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[Adopted 10-9-1986 by Ord. No. 1516, approved 10-9-1986]
[Amended 5-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1989, approved 5-20-2003; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
A. 
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Carlisle Fee Ordinance." Reference herein to other chapters of the Code, in which certain fees set forth in this article are authorized, are not intended to imply that such referenced chapters have not been amended following initial enactment.
B. 
Upon the written request of the Carlisle Area School District or the County of Cumberland, Carlisle Borough Council, in its sole discretion and giving full consideration to the circumstances, shall have the power to waive all or any portion of the fees established under §§ 120-4, Building permits; 120-5, Electrical Code; 120-6, Plumbing fees and licenses; 120-8, Sidewalks and curbs; 120-10, Street permits and inspections; and 120-11, Fire prevention, of this article.
C. 
The fees established in Chapter 120 may be amended from time to time by resolution of Borough Council; provided, however, that any resolution amending any fee established by ordinance in Chapter 120 shall reference the section and any applicable paragraphs of Chapter 120 that reference such fee, and that any new fee categories not contained in Chapter 120 must first be established by ordinance of Council.
[Last amended 6-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2012, approved 6-14-2004]
Fees for building permits with respect to the Building Code, Chapter 89 (Building Construction), shall be as adopted and amended by resolution of the Borough Council from time to time.
[Last amended 6-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2012, approved 6-14-2004]
Fees for electrical permits with respect to the Building Code, Chapter 89 (Building Construction), shall be as adopted and amended by resolution of the Borough Council from time to time.
[Last amended 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
A. 
Fees for plumbing permits with respect to the Building Code, Chapter 89 (Building Construction), shall be as adopted and amended by resolution of the Borough Council from time to time.
B. 
License fees with respect to an activity under the Plumbing Code shall be as follows:
License Description
Fee
Nonresident plumber fee, per job
$50
Annual master plumber license fee
$50
Annual journeyman plumber license fee
$25
Master plumber test fee
$100
[Amended 1-15-1998 by Ord. No. 1858, approved 1-19-1998; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
The permit fee for signs under the Zoning Chapter is $50 per permit.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 225, Zoning.
[Amended 3-8-1990 by Ord. No. 1661, approved 3-8-1990]
A. 
Fees for construction, repairing, relaying. (See Chapter 223, Streets and Sidewalks, § 223-36.)
(1) 
The schedule of fees relating to construction, repairing and/or relaying of sidewalks and curbs is as follows:
[Amended 1-9-2003 by Ord. No. 1982, approved 1-15-2003; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
(a) 
$50 for each lot, parcel or tract.
(b) 
$12 per linear foot of curb.
(2) 
If cutback for restoration exceeds one foot from curb, time and materials will be made to the permittee.
B. 
The permit fee for open sidewalk cafe under § 223-13 shall be $30 annually.
[Amended 6-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2014, approved 6-14-2004; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
A. 
Sewer connection fee. The inspection fee with respect to a sewer connection is $100. (See Chapter 197, Sewers, § 197-4D.)
[Amended 5-14-1987 by Ord. No. 1538, approved 5-14-1987; 12-10-1987 by Ord No. 1569, approved 12-10-1987]
B. 
Fee for inspection of newly installed sewer mains and for sewer modules.
[Amended 2-12-1987 by Ord. No. 1526, approved 2-12-1987]
(1) 
The fee for inspection of newly installed sewer mains is $2 per linear foot. (See Chapter 197, Sewers, § 197-9.)
[Amended 1-14-1999 by Ord No. 1886, approved 1-21-1999]
(2) 
The charge respecting a sewer module is the cost to the Borough and/or its Sewer Authority of the engineering and other external services used by the Borough in connection therewith and an additional 15% thereof for administration and overhead. (See Chapter 197, Sewers, § 197-10.)
C. 
Certain pretreatment program fees. (See Chapter 197, Sewers, § 197-29.)
[Amended 3-10-1988 by Ord. No. 1578, approved 3-10-1988]
(1) 
Fees for significant industrial users of publicly owned treatment works. Wastewater discharge permit fees, the fee for monitoring and analysis and composite sampling fee in connection with industrial users of the publicly owned treatment works are as follows:
[Amended 8-10-1989 by Ord. No. 1636, approved 8-10-1989]
(a) 
Wastewater discharge permit fee: $1,250.
[Amended 1-11-1996 by Ord. No. 1814, approved 1-22-1996]
(b) 
Flow monitoring and analysis: $250 per test.
[Amended 1-11-1996 by Ord No. 1814, approved 1-22-1996]
(2) 
A surcharge to users found discharging biochemical oxygen demand 5, oil and grease, suspended solids, ammonia-nitrogen and/or phosphorus as P in excess of certain levels shall be made. The concentration levels in milligrams per liter beyond which a surcharge will be imposed are 300 for biochemical oxygen demand 5, 100 for oil and grease, 300 for suspended solids, 25 for ammonia-nitrogen and 16.3 for phosphorus as P. The surcharge shall be determined as follows:
[Amended 10-13-1988 by Ord. No. 1602, approved 10-13-1988; 3-28-1991 by Ord. No. 1710, approved 3-28-1991; 9-12-1991 by Ord. No. 1718, approved 9-12-1991]
(a) 
Formula.
Surcharge Formula
=
B(.0010)[(VBOD-300)
(.6667) + (VOAG-100)(2)+ (VSS-300)
(.6667) + (VNH3-25)(8) + (VP-16.3)(12.27)]
Where:
B
=
Normally calculated monthly or quarterly sewer bill.
VBOD
=
Actual biochemical oxygen demand value of industrial discharge.
VOAG
=
Actual oil and grease value of industrial discharge.
VSS
=
Actual suspended solids value of industrial discharge.
VNH3
=
Actual ammonia-nitrogen value of industrial discharge.
VP
=
Actual phosphorus value of industrial discharge.
(b) 
Sample calculations.
Where:
B
=
$300
VBOD
=
600 mg/l
VOAG
=
200 mg/l
VSS
=
600 mg/l
VNH3
=
50 mg/l
VP
=
32.6 mg/l
(All values in this example are double the actual local limits beyond which a surcharge will be imposed.)
[1]
For BOD surcharges:
=
=
=
B (.0010)(VBOD-300)(.667)
($300)(.0010)(600-300)(.6667)
$60
[2]
For oil and grease surcharge:
=
=
=
B (.0010)(VOAG-100)(2)
($300)(.0010)(0-100)(2)
$60
[3]
For suspended solids surcharge:
=
=
=
B (.0010)(VSS-300)(.6667)
($300)(.0010)(0-300)(.6667)
$60
[4]
For ammonia-nitrogen surcharge:
=
=
=
B (.0010)(VNH3-25)(8)
($300)(.0010)(50-25)(8)
$60
[5]
For phosphorus surcharge:
=
=
=
B (.0010)(VP-16.3)(12.27)
($300)(.0010)(32.6-16.3)(12.27)
$60
D. 
Fee for waste brought to regional wastewater treatment plant. A fee of $10 per 1,000 gallons shall be charged to private waste haulers who bring waste to the regional wastewater treatment plant where such waste is accepted for treatment.
[Added 6-11-1987 by Ord. No. 1545, approved 6-11-1987]
E. 
Fee for each permit issued with respect to the use of the sewage dumping station at the Carlisle Fairgrounds pursuant to § 197-14D: $125.
[Added 3-10-2022 by Ord. No. 2399, approved 3-10-2022]
[Amended 6-11-1987 by Ord. No. 1544, approved 6-11-1987]
Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees respecting streets are as follows (see Chapter 223, Streets and Sidewalks, § 223-22):
A. 
Permit issuance fees. Issuance fees are used to defray costs incurred by the Borough in reviewing and processing the application and plan(s), including the preliminary review of the site location identified in the application, and issuing and processing the permit.
(1) 
Application fee: $20.
(2) 
Supplement fee (each six-month time extension), each submitted change: $10.
(3) 
Emergency permit card, each card: $5.
B. 
General permit inspection fees. General inspection fees are used to defray costs incurred by the Borough in spot inspection(s) of permitted work and/or subsequent inspection(s) after the permitted work has been completed, to ensure compliance with the permit and these regulations.
(1) 
Underground facilities (e.g., pipelines, buried cable with pedestals, conduit, manholes, headwall, inlet and grate). This fee is calculated on the total linear feet of the facility or facilities being permitted within the right-of-way.
(a) 
Underground facilities (first 50 feet or fraction thereof), each section: $45.
(b) 
Additional underground facilities (each 100 feet or fraction thereof): $10.
(2) 
Surface openings (e.g., service connections performed independently of underground facility installation, pipeline repairs), each opening: $45.
(3) 
Aboveground facilities (e.g., poles, guys and/or anchors if installed independently of poles).
(a) 
Up to 10 physically connected aboveground facilities, each continuous group: $20.
(b) 
Additional aboveground physically connected facilities, each pole with appurtenances: $2.
(4) 
Crossings (e.g., overhead tipples, conveyors or pedestrian walkways and undergrade subways or mines): $80.
(5) 
Seismograph, Vibroseis method (e.g., prospecting for oil, gas).
(a) 
First mile: $50.
(b) 
Each additional mile or fraction thereof: $5.
C. 
The refund processing fee respecting the refund of the general permit inspection fee(s) is $10.
[Amended 6-11-1987 by Ord. No. 1544, approved 6-11-1987; 11-8-1990 by Ord. No. 1693, approved 11-8-1990[1]; 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005; 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005]
Fees required to be paid prior to issuance of a permit for a fire suppression system are as follows:
A. 
For systems using sprinkler heads, a $30 base fee for projects valued less than $1,000; otherwise, a percentage multiplier of fair market value of the estimated building/structural work proposed, as listed below:
[Amended 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
Rate for less than $1,000
$30
Rate for $1,000 to $9,999
2.25%
Rate for $10,000 to $49,999
2.00%
Rate for $50,000 to $249,999
1.70%
$250,000 to $999,999
1.00%
$1,000,000 to $9,999,999
0.20%
More than $10,000,000
0.10%
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[Last amended 6-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2012, approved 6-14-2004; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
Fees for appeals to the Board of Appeals with respect to the Building Code, Chapter 89 (Building Construction) shall be $200 to cover public notice and advertising costs. The applicant may be required to pay for any and all Borough legal and stenographic fees, if so requested.
[Last amended 6-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2012, approved 6-14-2004]
Fees for inspections under Chapter 183 (Property Maintenance) shall be as adopted and amended by resolution of the Borough Council from time to time.
The application fee under the Wood/Coal Burning Code of the Borough of Carlisle is $10.
[Amended 6-22-1989 by Ord. No. 1633, approved 6-22-1989]
A. 
Filing fees.
[Amended 12-8-1994 by Ord. No. 1791, approved 12-8-1994; 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003]
(1) 
Final minor land development: $350, plus $25 per acre.
(2) 
Final minor subdivision: $350.
(3) 
Preliminary land development.
(a) 
Residential: $600 plus $25 per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $600 plus $25 per acre.
(4) 
Preliminary subdivision.
(a) 
Residential: $600 plus $25 multiplied by the final number of lots.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $600 plus $25 per acre.
(5) 
Preliminary subdivision/land development.
(a) 
Residential: $600 plus $25 per dwelling plus $25 multiplied by the final number of lots.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $600 plus $50 per acre.
(6) 
Final land development.
(a) 
Residential: $350 plus $15 per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $350 plus $15 per acre.
(7) 
Final subdivision.
(a) 
Residential: $350 plus $15 per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $350 plus $15 per acre.
(8) 
Final subdivision/land development.
(a) 
Residential: $350 plus $15 per dwelling unit plus $15 multiplied by the final number of lots.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $350 plus $30 per acre.
B. 
Professional consultant review fees. The professional consultant review fee shall be charged to the applicant on the basis of the hourly rate charged to the Borough by the consultant.
[Amended 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
C. 
Construction inspection fees for required public improvements. In the case of a land development or subdivision, in order to cover Borough of Carlisle construction inspection costs for infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to water system, sanitary sewer system, stormwater management, street network, sidewalk and other incidental improvements, the developer or subdivider shall be charged a sliding scale fee calculated on actual construction costs. Upon completion of the development or development phase or improvement construction or improvement construction phase in the case of a subdivision without other development, the developer or subdivider shall submit to the Borough detailed paid invoices itemizing all such improvement construction costs or other evidence of proper costs. Upon approval of the paid invoices and other information by the Borough, the Borough shall calculate the construction fee utilizing the sliding scale percentage fee schedule listed below, shall bill said party the resultant amount and shall be reimbursed said amount by the party so billed. (See Chapter 226.)
Sliding Scale Construction Inspection Fee Schedule
Construction Costs
Construction Inspection Fee
(percent)
$0 to $500,000
3%
$500,000 to $1,000,000
2%
$1,000,000 and up
1%
A. 
The review fee for a stormwater management plan is $35 per hour for review of the plan by the Borough Engineer. (See Chapter 217, Stormwater Management § 217-15.)
[Amended 5-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2271, approved 5-11-2017]
(1) 
The applicant submitting a stormwater management plan shall deposit with the Borough the sum of a minimum of $1,000, possibly more, to be held in a non-interest-earning escrow account by the Borough for purposes of covering the charges of the Borough Engineer and any other professional consultants utilized by the Borough to review, comment and make recommendations with respect to the plan filed. In the event the escrow account becomes exhausted, the applicant shall deposit additional funds into the escrow account in increments of $1,000. Upon approval of the stormwater management plan, the Borough will return all remaining funds in the escrow account to the applicant.
[Added 5-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2271, approved 5-11-2017]
(2) 
The amount of the initial deposit and any additional funds required to be deposited as noted above may be modified from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
B. 
The fee for use of the stormwater pond facility, payment of which is a requisite for area development or subdivision or land development within the scope of Chapter 217, Stormwater Management, and within the subbasin area described pictorially therein, is $1,000 per acre or part thereof of land being so developed or subdivided. (See Chapter 217, Stormwater Management, § 217-9.)
C. 
The fee for inspection of newly installed storm sewer mains and lines is $2 per linear foot. (See Chapter 217, Stormwater Management, § 217-25.)
[Added 1-14-1999 by Ord No. 1886, approved 1-21-1999]
[Amended 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
The fee respecting a request to vacate a street, alley, right-of-way or portion thereof is $350 per petition presented. (See Chapter 223, Streets and Sidewalks, § 223-45.)
A. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A, Garbage and refuse collection licenses, was repealed 12-14-2006 by Ord. No. 2065, approved 12-14-2006.
B. 
Fees for Borough solid waste and recycling collection shall be as follows:
[Last amended 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2429, approved 12-14-2023]
(1) 
Collection of solid waste by use of one refuse bag or refuse container of no more than 40 pounds, collected each week, and recyclables collected only through use of the reusable container provided by the Borough collector collected each week, for each dwelling unit, per calendar quarter: $80.25.
(2) 
Borough tag: $7.92 per tag.
C. 
The fee for purchase of a recycling container is $9.
[Added 12-9-2004 by Ord. No. 2024, approved 12-9-2004; amended 12-9-2010 by Ord. No. 2142, approved 12-9-2010]
The fee for maintenance of each cemetery lot is $25 per year or a one-time fee of $250 for perpetual care. The fee for grave digging is $200 per grave. (See Chapter 95, Cemeteries, § 95-3B.)
A. 
Booting of vehicle fee. The booting fee is $50. (See Chapter 244, Vehicles and Traffic, § 244-68.)
[Amended 1-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2159, approved 1-12-2012]
B. 
Rental fee for individual parking spaces. The rental fee for individual parking spaces in Borough lots is established as hereinafter specified:
[Amended 12-13-1990 by Ord. No. 1698, approved 12-13-1990, 3-11-1993 by Ord No. 1758, approved 3-11-1993]
(1) 
Locust Street Lot: $25 per month; $120 for six months.
[Amended 11-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2063, approved 11-10-2006; 1-4-2016 by Ord. No. 2236, approved 1-4-2016; 12-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2263, approved 12-8-2016]
(2) 
West Louther Street (North) Lot: $15 per month, except as superseded by existing lease, as amended from time to time, granting exclusive use to the U.S. Postal Service.
[Amended 11-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2063, approved 11-10-2006]
(3) 
West Pomfret Street Lot: $45 per month; $240 for six months.
[Amended 8-12-1999 by Ord No. 1903, approved 8-19-1999; 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 12-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2263, approved 12-8-2016]
(4) 
East Louther Street (North) Lot: $35 per month; $180 for six months.
[Amended 7-12-2007 by Ord. No. 2078, approved 7-13-2007; 12-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2263, approved 12-8-2016]
(5) 
East Louther Street (South) Lot: $45 per month; $240 for six months.
[Amended 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 1-4-2016 by Ord. No. 2236, approved 1-4-2016]
(6) 
Church Avenue Lot: $30 per month.
[Amended 4-13-1995 by Ord. No. 1803, approved 4-13-1995]
(7) 
West Chapel Avenue Lot: $15 per month.
[Added 12-9-2004 by Ord. No. 2024, approved 12-9-2004]
(8) 
Liberty Avenue Lot: $45 per month; $240 for six months.
[Added 11-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2063, approved 11-10-2006; amended 7-12-2007 by Ord. No. 2078, approved 7-13-2007; 12-8-2016 by Ord. No. 2263, approved 12-8-2016]
C. 
Residential parking permit fees. The six-month parking fee for residential parking in metered blocks is $75 per motor vehicle. Parking permits may be purchased during the six-month period at a prorated rate for months remaining in the permit period (partial months count as full months). (See Chapter 244, Vehicles and Traffic, § 244-44.)
[Amended 8-12-1999 by Ord. No. 1908, approved 8-19-1999; 2-10-2000 by Ord. No. 1917, approved 2-15-2000; 11-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2063, approved 11-10-2006]
D. 
Tradesman parking meter hood. The annual fee for a meter hood for a tradesman is $400, and the daily fee is $10. (See Chapter 244, Vehicles and Traffic, § 244-39.)
[Amended 1-11-1996 by Ord. No. 1814, approved 1-22-1996; 1-14-1999 by Ord No. 1886, approved 1-21-1999; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009; 1-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2159, approved 1-12-2012]
E. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection E, Special reserved parking space fees, was repealed 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009.
F. 
Fee for handicapped or disabled veteran parking spaces. Pursuant to Section 3354(d)(2) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Act of June 17, 1976, P.L. 162,[2] the following fee is hereby enacted and ordained by the Borough of Carlisle for each handicapped or disabled veteran parking space requested, said fee to be paid by the applicant prior to any reservation of the parking space for the handicapped person or disabled veteran: cost of installation of handicapped parking space sign, $290 as an administrative fee and $20 per year payable at the beginning of each year of use of said space.
[Amended 12-8-1994 by Ord No. 1791, approved 12-8-1994; 3-9-1995 by Ord No. 1801, approved 3-9-1995; 9-10-2015 by Ord. No. 2228, approved 9-10-2015]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3354(d)(2).
G. 
Juror parking permit fee. The fee with respect to juror parking permits shall be $3 per daily juror permit, plus costs of printing.
[Added 12-13-1990 by Ord No. 1698, approved 12-13-1990; amended 12-12-1991 by Ord. No. 1725, approved 12-23-1991; 11-9-2000 by Ord. No. 1929, approved 11-9-2000]
H. 
Pomfret Street Garage fees. The fees for individual parking in the Pomfret Street Parking Garage are established as hereinafter specified:
[Added 8-12-1999 by Ord. No. 1900, approved 8-19-1999; amended 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 11-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2063, approved 11-10-2006; 11-8-2007 by Ord. No. 2087, approved 11-24-2007; 12-9-2010 by Ord. No. 2142, approved 12-9-2010; 1-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2190, approved 1-9-2014]
Category
Fee
Daily
$0.75/hour (partial hours count as full hours), up to a maximum of $6/day. When the entry time receipt is not presented at the time of payment, the fee shall be the maximum daily rate.
Monthly
First level (designated spaces)
$75
All levels (undesignated space entry pass)
$50
County employees (second, third and fourth levels only)
$40
Hotel guests
$3.75 per each 24-hour period or portion thereof; increasing $0.25 each year thereafter for 3 years, then by 3% or the increase in the CPI, whichever is less, each year thereafter
Daily after 5:00 p.m. and for special events approved by Borough Council
$1.50 until 12:00 a.m. and prevailing rates thereafter
Parking validation stickers (book of 20 one-hour stickers)
$15
[Amended 3-22-1990 by Ord. No. 1664, approved 3-22-1990]
A. 
The general fee schedule for operation of a transient retail business is (see Chapter 237, Transient Retail Businesses, § 237-3):
[Amended 1-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2159, approved 1-12-2012]
(1) 
For one day: $50.
(2) 
For one month: $100.
(3) 
For one year: $400.
B. 
In the case of a promoter representing five or more persons, the fee shall be $125 for up to four days. (See Chapter 237, Transient Retail Businesses, § 237-4.)
[Amended 7-11-1991 by Ord. No. 1715, approved 7-11-1991]
[Amended 4-12-1990 by Ord. No. 1666, approved 4-12-1990; 4-23-1992 by Ord. No. 1737, approved 4-23-1992; 3-24-2000 by Ord. No. 1918, approved 3-24-2000]
The fee schedule for additional charges on accounts due is as follows (see § 120-2 of this chapter):
A. 
A charge of 1% per month or 12% per year on all outstanding accounts.
B. 
A charge of $25 for each check returned for lack of sufficient funds or other similar reason.
[Amended 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005]
C. 
A charge of $25 for each check on which payment has been stopped.
[Amended 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005]
D. 
A charge of $30 for each Borough check that must be replaced due to loss or other reason not within the Borough's control.
[Amended 4-23-1992 by Ord. No. 1737, approved 4-23-1992]
E. 
Attorney's fees according to the following schedule for services in connection with the collection of municipal liens, which compensation is deemed reasonable for the services set forth below, all in accordance with the Municipal Claim and Lien Law:[1]
[Amended 11-8-2018 by Ord. No. 2314; approved 11-8-2018]
Legal Services
Fee for Services
To prepare and file any complaint or claim before a magisterial district judge:
$110
To prepare and file a municipal claim with the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
$110
To prepare and file a release of a municipal lien with the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
$77
Title search:
$330
(1) 
A minimum charge of $110 and a charge per hour of $110, pro rata thereafter, for court appearance before a District Justice or any court of competent jurisdiction for any matter related to preparation for and pursuit of any litigation or for services related to any other municipal claim authorized by law.
(2) 
There shall be added to the above amounts the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of counsel in connection with each of these services, including Sheriff's and Prothonotary's costs.
(3) 
The amount of fees determined as set forth above shall be added to the Borough's claim in each matter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Act 1 of 1996 amended the Municipal Claim and Lien Law, Act of May 16, 1923, P.L. 207, 33, as amended, 53 P.S. § 7106, to permit boroughs, or their assigns, to recover reasonable attorneys' fees in connection with the collection of municipal claims.
F. 
Any municipal claim filed shall bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum from the date of filing until paid in full.
[Added 11-8-2018 by Ord. No. 2314; approved 11-8-2018]
(See Chapter 251, Water, §§ 251-3 and 251-4.)
A. 
The fee schedule for the tap-on kit charge is as follows:
[Amended 6-14-1990 by Ord. No. 1678, approved 6-14-1990; 12-13-1990 by Ord. No. 1697, approved 12-13-1990]
Size of Service Line
(inches)
Charge
5/8
$200
1
$210
(1) 
Meter costs are not included in the above figures.
(2) 
Charges for a tap-on kit for service lines over one inch in size shall be on the basis of actual cost incurred by the Borough, with a fifteen-percent charge for overhead and administration.
(3) 
The charges set forth herein are to be distinguished from a tap-on or tapping fee, whether imposed by the Borough of Carlisle or by the Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority.
B. 
Fees for testing of new water mains and other matters are as follows:
(1) 
A fee of $50 shall be charged by the Borough each time a test is made on a valve-to-valve section of a new water main or a portion thereof. This fee shall be charged each time there is a test, whether it is an initial test or subsequent test.
(2) 
The fee for meters with ECR Touch Read capability and any accessories/appurtenances shall be the cost of such item(s) to the Borough as determined by its most recent purchase.
[Last amended 4-3-1999 by Ord. No. 1892, approved 4-12-1999]
C. 
The following fees shall be charged for testing the accuracy of water meters:
[Amended 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
(1) 
For each meter having an outlet not exceeding two inches: $57.50.
(2) 
Cost of time and materials for meters over two inches.
(3) 
If testing is done by an outside certified testing agency, the actual charge to the Borough.
D. 
The fee for turning water on after a discontinuance of service shall be $30.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1750, approved 12-10-1992]
E. 
The fee for a permit to obtain water service for a reasonable period of construction not to exceed 90 days shall be $25.
F. 
The fee for the transfer of an existing account or the establishment of a new account shall be $30.
[Added 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1750, approved 12-10-1992; amended 1-8-2003 by Ord. No. 1982, approved 1-15-2003; 5-8-2008 by Ord. No. 2103, approved 5-10-2008]
G. 
The fee for a certified letter shall be the then certified mailing cost charged by the U.S. Postal Service.
[Added 12-10-1992 by Ord. 1750, approved 12-10-1992; amended 2-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2359; approved 2-13-2020]
H. 
The fee for reimbursement of overhead costs associated with filling tanker trucks with Borough water shall be $75 per truck This fee shall be in addition to the applicable water rate and charge set forth in Chapter 251 (Water) of this Code.
[Added 1-11-2001 by Ord. No. 1940, approved 1-17-2001; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
I. 
The administrative fee for issuing notification letters for discontinuance of water and sewer service accounts for tenant occupied units is $30.
[Added 2-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2359; approved 2-13-2020]
Fees and charges for certain zoning matters are as follows (see Chapter 255, Zoning):
A. 
Appeals or applications to the Zoning Hearing Board: $300 for all residential and open space uses; $500 for all commercial and institutional uses; and $900 for all industrial uses.
[Amended 2-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1750, approved 12-10-1992; 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
B. 
Requests for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance or Map: A base fee of $650 to cover administration and public notification/advertising costs. The applicant will be required to pay for any and all Borough legal and stenographic costs.
[Amended 1-13-1994 by Ord. No. 1777, approved 1-13-1994; 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
C. 
Appeals to the Carlisle Borough Council: $250 per appeal for all residential and open space uses; $375 per appeal for all commercial and institutional uses; and $500 per appeal for all industrial uses.
[Added 7-16-1992 by Ord. No. 1743, approved 7-16-1992; amended 3-11-1993 by Ord. No. 1758, approved 3-11-1993; 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
D. 
Zoning permits, residential or nonresidential: $50.
[Added 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
E. 
Zoning compliance, lawyer's/settlement closing letter: $50.
[Added 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
F. 
Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) certificate of appropriateness: $50.
[Added 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019]
The fee for administration and inspection pursuant to the Building Energy Conservation Act, Act of December 15, 1980, No. 222,[1] is $20 per inspection, to be paid by the owner. (See resolution adopted August 13, 1981.)
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 7201.101 et seq.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1750, approved 12-10-1992]
A. 
The rental of equipment in the possession of the Borough of Carlisle shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
[Amended 1-11-2001 by Ord. No. 1940, approved 1-17-2001; 2-12-2009 by Ord. No. 2114, approved 2-12-2009]
Rental Rates for Borough-Owned Equipment
Item
Rate
Backhoe
$57.96/hour
Barricade, Type II w/light
$11.16/day
Barricade, Type III w/light
$14.84/day
Blower, snow
$50.03/hour
Breaker, boom-mounted
$115.86/hour
Breaker, 90 lb. pavement
$5.75/hour
Camera, lateral inspection
$51.92/hour
Chipper, brush
$53.30/hour
Compactor, boom-mounted
$115.86/hour
Compactor, vibrating plate
$16.22/hour
Compressor, 175 cfm air
$44.85/hour
Compressor, 250 cfm air
$52.33/hour
Cone, traffic
$7.48/day
Detector, leak
$32.43/hour
Detector, metal
$8.34/hour
Drill, rock
$6.04/hour
Drill, rotary hammer
$13.92/hour
Excavator, 955k
$136.74/hour
Forklift
$17.14/hour
Generator
$14.38/hour
Grader
$120.46/hour
Grinder, stump
$67.28/hour
Heater, space
$9.26/hour
Kettle, tar
$45.89/hour
Loader, skid steer
$83.43/hour
Loader, skid steer w/miller
$112.13/hour
Loader, wheel
$107.47/hour
Locator, line
$14.84/line
Maintainer, asphalt
$83.43/hour
Paver
$181.70/hour
Pionjar
$8.34/hour
Plate, road
$22.43/day
Plow, snow
$16.68/hour
Pump, 3-inch water
$10.70/hour
Pump, 4-inch water
$20.24/hour
Pump, 6-inch water
$25.01/hour
Roller, 1-ton
$21.33/hour
Roller, 10-ton
$103.79/hour
Roller, 7-ton vibration
$55.60/hour
Saw, 10 hp concrete
$12.54/hour
Saw, 30 hp concrete
$23.17/hour
Saw, 60 hp concrete
$45.43/hour
Saw, chain
$9.26/hour
Sign, 12-inch by 36-inch w/standard
$3.68/day
Sign, 18-inch by 24-inch w/standard
$5.58/day
Sign, 24-inch by 48-inch w/standard
$9.26/day
Sign, 30-inch by 30-inch w/standard
$7.42/day
Sign, 36-inch by 36-inch w/standard
$7.42/day
Spreader, salt
$25.01/hour
Stripper, paint
$18.52/hour
Sweeper, garage
$53.76/hour
Sweeper, street
$106.38/hour
Tractor
$112.13/hour
Trailer, 6000-gallon tank
$33.35/hour
Trailer, 3.5-ton
$33.58/hour
Trailer, 10-ton
$89.70/hour
Trailer, utility
$16.10/hour
Truck, aerial service
$83.43/hour
Truck, dump, 5-ton
$33.81/hour
Truck, dump, 10-ton
$44.05/hour
Truck, flusher
$59.28/hour
Truck, mechanic service
$92.69/hour
Truck, pickup, 1/2- and 3/4-ton
$14.84/hour
Truck, pickup, 1-ton
$17.60/hour
Truck, platform
$83.43/hour
Truck, refuse compactor
$46.35/hour
Truck, sewer service
$72.50/hour
Truck, street service
$92.69/hour
Truck, tractor
$74.18/hour
Truck, water meter service
$55.60/hour
Truck, water service
$92.69/hour
Van, lab
$83.38/hour
Van, TV
$92.69/hour
Vehicle, sludge application
$120.46/hour
Whacker
$16.22/hour
B. 
The use of the personnel of the Borough of Carlisle shall be at the rate of 135% of the hourly rate of said worker.
C. 
In addition to the above rates, an administration fee of 15% of the entire charge as hereby established shall be assessed and collected.
[Last amended 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. 1919, approved 4-25-2000]
All charges and fees for recreational services and facilities of the Borough of Carlisle shall be established by resolution of the Borough Council, from time to time, and may thereafter be changed by resolution of the Borough Council, from time to time, as it deems proper and necessary.
[Added 12-1-2021 by Ord. No. 2391, approved 12-1-2021]
A. 
The residential rental dwelling unit inspection fee is $75 for each unit.
B. 
The residential rental dwelling unit license fee is $50 for each unit.
C. 
A fee of $35 for each unit will be imposed on the owner in those instances where the code official arrives at the scheduled time for an inspection and is not granted access by the occupant, owner or property manager.
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 120-29, Stump removal fee, was deleted 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005.
[Amended 8-10-1989 by Ord. No. 1636, approved 8-10-1989; 1-11-1996 by Ord. No. 1814, approved 1-22-1996]
Fees for Borough water and sewer tests are as provided in the accompanying schedule. Nothing herein is intended to imply that the Borough must conduct a given test upon request.
Test Description
Fee
Inorganics:
Aluminum
$14
Cadmium
$14
Calcium
$14
Chromium
$14
Copper
$14
Iron
$14
Lead
$14
Magnesium
$14
Manganese
$14
Mercury
$25
Nickel
$14
Potassium
$14
Sodium
$14
Zinc
$14
Acid digestion
$14
Wet Chemistry:
Acidity
$7
Alkalinity
$7
BOD-5
$25
COD
$14
Chloride
$5
Chlorine
$10
Color, true
$5
Color, apparent
$5
Dissolved solid
$11
Hardness, total
$8
Hardness, calcium
$8
Langelier Index
$42
Ammonia nitrogen
$14
Nitrate nitrogen
$15
Nitrite nitrogen
$15
Phosphorus, total
$18
Phosphorus, ortho
$11
pH
$5
Suspended solids
$10
Suspended solids - volatile, fixed
$10
Settleable solids
$8
Specific conductance
$7
Sulfide
$14
Total solids
$10
Fats, oils, grease
$30
Microbiology:
Total coliform
$20
Fecal coliform
$20
Total coliform verification
$10
Standard plate count
$15
Escherichia coli (E-Coli)
$15
Pretreatment:
Flow monitoring:
Per day
$30
Per week
$120
[Added 6-11-1987 by Ord. No. 1544, approved 6-11-1987; amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 1750, approved 12-10-1992]
A. 
The annual charge for the cost of monitoring a subscriber's alarms by the alarm central receiving station shall be $100. (See Chapter 76, Alarm Systems, § 76-3D.)
B. 
The prorated basis for the annual connection charge for the first calendar year during which the connection to the alarm central receiving station is in existence shall be as follows (see Chapter 76, Alarm Systems, § 76-3F):
Month During Which System
Initially Connected
Annual Fee Charge
January
$100
February
$92
March
$84
April
$76
May
$68
June
$60
July
$52
August
$44
September
$36
October
$28
November
$20
December
$12
[Added 1-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2178, approved 1-10-2013]
The following fees are hereby chargeable by the Borough of Carlisle with respect to its collection of any real estate taxes and/or utilities:
A. 
Tax certification fee, per parcel: $25.
[Amended 6-9-2016 by Ord. No. 2246, approved 6-9-2016; 12-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2289, approved 12-14-2017]
B. 
Issuance of duplicate tax bills or receipts, per parcel: $2.
[Amended 12-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2289, approved 12-14-2017]
C. 
Chargeback fee for returned checks or returned payments that were made by use of the internet: $25 per check or each returned internet payment.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 120-32, Fuel pumps and tanks under public ways, was deleted 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005.
[Added 3-10-1988 by Ord. No. 1576, approved 3-10-1988]
The fee for a permit to distribute commercial handbills or other advertising matter is $10.
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 120-34, Use of explosives, added 3-10-1988 by Ord. No. 1576, approved 3-10-1988, was deleted 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005.
[Added 4-14-1988 by Ord. No. 1579, approved 4-14-1988; amended 1-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2159, approved 1-12-2012]
A fee of $20 shall be charged to each person, other than a law enforcement agent, requesting and receiving fingerprinting services of the Borough Police Department.
[Added 4-12-1990 by Ord. No. 1667, approved 4-12-1990; amended 12-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2321, approved 12-13-2018[1]]
A. 
Fees for permit applications in connection with installation of new on-lot sanitary sewage systems and repair of existing on-lot sanitary sewage systems and related services shall be as follows:
(1) 
Application fee for new or existing building lot: $530. Includes deep probe evaluations and two percolation tests for conventional systems.
(2) 
Application fee for repair or modification permit: $250. Includes site investigation, permit and final inspection. Fee does not cover soil testing.
(3) 
Application fee for new or existing building lot utilizing alternate type system with no perc test required: $200.
(4) 
Application fee for holding tanks: $250. Fee covers site investigation, permit and final inspection. Fee does not cover soil testing.
(5) 
Permit fee for all single family residences: $250. Fee includes design review, permit, interim inspection and final inspection.
(6) 
Permit to transfer or renew expired permit: $150 Fee covers site investigation and reissuance of expired permit.
(7) 
Deep probe evaluations for conventional systems/lot: $130.
(8) 
Deep probe evaluations for alternate type systems/lot: $200.
(9) 
Site investigation: $100.
(10) 
Percolation test, per six-hole test: $200.
(11) 
Review design/issue permit: $50.
(12) 
Permit denial: $50.
(13) 
System interim inspection (per trip): $100.
(14) 
System final inspection (per trip): $100.
(15) 
Annual inspection of any existing system: $100.
(16) 
Inspection of existing system for subdivision approval: $100.
(17) 
Prior SEO testing verification/site investigation: $150.
(18) 
Investigate a complaint: $100.
(19) 
Review minor planning module: $35.
(20) 
Review major planning module: $50.
(21) 
Review non-building declaration: $35.
(22) 
Attend Borough meeting: $150.
(23) 
Hourly rate, miscellaneous clerical: $35.
(24) 
Hourly rate, miscellaneous field work: $60.
(25) 
Borough administration filing fee: $50.
B. 
The applicant will be responsible for arranging any paying for any backhoe, as well as having digging and preparing percolation test holes. All costs and liability associated with excavation and backfill of test pits/percolation hoes shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) will provide water for percolation testing provided access to the test site can be made without vehicle damage.
C. 
An applicant will be required to hire a state certified soil scientist for all fill site evaluations, alternate type systems and any situation where a soil scientist is needed as the SEO shall determine. Applicant will be responsible for paying for the soil scientist. The SEO is required to verify all soil testing at the SEO's regular rates.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This subsection, originally adopted consisting of Subsections A through Y, was renumbered to include unnumbered material and fit the organization of the Code.
[Added 1-9-1992 by Ord. No. 1729, approved 1-9-1992; amended 1-13-1994 by Ord. No. 1777, approved 1-13-1994]
A fee of $10 per trip shall be charged for each police escort service provided.
[Added 12-8-1994 by Ord. No. 1791, approved 12-8-1994]
The fee for a third-party bond issuance for a non-Borough-related entity which desires to issue bonds through a Borough-related entity shall be charged at the rate of 1% of the gross principal amount of the bond issue, or $10,000, whichever amount shall be less.
[Added 4-11-1996 by Ord. No. 1821, approved 4-11-1996; amended 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005]
The fee for persons taking the police civil service examination for employment as a police officer in the Carlisle Police Department shall be $20 and shall be payable at the time of submission of the application. No fee shall be charged for examinations given for promotions of police officers within the department.
[Added 1-15-1998 by Ord. No. 1858, approved 1-19-1998; amended 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 2004, approved 12-15-2003; 10-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2021, approved 10-18-2004]
All amounts for the rental of real estate owned by the Borough of Carlisle shall be established by resolution of the Borough Council, from time to time, and may thereafter be changed by resolution of the Borough Council, from time to time, as it deems proper, necessary and in the best interest of the Borough.
[Added 1-14-1999 by Ord. No. 1886, approved 1-21-1999]
A storage fee of $10 per vehicle is hereby imposed upon the owners of vehicles impounded under lawful Borough authority, which fee shall include the day of impound and the day of owner's retrieval, without proration for a portion of a day.
[Added 3-10-2005 by Ord. No. 2032, approved 3-10-2005]
In case of the loss, defacement or destruction of any amusement device permit, the operator to whom such permit was issued shall apply to the Borough Manager for a duplicate permit, which shall be issued by the Borough Manager to such operator upon payment of a fee of $5. (See Chapter 231, Taxation, § 231-38.)
[Added 11-10-2016 by Ord. No. 2258, approved 11-10-2016[1]]
A nonresidential use fee of $800 for use of the Borough's North Middleton Township yard waste and composting facility is hereby established, which fee shall be applicable on an annual basis, for the unlimited use of such facility during hours of normal operation.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also renumbered former § 120-43 as § 120-44.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 120-43.1, Chicken licensing fee, was repealed 4-5-2023 by Ord. No. 2417.
[Added 8-9-2018 by Ord. No. 2307, approved 8-9-2018[1]]
A fee of $100 shall be charged for the issuance of a demolition permit.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former § 120-44 as § 120-45.
[Added 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019[1]]
A permit fee of $50 shall be charged for the placement of any dumpster or similar container in a public street or within the public right-of-way for a period of time not to exceed 14 days, which placement shall first be subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section, originally adopted as § 120-45, was renumbered to fit the organization of the Code.
[Added 1-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2322, approved 1-10-2019[1]]
A fee of $50 shall be assessed for each inspection that is missed by the applicant, where the applicant or the applicant's representative essential to the performance of the inspection does not appear or when work or activity previously inspected must be inspected again.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section, originally adopted as § 120-46, was renumbered to fit the organization of the Code.
[Added 9-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2424, approved 9-14-2023]
A fee of $0.75 per hour shall be charged for the use of any Carlisle Borough vehicle charging station that is available for public use. Such a fee shall be charged at a rate of $0.75 for each hour, with that hourly rate prorated for actual time used. The fee charged shall apply in addition to any applicable vehicle parking fee charged at the location where the vehicle charging station is located.