[Adopted 6-24-2002 by Ord. No. 02-12]
The fees and escrows of the Township shall be as set forth hereafter.
[Amended 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08]
A.
COBRA: 2% added to premium.
A.
Tax search: $10.
B.
Accu-search, per sheet: $2.
C.
Duplicate or lost tax sale certificate: $100.
[Added 7-14-2003 by Ord. No. 03-23]
D.
Replacement tax sale certificate of redemption: $25.
[Added 3-28-2005 by Ord. No. 05-06]
E.
Duplicate tax bills. In accordance with the provisions of P.L. 1990,
Chapter 69,[1] the Tax Collector of the Township of Vernon shall charge
the following fees for the preparation of duplicate tax bills:
[Added 2-27-2006 by Ord.
No. 06-07]
(1)
For a first duplicate copy: $5.
(2)
For each additional duplicate copy which may be requested in the
same tax year: $25.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 54:4-64d.
F.
Fees for copies.
[Added 3-27-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-05]
(1)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-54 the Tax Collector shall provide
to any party entitled to redeem a certificate pursuant to this section
(N.J.S.A. 54:5-54) two calculations of the amount required for redemption
within a calendar year at no cost. For each subsequent calculation
requested from the tax collector there shall be a $50. fee. A request
for redemption calculation shall be made in writing to the Tax Collector.
(2)
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1 the Tax Collector may charge
a lienholder of a tax lien $50. for the calculation of the amount
due to redeem the tax lien as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1.
Any request for a redemption calculation shall specify the date to
be used for the calculation, which shall be the date of the notice.
Neither the Tax Collector nor the municipality shall be liable for
an incorrect calculation. The fee paid to the municipality shall not
become part of the lien and shall not be passed on to any party entitled
to redeem pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54.
[Amended 11-10-2003 by Ord. No. 03-37]
Fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9.
A.
Street maps: $6.
B.
Notary service: $2.
C.
Receptionist and Township miscellaneous; copies.
A copy or copies of a government record may be purchased by
any person upon payment of the fee prescribed by law or regulation.
Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, the fee assessed
for the duplication of a government record embodied in the form of
printed matter shall be $0.05 per letter size page or smaller, and
$0.07 per legal size page or larger. A special service charge shall
be imposed, in addition to the actual cost of duplicating the record,
with the nature, format matter, collation, or volume of printed matter
is such that it cannot be produced by ordinary document copying equipment
in ordinary business size or where such record involves an extraordinary
expenditure of time and effort to accommodate the request. The requester
shall have the opportunity to review and object to this special service
charge prior to it being incurred.
[Amended 12-16-2011 by Ord. No. 10-26]
D.
Reserved.
[Repealed 11-16-10 by Ord. No. 10-26]
E.
Sound recording tapes—Actual cost of materials and supplies.
[Amended 11-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-44]
G.
Recreation Department fees.
[Added 3-12-2007 by Ord. No. 7-12]
(1)
Use of athletic fields.
(3)
Users seeking nonprofit rates must provide a copy of 501 (c) (3)
status.
(4)
Program fees are covered by the advertised program and vary depending
on anticipated or actual expense and the level of participation. Nonresidents
may participate in programs at the cost of the program fee plus 20%.
(5)
Sports groups sanctioned by the Vernon Recreation Department and
Vernon school athletics shall be exempt from field usage and lighting
charges during their sanctioned season as determined by the Vernon
Recreation Department. Activities run by the Township are exempt.
(6)
The field deposit will be $1,000 for all outside groups and nonprofits.
Any damage to the field or cleanup that is necessary, which the Township
has to perform, would be deducted from this fee and the organization
would then have to supplement the amount deducted.
[Added 9-9-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-19]
[Amended in entirety 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-09]
B.
Nontraffic offenses.
(1)
Alarms.
(a)
§ 137-6, False alarms.
1st offense in any single calendar year: warning.
2nd offense in same calendar year: $50.
3rd or subsequent offense in same calendar year: court appearance required plus a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $250 for each occurrence which shall be accompanied by an advisory letter from a licensed alarm company pursuant to § 137-11A(3). In the event an advisory letter is not provided, said fine may be increased up to a maximum of $500 in the court's discretion.
(2)
Animals.
(a)
§ 148-8A, Dog license required.
1st offense: $50 with proof of license.
2nd offense: $75 with proof of license.
3rd offense: $100 with proof of license.
4th or subsequent offense: court appearance required.
(h)
§ 148-26A, Barking or crying dogs.
1st offense: $50.
2nd offense: $75.
3rd offense: $100.
4th offense or subsequent offense: court appearance required.
(i)
§ 148-26B, Dog running at large.
1st offense: $50.
2nd offense: $75.
3rd offense: $100.
4th offense or subsequent offense: court appearance required.
(k)
§ 148-28B(1). Rabies vaccination required for all cats: $50
(l)
§ 148-28B(5). Proof of vaccination required for all cats: $50
[Amended 2-27-2006 by Ord. No. 06-07]
A.
The following fees and charges are hereby fixed and established for
certain services extended and materials distributed by the Division
of Police:
[Amended 11-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-44; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(1)
Search time for audiotape (per hour): $30.
(2)
Copy of audiotape - Actual cost of materials and supplies.
(3)
Copy of videotape - Actual cost of materials and supplies.
(4)
[Amended 12-16-10 by Ord. No. 10-26]
(a)
Except in the case of a request for a motor vehicle accident
report not made in person, the fee assessed for the duplication of
government record embodied in the form of printed matter shall be
$0.05 per letter size page or smaller, and $0.07 per legal size page
or larger.
(b)
In the event a citizen of this State requests a copy of a motor vehicle accident report in any manner other than in person, an additional fee of up to $5. may be added to cover the administrative costs of the report in addition to the cost of copying the report as set forth in Subsection A(4)(a).
(5)
Background
checks for members of other fire and emergency service agencies: $50.
[Added 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 21-14]
(6)
through (9) Reserved.
[Repealed 12-16-10 by Ord. No. 10-26]
(10)
Photographs photocopied - Actual cost of materials
and supplies.
(11)
Fingerprints (all noncriminal except firearms): $3 per card.
(12)
Firearms identification card: $50.
(13)
Pistol purchase permit: $25.
(14)
Register house alarm: $10.
(15)
Reregister house alarm after disconnection: $50.
(16)
Vacant house registration/blue star registration: $1.
(17)
Firearm carry permit application fee: $200.
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
B.
No search fee shall be charged in the event that a report or photograph
is not on file with the Division of Police.
C.
There shall be no charge for any report for which a formal request
is made by any local, county, state or federal law enforcement agency
or by the federal postal authorities.
[Amended 3-24-2003 by Ord. No. 03-06; 11-10-2003 by Ord. No. 03-37; 11-8-2004 by Ord. No. 04-33; 10-23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-34; 4-13-2009 by Ord. No. 09-09]
A.
The fee for plan review shall be 25% of the construction permit fee.
B.
The basic construction fee shall be the sum of the parts computed
on the basis of the volume or cost of construction, the number of
plumbing fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number of electrical
fixtures and devices and the number of sprinklers, standpipes and
detectors at the unit rates provided herein plus any special fees.
C.
Building subcode.
(1)
New construction.
(a)
Per cubic foot for all use groups: $0.05.
(b)
Per cubic foot for structures on farms, including commercial
farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), used exclusively for the
storage of food or grain, or the sheltering of livestock, for such
structures on farms with a minimum fee of $100: $0.015.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(2)
Renovations, alterations and repairs. Per $1,000 of estimated cost
of work: $33.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(3)
Additions. Fee per cubic foot for the added portion shall be computed
on the same basis as for new construction.
D.
E.
Plumbing subcode.
(1)
Per fixture, appliance, condensate, backflow preventer, or stack connected to the plumbing system and for each appliance connected to the gas or oil piping system except as indicated in Subsection (2): $30.
(2)
Per special device listed below: $100.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(a)
Active solar system.
(b)
Backflow preventers (equipped with test ports).
(c)
Condensate line (commercial).
(d)
Interceptors (grease, oil, sand, etc.).
(e)
Refrigeration units.
(f)
Sewer pump.
(g)
Sewer connection.
(h)
Water service connection.
(i)
Water heater.
(j)
Water conditioner.
(k)
Swimming pool drains.
(l)
Hydronic piping.
(m)
Underground storm water piping.
(3)
Water boilers, stream boiler, water heaters, gas, oil or indirect:
$100.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(a)
R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, each additional appliance on same permit:
$75.
(4)
Minimum: $60.
F.
Fire protection subcode.
(1)
(4)
Each independent pre-engineered system: $165.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(5)
Each gas or oil fired appliance not connected to the plumbing system:
$100.
(a)
R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, each additional appliance on same permit:
$75.
[Added 8-13-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-22]
(6)
Each commercial kitchen exhaust system: $165.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(7)
Each incinerator or crematorium: in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
(8)
Minimum: $70.
G.
Elevators or escalators. Each elevator fee shall be in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.
H.
Certificates and other permits.
(1)
Certificate of occupancy.
(a)
The fee for R-3, R-4 and R-5, U and commercial farm structures
shall be 10% of the new construction permit fee with a minimum of
$40.
(b)
All other structures shall be 10% of the new construction permit
fee with a minimum of $100.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(c)
Change of use: $150.
(d)
Continued certificate of occupancy: $200.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(e)
Letter stating that no certificate of continued occupancy is
required: $20.
(f)
The fee for the first issuance and the renewal of a temporary
certificate of occupancy shall be $45.
[1]
Exceptions:
[a]
There shall be no fee for the first issuance of
the temporary certificate of occupancy if occupancy fee was paid at
the time.
[b]
Where a written request for a temporary certificate
of occupancy is made for reasons other than uncompleted work covered
by the permit (i.e., prior approval), no renewal fee shall be charged.
(2)
Other permits.
(c)
Sign permit.
[1]
Fees for pylon signs shall be $5.00 per square foot for the
first 100 square feet, $3.75 per square foot for the next 400 square
feet and $2.50 per square foot thereafter;
[2]
Fees for ground signs or wall signs shall be $3.00 per square
foot for the first 100 square feet, $2.50 per square foot for the
next 400 square feet and $1.25 per square foot thereafter;
[3]
The minimum fee shall be $ 75.
(d)
Fence (over six feet in height): $50.
(e)
Tents in excess of 16,800 square feet or more than 140 feet
in any direction: $300.
(f)
Asbestos abatement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9.
(g)
Lead hazard abatement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
(i)
Reinstatement of lapsed permit per open subcode of original
permit: $50.
(j)
Change of contractor fee per subcode: $25.
(k)
Installation of Park Model Trailers, flat fee: $200.
J.
Periodic inspections. Fees for periodic reinspection of equipment
and facilities granted a certificate of compliance for a specified
duration as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23 and shall be:
K.
Mechanical inspections (replacement).
(1)
Fees for replacement or new installation of:
(a)
Wood or gas-fired stove or fireplace, water heater, boiler,
furnace, air-conditioning unit, pool heater, oil and propane tanks,
oil or gas lines in existing R-3, R-4 and R-5 structures shall be
$100.
(b)
For each additional appliance on same permit: $75.
(No additional fee for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connection
to appliance.)
L.
There shall be a fee of $50 per hour for review of any amendment
or change to a plan that has already been released. (rounded up to
the hour)
M.
Hourly charges and fees for development-wide inspections of homes
after issuance of a certificate of occupancy to ascertain whether
a violation exists or to verify that any work performed has abated
the violation, shall be the twice the hourly cost of operations as
certified by the Chief Financial Officer using a formula of total
expenditures plus 12% for indirect costs divided by employees weekly
hours, as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17(d).
N.
Annual permits. Fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
O.
Township surcharge for inspections done by private on-site agency:
15%.
P.
DCA training fee. Fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
Q.
All fees can be rounded off to the nearest dollar.
D.
Bulky waste cleanup.
[Added 4-13-2009 by Ord. No. 09-11]
(1)
Vernon Township residential vehicle load: $20.
E.
Shredding of residential documents.
[Added 12-9-2013 by Ord.
No. 13-18]
(1)
Vernon Township residential documents: $5.00 per grocery paper bag
full or grocery plastic bag full.
F.
Freon disposal fee.
A $10. fee shall be charged for each appliance item requiring
the removal of Freon prior to disposal including refrigerators, freezers,
air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
[Added 3-28-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-05]
[Amended 9-8-2003 by Ord.
No. 03-31; 8-9-2004 by Ord. No. 04-23; 3-26-2007 by Ord. No. 07-15; 2-26-2009 by Ord. No. 09-05]
A.
B.
Sewage disposal system.
(1)
New application: $265.
(2)
Alteration application fee: $120.
(3)
Repair application fee: $100.
(4)
Issuance of permit: no fee.
(5)
Renewals, new (per year): $125.
(6)
Renewals, alteration and repairs (per year): $60.
(7)
Revisions, new: $60.
(8)
Revisions, alteration: $35.
(9)
Revisions, repairs: $10.
(10)
Reinspection fee: no fee.
H.
Body art facility license: $200.
[Added 2-27-2006 by Ord.
No. 06-07]
[Amended 12-1-2008 by Ord. No. 08-23; 12-22-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-21]
A.
Dog license, local $12.80.
B.
Dog license, state $1.20.
C.
Nonneutered or spayed, state fee: $3.
D.
After March 1 additional late fee required for issuance of dog license:
$5.
E.
Dog and cat adoption.
[Amended 9-28-2020 by Ord. No. 20-16; 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-05; 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 23-20]
F.
Small, feathered and furry adoption: $20.
[Amended 9-28-2020 by Ord. No. 20-16; 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-05]
L.
Pet shop, initial: $10.
N.
Kennel or pet shop construction plans review: $150.
O.
Animal shelter or pound, annual license: no fee.
Q.
Potentially dangerous dog license: $700.
[Added 1-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-02]
A.
Land development.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
|
Type of Application
|
Application fee
|
Escrow Fee
|
|---|---|---|
|
All
|
$50 geographic information system (GIS)
|
—
|
|
Major site plan, preliminary and final (All zones except AET,
P and C)
|
$500 plus $50 per acre or fraction thereof plus $0.15 per square
foot of impervious coverage of the footprint of building plus the
impervious coverage of accessory structures and amenities
|
Same as application fee
|
|
Major site plan, preliminary and final (AET, P and C zones)
|
$1,000 plus $0.15 per square foot of impervious coverage of
the footprint of building plus the impervious coverage of accessory
structures and amenities
|
Same as application fee
|
|
Minor site plan (all zones)
|
$350
|
$1,200
|
|
Minor subdivision - all zones (up to 3 lots including remainder)
|
$350
|
$1,500
|
|
Preliminary major subdivision (all zones)
|
$350 plus $25 per lot
|
$1,500 plus $500 per lot
|
|
Final major subdivision (all zones)
|
$350 plus $25 per lot
|
$750 plus $250 per lot
|
|
Technical major subdivision (all zones)
|
$350 plus $25 per lot
|
$1,500 plus $250 per lot
|
|
Concept plan
|
50% of regular application fee
|
$500
|
|
Resubmission fee
|
$75
|
B.
Variance applications.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
|
Type of Application
|
Application fee
|
Escrow Fee
|
|---|---|---|
|
Zoning appeal; 40:55D-70a
|
$110
|
$1,200
|
|
Zoning interpretation 40:55D-70b
|
$350
|
$600
|
|
Bulk variance, residential zones 40:55D-70c, deck, shed, pool,
steps
|
$100
|
$1,100
|
|
Bulk variance, residential zones 40:55D-70c, addition
|
$200
|
$1,100
|
|
Bulk variance, residential zones 40:55D-70c, new home
|
$300
|
$1,100
|
|
Variance, residential zones 40:55D-70c, all other 'C' variances
|
$200
|
$1,100
|
|
Bulk variance, all other zones 40:55D-70c
|
$220
|
$1,100
|
|
Use variance, residential zones 40:55D-70d
|
$350
|
$1,200
|
|
Use variance, all other zones 40:55D-70d
|
$700
|
$1,200
|
|
Miscellaneous variances; 40:55D-34, 35 or 36 residential zones
|
$350
|
$1,200
|
|
Miscellaneous variances; 40:55D-34, 35 or 36 all other zones
|
$660
|
$1,200
|
C.
Special meeting: $1,000.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
D.
Zoning permit: $25.
E.
Release of bond: $25.
F.
Certificate of nonconformance (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68): $50.
G.
Land Use Ordinance (copy): $50 plus postage.
H.
Master plan (copy): $50 plus postage.
I.
Zoning Map and Tax Map, 11 by 17: $2.
J.
All other size maps and plans: $7.
K.
Concept plans. If the application for development is filed within
six months of the concept plan, full credit for the concept fees will
be applied. After six months, the full application and escrow fees
apply.
L.
Amended plans. If filed within six months of the application for
development: 1/2 of the application and escrow fees. After six months,
full application and escrow fees apply.
M.
Lot development plan review. Vernon Township shall provide for soil
erosion inspections and enforcement, which as previously handled by
Sussex County Soil Conservation Office. The fee for such services
shall be $250, which shall be added to the current fee of $450 for
a total of $700. This fee shall apply to new single-family residential
development only.
[Added 4-28-2003 by Ord.
No. 03-13; amended 3-11-2004 by Ord. No. 04-08]
N.
Soil removal.
[Added 2-27-2006 by Ord.
No. 06-07]
(1)
Upon application for a permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 483, Soil Removal, the applicant shall pay a fee to cover the costs of the initial review of the proposed soil removal operation in the amounts as follows:
(a)
Where the permit applied for is for the removal of less than
2,000 cubic yards during the first year: the sum of $600.
(b)
Where the permit applied for is for the removal of more than
2,000 cubic yards during the first year: the sum of $900.
(c)
In addition to the application fees provided herein, the applicant
shall pay a review fee escrow deposit in an amount equal to 1/2 of
the application fee, to be used to pay actual expenses of the Township
for review of the application by the Planning Board's attorney, engineer
and planner.
(2)
Annual permit fees. Rate per cubic yard of soil removal: $0.15.
[Amended 10-23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-37; 3-12-2007 by Ord.
No. 07-11; 4-23-2007 by Ord. No. 07-17]
A.
Alarm Registration: $10.
B.
Raffle and bingo licenses: $10 to the municipality for every $20
collected on behalf of the state (Raffle and bingo license applications
are liable for the fees payable to the Legalized Games of Chance Control
Commission, N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.1 et seq.).
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
C.
Peddlers License: $125. plus an additional $50. for each vehicle used in connection therewith. (See Chapter 428, Peddling and Soliciting, for license fees for solicitors and canvassers.)
D.
Taxi or limousine license: $35.
[Amended 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
E.
Assessment search: $10.
F.
Alcohol Beverage Licenses:
[Amended 7-22-2010 by Ord. No. 10-13; 8-27-2012 by Ord. No.
12-14]
(1)
Plenary retail consumption:
|
Effective January 1, 2010
|
$712.80
|
|
Effective January 1, 2011
|
$855.36
|
|
Effective January 1, 2012
|
$1,026.43
|
(2)
Club license: $188.00
(3)
Plenary retail distribution:
[Amended 1-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-03]
|
Effective January 1, 2010
|
$296.40
|
|
Effective January 1, 2011
|
$355.68
|
|
Effective January 1, 2012
|
$426.81
|
|
Effective May 1, 2018
|
$512.17
|
|
Effective May 1, 2019
|
$614.60
|
|
Effective May 1, 2020
|
$737.52
|
|
Effective May 1, 2021
|
$885.02
|
|
Effective May 1, 2022
|
$1,026.43
|
(4)
Limited retail distribution: $ 63.00
(5)
Hotel/motel:
[Amended 1-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-03]
|
Effective January 1, 2010
|
$594.00
|
|
Effective January 1, 2011
|
$712.80
|
|
Effective January 1, 2012
|
$855.36
|
|
Effective May 1, 2018
|
$1,026.43
|
G.
Public assembly license: $1,000. per day.
H.
Marriage and Civil Union Fees, Reimbursements and Procedures.
(1)
A person who is married or joined in a civil union by an authorized
official of the Township, as established by N.J.S.A. 37:1-13 et seq.,
shall pay a fee according to the following schedule. An administrative
fee of $25. shall be paid in addition to the fee. All fees shall be
paid to the Township of Vernon prior to the ceremony and shall be
deposited in the current fund of the Township.
(2)
Fees for service may be reimbursed to the authorized official through
the appropriate budget line item and with authorization as established
herein and according to law. Alternatively, at the election of the
Township, fees for service may be disbursed to the authorized official
as additional salary and as referenced in the salary ordinance authorizing
the payment of salary to the authorized official.
(3)
The authorized official shall not be reimbursed for any fees, expenses
or expenditures in connection with the performance of a wedding or
civil union ceremony unless such expenditures are approved in accordance
with the provisions of this paragraph H.
(4)
The Township shall reimburse only those expenses which are determined
by the Township to be reasonable and related to the officiating of
the wedding or civil union ceremony. Such expenses shall include auto
expenses, limited to the mileage to and from the ceremony and to be
reimbursed at the rate then currently established by the Internal
Revenue Service regulations or Township policy, at the election of
the Township, if the authorized official uses a personal vehicle to
attend the ceremony. The Township shall not reimburse expenses or
expenditures on behalf of or as a result of any spouse, child, guest
or other person attending with the authorized official.
(5)
The authorized official shall submit and have approved a requisition
form or voucher, with supporting receipts, to be provided by the Township
and as required by the Mayor or Chief Financial Officer, setting forth
the fees (if not paid pursuant to the salary alternative), expenses
and expenditures to be reimbursed by the Township associated with
the performance of a wedding or civil union ceremony.
[Amended 4-27-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08]
[Added 1-27-2003 by Ord.
No. 03-02; amended 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 04-13]
The Township of Vernon hereby establishes the following fees
for the purpose of instituting a Geographic Information System (GIS),
which shall provide parcel-based mapping, locational data, information
resources, and property information for use by the Township and the
general public:
[Added 4-14-2003 by Ord.
No. 03-11]
The Township of Vernon hereby establishes a fee of $350 for
the review of a road vacation application form.
[Added 1-26-2004 by Ord.
No. 04-06; amended 6-13-2005 by Ord. No. 05-18; 8-13-2018 by Ord. No. 18-22]
The Township of Vernon hereby establishes a return check fee
in the amount of $20. If an entity presents more than two returned
checks to the Township, all future payments must be made by cashier's
check or money order.
[Added 4-25-2005 by Ord. No. 05-13; amended 5-23-2016 by
Ord. No. 2016-12]
A.
A fee of $25 per application is hereby established for the purpose
of reoccupancy checklist review and inspection by Township personnel
for all real property reoccupancy transactions in the Township of
Vernon by sale, lease or otherwise. Said review and inspection shall
include consistency of structure with Tax Assessor records and a review
of Building Department records. Commercial premises shall comply within
30 days of reoccupancy for the purpose of registering new businesses
with the Vernon Police Department and Fire Prevention Office.
B.
An additional fee in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(d) shall be
collected for the purpose of inspecting single- and two-family residential
structures for smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance
prior to reoccupancy as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3(a).
C.
A penalty of $100 is hereby established for all premises other than
one- and two-family residential homes that fail to comply with this
section. Said penalty shall be levied upon discovery of the violation.
