[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jefferson 11-6-1991 by Ord. No. 27-91 (Ch. 47 of the 1967 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Appendix A - Potable Water Design Flow Rates
[Amended 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-31]
There shall be a fee for all certified copies of vital statistics of $10 per copy.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 47-2, Photocopies, as amended, which previously followed this section, was deleted 9-1-2004 by Ord. No. 28-04. Former § 47-3, Street maps, which previously followed this section, was repealed 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 27-02. Former § 47-4, Tax Map, as amended, which previously followed this section, was repealed 10-2-2002 by Ord. No. 25-02. See now Ch. 114, Records, Public Access to.
There is hereby established a fee of $25 for the annual license for a public swimming pool.
In addition to the fees established herein, there shall be added to any fee the actual cost of postage involved when any documents are mailed.
[Amended 6-21-2000 by Ord. No. 20-00; 12-5-2001 by Ord. No. 35-01; 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 27-02[1]]
The cost for a copy of the Environmental Impact Statement and Street and Road Specification, Chapters 222 and 429, Article I, book shall be $25 or actual cost. The cost for copy of the Water Master Plan shall be $50 or actual cost, and the cost for the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan only shall be $35 or actual cost.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance repealed the provisions regarding the Zoning/Land Use pamphlet and the Master Plan. See now Ch. 114, Records, Public Access to.
[Amended 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 27-02]
There shall be a cost for supplying street and road specifications of $15 per copy, or actual cost.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 47-9, Zoning Map, as amended, which previously followed this section, was repealed 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 27-02.
There is hereby established a charge for telecopying at the rate of $5 for the first page of a telecopy and $2 for each additional page to the same telephone number.
Nothing herein is intended to nullify any charges which are now existing except where there is a conflict between charges as set forth in other ordinances within the Township Code of the Township of Jefferson and the charges set forth in this chapter, then the charges set forth in this chapter shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 47-12, Bad checks, added 12-3-2003 by Ord. No. 40-03, was renumbered and relocated as Ch. 175, Checks, Insufficient Funds for.
[Added 12-5-2001 by Ord. No. 35-01; amended 11-6-2002 by Ord. No. 27-02]
The charge for each subdivision book (Chapter 435) shall be $20, or actual cost.
[Added 12-5-2001 by Ord. No. 35-01; amended 9-1-2004 by Ord. No. 28-04; 4-1-2015 by Ord. No. 8-15; 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-31; 8-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-16]
The following fees shall be charged for medical services rendered through the Township Health Center:
A. 
Flu shot: $25.
B. 
Flu shot high dose: $55.
C. 
Foot clinic visit: $15.
D. 
Health Screen IV (CBC, CMP, lipid, T4, PSA): $48.
E. 
Female cancer screening: $40.
F. 
Health Screen III (CBC, CMP, lipid, T4): $27.
G. 
Skin cancer screening: $10.
H. 
NE-hemoglobin A1C: $17.
[Added 12-3-2003 by Ord. No. 40-03; 9-1-2004 by Ord. No. 28-04]
For every billing department within the Township of Jefferson, there shall be a fee of $5 charged for the first duplicate bill issued, and for each subsequent duplicate copy of the same tax bill in the same fiscal year, the fee shall be $25.
[Added 5-21-2003 by Ord. No. 14-03]
The charge for each Welcome Packet shall be $5.
[Amended 12-5-2001 by Ord. No. 35-01; 9-1-2004 by Ord. No. 28-04; 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-31; 2-21-2024 by Ord. No. 24-01]
A. 
Water rates.
(1) 
Metered service; consumers metered.
(a) 
Consumers of water supplied by the Township water system whose water consumption is measured by a meter shall be charged on a quarterly basis, per quarter, for a minimum use of 10,000 gallons per quarter as follows:
Upon Passage
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2027
$105.35
$107.98
$110.68
$113.45
(b) 
There shall be additional charge for each 1,000 gallons, or any portion thereof, in excess of 10,000 gallons as follows:
Upon Passage
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2027
$8.11
$8.31
$8.52
$8.73
(2) 
Unmetered service; residential customers who are unmetered. Said customers shall be charged on a quarterly basis, per quarter, as follows:
Upon Passage
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2027
$182.32
$186.88
$191.55
$196.34
(3) 
Unmetered customers; readings cannot be obtained. If the Department of Utilities is unable to obtain a reading from a residential customer because of lack of accessibility or failure of the customer to inform the Department of its actual meter reading for four consecutive quarters, then the unmetered rate for said customer shall increase to $300 per quarter.
(4) 
Seasonal or standby rate. In the event that a residential customer does not require water service, but still remains connected to the water service, a standby fee shall be paid of $40 per quarter plus a $25 fee to the Utility Department for each turn-off and reconnection.
(5) 
Multifamily subsidized government housing.
(a) 
Notwithstanding the above language, any multifamily government-subsidized housing where water consumption is measured by a meter shall be charged on a quarterly basis, per quarter, for a minimum use of 10,000 gallons per dwelling unit as follows:
Upon Passage
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2027
$47.11
$48.29
$49.50
$50.74
(b) 
There shall be an additional charge for each 1,000 gallons over and above said minimum of $10,000 gallons, rounded to the next highest 1,000 as follows:
Upon Passage
January 1, 2025
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2027
$5.51
$5.65
$5.79
$5.93
B. 
Service fees.
(1) 
Temporary service, as provided for in § 7-115E (labor, excavation and material shall be provided for by the applicant): $52.
(2) 
Resetting, repairing or replacement of curb box, as provided for in § 7-115H herein: minimum of $125 or time and materials cost, whichever is greater (including all labor and materials).
(3) 
Discontinuation and/or restoration of service, as provided for in § 7-118C herein:
(a) 
Thirty-five dollars for each shutoff and $35 for each reconnection.
(4) 
Meter test, as provided in § 7-118D herein: $75.
(5) 
(Reserved)
(6) 
(Reserved)
(7) 
Installation of new water meter for either existing or new service: $200.
(8) 
Replacement of water meter due to customer negligence: $175.
(9) 
After-hours service calls. During the regular workweek, Monday through Friday, any service calls during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. will be charged $125 per call. During a weekend or holiday, service calls will be charged $125. Exception to this service charge will be if it affects health or welfare under emergency situations.
C. 
Capacity charges.
(1) 
Residential uses.
(a) 
Any new hookup to the Township water distribution system for residential uses, whether the same is for a single-family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling, which may or may not contain a new source of water supply and storage constructed by the developer and not presently connected to the municipal system and installed at the developer's sole cost and expense, shall pay a capacity charge of $2,400 for each dwelling unit.
(b) 
The capacity charges as set forth herein shall also be charged to each housing unit that is on a central water system not owned by the Township and the ownership and operation of which is to be assumed by the Township, whether the same is by agreement of the Township or by order of some governmental authority, unless the capacity fee had been paid previously by any homeowners or any developer for such units. In the event that there is such a charge imposed by the Township under these conditions, each homeowner shall be given the option to pay the full capacity charge within 60 days of any Township takeover of a water system or to pay the same over a period of five years with equal quarterly payments together with interest at the rate permitted to be charged by the Township for interest on portions of any unpaid assessment for benefits pursuant to the statutes of the State of New Jersey. Any unpaid capacity charges shall remain as a lien upon the property to the same extent that unpaid taxes are a lien upon the property.
(c) 
Notwithstanding any of the charges herein, any new hookup to the Township water distribution for nonprofit, government- subsidized housing shall be $2,400 for each building and not for each unit.
(2) 
Nonresidential uses.
(a) 
The capacity charges for all nonresidential uses to connect to an existing waterline within the Township of Jefferson shall be computed for each connection based on the charge for a single-family dwelling multiplied by the equivalent number of single-family units contributing the same flow rate to the system and in accordance with the following standards:
[1] 
The design flow rate for one single-family dwelling is 350 gallons per day.
[2] 
The design flow rate for various types of establishments as set forth in Appendix A[2] shall be used to determine the equivalency factor for the type of establishment listed therein.
[2]
Editor’s Note: Said appendix is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[3] 
In any case where the design flow cannot be reasonably established using Appendix A as a guide, the Township shall determine the design flow by using the category as set forth on Appendix A mostly related to the proposed use.
[4] 
The minimum capacity charge for connection of any nonresidential use shall be $2,400.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses shall include, but not be limited to, the following uses: industrial, commercial, schools, public facilities, churches, charitable institutions, motels, hotels, nursing homes, lodging homes, restaurants.
(c) 
The cost of making any connection, including labor, material and inspection fees, shall be at the sole expense of the owner or developer.
(d) 
The Township Council, upon application, may waive all or any portion of the capacity charge for any public institution or charitable institution.
D. 
Sewer hookup fees. Any owner of a single-family dwelling or any apartment unit or commercial structure, preexisting or newly constructed, who requests permission of the Township Utilities Authority to connect to any municipally owned and operated sewer system, whether the same was installed by the Township or by a developer, and such permission is granted, shall, in addition to all other fees and costs, pay to the Township the sum of $2,000 as a sewer hookup fee. In the event that there is a multifamily dwelling, the hookup fee shall apply to each unit in the dwelling, except for nonprofit, government-subsidized housing the sewer hookup fee shall be $2,400 for each building and not for each dwelling unit.
E. 
Miscellaneous fees and charges.
(1) 
For the issuance of a well permit for the drilling of a new well: $200.
(2) 
For the issuance of a permit to deepen an existing well: $75.
(3) 
For the issuance of a water or sewage certification: $75.
(4) 
For a water test on an existing well: $75.
(5) 
For a water test of a resampling: $50 for each sample.
(6) 
With reference to water and sewer service for the transfer of the name of an account from one party to another party, there shall be a fee of $12 paid by the party requesting the transfer.
(7) 
Conversion from summer usage to all-year-round usage is $180.
(8) 
Location of service line or curb box fee is $20.
(9) 
Filling of a swimming pool, unmetered service, is $100.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was previously included as § 133-8A of the 1967 Code. It had been amended 4-2-1973 by Ord. No. 2-73; 6-6-1979 by Ord. No. 22-79; 12-3-1986 by Ord. No. 22-86; 9-19-1990 by Ord. No. 17-9.
[Added 4-4-2007 by Ord. No. 6-07]
There may be charged a fee of up to $200 for the performance of every ceremony for a wedding or a civil union for all Township employees or officers who are designated by law to perform such ceremonies. This fee may be waived at the Mayor’s discretion.
[Added 12-5-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07]
There is hereby established a fee for the use of credit cards for the payment of taxes, water, sewer payments or other fees and charged by the Township of Jefferson, which shall equal a percentage fee on the amount of payment charged as set by a financial institution chosen by the Township to process said credit card payments. Said percentage fee shall not exceed in any event, 3% of the total amount of the payment.
[Added 10-18-2006 by Ord. No. 27-06]
A. 
In the event that in lieu of placing an advertisement as a notice of a tax sale to be conducted by the Township Tax Collector, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-26, if notice to the property owner or to any person or entity entitled to notice of foreclosure is made there shall be a fee charged by the Office of the Tax Collector of $25 for each set of notices for any particular property.
B. 
In the event that any party is entitled to redeem a tax sale certificate and shall make a request, in writing, to the Tax Collector for a redemption amount, said party shall be entitled to said redemption calculations, without the payment of a fee, twice within any calendar year. For any subsequent requests for a redemption calculation within the calendar year, the person requesting such calculation shall pay a fee of $50 for each such calculation.
[Added 5-19-2010 by Ord. No. 6-10]
C. 
In the event that a lien holder on a tax sale certificate shall make any request for a redemption calculation, the same shall be in writing and the person or entity requesting the same shall pay a fee of $50 for each such request, Said fee may not be passed on to the amount necessary to redeem the certificate.
[Added 5-19-2010 by Ord. No. 6-10]
[Added 12-2-2009 by Ord. No. 34-09]
A. 
Burial permit fee: $5.
[Amended 9-22-2010 by Ord. No. 15-10]
B. 
Disinterment permit for removal or relocation of remains: $15.
C. 
Dog adoption fee, under one year: $200.
[Added 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
D. 
Dog adoption fee, over one year to five years: $150.
[Added 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
E. 
Dog adoption fee, over five years: $100.
[Added 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
F. 
Cat adoption, kittens under one year: $150.
[Added 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
G. 
Cat adoption, over one year to six years: $125.
[Added 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
H. 
Cat adoption, over six years: $100.
[Added 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
[Added 3-2-2011 by Ord. No. 3-11]
The following fees shall be paid by residents for the recycling of tires at the Township recycling center:
A. 
Passenger tires (up to 19 inches): $4 per tire.
B. 
Passenger tires (over 19 inches): $7 per tire.
C. 
Tires with rims: $7 per tire.
[Added 6-26-2019 by Ord. No. 19-13; amended 2-19-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
For any police vehicle used with reference to contracted police services, there shall be a fee of $50 for four hours per day or less and a fee of $100 per day above four hours. Any Township of Jefferson, Jefferson School District or County of Morris requirement for contracted police services is exempt from the use of police vehicles fee.
[Added 4-5-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05]
A. 
The fee for a permit to carry a fire arm application shall be $150 paid by way of money order;
B. 
The fee for a firearms identification card shall be $50;
C. 
The fee for a firearms purchase permit shall be $25.
[Added 4-5-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05]
A. 
The following fees are established for additional services provided by the Police Department:
(1) 
Fingerprint cards shall be charged at a rate of $5 per set of fingerprints.
(2) 
Alarm registration permit fee: $25 as established in Chapter 138, Alarm Systems.
[Added 4-5-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05]
The fee for the Junior Police Academy shall be between $100 and $200.
[Added 4-5-2023 by Ord. No. 23-05; 2-21-2024 by Ord. No. 24-02; 3-6-2024 by Ord. No. 24-03; 4-3-2024 by Ord. No. 24-05]
A. 
Range of recreation fees. The following range of recreation fees for the various described activities is hereby established for 2024:
Category
Fee
Youth athletic instruction and youth leagues
$45 to $200 per person per session
Adult athletics and fitness programs
$35 to $150 per person per session
Specialized instruction
$40 to $300 per person per session
Special events and activity programs
$3 to $300 per person per session
Summer day camp
$5 to $400 per person per session
Recreation day trips
$30 to $300 per person per trip
Facility use
$0 to $200 per hour
Refreshments and meals
$0.50 to $30 per item
American Legion baseball field extended reservation (3 months)
$1,000 to $5,000 per 3 consecutive month term
Each year, the Township Council of the Township of Jefferson shall adopt a resolution establishing the fees for each such activity as set forth above, within the range of fees. Said resolution shall fix the fees for the entire year, subject to change at any time by the Jefferson Township Council.
B. 
The Township's Recreation Department is authorized to allow, on a first come first serve basis, Local Jefferson Township Sponsored Non-Profits Organizations, and Local Jefferson Township Non-Sponsored Non-Profit Organizations to reserve the use of the American Legion Post #423 baseball field for a period of up to three consecutive months. Such use is subject to the terms of the Township's License Agreement with American Legion Post #423, to the extent that an applicant proposes to perform any changes to the field the applicant must provide written proof that it has obtained the American Legion Post #423's written approval. If approved the applicant shall comply with all Township field use terms, and such use shall not interfere with other Township sponsored events at the field.
(1) 
Local Jefferson Township Sponsored Non-Profit Organization is a non-profit entity that is located within the Township of Jefferson and participates in Township sponsored recreation programs. The Township sponsorship may include providing field maintenance and insurance. Non-Sponsored Non-Profit Organizations do not receive support, financial or otherwise, from the Township.
C. 
Facility use fees. For Township non-profit groups only: Community service may be substituted in lieu of payment at a rate of one hour of service per one hour of rental. Such reductions or waivers shall be requested in writing to the Director of Recreation and shall include the specific justification for the fee waiver or reduction request.
D. 
Fee reduction/waivers.
(1) 
Fees required, with the exception of trips, may be reduced or waived for any Township resident receiving public assistance. For the purposes of this section, public assistance shall include participation in the following: welfare assistance, subsidized housing, federal school lunch program, food stamps, or other forms of public assistance. Such reductions or waivers shall be requested in writing to the Director of Recreation and shall include the specific justification for the fee waiver or reduction request.
(2) 
Recreation program fees may be reduced or waived by the Director of Recreation for individuals with disabilities participating in youth and/or adult service organizations incorporated as not-for-profit organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and serving residents of the Township of Jefferson. Such reductions or waivers shall be requested in writing to the Director of Parks and Recreation and shall include the specific justification for the fee waiver or reduction request.
E. 
Fee reduction/waivers approval by Council. Such reductions or waivers shall be requested in writing to the Director of Recreation and shall include the specific justification for the fee waiver or reduction requested under this Section. The Director of Recreation shall present said request for reductions or waivers, along with the specific justification, to the Jefferson Township Council, which shall by formal action authorize any such reduction or waiver.