[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Lumberton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-4]
The fees to be charged by the Township for services rendered or licenses or permits issued, or for those fees associated with activities, programs or events sponsored by the Township, except for those fees required for building and construction as enumerated in the applicable chapters and sections of this Code, as set forth in this chapter and as amended from time to time, shall be established by resolution of a majority vote of the Township Committee of the Township of Lumberton.
[Adopted 12-5-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-17]
[Amended 9-2-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-13; 12-2-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-21; 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13; 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-19; 9-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-10; 12-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-13; 6-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-11; 11-6-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-11]
The following fees shall be charged by the Township for licenses granted, services rendered, or permits granted. The duration, conditions, and terms of the various licenses, permits, and services are specified in the relevant cited code reference.
Number
Type of Service, License, or Permit
Fee
Code Reference/ Issuing Department
1
Public Defender application fee
Pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 256 (N.J.S.A. 2B:12-28),[1] there is hereby established an application fee of $200, which fee shall be required to be paid by any person seeking representation by the Municipal Public Defender in matters pending in the Municipal Court of the Township of Lumberton. The Municipal Court Judge may, in his discretion, waive the fee, in whole or in part, if the Judge determines that the application fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking such representation.
§ 41-30
2
Massage business permit
Every applicant for a permit to maintain, operate or conduct a massage, bodywork or somatic therapy establishment or outcall massage, bodywork or somatic therapy service shall file an application with the Lumberton Township Municipal Clerk upon a form provided by said Lumberton Township Municipal Clerk and pay a fee of $500. The permit to be issued shall be valid until March 31 of the third year that the permit is in effect.
§ 88-3
3
Adult business license
The fee for each such license shall be $100, and the license shall expire on December 31 of the year of issue.
§ 89-5
4
Alcohol: Annual plenary retain consumption license
(1)
The annual fee for a plenary retail consumption license shall be $2,500. The number of licenses issued per year shall be no more than the maximum allowed by law.
§ 94-3D(1)
5
Alcohol: Annual plenary retail distribution license
(2)
The annual fee for a plenary retail distribution license shall be $2,500. The number of licenses issued per year shall be no more than the maximum allowed by law.
§ 94-3D(2)
6 through 10
(Reserved)[2]
11
Bingo application fee
Bingo: $10 for each occasion on which any game or games of bingo are to be conducted under the license. Five dollars of the fee for each occasion shall be remitted to the municipality in which the application is filed, and the remaining $5 of the fee for each occasion shall be remitted to the Treasurer of the State of New Jersey.
§ 100-3A
12
On-premises draw raffle
On-premises draw raffle: $5 for each day on which the same is to be conducted under the license.
§ 100-3B
13
Non-draw raffle
Non-draw raffle: $5 for all raffles concurrently held on any one day or any series of consecutive days not exceeding six in any one week at one location.
§ 100-3C
14
Off-premises draw raffle
(1)
Municipality: $5 for each $1,000 of retail value of the prizes or part thereof.
§ 100-3D
(2)
State of New Jersey: $5 for each $1,000 of retail value of the prizes above the original value of $1,000 of the prizes or part thereof.
15
Christmas tree sale license fee
A nonrefundable administrative review fee of $25 shall be assessed for each license, regardless of when it is issued, and said license shall expire on the 15th day of January each year.
§ 117-6
16
Concession trailer deposit and fees
A.
Access to the trailer is granted to private groups or clubs who pay the Township "field use fee" for the "season" covered by the "field use fee" through three steps:
§ 120-5
(1)
A mandatory security deposit of $200 is required with each application.
(2)
A nonrefundable rental fee of $100 is required for each "rental season" as defined as March through June and August through November.
(3)
At the end of each rental season, each group or club is required to submit a payment to Lumberton Township representing 10% of the profits from all concession-related (nonapparel or club accessory) sales. The payment amount is to be determined by the private group or club and submitted with supporting documentation on sales and expenses.
B.
A one-day rental fee for private groups or clubs who do not pay a "field use fee" is available for $100 per day. This must be submitted along with a refundable security deposit of $200.
§ 121-4; § 121-5
17
A.
The basis for fees shall be as follows:The basis for fees shall be as follows:
§ 121-4; § 121-5
(1)
General.
§ 121-4; § 121-5
(a)
The fee to be charged for a construction permit will be the sum of the basic construction fee, plus any applicable special fees, such as elevator or sign fees, and this fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.
(b)
The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be paid before a certificate is issued, and this fee shall be in addition to the construction permit fee.
(c)
All other fees not specifically covered by this section shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.
(d)
Fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount and all fees are shown in whole US dollars, except as indicated otherwise herein.
(e)
The elevator subcode is the jurisdiction of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for plan review and inspections. Application shall be submitted to the DCA.
B.
Certificates
(1)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy of new construction or additions shall be 10% of the construction permit fee, with a minimum fee of $100.
(2)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy issued on existing structures except R-3 or R-5 use groups shall be $250.
(3)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy issued on existing structures for R-3 or R-5 use groups shall be $150.
(4)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of continued occupancy (constitutes all disciplines) shall be $180.
(5)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a change of use shall be $250.
(6)
The fee for the issuance of an extension of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30.
(7)
The fee for the issuance of a lead abatement clearance certificate shall be $50.
(8)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of compliance for public pools, spas, and hot tub on a site shall be $85. The fee for each additional pool, spa, or hot tub on the same site shall be $55.
(9)
The fee for the issuance of a certificate of compliance for each individual testable backflow preventer shall be as set forth in Plumbing Fees Section B.
(10)
The fee for the issuance of a change of occupancy/ownership non-UCC certificate [COO] shall be $180.
C.
Variation fees shall be as follows:
(1)
Class I: $500
(2)
Class II: $300
(3)
Class III (all R-3 and R-5 uses are Class III): $150
D.
The New Jersey state permit surcharge fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
E.
Development wide inspection fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17(d).
F.
Annual permit fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)5.
G.
Minimum permit fee per sub code/discipline shall be $65. This minimum permit fee shall not apply to administrative fees.
H.
Plan review/other fees
(1)
Hourly fees for additional review of any amendments or changes to a plan that has already been released (except for use group R-3 or R-5), or development wide inspection fees shall be $90 per hour with a minimum of one hour per plans examiner. The hourly fee for a required plan review associated with a submission when a permit for that discipline will not be issued.
(2)
Plan review fee of use group R-3 or R-5 for compliance under the alternate systems and non-depletable energy source provisions of the energy subcode and for light commercial structures having an indoor temperature controlled from a single point shall be $460. For all other use groups, the plan review fee for compliance under the alternate systems and non-depletable energy source provisions of the energy subcode and for light commercial structures having an indoor temperature controlled from a single point shall be $2,298.
(3)
The plan review fee shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit. This is also the plan review fee for prototype plans.
(4)
When plans have been reviewed and released by the State of New Jersey DCA, the permit fee shall be reduced by 20% from the amount otherwise specified in § 18-2.
Plan review fees are non-refundable.
I.
An administrative fee of 55% shall be assessed on each permit fee for each subcode performed by a third-party inspection agency.
J.
Inspections performed outside of normal construction department business hours may incur an additional fee of $50 per hour (with a minimum of one hour) at the discretion of the Township Construction Official.
18
Contractor registration fee
The fee for registration shall be $50. The registration period shall begin on January 1 of each calendar year and expire on December 31 of each calendar year. The fee for the renewal of the registration/license shall be $10 and shall be applied for no later than November 1.
§ 122-3
19
Tax Map and GIS database update escrow fees
Major subdivision: $65 per lot.
§ 129-3
Minor subdivision: 1 to 25 lots: $45.
26 to 75 lots: $40.
76 to 125 lots: $35.
126 to 175 lots: $30.
176 or more lots: $25.
Per commercial site plan: $800.
Per condominium site plan: $1,000 and $25 per unit.
For each lot/Tax Map revision due to deed discrepancies, lot line adjustments, easement detailing, ownership labeling, acreage calculation and labeling, street name changes and other minor revisions: $45.
20
Site plan and subdivision application fees
Amount of fees and escrow deposits due. Each applicant shall, prior to its application being deemed complete, submit to the Chief Financial Officer in cash or by certified check or money order the following sums as application fees and escrow deposits, together with a fully executed escrow agreement in the form provided by the Township. Where one application for development includes more than one approval request, the sum of the individual required fees shall be paid. The following fees shall be payable in connection with submittals to the Township Committee of the Township of Lumberton, and said fee shall be nonrefundable and shall be used solely for purposes of processing said application or review. It shall include all work done in connection with said application or review other than those fees charged for professional services. The escrow fee charged for review shall be used exclusively for professional reviews by the architects, engineers, planners and/or attorneys employed by the municipality. Said escrow fees shall be so segregated for each application so that the fee to be paid shall be utilized only for the particular project. In the event any of the escrow remains unused at the conclusion of the application, said amount that is not utilized shall be returned to the applicant upon written request. If the escrow fee charged is insufficient so as to cover the professional fees applicable to that particular project, then that applicant shall be required to pay all deficiencies within his or her individual account. When it has been determined that an escrow account has been depleted by 2/3 of the original fee, same shall be replenished by an additional 1/3 of the original escrow fee. In addition, any escrow fees remaining on the account after the conclusion of review by the Township's redevelopment entity may be utilized for purposes of escrow deposits for applications before the Township's Land Development Board or returned to the applicant at the applicant's option. All such escrow fees shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
§ 130-6B
(1)
Residential site plan and subdivision fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Informal/sketch plat/concept plan:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee:
[a]
Zero to 20 lots/units: $100 per lot or unit.
[b]
Twenty-one or more lots/units: $2,000, plus $50 per lot/unit in excess of 20 units.
(b)
Escrow fee:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $300, plus $200 per lot.
(c)
Preliminary site plan or major subdivision, up to 20 lots/units:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000, plus $100 per lot/units.
(d)
Preliminary site plan or major subdivision, 21 to 50 lots/units:
[1]
Application fee: $375.
[2]
Escrow fee: $3,000, plus $75 per lot/unit.
(e)
Preliminary site plan or major subdivision, 51 or more lots/units:
[1]
Application fee: $500.
[2]
Escrow fee: $5,250, plus $50 per lot/unit.
(f)
Final site plan or major subdivision, up to 20 lots/units:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $200, plus $75 per lot/unit.
(g)
Final site plan or major subdivision, 21 to 50 lots/units:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,700, plus $50 per lot/unit.
(h)
Final site plan or major subdivision, 51 or more lots/units:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $3,200, plus $25 per lot/unit.
(2)
Fees for nonresidential development application not involving new buildings shall be as follows:
(a)
Up to three lots:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(b)
Four or more lots:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000, plus $250 per lot.
(3)
Fees for nonresidential development application involving additions or new buildings shall be as follows:
(a)
Preliminary site plan for less than 2,000 square feet:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $2,500.
(b)
Preliminary site plan for 2,000 to 19,999 square feet:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $2,500, plus $150 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet.
(c)
Preliminary site plan for 20,000 square feet or more:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $5,200, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 20,000 square feet.
(d)
Final site plan for less than 2,000 square feet:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,500.
(e)
Final site plan for 2,000 to 19,999 square feet:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,500, plus $100 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet.
(f)
Final site plan for 20,000 square feet or more:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $3,300, plus $25 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 20,000 square feet.
(4)
Fees for other submissions shall be as follows:
(a)
Conditional use approval:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(b)
Appeals of alleged error under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a, or any amendments or supplements thereto:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(c)
Interpretations under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b, or any amendments or supplements thereto:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $500.
(d)
Hardship and related variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c, or any amendments or supplements thereto:
[1]
Application fee: $150.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(e)
Use variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d, or any amendments or supplements thereto:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(f)
Zoning permits for signs not submitted with site plans:
[1]
Application fee: $100.
[2]
Escrow fee: $350.
(g)
Zoning permits in conjunction with certificates of occupancy and all other zoning permits:
[1]
Application fee: $50.
[2]
Escrow fee: none.
(h)
Modifications of previously approved development applications without changes to lot coverage or gross floor area:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $500.
(i)
Modifications of previously approved development applications with changes to lot coverage or gross floor area:
[1]
Application fee: $250.
[2]
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(j)
List of persons within 200 feet:
[1]
Application fee: $10 or $0.25 per name, whichever is greater.
[2]
Escrow fee: none.
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Site plan and subdivision inspection fees
Inspection fees shall be as follows:
§ 130-6C
(1)
The applicant shall reimburse the Township for all reasonable inspection fees paid to the Municipal Engineer for the inspection of improvements; and the applicant shall deposit, for the inspection fees, a sum not to exceed, except for extraordinary circumstances, the greater of $500 or 5% of the cost of improvements, which cost shall be based upon the performance bond calculation prepared by the Engineer in accordance with § 130-7B of this chapter.
(2)
For those developments for which the reasonably anticipated fees are less than $10,000, the fees may, at the option of the applicant/developer, be paid in two installments. The initial amount deposited by the developer shall be 50% of the reasonably anticipated fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the reasonably anticipated fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Municipal Engineer for inspection, the developer shall deposit the remaining 50% of the anticipated inspection fees.
(3)
For those developments for which the reasonably anticipated fees are $10,000 or greater, these may, at the option of the developer, be paid in four installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 25% of the reasonably anticipated fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the reasonably anticipated fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Municipal Engineer for inspection, the developer shall make additional deposits of 25% of the reasonably anticipated fees.
(4)
The Municipal Engineer shall not perform any inspection if sufficient funds to pay for those inspections are not on deposit.
22
Dog license fees
The person applying for a license shall pay a fee of $11.80 for each dog. He shall also pay a registration fee of $1 and a pilot clinic fee of $0.20 for each dog. In addition, a surcharge of $3 will be assessed for each license issued for a nonneutered or nonspayed dog of reproductive age. Those owners presenting a statement signed by a veterinarian or a notarized statement signed personally certifying that their dog has been sterilized will be exempt from the $3 surcharge. This license fee will be subject to a late charge penalty of $5 for any person applying for a license and registration tag on or after February 1 in any license year for any dog which was required to be licensed and registered under the provisions of this article and could have been licensed and registered thereunder during the month of January of the license year. The Township may, from time to time raise, the fee for each dog license by resolution so long as the adjusted fee does not exceed the maximum amounts set by N.J.S.A. 4:19-1 et seq. or the regulation promulgated thereto.
§ 136-3G(1)
23
Storm Drain review fees
A.
Upon application for review by the Construction Official and/or Township Engineer pursuant to this article, a fee of $50 will be assessed.
§ 139-4
B.
In the event of an appeal to the Land Development Board under this article, an additional fee of $50 will be assessed.
C.
These fees are intended to defray the administrative costs and professional fees incurred by the municipality in conducting the review in the first instance and to defray similar costs and expenses in the event of an appeal.
24
Uniform Fire Code permit application fees
A.
Permit application fees.
§ 152-11A
Type 1: $100.
Type 2: $400.
Type 3: $600.
Type 4: $800.
Type 5: $1,000.
25
Annual registration fees for non-life-hazard uses
2.
Annual registration fees for non-life-hazard uses. Non-life hazards are those businesses that do not classify as a life hazard under the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code and are inspected by the Lumberton Township Fire Prevention Bureau on an annual cycle.
§ 152-11B
Building Size
(square feet)
Annual Fee
0 to 1,499
$100
1,500 to 2,499
$130
2,500 to 3,499
$165
3,500 to 4,999
$210
5,000 to 7,499
$280
7,500 to 9,999
$340
10,000 to 14,999
$450
15,000 to 24,999
$510
25,000 to 34,999
$570
35,000 to 44,999
$700
45,000 to 50,999
$800
51,000 to 99,999
$900
100,000+
$1,000
Apartment and/or condominium buildings
$100 per building
26
Cyclical inspection and enforcement of Uniform Fire Code in hotels and multiple dwellings
$10 per dwelling unit per inspection.
§ 152-11C(1)
27
Schedule of collection sticker fees
Following are the fees for collection stickers:
§ 162-5
Item Description
Individual Sticker Fee
Grass
$2
Tanks
$12
Tires
$5
White goods
$10
28
Newsrack permits
A.
Permits shall be issued for the installation of a newsrack or newsracks, and such newsrack or newsracks and the installation, use or maintenance thereof shall be conditioned upon observance of the provisions of this chapter. Permits shall be issued within three days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays) after the application has been filed. A permit fee of $25 shall be required.
§ 199-6
B.
Such permits shall be valid for one year and shall be renewable pursuant to the procedure for original applications referred to in § 199-5 and upon payment of the $10 permit fee.
29
Parade, public assembly, or block party fee
The fee for a parade, public assembly or block party shall be $50 for those events in excess of 200 people. The fee for events with up to 200 people shall be $25. Events with less than 100 persons may request a fee waiver from the Township Committee.
§ 209-4
30
Municipal park and field application and permit fee
Application fees. There shall be a nonrefundable application fee due at the time of application for a permit for an individual use or season-long permit. This fee is established to cover the municipal cost for processing the application and coordinating field use and has been calculated based on historical permitting in an effort to equal the cost to the municipality for the employee assigned to this task. The fees are as follows:
§ 213-8B
(1)
Single use permit: no fee.
(2)
Sports camp permit: $50 per week.
(3)
Season long, recognized sports organization: $25 per participant.
(4)
Season long, all others: $35 per participant.
31
Single and sports camp use of parks and recreation improvements
The fees for single and sports camp use of parks and recreation improvements for a two-hour permit are as follows:
§ 213-8C
Facility
Recognized Sports Organization Fee
All Others Fee
UNLIT
Grass sports field
$30
$60
Tennis court
$20
$40
Basketball court
$20
$40
Baseball field
$25
$50
LIGHTED
Grass sports field
$45
$90
32
Season long sports event fees
Lighted Fields Fee
Recognized Sports Organization Fee
All Others Fee
§ 213-8D
1 field, per hour
$55
$65
(1)
The fee for recognized sports organizations may be waived by the Township Administrator upon the demonstration that the organization provides an equivalent amount of service time to the parks system through in-kind services and maintenance of the sports fields. On or before December 1 of each year, the recognized sports organization shall provide the Township Administrator with a notarized affidavit and IRS Form 990 demonstrating in-kind services and values to be used as consideration by the Township Administrator in determining whether to waive fees.
(2)
Regardless of the existence of a permit, the Township, in its sole discretion, may shut down a field or fields for a portion or an entire season where weather, maintenance or safety reasons are justified.
33
Sport tournament fees
Fees for sports tournaments (based on any given three-day periods) shall be as follows: Tournament fee permitting pricing is listed and shall also include the costs in Subsections G and H below.
§ 213-8F
(1)
Use of five or fewer fields: $1,500.
(2)
Use of more than five fields: $2,500.
34
Peddling license
Fee. At the time of filing the application, a fee of $75 shall be paid to the Township Clerk, except that non-profit-making vendors are not required to pay a fee.
§ 216-15D
35
Billiard room license
The fee for a license to carry on and conduct any billiard room or poolroom shall be $50 for each pool or billiard table.
§ 219-4
36
Abandoned property registration
The annual registration fee for each building shall be $250. The payment of the renewal fee shall not abate the outstanding violation.
§ 220-5
36A
Abandoned property registration
Creditors shall be required to pay an additional $2,000 per property annually if the property is vacant or abandoned pursuant to the definition in the ordinance when the summons and complaint in an action to foreclose is filed, or becomes vacant and abandoned pursuant to the definition in the ordinance at any time thereafter while the property is in foreclosure.
§ 220-5
36B
Foreclosure registration
Creditors shall be required to pay a fee of $500 per property annually for any property that is required to be registered because a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose was filed by the creditor.
§ 220-5
37
Public records requests
A.
The following fees shall be payable by the requestor to the Township of Lumberton for the discovery required:
§ 225-3
(1)
Five cents per page for each letter-size page photocopied.
(2)
Seven cents per page for each legal-size page photocopied.
(3)
Fifty cents per CD copied.
(4)
Ten dollars for each street or zoning map copied.
(5)
Fifty-five dollars for each copy of the Master Plan produced.
(6)
Fifteen dollars per each certified copy of vital records (birth, death, and marriage certificates). Five dollars per each additional copy.
(7)
Seventy-five dollars per complete address label run.
(8)
Fifteen dollars returned check fee.
(9)
Actual postage for any discovery or requests sent by mail.
(10)
Twenty-five cents for the envelope for any discovery or requests sent by mail.
(11)
Photographs will be photocopied at the rates established herein; if requests are made for duplicate photographs, the actual cost of making the photographs shall be charged.
(12)
Duplication of videotapes constitutes an extraordinary duplication process and will be charged at the rate of $5 per videotape.
(13)
On any item that cannot be photocopied on the Township copy machine or not otherwise provided for in this schedule, the actual costs incurred in making the copy shall be charged.
B.
In addition, the Township shall be entitled to charge and collect a fee for the reproduction of copies of written reports or other police investigation reports of the Township's Police Department in accordance with the costs established under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-2 et seq., as amended; and requests via mail shall be charged up to an additional $5, regardless of the number of pages, in order to cover postage and handling expenses. Police Department fees include the following:
(1)
Five cents per police page for police discovery and reports.
(2)
Fifty cents per CD/DVD of police discovery and reports.
(3)
Twenty-five cents per envelope.
(4)
Actual postage costs.
C.
Other various charges for reproduction of public records are as follows, provided that the costs of charges shall not exceed the actual costs borne by the Township, and where copying is done by an outside agency, the Township may request payment directly to that outside agency:
(1)
Photographs (35 mm film or other standard format): up to $1 per print.
(2)
Polaroid prints: up to $2 per print.
(3)
Standard audio cassettes: up to $5 per cassette tape.
(4)
Audio cassettes of meeting minutes (requiring reproduction by outside agency): $60 per cassette tape.
(5)
Zoning Ordinance books: up to $37, plus copies of amendments at the rates set forth in Subsection A above.
(6)
Tax Maps: copies of certain pages or portions of the map at $4 per sheet, provided that copies for a complete set of Tax Maps shall be provided by Engineer's office, through the office of the Township Clerk, at a rate of up to $550.
(7)
Site plans, maps or blueprints: copies at up to $12 per page.
D.
Procedures.
(1)
Any person seeking the reproduction of public records, documents or other information as contemplated by this chapter shall submit his or her request, in writing, on a form prescribed by the Township Clerk. All requests will be handled in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
(2)
Prior to commencing with the reproduction of said public records and/or documents, the Township Clerk shall first estimate the number of pages or other formats involved and provide the requesting party with a written estimate of the costs of reproduction. No photocopying of any document shall be undertaken without the requesting party first having provided, by check or cash, the funds so estimated as necessary for that reproduction. In the event that the photocopying or other reproduction charges exceed the amount estimated, the requesting party shall be required to pay the difference.
E.
Special provisions for Municipal Court discovery. All requests for discovery in matters pending in the Lumberton Township Municipal Court shall be submitted through the Municipal Prosecutor. A fee of $25 shall accompany each request and, following the processing of the request, the requestor shall be advised as to the actual amount due. Said amount shall be based upon the schedules set forth in Subsections A and C above. In the event that the actual amount due is less than $25, the requestor shall be entitled to a refund; in the event the amount due is more than the deposit, then the requestor shall be required to pay same before receiving the discovery.
F.
Alternative procedure for Municipal Court discovery. As an alternative to the submission of a separate sum of money each time a request is made by an attorney for a defendant in Municipal Court matters, defense counsel may, at their discretion, post an account, similar to that maintained by the law firms with the Superior Court of New Jersey for charging the costs of filing of complaints, answers and counterclaims, which charge shall be set up in the Township's Finance Office and tracked to each law firm. The amount of the deposit shall be $300; at the end of the year, the Township shall provide the law firm with an accounting of the monies charged to the account and the monies remaining. At the law firm's request, if a refund is sought, it shall be provided; otherwise, the law firm can apply that balance to the following year's court cases and shall replenish the difference.
38
Redevelopment Zone application review fee
(1)
The following fees shall be established for review by the Township Committee for projects within a duly designated redevelopment area.
§ 230-6C
Type
Application Fee
Escrow Fee
Residential (single lot)
$350
$500
Residential (multiple lot)
$750
$2,500 + $100 per lot
Commercial
$1,250
$5,000
(2)
In addition, any escrow fees remaining on an account after the conclusion of review by the Township's redevelopment entity may be utilized for purposes of escrow deposits for applications before the Township's Land Development Board or returned to the applicant at the applicant's option. All such escrow fees shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
39
Smoke detector inspection fee
A.
A fee shall be paid to the Municipal Fire Bureau to offset the cost of inspection and certification required by this chapter. Said fee shall be in addition to any other fees required by other ordinances in connection with inspections and certifications by any other local, county or state agency. The fee schedule shall be as follows:
§ 242-5
(1)
For requests received more than 10 business days prior to settlement date: $45.
(2)
For requests received four to 10 business days prior to settlement date: $90.
(3)
For requests received fewer than four business days prior to settlement date: $161.
B.
A reinspection fee will be charged at the same rate of the original inspection fee. If additional reinspections are needed, a fee will be charged based on the fee schedule in this section.
40
Application to remove soil
The following application fees shall be collected by the Township Clerk/Administrator when an application for permission to remove soil is presented:
§ 246-6
A.
Two dollars and fifty cents per 100 cubic yards to be removed, with a minimum fee of $100.
41
Excavation permit fee and deposit
No permit shall be granted by the Construction Official until the applicant has made the following deposits with the office of the Township Clerk/Administrator in cash or by certified check payable to the Treasurer of Lumberton Township.
§ 250-3
A.
Application fee, nonrefundable: $25.
B.
Performance guaranty, refundable upon satisfactory completion of job: $25 per square yard of surface area of street to be excavated.
C.
Maintenance guaranty, refundable after one year: $100.
42
Swimming pool permit
Applicants shall pay a fee of $20 to the Township for a swimming pool permit, which permit fee shall be exclusive of the permit fee required for erection of any accessory structure to be used in connection with the swimming pool.
§ 253-2C
43
Taxicab license fee
The license fee shall be $50 for each taxicab, payable with the filing of the application.
§ 258-7
44
Tow operator application fee
A nonrefundable application fee of $250 shall be paid to the Lumberton Township by each applicant.
§ 261-4B(3)(m)
45
Food handler
There shall be a charge of $20 for such permit or approval of an existing permit except that there shall be no charge for such permit or approval of an existing permit to nonprofit organizations, associations or corporations.
§ 294-3B
46
Marriage license
There shall be charge of $28 for a marriage license.
Registrar of Vital Statistics
47
Trash container fee
Eighty dollars per each replacement or additional trash container.
Public Works
48
Firearm fees
The following fees are required with all firearm applications:
Police Department
1.
Five dollars per ID.
2.
Two dollars per firearm permit.
49
Off-duty/traffic personnel
The following fees are required and shall be deposited into the Police Department's off-duty account:
Police Department
1.
Seventy-five dollars per hour (officer rate).
2.
Thirty dollars per hour (vehicle rate).
3.
Seventy-five-dollar weekly administrative fee.
4.
7.65% of the total cost shall be charged for Medicare and social security costs.
50
Class 1 license (cannabis cultivator)
The following fees are required and shall be deposited with the Township Clerk:
§§ 114-3.1B(9) (application fee);
114-3D(2) (initial license fee);
114-3.2B (renewal license fee)
1.
Application fee: $1,000.
2.
Initial license fee: $7,500.
3.
License renewal fee: $5,000.
4.
State-approved microbusiness application: $2,500.
51
Class 2 license (cannabis manufacturer)
The following fees are required and shall be deposited with the Township Clerk:
§§ 114-3.1B(9) (application fee);
114-3D(2) (initial license fee);
114-3.2B (renewal license fee)
1.
Application fee: $1,000.
2.
Initial license fee: $10,000.
3.
License renewal fee: $5,000.
4.
State-approved microbusiness application: $2,500.
52
Class 3 license (cannabis wholesaler)
The following fees are required and shall be deposited with the Township Clerk:
§§ 114-3.1B(9) (application fee);
114-3D(2) (initial license fee);
114-3.2B (renewal license fee)
1.
Application fee: $1,000.
2.
Initial license fee: $5,000.
3.
License renewal fee: $5,000.
4.
State-approved microbusiness application: $2,500.
53
Class 4 license (cannabis distributor)
The following fees are required and shall be deposited with the Township Clerk:
§§ 114-3.1B(9) (application fee);
114-3D(2) (initial license fee);
114-3.2B (renewal license fee)
1.
Application fee: $1,000.
2.
Initial license fee: $5,000.
3.
License renewal fee: $5,000.
4.
State-approved microbusiness application: $2,500.
54
Class 5 license (cannabis retailer)
The following fees are required and shall be deposited with the Township Clerk:
§§ 114-3.1B(9) (application fee);
114-3D(2) (initial license fee);
114-3.2B (renewal license fee)
1.
Application fee: $1,000.
2.
Initial license fee: $7,500.
3.
License renewal fee: $5,000.
4.
State-approved microbusiness application: $2,500
55
Class 6 license (cannabis delivery)
The following fees are required and shall be deposited with the Township Clerk:
§§ 114-3.1B(9) (application fee);
114-3D(2) (initial license fee);
114-3.2B (renewal license fee)
1.
Application fee: $1,000.
2.
Initial license fee: $5,000.
3.
License renewal fee: $5,000.
4.
State-approved microbusiness application: $2,500
56
Inspections; notice of vacation fee
1.
$50 for initial inspection for issuance of CO.
§ 232-3B
2.
Failed inspection: $35 fee.
3.
A $50 lead inspection application fee will be due at the time of certificate of occupancy application.
§ 232-3B
57
Inspections; notice of vacation fee
Initial inspection fee for a single-family dwelling rental will be $100, and reinspection fee will be $50.
§ 232-3B(1)
58
Returned check fee
$20 per occurrence.
Finance
59
Chickens
1.
Up to 2 chickens: $25.
§ 115-3
2.
Up to 5 chickens: $50.
3.
Up to 7 chickens: $75.
4.
Up to 9 chickens: $100.
60
Limousine fee
The license fee shall be $20 and payable with the filing of the yearly application.
Township Clerk
61
Fire investigation reports
$25 shall be required for all requests for fire investigation reports. All other file information requests shall be charged at the photocopy rate of $0.75 per page. A fee of $25 shall be required for all requests for fire investigation photos.
§ 152-30
62
Fire Code certificate
Cost for the issuance of a certificate of Fire Code status shall be $50.
§ 152-30
63
Large gatherings
Notice of large gatherings. It shall be required for any responsible party involved in any gatherings at which over 100 attendees are anticipated within the Township of Lumberton, whether inside a structure or outside, to make advance notification to the Lumberton Township Fire Department and the Lumberton Township Police Department. The Fire/EMS Chief shall determine whether or not an emergency ambulance will be required to provide "standby" services for the duration of the event, with fees for such a service not to exceed $100 per hour and payable by the responsible party.
§ 152-39B
64
Soil removal fee
Up to 100 cubic yards: $500
Up to 500 cubic yards: $1,500
More than 500 cubic yards: $5,000
§ 246-6
65
Short-term rental
Registration and/or inspection fee of $250 for any short-term rental over 30 days but less than a year
§ 232-12
66
Short-term rental offenses
First offense: $2,500
Second offense: $3,000
Third offense: $3,500
§ 232-14
67
Building Fees
A.
The fees for new construction and additions shall be as follows:
§ 121-4, § 121-5
(1)
Fees shall be based upon the volume of the structure:
(a)
Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28
(b)
Use groups shall be classified and defined in Chapter 3 of the Building Subcode as adopted by N.J.A.C. 5:23-3. Class of buildings shall be determined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.3A(d)
(2)
All use groups except as listed below in (3): $40 per cubic foot.
(3)
Single-story structures or portions thereof for Use S-1 and S-2 (as set defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.3A(d)): $36 per cubic feet.
B.
The fees for reconstruction, alteration, renovation, and repair shall be as follows:
(1)
Fee shall be based upon the estimated cost of work:
(a)
Estimated cost of work shall be computed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15(a)4 and N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)2i(3).
(b)
Where any material or labor proposed for installation in the building or structure is furnished or provided at no cost, its normal or usual cost shall be included in the estimated cost.
(c)
If requested by the Construction Official, for the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the Construction Official such cost data as may be available produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized estimating firm, or the contractor. A bono fide contractors bid if available shall be submitted.
(d)
The Construction Official shall make the final determination regarding cost.
(2)
Use groups R-3 and R-5 shall be:
Estimated Cost of Work
Fee Calculation
Up to $50,000
$40 per $1,000.
$50,000 to $100,000
$30 per $1,000.
Over $100,000
$28 per $1,000.
(3)
All other use groups shall be:
Estimated Cost of Work
Fee Calculation
Up to $50,000
$40 per $1,000.
$50,000 to $100,000
$30 per $1,000.
Over $100,000
$28 per $1,000.
C.
The fees for tents requiring a UCC permit shall be in the amount of $155.00.
D.
Roofing and siding (as applicable per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2) fees shall be calculated per Building Section B.
E.
The fees for construction of swimming pools shall be as follows:
(1)
Above ground pools for use groups R-3 and R-5: $105.
(2)
Above ground pools for all other uses: $350.
(3)
In ground pools for use groups R-3 and R-5: $255.
(4)
In ground pools for all other uses: $750.
F.
Fences and pool barriers fees shall be as follows:
(1)
The fee for fences used as pool barriers shall be $75
(2)
The fees for fences requiring UCC permit, other than pool barriers shall be calculated per Building Section B.
G.
The fees for storage sheds and similar non-occupiable structures (i.e., gazebo, carport, trellis, etc.) shall be as follows:
Structure size (square feet)
Fee
Up to 225
$75.
226 to 400
$130.
Over 400
Calculated per Section A or B as applicable.
H.
The fees for construction of decks shall be calculated per Section A or B of the Building Fees.
I.
The fees for the demolition of a building or structure (as determined by N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.3A(d)) shall be as follows:
(1)
Class I: $300.
(2)
Class II: $200.
(3)
Class III: $100.
J.
The fee for a radon mitigation system shall be: $75.
K.
Storage and racking systems for all use groups except R-3 or R-5 shall be calculated per Building Section B.
L.
The fees for solar/photovoltaic systems shall be as follows:
(1)
The fees for use groups R-3 or R-5 shall be in the amount of $375.
(2)
The fees for all other use groups shall be calculated per Building Fee Section B.
M.
The costs of construction of retaining walls shall be as follows:
(1)
The fees for retaining walls in use group R-3 or R-5 shall be as follows:
(a)
Less than 550 square feet of surface area (above and below grade): $150.
(b)
550 square feet or greater: $275.
(2)
All other use groups shall be calculated per Building Fee Section B.
N.
The fees for lead/asbestos abatement work shall be as follows:
(1)
Lead hazard abatement work requiring a UCC permit shall pay a fee of $235.
(2)
Cost for the issuance of a lead abatement clearance certificate shall be $50.
(3)
Asbestos abatement work requiring a UCC permit shall pay a fee of $125.
(4)
Cost for the issuance of a asbestos abatement certificate shall be $25.
O.
Signs:
(1)
Sign size shall be calculated by gross overall size of sign based upon one side only.
(2)
The fees for pylon signs shall be as follows:
(a)
First 100 square feet: $7 per square foot
(b)
Next 400 square feet: $6 per square foot
(c)
Thereafter: $4 per square foot
(3)
The fees for ground or wall signs shall be as follows:
(a)
First 100 square feet: $4 per square foot
(b)
Next 400 square feet: $3 per square foot
(c)
Thereafter: $2 per square foot
P.
The fee for pre-manufactured solid fuel (wood) stoves, fireplaces, heaters, etc. shall be $75.
Q.
The fee for chimney liner dedicated for solid fuel burning appliance or equipment shall be $50.
R.
The fees for relocation of a building or structure (including construction trailers, premanufactured construction, modular, etc.) shall be calculated by the Construction Code Official as follows:
(1)
Shall be calculated per Building Fees Section B.
(2)
Cost shall include mew foundation, anchorage, pad, placement of structure in a completed condition at the site, etc.
(3)
Structures listed in Section G shall be excluded.
S.
The fee for light standard, light pole, lamppost, flagpole, etc. requiring a footing shall be as follows:
(1)
Up to 8 feet in height: $25.
(2)
Over 8 feet in height: $40.
68
Plumbing Fees
A.
The fees for plumbing fixtures, devices, and stacks shall be as follows:
(1)
All fixtures, appliances, equipment, and devices such as, but not limited to, water closets, urinals, bidets, bath tubs, showers, lavatory, floor drain, floor sink, standpipe, sink, dishwasher, drinking fountain, washing machine, hose bibb/sillcock, condensate drain, air admittance device, area drain, vent drainage stack, indirect waste trap, food waste disposer, roof drain, water filtration, roof hydrant, misc. connection, chemical feeders, etc.
(a)
The fee for use group R-3 or R-5 shall be $20.
(b)
The fee for all other use groups shall be $25.
B.
Backflow preventers:
(1)
The fee for non-testable backflow preventer shall be as set forth in Plumbing Fees Section A(1) above.
(2)
The fee for use group R-3 or R-5 testable backflow preventer shall be in the amount of $82.
(3)
The cost of all other uses testable backflow preventer shall be in the amount of $115.
(4)
Cost of an issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for testable backflow preventers shall be as follows:
(a)
First 1-5 devices: $50 each.
(b)
Each additional 6-15 devices: $30 each.
(c)
Each additional 16+ devices: $15 each.
C.
The fee for interceptors (including grease), separators, neutralizers, dilution tanks shall be in the amount of $85.
D.
Pumps:
(1)
Sump pump or individual fixture pump: (Fee per Plumbing Fees Section A).
(2)
Sewage pump, ejector/grinder/booster pump, etc.: $85.
E.
The fee for sewer piping and connection shall be in the amount of $109.
F.
The fee for water service and connection shall be in the amount of $109.
G.
The fee for combination domestic and fire water service for all uses except R-3 or R-5 shall be in the amount of $175.
H.
Pools:
(1)
The fee for a pool drain shall be $35
(2)
The fee for hydrostatic pool pressure test per ISPSC shall be $35
(3)
The fee for a pool heater for use group R-3 or R-5 shall be $65
(4)
The fee for a pool heater for all other use groups shall be $100
I.
Gas, oil, or LPG piping systems (including rearrangement, extension, or new):
(1)
The fee for use group R-3 or R-5 piping system (includes one outlet) shall be $82.
(a)
The fee for additional outlets shall increase costs per Plumbing Fees Section I(3) below.
(2)
The fee for all other use groups piping systems (includes one outlet) shall be $109.
(a)
The fee for additional outlets shall increase costs per Plumbing Fees Section I(4).
(b)
Not applicable for work of a minor nature which does not require a pressure test. Plumbing Fees Section I(4) below shall still apply.
(3)
The fee for use group R-3 or R-5 outlet or appliance/equipment connection shall be $20.
(4)
The fee for all other use groups outlet or appliance/equipment connection shall be $28
(5)
The fee for a pressure test on existing gas piping system with no other work shall be $65
(6)
The fee for a LPG tank
(a)
The fee for LPG tank for R-3 or R-5 use group shall be $50
(b)
The fee for LPG tank for all other uses shall be $150.
J.
Chimney liner served by all types of fuel (except solid fuels): $50
K.
Item/appliance:
(1)
Water heater: $65
(2)
Use group R-3 or R-5 steam or hot water boiler, furnace: $85
(3)
All other use groups steam or hot water boiler, furnace, RTU, chillers, glycol, feeders, etc.: $125
(5)
Use group R-3 or R-5 air conditioning when replaced with a furnace: No fee.
(6)
Fireplace inserts all except solid fuel: $65
(7)
Generator or pool heater use group R-3 or R-5: $65
(8)
All other use groups generator or pool heater: $100
L.
Miscellaneous:
(1)
The fees in Plumbing Fees Section L(2) through L(5) are in addition to all associated devices/fixtures and appurtenances as calculated per Plumbing Fees Sections A through J.
(2)
Dental/medical vacuum system: $150
(3)
Hydronic piping systems, such as piping that conveys water, antifreeze, mixed solutions, steam, etc. used in heating and cooling systems: $125
(4)
Active solar thermal system: $50
(5)
Refrigeration system: $100
(6)
Carbonated beverage system requiring UCC permit: $65
(7)
Septic tank/cesspool abandonment: $85
69
Electrical Fees
A.
For fixtures or receptacles (shall include lighting fixtures/outlets, wall switches, convenience receptacles, low voltage outlets, sensors, dimmers, alarm devices, smoke and heat detectors/alarms, communication outlets, light standards eight feet or less in height including luminaries, emergency lights, electric signs, exit lights, or similar electric fixtures and devices rated 20 amps or less including motors or equipment rated less than 1 horsepower or kilowatt:
(1)
First 25: $69
(2)
Each additional 25: $45
B.
For motors, electrical devices, transformers, generators (each) in horsepower, kilowatt, or kilovolt the fee shall be:
(1)
1-9 hp/kw/kv: $25
(2)
10-50 hp/kw/kv: $100
(3)
51-100 hp/kw/kv: $200
(4)
Over 100 hp/kw/kv: $750
C.
For service panels, service equipment, sub-panel, switchgear, switchboard, motor control center, disconnecting means, solar battery back-up, service entrance or feeder conductors (based upon the designated ampere rating of the overcurrent device (each)) the fee shall be:
(1)
Up to 150 amps: $100.
(2)
150.01 to 300 amps: $175.
(3)
300.01 to 1,000 amps: $300.
(4)
Over 1,000 amps: $750.
D.
Miscellaneous:
(1)
Replacement of wiring involving one branch circuit or part: $25
(2)
Use group R-3 or R-5 security/fire/burglar alarm control unit only: $25.
(3)
All other use groups security/fire alarm control unit only: $75.
(4)
Receptacle rated from 20.0 to 50 amps: $28.
(5)
Receptacle rated from over 50 amps: $75.
(6)
Light standard, light pole, lamppost, including luminaries over 8 feet high: $28.
(7)
Communications closet: $100
(8)
Electric sign rated over 20 amps including disconnecting means: $75.
(9)
For installations consisting of multimeter stacks, the fee shall be based upon the ampere rating of the main bus and not upon the number of meters or rating of disconnects on the meter stack. Individual load side panel boards shall be charged in accordance with Electrical Fees Sections B or C. There shall be no additional fee for the concurrent installation of individual feeder conductors.
(10)
Fire pumps shall be calculated per Electrical Fees Section B, with a minimum fee of $100.
(11)
Jockey pumps shall be calculated per Electrical Fees Section B, with no minimum fee.
(12)
The fee charged for process equipment shall be based upon the ampere rating of the overcurrent device protecting the conductor feeding the process equipment or the cutoff device.
(13)
For motors or similar devices requiring concurrent installation of individual controls, relays and switches, the fee shall be based only upon the rating of the motor or device. There shall be no additional fee charged for the concurrent installation of individual circuit components, for example, controllers, starters, and disconnecting means.
(14)
Hydro-massage bathtub: $50.
(15)
Inspection fee for electric/power shutdown (for inspections outside of normal business hours):
(a)
R-3 or R-5 uses: $95.
(b)
All other uses: $225.
E.
Photovoltaic:
(1)
Use group R-3 or R-5:
(a)
Up to 12 kilowatts: $135.
(b)
12.01 to 25 kilowatt: $185.
(c)
Over 25 kilowatt: $485.
(d)
Inverter (each): $50.
(e)
Micro inverter (each): $3
(2)
All other use groups:
(a)
Up to 10 kilowatts: $135.
(b)
10.01 to 25 kilowatts: $285.
(c)
25.01 to 100 kilowatts: $385.
(d)
100.01 to 500 kilowatts: $535.
(e)
Over 500 kilowatts: $1 per kw over 500 plus $585.
(f)
Micro inverter (each): $4.
(g)
All other associated equipment such as inverter, subpanels, disconnects, back-fed circuit breakers, etc. shall be calculated per sections A, B, C, or D.
F.
Pools:
(1)
Use group R-3 or R-5 swimming pool as defined in the building sub code, spa, hot tub, or fountain including bonding, associated equipment such as pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles, etc. (Does not include heaters, panels boards, or underwater lighting fixtures: $100.
(2)
Storable pool use group R-3 or R-5: $50.
(3)
All other use groups shall be calculated on the basis of the number of electrical fixtures and the rating of electrical devices involved per Sections A, B, C, or D.
(4)
Certificate of compliance for public pools, spas, and hot tubs for 1st pool, spa, or hit tub on a site (annual pool inspection): $85.
(5)
For each additional pool, spa, or hot tub on same site: $55.
(6)
Underwater lighting fixture: $25.
70
Mechanical fees
Use group R-3, R-4 or R-5 only. These fees shall be in lieu of plumbing fees when the mechanical subcode is used and is for replacement or installation in an existing dwelling only. No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connection associated with the mechanical equipment inspected.
A.
Item/appliance:
(1)
Water heater: $65.
(2)
Steam or hot water boiler, furnace: $85.
(3)
Air conditioning only: $50.
(4)
Air conditioning when replaced with a furnace: No fee.
(5)
Fireplace inserts all except solid fuel: $65.
(6)
Generator or pool heater: $65
(7)
Chimney liner: $50.
(8)
Piping system — gas, oil, or LPG piping systems (including rearrangement, extension, or new):
(a)
Piping system (includes one outlet): $50.
(i)
Additional outlets per Subsection D in the Mechanical Fees section.
(ii)
Not applicable for work of a minor nature which doe not require a pressure test. Subsection (8)(b) below shall still apply.
(b)
Outlet or appliance/equipment connection: $20.
(c)
Pressure test on existing gas piping system with no other work: $65.
(d)
LPG tank: $50.
(9)
Hydronic piping system (includes pressure test where applicable): $75.
71
Fire Protection Fees
A.
Sprinkler heads:
(1)
1 to 20 heads: $100
(2)
21 to 100 heads: $200
(3)
101 to 200 heads: $400
(4)
201 to 400 heads: $1,000
(5)
401 to 1,000 heads: $1,500
(6)
1,001 to 2,000 heads: $2,250
(7)
Over 2,000 heads: $2,250 pus $1 per head for every head over 2,000.
B.
Fees for initiation and notification devices, such as smoke/heat detectors, alarms, horn/strobe, pull stations, supervisory devices, etc. shall be as follows:
(1)
1 to 10: $75.
(2)
For each 25 devices in addition to this (or portion thereof): $45
C.
Standpipe: $385 each.
D.
Alternative/independent fire extinguishing system (dry/wet chemical, foam, halon, etc.): $160.
E.
Clean agent system: $200.
F.
Fire pump:
(1)
Up to 500 gallons per minute: $350.
(2)
Over 500 gallons per minute: $500.
(3)
Jockey pump: $50.
G.
The fee for fire department connection shall be $100.
H.
Smoke control system (each independent system): $350.
I.
Hazardous exhaust system (each independent system): $250.
J.
Alarm/dry pipe/preaction valves: $80.
K.
Kitchen exhaust system (each):
(1)
Domestic: $35.
(2)
Nondomestic: $175.
L.
Incinerator/crematorium: $615.
M.
Tanks (does not include LPG):
(1)
Fire suppression water storage tank for use group R-3 or R-5: $100.
(2)
Fire suppression water storage tank for all other use groups: $200.
(3)
Fuel tank installation for use group R-3 or R-5: $50.
(4)
Fuel tank installation for all other ruses: $150.
(5)
Demolition or abandonment of a tank — UST, BST or AST.
(a)
Use group R-3 or R-5: $95
(b)
All other use groups: $175
N.
Dedicated fire protection water service:
(1)
Up to 74 inches in length: $175.
(2)
Over 75 inches in length: $2.35.
O.
Gas or oil fired equipment/appliance:
(1)
Use Group R-3 or R-5: $5: $50.
(2)
All other use groups: $85
P.
Fireplace venting: $50.
Q.
Spray booths, spaces, or rooms, dipping operations: $350.
R.
Fuel dispensing unit (service station type, each): $40.
S.
Fire alarm panel:
(1)
All uses except R-3 and R-5: $125.
(2)
R-3 or R-5 uses: $35
T.
Smoke/heat vent: $50
U.
Fire command center: $250.
V.
Portable fire extinguisher, all use groups except R-3 or R-5:
(1)
1 — 5 when applied with other fire protection permit items: No fee.
(2)
1 — 5: $65.
(3)
6 — 50: total fee $100.
(4)
Over 50: total fee $150.
W.
Backflow preventer when installed on a dedicated fire main: $115
Y.
Emergency responder radio coverage system (new or modification):
(1)
Emergency responder radio coverage systems: $150.00.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 2B:12-28 was repealed by P.L. 1997, c. 256, § 18, effective 12-22-1997.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former reference numbers 6 through 10, which referred to penalties for violation of Ch. 96, Amusement Parlors and Amusement Devices, were deleted, as Ch. 96 was repealed 2-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01.