Chapter 88 Fees

Alcoholic beverage licenses (Chapter 55).

[Amended 2-15-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-1; 11-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]

Plenary retail consumption license:

Effective January 1, 2021: $700.

Effective January 1, 2022: $800.

Effective January 1, 2023: $920.

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Effective January 1, 2024: $1,065.

Plenary retail distribution license:

Effective January 1, 2021: $500.

Effective January 1, 2022: $580.

Effective January 1, 2023: $675.

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Effective January 1, 2024: $760.

Club license: $90.

Coin-operated amusement devices (Chapter 57).

For each device: $25.

Minimum fee per establishment: $100.

Dog license and/or renewal [§§ 60-4B, 60-6B and 60-23.1D(2)].

[Amended 5-18-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-07; 11-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]

Spayed/neutered: $12.

Nonspayed/nonneutered: $15.

Late penalty (per month): $5.

Replacement tag: $1.

The annual fee for licensing a potentially dangerous or vicious dog and each renewal thereof shall be $500 per year.

Kennels and pet shops (§ 60-12F).

Kennel accommodating 10 or fewer dogs: $10.

Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs: $25.

Pet shop: $10.

Shelter or pound: no fee.

Building moving permit fee: $100; amount required as escrow deposit for professional review services: $500 (§ 64-5).

Bingo: $5 (Chapter 100).

Raffle: $10 (Chapter 100).

[Amended 11-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]

Junkyard: $300 (Chapter 107).

[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5; 11-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]

Motor vehicle auction license: $500 (Chapter 107).

Transfer of a license from place to place shall be $15 (§ 112-7).

Outdoor show permit:

[Amended 10-24-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-11]

Application fee: $500.

Permit fee: $50 per 100 persons as anticipated in the permit application.

Peddler's and solicitor's license (§§ 130-2 and 130-10).

Peddler's and solicitor's license (on foot): $10.

Peddler's and solicitor's license (in vehicle): $25.

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Quarries (Chapter 138).

Quarry application: $850.

Quarry permit: $1,000.

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)

Soil removal permit application: $500 (Chapter 150).

Permit first year:

Less than 10,000 cubic yards: $100.

More than 10,000 cubic yards: $500.

Annual renewal:

Less than 2,000 cubic yards: $50.

More than 2,000 cubic yards: $850.

Escrow deposit (all escrow deposits must be brought current on January 1 of each year to $1,000): $1,000.

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Bulk pickup: $50 to $75; senior citizens fee: $40 to $65 (§ 152-6).

[Amended 10-19-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]

(16)

Trailer: $25 (Chapter 167).

(17)

Trailer court: $200 (Chapter 167).

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Road opening permit application: $100 (Chapter 155).

[Added 3-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-01]

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Temporary rental registration fee: $50 (Chapter 104).

[Added 8-22-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-09]

§ 88-2 Construction code fees.

[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; 10-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-0911-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]

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 $65.

Building subcode fees are as follows:

For new construction for buildings of Use Groups F and S the fee shall be $0.030 per cubic foot and $0.040 per cubic foot for all other use groups provided that the minimum fee shall be $65. 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 $35 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of on-site construction associated with completion of the structure.

Renovations, alterations, and repairs are based on the estimated cost of the work. The fee shall be $35 per $1,000 provided that the minimum fee shall be $65.

The fee for open decks, porches and raised platforms shall be based on the cost of construction as per Subsection B(2) above.

Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be the sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with Subsection B(1), (2) and (3) above.

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 $75.

Fees for retaining walls shall be as follows:

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.

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.

The fee for a newly constructed retaining wall of any size at other than a Class 3 residential structure shall be based on the cost of the construction as Subsection B(2) above.

The fee for temporary structures and structures for which volume cannot be computed, such as aboveground swimming pools and open structural towers, shall be $150. The fee for an in-ground swimming pool shall be $250. The fee for a storable pool shall be $65. 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 $65.

The fee for fencing exceeding six feet in height shall be $55.

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.

The fee for a demolition permit issued for the removal storage tanks for flammable and combustible liquids shall be as follows:

Undergound - unregulated: $75 per tank.

Underground - regulated: $150 per tank.

Aboveground: $55 per tank.

The fee for a permit to demolish a building or structure shall be as follows: Use Groups R-3 and R-5 shall be $75; and all other use groups shall be $200.

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 $25 for each additional device. No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections associated with the mechanical equipment inspected.

Plumbing subcode fees are as follows:

The fee for each fixture, stack, appliance or residential backflow preventer connected to the plumbing system shall be $20. The fee for oil or gas piping to a single fixture or appliance shall be $20.

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.

The minimum permit fee for work including the plumbing subcode shall be $65.

Fire-protection subcode fees are as follows:

Wet or dry sprinkler suppression systems as per the following numbers of heads:

Number of Heads	Fee
1 to 20	$100
21 to 100	$150
101 to 400	$300
401 to 1,000	$750
Over 1,000	$1,000

Fee for each standpipe: $300.

Fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance not connected to the plumbing system: $55.

Commercial kitchen exhaust system, each: $100.

Independent pre-engineered suppression systems, each: $100.

Fuel storage tanks (underground or above ground, installation only) each:

Capacity (gallons)	Fee
1 to 1,000	$55
1,001 to 4,000	$100
Over 4,000	$150

Smoke or heat detectors:

Number of Detectors	Fee
1 to 20	$55
21 to 100	$75
101 to 200	$100
201 to 400	$150
401 to 1,000	$250
Over 1,000	$350

Each supervisory, signaling and other devices: $8.

Manual or automatic alarm systems: $100.

Central control system: $100.

The fire-protection subcode fee shall be a minimum of $65 for single-family dwellings; and $75 for all other structures.

Non-life-hazard uses (§ 94-10B):

Annual registration fee: $25.

Late fee: $250.

Fire suppression tanks (§ 94-10C):

Annual registration fee: $25.

Late fee: $50.

Electrical subcode fees are as follows:

The fees for electrical receptacles, fixtures and devices are as follows:

For the first block consisting of one to 50 receptacles, fixtures, or device: $55.

For each additional block consisting of up to 25 receptacles, fixtures, or devices: $25.

The fees for electrical devices/generators/transformers or solar photovoltaic systems, motors, air conditioner feeders and disconnects are as follows:

For each electrical device/generator/transformer, solar photovoltaic system or motor rated up to 10 kw or 10 hp: $55.

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

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.

For each electrical device/generator/transformer or solar photovoltaic system rated over 112.5 kw: $600.

For each motor over 100 hp: $600.

The fees for service panels/service entrances/sub panels are as follows:

For each service panel/service entrance/sub panel from 0 to 200 amps: $55.

For each service panel/service entrance/sub panel over 200 to 1,000 amps: $100.

For each service panel/service entrance/sub panel over 1,000 amps: $450.

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.

The fees for pool permit, with UW lights: $10.

The fees for storable pool/spa/hot tub: $65.

The fees for light standards: $10.

The minimum permit fee for work including the electrical subcode shall be $65.

Administrative and miscellaneous fees.

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.

The fee to process an application for a variance pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be as follows:

Type of Structure	Application Fee	Resubmission Fee
Class I	$150	$50
Class II	$100	$25
Class III	$50	$25

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.

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.

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.

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.

The fees for certificates of occupancy are as follows:

Certificate of occupancy for one- and two-family dwellings: $50.

Certificate of occupancy for accessory buildings to one- and two-family dwellings: $25.

Certificate of occupancy for buildings or structures of all other use groups: $100.

Certificate of occupancy for accessory buildings of all other use groups: $35.

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.

Certificates of compliance as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(1) are as follows:

High pressure boilers (12 months): $50.

Refrigeration systems (12 months): $25.

Pressure vessels (12 months): $50.

Cross connections and backflow preventers (12 months): $50.

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.

The fee for a change of contractor shall be: $25.

The fee for a letter stating that no certificate of continued occupancy is required shall be $25.

The minimum fee for the review of any amendment or change to a plan that has already been released shall be the minimum fee for the applicable subcode. 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.

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Unlisted fees. Construction fees not specifically listed in this schedule shall be as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.

§ 88-3 Land use fees.

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]

Minor subdivision - base application fees.

Upon original submission of minor subdivision application for all minor subdivisions: $350.

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.

Major subdivisions - base application fees.

Preliminary plat - original submission: minimum application fee, $250, plus an additional fee of $50 for each lot shown on plat.

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.

Final plat - original submission: minimum application fee of $250, plus an additional $10 for each lot shown on the plat.

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.

Site plans - application fees.

[Amended 10-4-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-14]

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).

Final site plan application: 50% of preliminary site plan application fee.

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.

Minor site plans: $100

Variances - base application fees.

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:

	Residential	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

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.

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 the result of subdivision applications approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and/or lot line and boundary adjustments resulting for lot mergers when no subdivision application is required. The fee shall be paid at the time the deed and/or plot plan is signed on behalf of the Board.

Type of Approval	Fee
Minor subdivision	$250
Boundary/lot line adjustment	$250
Major subdivision	$250, plus $25 per lot
Subdivision involving condominium units	$250, plus $25 per unit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Certified list of adjacent property owners. See now § 88-6.

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.

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:

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.).

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

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.

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.

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.

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	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

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.

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

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

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:
	Initial subdivision
		Minor	$1,000
		Preliminary	$1,500
		Final	$1,000
	Amendment
		Minor	$500
		Preliminary	$750
		Final	$500
Site plan:
	Initial subdivision
		Minor	$1,000
		Preliminary	$1,500
		Final	$1,000
	Amendment
		Minor	$500
		Preliminary	$750
		Final	$500
Conditional Use:
	Only		$750
	As part of another application		$200
Variance:
	Only a, b, c, 35/36		$700
	As part of another application		$200
	Only "d" variance
		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

Method of reimbursement of professional personnel for professional services.

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.

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.

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.

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]

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]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

All permits, determinations, resolutions, approvals or certificates of occupancy are subject to payment of all fees required.

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]

Permit fees.

[Amended 2-15-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-1]

Zoning permit for existing structures: $25.

Zoning permit for new residential structures: $250.

[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-10]

Zoning permit for new commercial structures: $150.

Temporary use permit: $25.

Sign permit: $25.

Registration and certification of nonconforming uses application: $10 (§ 185-63F).

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]

Fee shall be the total of the following:

Five dollars per acre of total project area.

Ten dollars per proposed residential unit.

Ten dollars per room for hotel or conference center development.

Five dollars per 100 square feet of nonresidential buildings, excluding hotels and conference centers.

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:

Two dollars and fifty cents per acre of the additional area which would be disturbed based on the amendment.

Five dollars for each residential unit in any residential or multi-use building being added, modified or eliminated from the approved plan.

Five dollars per room for hotels and conference centers added, modified or eliminated from the approved plan.

§ 88-4 Fees payable to Police Department.

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.

[Amended 10-15-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-13; 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5; 3-20-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-02; 8-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-06; 2-28-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-02]

Pistol permit: $25 or as established by the NJ State Police.

Firearms ID: $50 or as established by the NJ State Police.

Police reports: See § 88-8, Miscellaneous fees.

Uniform police employment application/test fee: $60.

Charges for police services (§ 41-14).

Escrow accounts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 two 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 four hours of overtime pay. Such payment shall not include the Township of Hardyston, NJ administrative fee and vehicle fee set forth under Subsection E(2)(b) and (c).

Rates of compensation; administrative fee; payment for services.

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. The minimum charge shall be for four hours of pay, and all work shall be billed at a minimum of four hours and in two hour increments thereafter. 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.

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.

Payment for a patrol vehicle will be $75 per eight-hour shift or any part thereof and $10 for each hour thereafter.

Registration of alarm system: $25 (§ 53-4C).

§ 88-5 Fire Prevention. [1]

[Added 6-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-08]

Non-Life-Hazard Use Registration Fees (§ 94-10B):

All business occupancies less than 5,000 square feet: $50.

All business occupancies between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet: $80.

All business occupancies greater than 10,000 square feet: $120.

Multifamily dwelling common areas: $50.

Fire suppression tank fees (§ 94-10C):

Annual registration for quarterly inspections: $40.

Food truck Type 1 permit:

Annual registration (up to six inspections annually): $200.

Fines and penalties:

Penalty for nonregistration of non-life-hazard use:

Thirty days overdue: amount equal to unpaid fee.

Sixty days overdue: $250.

Editor's Note: Former § 88-5, Fire prevention inspection fees (Chapter 94), as amended 7-16-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-9, was repealed 3-18-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-3.

§ 88-6 Tax Assessor.

Property owners list: $10.

Certified list of adjacent property owners: $0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater.

Copy Tax Map sheet: $0.75.

Copy property record card: $0.75.

Deeds: $0.75, per page.

§ 88-7 Tax Collector.

[Amended 6-1-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-09]

Official tax searches: $10.

Official search continuation: $2.

Duplicate tax bill: $2.

Request for redemption calculation; third and subsequent request in a calendar year: $50 per request.

Lien redemption calculation: $50.

§ 88-8 Miscellaneous fees.

[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]

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.

Township Code books: $189.80.

(Reserved)

Land Use Ordinance Book (map included): $43.

Yearly supplement to zoning book: no charge.

Zoning Map: $5.

(Reserved)

Duplication of meeting compact discs: $0.40.

(Reserved)

Returned check fee: $20 as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:5-18(c). If any individual or business has a check or other written instrument to the Township returned on more than one occasion, all future payments made to the Township by that individual or business must be tendered in cash or by certified or cashier's check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:5-18(d).

[Amended 6-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]

(Reserved)

Summer recreation day camp registration fee.

First child for one session: $60.

Each additional child per session: $50.

First child for two sessions: $115.

Each additional child for two sessions: $95.

Master Plan (color copy): $100.

Master Plan (CD) (electronic version): $0.40.

§ 88-9 Board of Health fees.

The following fees have been established for permits and activities administered by the Township Board of Health:

Registrar - birth, death, marriage copies: $10 each.

[Amended 11-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]

Marriage license: $28.

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).

Retail food (Chapter 98).

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.

Retail food establishment (seasonal four months): $35.

Temporary food establishment (less than seven days): $25.

Reinspection of food establishments/conditional status: $25.

Temporary food establishment (one-day license): $10.

[Added 2-15-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-1]

Septic fees (Chapter 143, Article II).

Permit (new): $125.

Permit (reissue): $25.

Permit application review (new application): $25.

Permit application review (revision): $15.

Soil log (individual lot): $25.

Soil log (subdivision): $25./lot

Reinspection of failed septic system: $25.

Altering septic system: $60.

Well fees.

Permit (new): $125.

Permit (reissue): $25.

Permit application review: $25.

Permit application review (revision): $15.

Well reinspection: $25.

Tattooing and body piercing (Chapter 161).

Tattooing and body piercing license: $500 (§ 161-2B).