[HISTORY: Derived from Chapter XIX of the
1972 Revised General Ordinances, as amended through 10-1-1998; amended in
its entirety 7-18-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-14. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
Municipal assessment search: $10; continuation: $2.
B.
Licenses.
(3)
Dog license and/or renewal [§§ 60-4B, 60-6B and 60-23.1D(2)].
[Amended 5-18-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-07]
(5)
Building moving permit fee: $100; amount required as escrow deposit for professional review services: $500 (§ 64-5).
(13)
Quarries (Chapter 138).
(a)
Quarry application: $850.
(b)
Quarry permit: $1,000.
(c)
Annual quarry license: The license fee shall be a fee in the
amount of $75 per acre of land for the premises on which quarrying
activities occur during any portion of a calendar year. The said license
fee of $75 per acre shall increase by 2% each year with the base year
being 2018.
[Added 11-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-14]
(14)
[Amended 3-5-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-03; 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-4; 2-15-2005 by Ord. No.
2005-2; 8-15-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-13; 10-30-2007 by Ord. No.
2007-17; 12-7-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-12; 3-1-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-03; 11-22-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-17; 2-11-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-04]
A.
Construction permit fees. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of all subcode applications, plus all administrative and miscellaneous fees listed in Subsection F(1) through (11) below. All fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar and shall be paid before the permits are issued, unless otherwise stated. The minimum construction permit fee shall be $55.
B.
Building subcode fees are as follows:
(1)
For new construction for buildings of Use Groups F and S the fee
shall be $0.025 per cubic foot and $0.037 per cubic foot for all other
Use Groups provided that the minimum fee shall be $55. The fee for
new commercial farm structures as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d) shall be
$0.0125 per cubic foot. For pre-manufactured construction, in addition
to applicable cubic footage, fees shall be computed at a rate of $30
per $1,000 of the estimated cost of onsite construction associated
with completion of the structure.
(2)
Renovations, alterations, and repairs are based on the estimated
cost of the work. The fee shall be $30 per $1,000 provided that the
minimum fee shall be $55.
(3)
The fee for open decks, porches and raised platforms shall be based on the cost of construction as per Subsection B(2) above.
(5)
The fee for a permit to re-roof or re-side an existing structure
of use group R-3, R-4 or R-5 shall be $65.
(6)
Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:
(a)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than
550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $200.
(b)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square
feet or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $100.
(7)
The fee for temporary structures and structures for which volume
cannot be computed, such as above-ground swimming pools and open structural
towers, shall be $150. The fee for an in-ground swimming pool shall
be $200. The fee for a storable pool shall be $55. These fees shall
include all required pool enclosures. The fee for inspection of preexisting
pools requiring inspection for compliance with the barrier requirements
as defined in the building subcode shall be $55.
(8)
The fee for fencing exceeding six feet in height shall be $55.
(9)
The fee for a permit to construct a ground or wall sign shall be
$2 per square foot computed on one side only for single or double-faced
signs provided that the minimum fee shall be $55. The fee for a pylon
sign per square foot shall be $4.
(10)
The fee for a demolition permit issued for the removal of underground
storage tanks for flammable and combustible liquids shall be $55 per
tank.
(11)
The fee for a permit to demolish a building or structure shall be
as follows: Use Groups R-3 and R-5 shall be $55; buildings and structures
incidental to Use Groups R-3 and R-5 shall be $25 and all other Use
Groups shall be $150.
(12)
The fee for mechanical inspection in a Use Group R-3 or R-5 structure
by a mechanical inspector shall be $75 for the first device and $20
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.
Plumbing subcode fees are as follows:
(1)
The fee for each fixture, stack, appliance or residential backflow
preventer connected to the plumbing system shall be $16. The fee for
oil or gas piping to a single fixture or appliance shall be $16.
(2)
The fee for each special device including grease traps, oil separators,
air conditioning or refrigeration units, water and sewer connections,
flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks, commercial backflow
preventers, steam or hot water boilers, gas or fuel oil piping (multiple
fixtures or appliances), active solar systems, sewer pumps, and interceptors
shall be $55.
(3)
The minimum permit fee for work including the plumbing subcode shall
be $55.
D.
Fire protection subcode fees are as follows:
(1)
Wet or dry sprinkler suppression systems as per the following numbers
of heads:
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Number of Heads
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Fee
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|---|---|---|
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1 to 20
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$100
| |
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21 to 100
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$150
| |
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101 to 400
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$300
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401 to 1,000
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$600
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Over 1,000
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$850
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(2)
Fee for each standpipe: $200.
(3)
Fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance not connected to the plumbing
system: $55.
(4)
Commercial kitchen exhaust system, each: $100.
(5)
Independent pre-engineered suppression systems, each: $100.
(6)
Fuel storage tanks (underground or above ground, installation only)
each:
|
Capacity (gallons)
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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1 to 1,000
|
$55
| |
|
1,001 to 4,000
|
$100
| |
|
Over 4,000
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$150
|
(7)
Smoke or heat detectors:
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Number of Detectors
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Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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1 to 20
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$55
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21 to 100
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$75
| |
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101 to 200
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$100
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201 to 400
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$150
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|
401 to 1,000
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$250
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Over 1,000
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$350
|
(a)
Each Supervisory, signaling and other devices: $8.
(8)
Manual or automatic alarm systems: $75.
(9)
Central control system: $75.
(10)
The fire protection subcode fee shall be a minimum of $55 for single-family
dwellings; and $75 for all other structures.
E.
Electrical subcode fees are as follows:
(2)
The fees for electrical devices/generators/transformers or solar
photovoltaic systems, motors, air conditioner feeders and disconnects
are as follows:
(a)
For each electrical device/generator/transformer, solar photovoltaic
system or motor rated up to 10 kw or 10 hp: $55.
(b)
For each electrical device/generator/transformer, or solar photovoltaic
system rated over 10 kw to 45 kw: $75.
|
For each motor rated over 10 hp to 50 hp; or
|
(c)
For each electrical device/generator/transformer, or solar photovoltaic
system rated over 45 kw to 112.5 kw; for each motor rated over 50
hp to 100 hp; or for each air conditioner feeder and disconnect, commercial
1:51 hp or over, plus unit: $150.
(d)
For each electrical device/generator/transformer or solar photovoltaic
system rated over 112.5 kw: $600.
(e)
For each motor over 100 hp: $600.
(3)
The fees for service panels/service entrances/sub panels are as follows:
(4)
The fee charged for electrical work for each permanently installed private swimming pool, spa, hot tub or fountain as defined in the building subcode shall be a flat fee of $65 which shall include any required bonding, and associated equipment such as filter pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles, and heaters, etc., excepting panel boards and underwater lighting fixtures. 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 E(1) through (3) above. The fee for annual inspections for public swimming pools shall be $55.
(5)
The fees for pool permit, with UW lights: $10.
(6)
The fees for storable pool/spa/hot tub: $10.
(7)
The fees for signs: $10.
(8)
The fees for light standards: $10.
(9)
The minimum permit fee for work including the electrical subcode
shall be $55.
F.
Administrative and miscellaneous fees.
(1)
The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged
for the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are
reviewed. This fee shall be credited toward the amount of the construction
permit fee.
(2)
The fee to process an application for a variance pursuant to N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.10 shall be as follows:
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Type of Structure
|
Application Fee
|
Resubmission Fee
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Class I
|
$100
|
$50
| |
|
Class II
|
$50
|
$25
| |
|
Class III
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$30
|
$15
|
(3)
An administrative surcharge fee of 15% shall be charged on each subcode
application issued by any third-party agency contracted by the Township
of Hardyston.
(4)
The fee for the reinstatement of a lapsed permit shall be 20% of
the original fee calculated per subcode application; provided that
the minimum fee shall be as per subcode.
(5)
The fee for each construction permit and certificate of occupancy
issued for an asbestos hazard abatement project shall be as set forth
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)1 and 2.
(6)
The fee for a permit for lead hazard abatement work and clearance
certificate shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)3.ix.
(7)
The fees for certificates of occupancy are as follows:
(a)
Certificate of occupancy for one- and two-family dwellings:
$50.
(b)
Certificate of occupancy for accessory buildings to one- and
two-family dwellings: $20.
(c)
Certificate of occupancy for buildings or structures of all
other use groups: $75.
(d)
Certificate of occupancy for accessory buildings of all other
use groups: $35.
(e)
Multiple certificates of occupancy for all use groups, per unit:
$50.
(f)
Certificates of occupancy for change of use group only: $100.
(g)
Certificates of continued use or occupancy: $150.
(h)
The fee for first issuance or renewal of a temporary certificate
of occupancy shall be: $30.
(9)
State of New Jersey permit fee shall be in the amount of $0.00371
per cubic foot of volume of all new construction and $1.90 per $1,000
of estimated cost for alterations and repairs or as currently posted
in the regulations. These fees are set by and shall be accounted for
and forwarded to the Bureau of Regulatory Affairs as per N.J.A.C.
5:23-4.19(C)1.
(10)
The fee for a change of contractor shall be: $15.
(11)
The fee for a letter stating that no certificate of continued occupancy
is required shall be $20.
(12)
There shall be an hourly fee of $45 for review of any amendment or
change to a plan that has already been released. For all other purposes,
the hourly cost of operations shall be certified by the Chief Financial
Officer using a formula of total expenditures plus 12% for indirect
costs divided by employees weekly hours.
(13)
Unlisted fees: Construction fees not specifically listed in this
schedule shall be as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
A.
Base application fees of municipal agency. Base application
fees shall be payable to the Township of Hardyston for application
to the municipal agency as hereinafter provided. Such payment shall
be made to the administrative officer with whom the application for
development or other application is filed at the time of filing said
application. The municipal agency shall have the sole authority to
determine whether a substantial amendment has been made to the original
submission.
[Amended 3-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-01]
(1)
Minor subdivision - base application fees.
(a)
Upon original submission of minor subdivision
application for all minor subdivisions: $350.
(b)
Each resubmission and/or reapproval on an original
application or any map for a minor subdivision which has expired pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-47: 1/2 of the original submission fee effective
as of the date of resubmission.
(2)
Major subdivisions - base application fees.
(a)
Preliminary
plat - original submission: minimum application fee, $250, plus an
additional fee of $50 for each lot shown on plat.
(b)
Preliminary
plat - resubmission, reapproval or substantial amendment: minimum
application fee, 1/2 of the original submission fee as of the date
of the resubmission and/or reapproval, and provided that the resubmission
is filed within six months of disapproval of the original subdivision.
(c)
Final
plat - original submission: minimum application fee of $250, plus
an additional $10 for each lot shown on the plat.
(d)
Final
plat - resubmission or reapproval: 1/2 of the original application
fee, but not less than $75 if it encompasses the same land as the
original final subdivision, and provided that the resubmission is
filed within three years of preliminary approval.
(3)
Site plans - application fees.
[Amended 10-4-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-14]
(a)
Preliminary site plan application: $200 base fee plus $10 per
100 square feet of proposed building space plus $0.50 per 1,000 square
feet of disturbed land area (including areas to be revegetated).
(b)
Final site plan application: 50% of preliminary site plan application
fee.
(c)
Resubmission, reapproval or substantial amendment to prior approval:
$2.50 per 100 square feet of the proposed total building space if
any changes are proposed to buildings plus $0.25 per 1,000 square
feet of the land area to be disturbed based on the amendment (including
areas to be revegetated). Minimum application fee shall be $500.
(d)
Minor site plans: $100
(4)
Variances - base application fees.
(a)
For each application requesting variance relief
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a), (b), (c) and/or (d), the following
application fees shall apply:
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Residential
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Commercial
|
Industrial
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
(a) Appeal
|
$250
|
$350
|
$350
| |
|
(b) Interpretation
|
$250
|
$350
|
$350
| |
|
(c) Bulk variance
|
$250
|
$350
|
$350
| |
|
(d) Use variance
|
$400
|
$500
|
$1,000
| |
|
35/36 street
|
$250
|
$250
|
$250
| |
|
Conditional use
|
$300
|
(b)
In the event that more than one variance is
sought, the applicant shall pay a maximum amount for the first variance
and then the minimum amount contained in the column herein for each
additional variance sought on the property.
(5)
Tax Map maintenance fees. The following fees shall
be paid by the applicant for the cost of making updates and modifications
to the Township Tax Maps as a result of subdivision applications approved
by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment. The fee shall
be paid at the time that the deed and/or plot plan is signed on behalf
of the Board.
|
Type of Approval
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Minor subdivision/boundary line adjustment
|
$250
| |
|
Major subdivision
|
$250, plus $25 per lot
| |
|
Subdivision involving condominium units
|
$250, plus $25 per unit
|
B.
Request for a zone change. For each zone change request,
the applicant shall pay an application fee of $50, plus a fee of $5,000
to be deposited in an escrow account.
C.
Request for an extension of approval. For each extension
request, the applicant shall pay a fee of $50 plus a fee of $500 to
be deposited in an escrow account.
D.
Request for a certificate of nonconforming use. For
each request, the applicant shall pay an application fee of $50, plus
a fee of $500 to be deposited in an escrow account.
E.
Informal review of a concept plan. The application
for an informal review of a concept plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10.1,
shall be 1/2 of the regular fee attributable to submitting a formal
application for development. The applicant shall receive full credit
for all fees paid in connection with such formal review of a concept
plan, which credit shall be applied against the base application fees
due thereafter and payable upon the filing of such formal application.
F.
Certificate of approval and release of performance
bond or maintenance bond. The fee for obtaining a certificate of approval
and/or release of performance bond or a maintenance bond shall be
equal to $10 for each lot shown on the plat for which such certificate
of approval and/or release is sought. These moneys shall be paid at
the time of final application.
H.
Review fee escrow deposits to municipal agency. The
applicant shall deposit, with the municipality, in addition to base
application fees, moneys to be used to offset the expenses of professionals,
retained by the municipality, to provide technical reviews of all
applications for development, in order to assist the reviewing municipal
agency in its decision making process. These fees shall include the
preparation of any resolutions required to be adopted by law. These
funds shall be held in a Township escrow account, by the municipality,
as hereinafter set forth.
(1)
Calculation to determine the amount of funds to be
deposited. The committee or designated official of the reviewing municipal
agency, at the time an application for development is reviewed for
completeness, shall determine the amount to be deposited with the
municipality. The amount of escrow funds to be deposited with the
municipality shall be determined in accordance with the following:
(a)
Preliminary subdivision or construction approval.
The escrow funds for review of preliminary subdivisions shall be based
on a percentage of the estimated construction costs of improvements
associated with the project, excluding building construction (i.e.,
roads, drainage, detention basins, sidewalks, etc.).
[1]
The basis for determining these funds shall
be calculated as follows:
|
Estimated Construction Costs
|
Escrow Fund
| |
|---|---|---|
|
0 to $500,000
|
2% of construction costs
| |
|
$500,000 to $1,000,000
|
$10,000 plus 1.5% of construction costs over
$500,000
| |
|
Over $1,000,000
|
$17,500 plus 1.5% of construction costs over
$ 1,000,000
|
[2]
The construction costs shall be estimated by
the developer's engineer and shall be based upon the total estimated
construction costs the municipality could reasonably expect to pay
a contractor to perform the work.
[3]
The developer's estimated cost of improvements
and fee calculated thereby shall be subject to review and modification
by the municipal engineer whose determination shall be conclusive.
(b)
Preliminary site plans and construction approvals.
The escrow funds for review of preliminary site plans shall be based
on a percentage of the estimated construction costs of improvements
associated with the project excluding building construction or the
gross floor area of the building, whichever is greater.
[1]
The basis for determining these funds shall
be calculated as follows:
|
Estimated Construction Costs
|
Escrow Fund
| |
|---|---|---|
|
0 to $50,000
|
3.5% of construction costs
| |
|
$50,000 to $100,000
|
$1,750 plus 2.5% of construction costs over
$50,000
| |
|
$100,000 to $500,000
|
$3,000 plus 2% of construction costs over $100,000
| |
|
Over $500,000
|
$11,000 plus 1% of construction costs over $500,000
|
|
Gross Floor Area
|
Escrow Fund
| |
|---|---|---|
|
0 to 10,000 square feet
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0.20 x gross floor area
| |
|
10,000 to 50,000 square feet
|
$2,000 plus 0.01 x gross floor area over 10,000
square feet
| |
|
Over 50,000 square feet
|
$6,000 plus 0.05 x gross floor area over 50,000
square feet
|
[2]
The construction costs shall be estimated by
the developer's engineer and shall be based upon the total estimated
construction costs the municipality could reasonably expect to pay
a contractor to perform the work.
[3]
The developer's estimated cost of improvements
and fee calculated thereby shall be subject to review and modification
by the municipal engineer whose determination shall be conclusive.
(c)
Soil removal applications. The escrow funds
for review of soil removal applications shall be based on a percentage
of the estimated volume of soil to be removed. The basis for determining
these funds shall be calculated as follows:
|
Volume of Soil Removal
|
Escrow Fund
| |
|---|---|---|
|
0 to 10,000 cubic yards
|
0.025 x cubic yards
| |
|
Over 10,000 cubic yards
|
$2,500 plus 0.01 x cubic yards over 10,000 cubic
yards
|
(d)
Escrow amounts for land disturbance. The escrow funds for review
of applications involving land disturbance, but not site improvements
or review of conceptual plans, shall be calculated as follows:
[Amended 10-4-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-14]
|
Area of Land Disturbance
|
Escrow Fund
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Over 5,000 square feet
|
0.1 x area of disturbance
| |
|
Concept plan review
|
$500
|
(e)
Minimum escrow deposits for land use applications shall be as
follows:
[Amended 10-4-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-14]
|
Type
|
Minimum Escrow Deposit
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Subdivision:
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|
Initial subdivision
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|
Minor
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$1,000
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Preliminary
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$1,500
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|
Final
|
$1,000
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|
Amendment
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|
Minor
|
$500
| |||
|
Preliminary
|
$750
| |||
|
Final
|
$500
| |||
|
Site plan:
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|
Initial subdivision
| ||||
|
Minor
|
$1,000
| |||
|
Preliminary
|
$1,500
| |||
|
Final
|
$1,000
| |||
|
Amendment
| ||||
|
Minor
|
$500
| |||
|
Preliminary
|
$750
| |||
|
Final
|
$500
| |||
|
Conditional Use:
| ||||
|
Only
|
$750
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|
As part of another application
|
$200
| |||
|
Variance:
| ||||
|
Only a, b, c, 35/36
|
$700
| |||
|
As part of another application
|
$200
| |||
|
Only "d" variance
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|
10 acres or less
|
$1,000
| |||
|
More than 10 acres
|
$1,500
| |||
|
As part of another application
| ||||
|
10 acres or less
|
$250
| |||
|
More than 10 acres
|
$400
| |||
(2)
Method of reimbursement of professional personnel
for professional services.
(a)
The term "professional personnel" and/or "professional
service" shall include the services of a duly licensed engineer, surveyor,
attorney, planner, realtor, appraiser or other expert who would provide
professional services to the reviewing municipal agency, to ensure
that an application meets all of the performance standards set forth
in the municipal ordinances and any other expert, retained by the
municipality or the reviewing municipal agency, to comment or to offer
testimony with respect to or in rebuttal of such testimony.
(b)
The municipal professionals, and any additional
professionals retained by the reviewing municipal agency, shall then
submit their bills for services rendered to the reviewing municipal
agency in the regular course of business. If a professional's bill
for services is less than the amount available in the escrow fund,
the professional's bill shall be paid in full from the fund. Any escrow
funds remaining at the completion of the application shall be returned
to the applicant.
(c)
These escrow fees are based upon the assumption
that the plans submitted are designed in accordance with the minimum
standards of acceptable engineering and planning practice for the
type of development being prepared. If the plans are not at least
equal to those minimum standards, the municipal agency may request,
based upon its professional's recommendations, that the plans be amended
and the application will be deemed a new application, with the exception
of checklist requirements, and the applicant shall be responsible
for posting an additional escrow fee equal to 50% of the original
escrow amount. The municipal agency may take any other action it deems
appropriate including transmitting a letter to the appropriate state
licensing agency indicating its professional opinion regarding the
quality of the plans filed requesting that the state licensing agency
take appropriate action.
(d)
Fees or charges shall be based upon a schedule by contract approved
by the Township Council or Planning Board by resolution and shall
be limited only to professional charges for review of applications,
requests for master plan amendments and/or ordinance amendments, review
and preparation of developer agreements and any amendment requests,
review and preparation of documents and inspection of developments
under construction and review by outside consultants when an application
or request is of a nature beyond the scope of the expertise of the
professional or consultant utilized by the Township. The only costs
that shall be added to any such charges shall be actual out-of-pocket
expenses of any such professionals or consultants, including normal
and typical expenses incurred in processing applications and inspecting
improvements. The applicant shall not be charged for any Township
clerical or administrative functions, overhead expenses, meeting rooms
or any other Township costs and expenses except those provided for
herein.
[Added 8-13-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-10]
(e)
If the professional services are provided by a Township professional
employee, the charge shall not exceed 200% of the sum of the products
resulting from multiplying: [1] the hourly base salary, which was
established annually by ordinance, of each of the professionals, by
[2] the number of hours spent by the respective professional upon
review of the applications, requests for master plan amendments and/or
ordinance amendment, review and preparation of developer agreements
and any amendment requests, review and preparation of documents or
inspection of the developer's improvements. For other professionals,
the charge shall be the same rate as all other work of the same nature
by the professional for the Township when fees are not disbursed or
otherwise imposed on applicants or developers.
[Added 8-13-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-10]
I.
Special meetings of the municipal agency. If requested
by the applicant in writing, or on the record if made at a hearing
before a municipal agency, special meetings of the municipal agency
may be held in the Hardyston Township Municipal Building or at such
other place within the Township as may be determined by the municipal
agency, on such date and at such hour, as may be determined by the
municipal agency, upon payment of a special meeting fee of $1,000,
such fee shall accompany request for a special meeting; said amount
to cover the cost of publication of any required special notice and
any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the municipal
agency with respect to such special meetings, including but not limited
to the attendance fee for any required staff, professionals or consultants.
If more than one applicant requests a special meeting to be held on
the same date, the fee shall be equally divided, so as to ensure that
all costs incurred by the municipal agency for that special meeting
are paid directly by the applicants requesting that meeting. Such
special meeting fees shall be in addition to other application fees
or supplemental based application fee and review escrow deposits which
may be otherwise applicable. Whether or not a special meeting will
be held at the request of an applicant shall be within the sole direction
of the municipal agency.
J.
Subdivision and site plan inspection escrow deposits
to the municipal agency. In addition to the fees established for the
review of development applications, there shall also be an inspection
fee paid to the Township for the cost of field inspecting the installation
of required improvements. Such fees are payable before a building
permit will be issued for the commencement of any construction prior
to final approval of the application for development by the municipal
agency, whichever occurs first.
(1)
The amount of the fee shall be determined by reference
to the following schedule:
|
Estimated Construction Costs
|
Escrow Fund
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Less than $5,000
|
$350
| |
|
$5,001 to $10,000
|
$350 plus 6% of amount over $5,000
| |
|
$10,001 to $50,000
|
$650 plus 5% of amount over $10,000
| |
|
Over $50,000
|
$2,650 plus 4.5% of amount over $50,000
|
(2)
The construction costs shall be estimated by the developer's
engineer and shall be based upon the total estimated construction
costs the municipality could reasonably expect to pay a contractor
to perform the work.
(3)
The developer's estimated cost of improvements and
fee calculated thereby shall be subject to review and modification
by the Municipal Engineer, whose determination shall be conclusive.
(4)
In the event that during the course of construction
of improvements shown upon plans which have been approved as provided
in the subdivision or site plan review sections, and additional improvements
are proposed to be constructed which are not shown upon the plans,
an inspection fee shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions
above for the additional proposed improvement. The additional fee
shall be paid prior to the start of its construction.
(5)
In the event that required improvements are not completed
and accepted within required performance period, whether established
by the terms of a bond or otherwise, the applicant shall pay the Township
additional inspection fees to reflect the increase in cost of such
inspection.
(6)
All permits, determinations, resolutions, approvals
or certificates of occupancy are subject to payment of all fees required.
K.
Waiver of fees. Notwithstanding any other provision
of the chapter to the contrary, the Township Council may, upon request,
grant waiver of up to 50% of local permit fees for nonprofit organizations
where it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Township of Hardyston;
provided, however, that said waiver shall not include state fees or
any review fee escrow deposits. The Township Council may, upon request,
grant waiver of up to 100% of local permit fees and escrow deposits
for the Hardyston Township Fire Department and the Hardyston Township
First Aid Squad. Waivers shall be expressed in a formal resolution
of the Township Council adopted by 2/3 of the full membership thereof.
[Amended 6-19-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-06]
N.
Application fee for general development plan and/or
master plan/preliminary approval for planned developments.
[Added 9-5-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-16; amended 7-2-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-09; 10-4-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-14]
(1)
Fee shall be the total of the following:
(2)
Fee for amendments to the general development plan and/or master
plan/preliminary approval for a planned development shall be the total
of the following:
(a)
Two dollars and fifty cents per acre of the additional area
which would be disturbed based on the amendment.
(b)
Five dollars for each residential unit in any residential or
multi-use building being added, modified or eliminated from the approved
plan.
(c)
Five dollars per room for hotels and conference centers added,
modified or eliminated from the approved plan.
(d)
Two dollars and fifty cents per 100 square feet of nonresidential
building or nonresidential portion of a multi-use building being added,
modified or eliminated, excluding hotels and conference centers.
A.
Pistol permit: $2.
B.
Firearms I.D.: $5.
D.
Uniform police employment application/test fee: $50.
[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5]
E.
Charges for police services (§ 41-14).
[Amended 10-15-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-13; 3-20-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-02; 8-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-06]
(1)
Escrow
accounts.
(a)
Any person or entity requesting the services of an off-duty law enforcement officer in the Hardyston Police Department shall estimate the number of hours such law enforcement services are required, which estimate shall be approved, in writing, by the Chief of Police, and shall establish an escrow account with the Treasurer of the Township of Hardyston by depositing an amount sufficient to cover the rates of compensation and administrative fees set forth in § 88-4E(2) for the total estimated hours of service.
(b)
Prior
to assigning any off-duty law enforcement officers, the Chief of Police
or his designee shall verify that the balance in the escrow account
of the person or entity requesting services is sufficient to cover
the compensation and fees for the number of hours specified in the
request for services. The Chief of Police shall not assign a request
for services from any person or entity unless all fees and compensation
required in the manner described above have been deposited with the
Township Treasurer. No officer shall provide any such service for
more hours than are specified in the request for services.
(c)
In
the event the funds in such escrow account should become depleted,
services of off-duty law enforcement officers shall cease and requests
for further of future services shall not be performed or assigned
until additional funds have been deposited in the escrow account in
the manner prescribed above.
(d)
The
person or entity requesting such services shall be responsible for
ensuring that sufficient funds remain in the escrow account in order
to avoid any interruption of services.
(e)
The person or entity requesting such services shall be responsible to notify the Township of Hardyston Police Department Dispatch Center in the event of a cancellation of such police officer services. Notification shall be made to the Dispatch Center no later than 1.5 hours prior to the scheduled start time. In the event there is either no cancellation notification provided to the Dispatch Center or the notification is untimely provided, the person or entity requesting such services shall remain responsible to the Township for the payment for the scheduled officer(s) of three hours' overtime pay. Such payment shall not include the administrative fee and vehicle fee set forth under Subsection E(2)(b) and (c).
(2)
Rates
of compensation; administrative fee; payment for services.
(a)
Rates
of compensation for contracting the services of a Township police
officer or special officer assigned to a quasi-public duty shall be
the overtime rate normally received by the Captain of the Hardyston
Township Police Department as well as all statutory payroll expenses
incurred by the Township of Hardyston. However, should the officer
who is providing such services be paid at a rate lower than the overtime
rate normally received by the Captain of the Hardyston Township Police
Department, the customer requesting such services shall be refunded
the escrow balance remaining at the end of the project.
(b)
In addition to the rates set forth under Subsection E(2)(a) above, an additional fee of 10% of the rate of compensation is hereby established to cover administrative costs, overhead and out-of-pocket expenses of the Township of Hardyston.
(c)
Payment
for a patrol vehicle will be $50 per eight-hour shift or any part
thereof.
[Amended 6-1-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-09]
[Amended 9-19-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-17; 4-2-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-6; 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5; 3-18-2004 by Ord. No.
2004-3; 2-15-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-1; 10-30-2007 by Ord. No.
2007-16; 10-19-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-18; 2-21-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-02; 7-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-08]
A.
Copying; single copies: Copy rates shall be based upon those set
forth pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(b) and any other applicable laws.
In addition, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-131, an administrative fee
of $5 will be charged for each motor vehicle accident report requested
by any means other than in person during regular business hours.
B.
Township Code books: $189.80.
C.
(Reserved)
D.
Land Use Ordinance Book (map included): $43.
E.
Yearly supplement to zoning book: no charge.
F.
Zoning Map: $5.
G.
(Reserved)
H.
Duplication of meeting compact discs: $0.40.
I.
(Reserved)
J.
Returned check fee: Amount authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:5-18.
K.
(Reserved)
L.
(Reserved)
N.
Master Plan (color copy): $100.
O.
Master Plan (CD) (electronic version): $0.40.
The following fees have been established for
permits and activities administered by the Township Board of Health:
A.
Registrar - birth, death, marriage copies: $4 each.
B.
Marriage license: $28.
C.
Campgrounds: $200 for a new license, less $20 fee for processing if permit is denied; $1 for each campsite with minimum of $50; $25 for each new campsite (Chapter 66).
D.
Retail food (Chapter 98).
(1)
Retail food establishment: $100 per year, plus $25
per month or any portion of a calendar month if license has not been
renewed by January 15 in any year.
(2)
Retail food establishment (seasonal four months):
$35.
(3)
Temporary food establishment (less than seven days):
$25.
(4)
Reinspection of food establishments/conditional status:
$25.
(5)
Temporary food establishment (one-day license): $10.
[Added 2-15-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-1]
E.
(1)
Permit (new): $125.
(2)
Permit (reissue): $25.
(3)
Permit application review (new application): $25.
(4)
Permit application review (revision): $15.
(5)
Soil log (individual lot): $25.
(6)
Soil log (subdivision): $25./lot
(7)
Reinspection of failed septic system: $25.
(8)
Altering septic system: $60.
Application fee for representation by the Municipal
Public Defender (in accordance with P.L. 1997, c. 256): not to exceed
$200.
[Added 5-15-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-08]
A.
Resident of the Township of Hardyston: $50.
B.
Nonresidents of the Township: $200.
C.
Receipt of fees. The applicable fee shall be paid
to the Township Clerk in cash or by check payable to the Township
of Hardyston and deposited into the Township's current fund.
D.
Disbursement of fees. Fees for the service of performing
marriage and civil union ceremonies may be disbursed to the Mayor
or Deputy Mayor through the appropriate budget line item with proper
authorization.
[Added 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-02; amended 7-21-2009 by Ord. No.
2009-10]
The following minimum and maximum recreation fees for Township
camps, programs, facility rentals and fundraisers are hereby established:
|
Type
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
|
|---|---|---|
|
Summer recreation day camp registration fee: first child for
one session
|
$60
|
$100
|
|
Summer recreation day camp registration fee: each additional
child per session
|
$50
|
$80
|
|
Summer recreation day camp registration fee: first child for
two sessions
|
$115
|
$150
|
|
Summer recreation day camp registration fee: each additional
child for two sessions
|
$95
|
$125
|
|
Program fees
|
$1
|
$15
|
|
Facility rental fees
|
$25
|
$200
|
|
Fundraisers (per person)
|
$1
|
$3
|
