[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Wilson 10-14-2002 by Ord. No. 700, approved 10-14-2002. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Police Department — See Ch. 44.
Brush, grass, weeds and debris — See Ch. 80.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 86A.
Licensing of entertainment and businesses — See Ch. 96.
Excavations — See Ch. 100.
Garbage, rubbish and refuse — See Ch. 114.
Moving permits — See Ch. 128.
Sewers — See Ch. 147.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 150.
The Borough of Wilson shall charge for the following services, fees, and permits, payable to the Borough of Wilson, for the rendering of said services or permits according to the schedule of fees contained herein:
[Amended 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 796; 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 798; 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 810, approved 8-14-2023;[1] 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 813, approved 11-27-2023; 2-9-2026 by Ord. No. 820, approved 2-9-2026]
A. 
Pavilion rental.
(1) 
Private events. Persons renting pavilions for private events may use park facilities that are not already in use.
(a) 
Large pavilion.
[1] 
Resident: $150 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
[2] 
Nonresident: $250 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(b) 
Small pavilion.
[1] 
Resident: $100 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
[2] 
Nonresident: $200 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(2) 
Events for nonprofit purposes or for the public benefit. Persons renting pavilions for nonprofit events or events for the public benefit may use park facilities that are not already in use.
(a) 
Large and small pavilion, resident or nonresident: $25 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(3) 
All public events must provide evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming Wilson Borough, Wilson Borough Council and Wilson Borough employees as additional insured.
B. 
Park rental.
(1) 
Private events.
(a) 
Resident: $150 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(b) 
Nonresident: $300 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(2) 
Events for nonprofit purposes or for the public benefit: $25 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(3) 
Rental of Meuser Park does not include the use of the pavilions or the bandshell area. They must be rented separately.
(4) 
Public events held in Meuser Park and/or the bandshell will require the services of at least one police officer for traffic control. The person or organizations renting the facilities will be billed accordingly for police services. Public events are defined as craft shows, car shows, concerts, and related activities, etc.
(5) 
All public events must provide evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming Wilson Borough, Wilson Borough Council and Wilson Borough employees as additional insured.
C. 
Bandshell rental.
(1) 
Private events.
(a) 
Resident: $125 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(b) 
Nonresident: $250 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(2) 
Events for nonprofit purposes or for the public benefit: $25 per day, plus a $100 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(3) 
Bandshell rental includes the stage, sound system, and the seating area only.
(4) 
Public events held in Meuser Park and/or the bandshell will require the services of at least one police officer for traffic control. The person or organizations renting the facilities will be billed accordingly for police services. Public events are defined as craft shows, car shows, concerts, and related activities, etc.
(5) 
All public events must provide evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming Wilson Borough, Wilson Borough Council and Wilson Borough employees as additional insured.
D. 
Community center.
(1) 
Private events. Resident only: $425 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(2) 
Events for nonprofit purposes or for public benefit. Residents only: $50 per day, plus a $150 cash refundable cleanup deposit.
(3) 
All public events must provide evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming Wilson Borough, Wilson Borough Council and Wilson Borough employees as additional insured.
E. 
Home inspection.
(1) 
Each dwelling unit to be inspected: $100.
(2) 
Each commercial or industrial use under 5,000 square feet to be inspected: $125 per building.
(3) 
Each commercial or industrial use over 5,000 square feet to be inspected: $175 per building.
(4) 
Certificate of occupancy: $50.
F. 
Building fees.
Total Cost of Project
Fee
$0 to $50
$25
$50.01 to $1,000
$60
$1,000.01 to $10,000
$250
$10,000.01 to $20,000
$350
$20,000.01 to $50,000
$450
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$1,000
$100,000.01+
$1,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000, not to exceed $10,000
G. 
Electrical fees.
Total Cost of Project
Fee
$0 to $50
$25
$50.01 to $1,000
$60
$1,000.01 to $10,000
$250
$10,000.01 to $20,000
$350
$20,000.01 to $50,000
$450
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$1,000
$100,000.01+
$1,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000, not to exceed $10,000
H. 
Plumbing fees.
Total Cost of Project
Fee
$0 to $50
$25
$50.01 to $1,000
$60
$1,000.01 to $10,000
$250
$10,000.01 to $20,000
$350
$20,000.01 to $50,000
$450
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$1,000
$100,000.01+
$1,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000, not to exceed $10,000
(1) 
The tapping fee will be $1,000 to access and utilize the sewer line off of the property, and $500 if the line is within the property boundary.
(2) 
There must always be a master plumber on the job, duly licensed by the Borough of Wilson.
I. 
Trenches and excavations.
(1) 
$10 per square foot of restoration.
(2) 
Permit: $25.
J. 
Demolition.
(1) 
Residential: $100 per application.
(2) 
Commercial: $100 per application.
K. 
Street signs.
(1) 
Handicap parking: $125.
(2) 
Business directional: $60 ($160 if pole is required).
(3) 
Business parking: $125.
L. 
Business privilege.
(1) 
Business privilege license: $60.
(2) 
Business privilege tax: 0.0015 of gross income earned in the Borough.
M. 
Moving permit: $5.
N. 
Health inspections and licenses.
(1) 
Initial inspection and license: $150.
(2) 
Renewal (per year): $85.
(3) 
Reinspection due to violation: $35.
(4) 
Temporary license (14 days or less per year): $10 per day.
(5) 
Nonprofit organizations shall comply with Chapter 78 of the Department of Agriculture Code; however, no fee is required.
O. 
Grass/weed cutting or snow/ice removal from private property. The cost to remove will be passed on to property owner.
P. 
Trash. The fees for collection and disposal of garbage placed for collection at the curb from which collection is made shall be as follows:
(1) 
For each family unit, $127.50 per quarter, except for senior citizens 65 years and over living in a separate unit, in which case, the fee is $100.50 per quarter, for the collection of garbage and recycling, which entitles each unit to the collection of five bags or two thirty-two-gallon containers of garbage weekly, and the collection of one recycling container of up to a thirty-gallon capacity biweekly.
(2) 
For hotels, restaurants, and other businesses and institutions electing to come under this subsection, the fees to be charged and the amount of garbage and recycling permitted for pickup shall be the same as set forth above for each family unit. Those hotels, restaurants, and other businesses not selecting collection must engage a private hauler and provide proof of contract to the Borough.
Q. 
Escort services.
(1) 
Funerals: $25.
R. 
Returned checks. Any check made payable to the Borough that is returned for insufficient funds, or is unable to be deposited and is returned for any reason, shall be subject to a $35 returned check fee.
S. 
Copies. Any copies requested and made by the Borough shall be charged a fee of $0.25 per page.
T. 
Miscellaneous.
(1) 
Nonprofit language: Any and all provisions of this section, including but not limited to definitions, exemptions, reduced fees, alternative fee schedules, waivers, or preferential treatment applicable to "nonprofit," not-for-profit," or similarly designated organizations are hereby repealed and deleted in their entirety.
(2) 
Mechanical device tax: $75 per machine. $300 penalty for under-reporting number of machines. $300 penalty for not reporting machines.
(3) 
Permit cancellation fee (Code): $50.
(4) 
Quality of life tickets appeal fee (Code): $500.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 9-1-2023.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not to exceed $300, together with cost of prosecution, or to undergo imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days; provided, each violation of any provision of this chapter, and each day it is continued, shall be deemed a separate offense.