ord. No. 7-18; 10-14-2019 by Ord. No. 12-19; 9-30-2020 by Ord. No. 12-20] | |||||
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Water meters per 100 gallons
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Residential:
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Minimum charge up to 11,968 gallons
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$50.25
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From 11,969 to 22,440 gallons
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$0.4396
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From 22,441 to 37,400 gallons
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$0.4520
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From 37,401 to 59,840 gallons
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$0.4737
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From 59,841 to 74,800 gallons
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$0.4914
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From 74,801 gallons and above
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$0.5183
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Commercial/industrial:
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Minimum charge up to 11,968 gallons
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$53.46
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From 11,969 to 22,440 gallons
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$0.4859
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From 22,441 to 37,400 gallons
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$0.5093
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From 37,401 to 59,840 gallons
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$0.5718
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From 59,841 to 74,800 gallons
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$0.6254
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From 74,801 gallons and above
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$0.6790
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Sprinkler meters per 100 gallons
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Residential:
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Minimum charge up to 11,968 gallons
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$64.14
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From 11,969 to 22,440 gallons
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$0.6326
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From 22,441 to 37,400 gallons
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$0.6933
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From 37,401 to 59,840 gallons
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$0.7434
| |||||
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From 59,841 to 74,800 gallons
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$0.9113
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From 74,801 gallons and above
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$1.1723
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Commercial:
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Minimum charge up to 11,968 gallons
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$69.51
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From 11,969 to 22,440 gallons
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$0.6771
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From 22,441 to 37,400 gallons
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$0.7379
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From 37,401 to 59,840 gallons
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$0.7899
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From 59,841 to 74,800 gallons
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$0.9363
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From 74,801 gallons and above
|
$1.2152
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Water meters per cubic feet
| ||||||
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Residential:
| ||||||
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Minimum charge up to 1,600 cubic feet
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$50.25
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From 1,601 to 3,000 cubic feet
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$0.0329
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From 3,001 to 5,000 cubic feet
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$0.0338
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From 5,001 to 8,000 cubic feet
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$0.0354
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From 8,001 to 10,000 cubic feet
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$0.0368
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From 10,001 cubic feet and above
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$0.0387
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Commercial/industrial:
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Minimum charge up to 1,600 cubic feet
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$53.46
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From 1,601 to 3,000 cubic feet
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$0.0363
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From 3,001 to 5,000 cubic feet
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$0.0380
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From 5,001 to 8,000 cubic feet
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$0.0427
| |||||
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From 8,001 to 10,000 cubic feet
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$0.0467
| |||||
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From 10,001 cubic feet and above
|
$0.0507
| |||||
|
Sprinkler meters per cubic feet
| ||||||
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Residential:
| ||||||
|
Minimum charge up to 1,600 cubic feet
|
$64.14
| |||||
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From 1,601 to 3,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0474
| |||||
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From 3,001 to 5,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0519
| |||||
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From 5,001 to 8,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0553
| |||||
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From 8,001 to 10,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0681
| |||||
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From 10,001 cubic feet and above
|
$0.0877
| |||||
|
Commercial:
| ||||||
|
Minimum charge up to 1,600 cubic feet
|
$69.51
| |||||
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From 1,601 to 3,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0506
| |||||
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From 3,001 to 5,000 cubic feet
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$0.0552
| |||||
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From 5,001 to 8,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0591
| |||||
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From 8,001 to 10,000 cubic feet
|
$0.0700
| |||||
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From 10,001 cubic feet and above
|
$0.0908
| |||||
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Late charge on delinquent
|
8%
| |||||
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(5)
|
Sewer (rates based on water usage by water meter)
[Amended 11-14-2016 by Ord. No. 11-16; 10-8-2018 by Ord. No. 7-18; 9-30-2020 by Ord. No. 12-20] | |||||
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Rates per 100 gallons
| ||||||
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Residential
|
$0.6938
| |||||
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Commercial/Industrial
|
$0.7527
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Rates per cubic feet
| ||||||
|
Residential
|
$0.0519
| |||||
|
Commercial/Industrial
|
$0.0563
| |||||
|
Late charge on delinquent sewer bills
|
8% per quarter
| |||||
|
Minimum charge for sewer usage, pro rata when meter is connected
for less than a quarter:
| ||||||
|
Residential sewer fee
|
$83.04
| |||||
|
Commercial sewer fee
|
$90.09
| |||||
|
(6)
|
Solid waste rates
| |||||
|
(a)
|
Bag charges for garbage collection (sold in quantities of 10)
| |||||
|
15-gallon capacity
|
$12.50
| |||||
|
30-gallon capacity
|
$25
| |||||
|
(b)
|
Garbage and recycling collection base rate, per quarter for
nonresident
|
$88.50
| ||||
|
*
|
Late penalty on delinquent garbage/recycling bill per quarter
or part thereof
|
8%
| ||||
|
(c)
|
Trash day charges
| |||||
|
Car
|
$20
| |||||
|
Station wagon, minivan, small SUV
|
$30
| |||||
|
Large SUV, small pickup
|
$40
| |||||
|
Large pickup, full-size van
|
$60
| |||||
|
Exterior items
|
$20
| |||||
|
Trailer ("U-Haul" type):
| ||||||
|
5 feet x 5 feet x 4 feet
|
$100
| |||||
|
10 feet x 6 feet x 6 feet
|
$350
| |||||
|
20 feet x 6 feet x 6 feet
|
$700
| |||||
|
22 feet x 6 feet x 6 feet
|
$1,400
| |||||
|
24 feet x 8 feet x 8 feet
|
$1,500
| |||||
|
*An additional fee of $10 will be charged for trash that extends
beyond the vehicle interior and/or is attached to the exterior of
the vehicle
| ||||||
|
(7)
|
Street opening, driveway connection, curb permits
| |||||
|
Curb lowering permit
|
$25
| |||||
|
Driveway or private road construction permit
|
$25
| |||||
|
Street opening, driveway connection or curb opening permit
|
$100
| |||||
|
In addition to the fee for a street opening permit, there shall
be an additional fee charged for street openings which occur earlier
than five years from completion of the street improvement as follows:
| ||||||
|
(a)
|
During the first year following completion of street improvement
|
$1,000
| ||||
|
(b)
|
During the second year following completion of street improvement
|
$900
| ||||
|
(c)
|
During the third year following completion of street improvement
|
$800
| ||||
|
(d)
|
During the fourth year following completion of street improvement
|
$700
| ||||
|
(e)
|
During the fifth year following completion of street improvement
|
$600
| ||||
|
(8)
|
Boat/watercraft removal fee
| |||||
|
End of season removal
|
$50
| |||||
|
Removal after December 15
|
An additional $5 per day up to an additional maximum of $50
| |||||
|
Boat/watercraft retrieval
|
$50
| |||||
|
D.
|
Alcoholic Beverages.
| |||||
|
Club license
|
$188
| |||||
|
Plenary retail consumption license
|
$2,500
| |||||
|
Plenary retail distribution license
|
$2,500
| |||||
|
Liquor permit (one day)
| ||||||
|
*Civic, religious or educational organization
|
$50
| |||||
|
*All other organizations
|
$75
| |||||
|
E.
|
Recreation
[Added 3-17-2017 by Ord.
No. 01-17] | |||||
|
(1)
|
Beach Fees
[Amended 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 6-21] | |||||
|
(a)
|
Family
|
$125
| ||||
|
(b)
|
Family after June 30
|
$150
| ||||
|
(c)
|
Individual
|
$30
| ||||
|
(d)
|
Individual after June 30
|
$35
| ||||
|
(e)
|
Nanny
|
$30
| ||||
|
(f)
|
Nanny after June 30
|
$35
| ||||
|
(g)
|
Seniors - 62+
|
Free
| ||||
|
(h)
|
Children under two years old
|
Free
| ||||
|
(i)
|
Guest books
|
$25 for 5 days
| ||||
|
(j)
|
Replacement tags
[Amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$20
| ||||
|
(k)
|
Guest fee daily–purchased at beach
[Added 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$8
| ||||
|
(2)
|
Tennis fobs
[Amended 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 6-21] |
$25 per season
| ||||
|
(3)
|
Boat rack and rings
[Amended 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 6-21] | |||||
|
(a)
|
Racks and rings per season
|
$50
| ||||
|
(b)
|
Seniors - 62+
|
$35
| ||||
|
(4)
|
Boat registration
|
$5 per boat
| ||||
|
(5)
|
Night fishing permit
|
$5 per year
| ||||
|
(6)
|
Swim lessons
[Amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$150 per week per student
| ||||
|
(7)
|
Sailing lessons
[Amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$150 per week per student
| ||||
|
(8)
|
Summer camp
[Amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$150 per week per student per session
| ||||
|
(9)
|
Recreation programs
[Amended 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 6-21; 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 9-23] |
$50 to $500
| ||||
|
F.
|
Soil moving.
[Amended 12-14-2015 by Ord. No. 14-15; 3-17-2017 by Ord. No. 01-17] | |||||
|
(1)
|
Minor soil moving permit
|
$400
| ||||
|
(2)
|
Major soil moving permit
|
$1,250
| ||||
|
(3)
|
Soil moving escrow
|
$1,250
| ||||
|
Soil erosion and sediment control certification fees shall be
as follows:
| ||||||
|
Individual single-family residential products
|
$300 per project
| |||||
|
Residential subdivisions per lot
|
$500 base fee plus $100
| |||||
|
Residential developments and site plans per dwelling unit
|
$1,000 base fee plus $50
| |||||
|
Nonresidential development and site plans
|
$1,000 base fee plus $100 per acre
| |||||
|
G.
|
Planning Board.
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 03-15; 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 6-20] | |||||
|
(1)
|
Minor subdivision
|
$450
| ||||
|
Additional fee, each lot
|
$50
| |||||
|
(2)
|
Major subdivision
| |||||
|
(a)
|
Preliminary plat
|
$750
| ||||
|
Additional fee, each lot
|
$150
| |||||
|
Resubmission within one year, 50% of original fee
| ||||||
|
Minimum fee
|
$500
| |||||
|
(b)
|
Final plat
|
$500
| ||||
|
Additional fee, each lot
|
$100
| |||||
|
(c)
|
Engineering inspection
|
$300
| ||||
|
Plus % of cost of improvements
|
5%
| |||||
|
(d)
|
Additional fee for variance, per application
|
$250 per variance
| ||||
|
(e)
|
Combine preliminary and final subdivision
|
Combined fee for preliminary and final
| ||||
|
(3)
|
Site plan
| |||||
|
(a)
|
Preliminary
| |||||
|
[1]
|
Basic
|
$500
| ||||
|
[2]
|
Per 1,000 square feet of land
|
$5
| ||||
|
[3]
|
Per 1,000 square feet of building floor area
|
$50
| ||||
|
(b)
|
Final
| |||||
|
[1]
|
Basic
|
$200
| ||||
|
[2]
|
Per 1,000 square feet of land
|
$2.50
| ||||
|
[3]
|
Per 1,000 square feet of building floor area
|
$30
| ||||
|
(c)
|
Combine preliminary and final subdivision
|
Combined fee for preliminary and final
| ||||
|
(d)
|
Resubmission within one year, of original fee
|
50%
| ||||
|
Minimum fee
|
$400
| |||||
|
(e)
|
Engineering inspection, plus
|
$200
| ||||
|
Plus % of cost improvements
|
4%
| |||||
|
(f)
|
Amended site plan
|
50% of original fee
| ||||
|
(g)
|
Additional fee for variance, per application
|
$250 per variance
| ||||
|
(h)
|
Informal review
|
No charge
| ||||
|
(4)
|
Conditional use or change in use
| |||||
|
Application
|
$750
| |||||
|
(5)
|
Escrow fees
| |||||
|
Residential subdivision
|
$5,000
| |||||
|
Residential site plan (single-family home)
|
$750
| |||||
|
Residential site plan (multiunit) per unit
|
$1,000
| |||||
|
Nonresidential subdivision
|
$6,000
| |||||
|
Nonresidential site plan
|
$10,000
| |||||
|
Per review and/or testimony by outside consultants or experts
|
$3,500
| |||||
|
Informal review
|
$750
| |||||
|
(6)
|
Compiled and certified list of property owners in Borough
|
$10
| ||||
|
(7)
|
When the applicant request that an application can be carried
to another meeting there shall be an additional charge of 10% of the
particular fee paid
| |||||
|
(8)
|
Research that entails extraordinary effort on behalf of the
public agency
|
$25 per hour
| ||||
|
H.
|
Zoning Board of Adjustment
[Amended 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 6-20] | |||||
|
(1)
|
Appeals
|
$250
| ||||
|
(2)
|
C variances [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c)] For structural additions
and alterations to the principle structure
|
$250 per variance
| ||||
|
(3)
|
C variances [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c)] For non-structural additions
or alterations to the principle structure such as decks, patios, compressor,
etc.
|
$150 per variance
| ||||
|
(4)
|
D variances [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(1),(2),(3)]
|
$750 per variance
| ||||
|
(5)
|
D variances [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(4),(5),(6)]
|
$250 per variance
| ||||
|
(6)
|
Interpretations
|
$250
| ||||
|
(7)
|
Issuance of permit [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34]
|
$250
| ||||
|
(8)
|
Escrow fees
| |||||
|
(a)
|
D variances [N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 (d)(1),(2),(3)]
|
$1,500
| ||||
|
(b)
|
Per review and/or testimony by outside consultants or experts
|
$3,500
| ||||
|
(c)
|
Residential subdivision
|
$5,000
| ||||
|
Residential site plan (single-family home)
|
$750
| |||||
|
Residential site plan (multiunit) per unit
|
$1,000
| |||||
|
Nonresidential subdivision
|
$6,000
| |||||
|
Nonresidential site plan
|
$10,000
| |||||
|
(9)
|
Subdivision, site plan, or conditional use approval pursuant to § 40-21A(7)
|
Same as Planning Board fees § 111-3G
| ||||
|
(10)
|
Compiled and certified list of property owners in Borough
|
$10
| ||||
|
(11)
|
Research that entails extraordinary effort on behalf of the
public agency
|
$25
| ||||
|
I.
|
Board of Health.
| |||||
|
(1)
|
Retail food establishment
| |||||
|
For each premises or establishment licensed, or approval of
existing permit:
| ||||||
|
Nonrestaurant establishments where food items are sold
|
$75
| |||||
|
Institutions
|
$75
| |||||
|
Temporary establishments
|
$50
| |||||
|
Restaurants:
| ||||||
|
1-99 seats
|
$100
| |||||
|
100+ seats
|
$125
| |||||
|
Food plan review
|
$100
| |||||
|
Late fee if not renewed by June 30
|
$25
| |||||
|
(2)
|
Individual and semipublic water supply:
| |||||
|
*Filing application and plans for permit to locate and construct
a water supply
|
$100
| |||||
|
*Filing application and plans for a permit to alter an existing
water supply
|
$100
| |||||
|
*Issuance of permit to locate and construct or alter a water
supply
|
$50
| |||||
|
*Each reinspection of a water supply or part thereof caused
by the failure of the permittee to locate and construction the same
in accordance with the terms of the permit issued or the terms of
the code
|
$50
| |||||
|
(3)
|
Individual sewage disposal:
| |||||
|
*Filing application and plans for a permit to locate and construct
an individual sewage disposal system issuance of a license and permit
to locate and construct an individual sewage disposal system for issuance
of a license and permit to locate and construct or alter an individual
sewage disposal system
|
$100
| |||||
|
*Each reinspection of an individual sewage disposal system or
part thereof caused by the failure of permittee to locate and construct
or alter same in accordance with the terms of the permit issued or
the terms of the code
|
$50
| |||||
|
*Issuance or renewal of a license to a person or corporation
engaged in the business of cleaning or emptying receptacles for the
reception and storage of human excrement or other putrescible material,
each vehicle or conveyance
|
$100
| |||||
|
*Issuance of a permit to clean or empty any receptacle used
for the reception or storage of human excrement or other putrescible
matter
|
$100
| |||||
|
(4)
|
Garbage, ashes and rubbish license, per operator
|
$100
| ||||
|
(5)
|
Keeping of animals or poultry
|
$25
| ||||
|
(6)
|
Vital statistics
| |||||
|
Certified copy of birth, death, marriage, and civil union recorded
| ||||||
|
1-10 copies
|
$15 each
| |||||
|
11-20 copies
|
$5 each
| |||||
|
21+ copies
|
$2.50 each
| |||||
|
Marriage or civil union license ($25 to state, $3 to Borough)
|
$28
| |||||
|
Burial or removal permit
|
$1
| |||||
|
Transit permit
|
$1
| |||||
|
J.
|
Copies of documents.
| |||||
|
(1)
|
Master Plan
|
$30
| ||||
|
(2)
|
Land use ordinances
|
$30
| ||||
|
(3)
|
Tax map, per sheet
|
$5
| ||||
|
(4)
|
Natural resources inventory
|
$2
| ||||
|
(5)
|
Police accident reports
|
$5 plus
| ||||
|
Fees for copies shall be the maximum authorized by the State
of New Jersey
|
per page copy charge
| |||||
|
(6)
|
Copy fees
| |||||
|
Fees for copies shall be the maximum authorized by the State
of New Jersey
| ||||||
|
(7)
|
Special service charges
| |||||
|
(a)
|
Where the nature, format, manner of collation or volume of printed
matter is such that it cannot be reproduced by ordinary document copying
equipment in ordinary business size or where such record requires
an extraordinary expenditure or time and effort to accommodate a request
for inspection or copying of documents, a special service charge shall
be imposed, in addition to the actual costs of duplicating the record.
A special service charge will also be applied when the custodian changes
the medium in which the record is normally kept in order to comply
with the request.
|
$28
| ||||
|
(b)
|
The special service charge shall be paid to the Borough of Mountain
Lakes at the following rates:
| |||||
|
[1]
|
For all services performed by employees of the Borough, the
actual hourly rate of compensation for each clerical and supervisory
employee performing the service plus the copying or reproduction cost
and actual mailing cost, when applicable
| |||||
|
[2]
|
Postage will be added to the fee for records requested by mail
| |||||
|
[3]
|
All fees must be paid prior to the release of any copies. The
custodian of the records may require a deposit of all documents for
inspection where it is estimated that the records requested will cost
in excess of $5 to reproduce
| |||||
|
(c)
|
For reasons of security, the use of a floppy disk, CD, videotape
or audiotape provided by the requestor is prohibited. All electronic
reproduction materials shall be supplied by the Borough of Mountain
Lakes.
| |||||
|
(d)
|
If the request for access to a government record would substantially
disrupt municipal operation, the custodian of the records may deny
access to the records after attempting to reach a reasonable solution
with the requestor that accommodates the interests of the requestor
and the municipality.
| |||||
|
(e)
|
In the event that the requestor of the documents objects to
any charges permitted by this chapter and no resolution of the objection
may be reasonably accomplished, the custodian of records shall not
incur any charges on behalf of the Borough to fulfill the document
request.
| |||||
|
(f)
|
Nothing in this section or any other ordinance of the Borough
shall be constructed as requiring the Borough of Mountain Lakes to
furnish copies of any privileged documents or other documents which
have been determined to be exempt from the requirements of the Open
Public Records Act or otherwise nondisclosable in accordance with
any provision of law.
| |||||
|
K.
|
Uniform Fire Safety Code.
| |||||
|
Permit
| ||||||
|
Type 1
|
$42
| |||||
|
Type 2
|
$166
| |||||
|
Type 3
|
$331
| |||||
|
Type 4
|
$497
| |||||
|
Blasting permit
|
$250
| |||||
|
Certificate of compliance for residential smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide alarms
|
$100
| |||||
|
Certificate of compliance for residential smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide alarm - reinspection
[Added 12-11-2017 by Ord.
No. 10-17] |
$50 per inspection visit
| |||||
|
Non-life-hazard annual inspection fee for premises:
[Amended 5-26-2015 by Ord. No. 03-15] | ||||||
|
Up to and including 3,000 square feet
|
$65
| |||||
|
Over 3,000 square feet and up to and including 6,000 square
feet
|
$150
| |||||
|
Over 6,000 square feet and up to and including 12,000 square
feet
|
$250
| |||||
|
Over 12,000 square feet
|
$400
| |||||
|
Fire extinguisher training
[Added 5-26-2015 by Ord.
No. 03-15] | ||||||
|
1 to 5 people
|
$100
| |||||
|
6 to 10 people
|
$150
| |||||
|
11 or more people
|
$200
| |||||
|
L.
|
Zoning. The fee for a zoning permit shall be $50. When professional
engineering review is required in conjunction with the issuance of
a zoning permit, the applicant shall post an engineering escrow of
$300, which shall be used to pay for engineering review. This escrow
shall be replenished, if necessary, to complete the engineering review.
| |||||
|
M.
|
Police.
| |||||
|
Police vehicle use of outside detail
|
$100 per day
| |||||
|
Police outside duty administrative fee for processing
|
15% total cost
| |||||
|
N.
|
Tax Collector.
[Amended 12-14-2015 by Ord. No. 14-15; 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 6-20] | |||||
|
Initial request for duplicate tax bill
|
$5 (N.J.S.A. 54:4-64)
| |||||
|
Each subsequent request for duplicate tax bill (in same fiscal
year)
|
$25
| |||||
|
Fee for multiple lien redemption requests
|
$50
| |||||
|
Lien redemption administrative fee
|
$75
| |||||
|
O.
|
Dishonored or returned checks.
[Added 12-14-2015 by Ord.
No. 14-15; amended 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 6-20; 2-27-2023 by Ord. No. 3-23] |
$20
| ||||
|
P.
|
Tree removal permit. Fees received shall be deposited in the
Borough Shade Tree Fund.
[Added 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 8-21; amended 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 13-21; 2-27-2023 by Ord. No. 3-23] | |||||
|
Tree removal permit under § 102-36
|
$425 per tree removed
| |||||
|
No fee is required for the removal of 50% of the trees from
the setback area up to a maximum of 3 trees in a 12-month period.
| ||||||
[1]
Editor's Note: Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.
