[Amended 7-28-2004 by Ord. No. 09-2004; 5-9-2007 by Ord. No. 07-2007; 2-23-2011 by Ord. No. 03-2011; 7-27-2011 by Ord. No. 11-2011; 10-12-2011 by Ord. No. 17-2011; 10-10-2012 by Ord. No. 11-2012; 2-13-2013 by Ord. No. 02-2013; 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 07-2014; 11-10-2015 by Ord. No. 08-2015; 5-13-2021 by Ord. No. 10-2021; 6-8-2023 by Ord. No. 09-2023; 9-14-2023 by Ord. No. 11-2023; 1-25-2024 by Ord. No. 04-2024; 5-9-2024 by Ord. No. 10-2024; 10-10-2024 by Ord. No. 18-2024; 12-15-2025 by Ord. No. 13-2025]
The modifications contained herein are hereby adopted:
A.
Fees for services by the office of the Municipal Clerk. Fees shall be charged as follows:
(1)
Fees:
License, Fee or Permit | Fee | Code Location, if any | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adults (alcohol present) | $175 | |||||
$225, nonresident | ||||||
Bed-and-breakfast establishment license | $250 | |||||
Liquor license fee | Ch. 85 | |||||
Plenary distribution | $1,000 | |||||
Plenary retail consumption/broad package | $1,000 | |||||
Plenary retail consumption | $1,000 | |||||
Unincorporated club | $200 | |||||
Animal fees | ||||||
Dog licenses | ||||||
One-year license: | ||||||
Dog license fee | $10 | |||||
State registration fee | $1 | |||||
Pilot clinic fee | $0.20 | |||||
Animal population control fee for nonsterilized dogs | $3 | |||||
Three-year license: | ||||||
Dog license fee | $30 | |||||
State registration fee | $3 | |||||
Pilot clinic fee | $0.60 | |||||
Animal population control fee for nonsterilized dogs | $9 | |||||
Any dog not having a valid, current license after the license renewal date shall, in addition to the license fees set forth herein, pay an additional $5 for the first late month or part of the month and an additional $1 for each month or partial month thereafter. | ||||||
Redemption of seized dogs: | If an animal taken into custody and impounded which has a collar or harness with identification of the name and address of any person, or has a registration tag, or has a microchip with an identification number that can be traced to the owner or person charged with the care of the animal, or the owner or the person charged with the care of the animal is otherwise known, the certified animal control officer shall ascertain the name and address of the owner or the person charged with the care of the animal, and serve to the identified person, as soon as practicable, a notice in writing that the animal has been seized and the owner or the person charged with the care of the animal will be liable for all fees incurred, by the municipality, from a licensed kennel, shelter or pound. Any owner or person charged with the care of the animal who refuses or neglects to pay forthwith the costs and charges incident thereto shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this article and shall be subject to a notice of violation, from the Code Enforcement Officer, Municipal Clerk, Court Administrator or any other individual, corporation or entity that the municipality shall contract with for the responsibility of enforcing this article, and, upon conviction thereof, shall pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than is provided in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, of this Code. | |||||
Pot-bellied pig licenses | ||||||
License | $10 | |||||
Late fee | $2 | |||||
Record copying fees | Ch. 136 | |||||
Copy of audio tape | $5 per tape | |||||
Copy of video tape | $10 per tape | |||||
Photographs | ||||||
3 x 5 | $1 | |||||
8 x 10 | $4 | |||||
11 x 14 | $8 | |||||
Fees for copies not made by ordinary Borough copying equipment shall be the actual cost of duplication. | ||||||
Postage and packaging material fees | Ch. 136 | |||||
Postage | Actual cost of postage | |||||
Borough-supplied packaging material | Actual cost of the materials, except no fee shall be charged for standard #10 envelopes. If material cost is not readily available, a fee equal to the actual postage shall be charged. | |||||
Geographic information system. | ||||||
Copy of existing information or files | ||||||
8 1/2 x 11 | $3 | |||||
11 x 17 | $6 | |||||
Preparation of site-specific file | $10 per view plus the per-page fee | |||||
There shall be no fee for files or pages prepared at the request of the governing body, Administrator or GIS Coordinator. | ||||||
Raffle and bingo fees | Ch. 189 | |||||
Bingo | $20 for each bingo held | |||||
Raffles | ||||||
On-premises draw raffles | $20 for each day raffle held | |||||
Off-premises draw raffles | $20 per $1,000 or part thereof of retail value of awarded prize | |||||
Nondraw raffles | $20 for each wheel or game | |||||
Off-premises draw raffles | $20 per $1,000 or part thereof of retail value of awarded prize | |||||
Off-premises draw raffles: A fee of $20 is due at time the application is filed, and, if the awarded prize exceeds $1,000 an additional fee of $20 per $1,000, or part thereof awarded as a prize is due upon filing of the Report of Operations. | ||||||
All qualified organizations, being sanctioned by, created under the authority of or officially recognized by the governing body of the Borough of Atlantic Highlands may be exempt from the payment of any Municipal Licensing Fee, but shall not be exempt from any payment due the Legalized Games of Chance and Control Commission. | ||||||
Instant scratch-off (state fee: $500 per year) | $150 | |||||
Massage/bodywork therapy | Ch. 226 | |||||
Establishment license | $50 | |||||
Therapist license | $50 | |||||
Taxicab license | Ch. 327 | |||||
Each taxicab, up to a maximum of 4 | $50 per cab per year | |||||
For each taxicab owner's license, which owner has five or more cabs | $250 per year | |||||
Taxicab driver's license | $10 | |||||
Renewal of a taxicab license | $10 | |||||
License required for arborists | $25 yearly | Ch. 340 | ||||
Miscellaneous fees | — | |||||
Notary fee | $1 (free if resident) | |||||
Copy fees | $0.05 per letter-size page or smaller; | |||||
$0.07 per legal-size page or larger | ||||||
(2)
Street excavations.
(a)
Permit application fee: $160.
(b)
The amount of the cash repair deposit required for openings in streets paved with concrete or bituminous concrete shall be in accordance with the following schedule. Minimum cash repair deposit: $500 for any opening 20 square feet or less.
Cash Repair Deposit | |
|---|---|
Pavement Disturbance (square feet) | Cost Per Square Foot |
1 to 20 | $20 |
21 to 40 | $19 |
41 to 60 | $18 |
61 to 80 | $17 |
81 to 120 | $16 |
121 to 160 | $15 |
161 to 200 | $14 |
201 to 240 | $13 |
241 to 280 | $12 |
281 to 320 | $11 |
321 to 360 | $10 |
361 to 400 | $9 |
401 to 440 | $8 |
441 to 480 | $7 |
481 to 600 | $6 |
601 to 700 | $5 |
701 to 900 | $5 |
901 to 1,000 | $4 |
1,001 to 5,000 | $4 |
5,001 to — | $3 |
(c)
For openings over 20 square feet performance guaranties shall be based at the rate of $25 per square foot of excavation for the intended work.
Pavement Disturbance (square feet) | Cost Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
0 to 149 | $1.50 |
150 to 999 | $1.25 |
1,000 to 4,999 | $1 |
5,000 to — | $0.75 |
B.
Fees charged by the Police Department. Fees shall be charged as follows:
Item | Code Location, if any | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Alcoholic beverage cards (initial registration and criminal background check and fingerprinting) | $50 | Ch. 85 | |
Replacement of lost or damaged Borough ABC photo identification card | $15 | Ch. 85 | |
Renewal of ABC photo identification card | $25 | Ch. 85 | |
Fingerprinting (fee required by the State of New Jersey for processing state and federal fingerprint cards) | $50 | ||
Municipal Parking Lot permit administrative fee | $125 yearly; 65 or older $50 yearly | Ch. 139 | |
Peddling, soliciting and canvassing license | $25 | Ch. 254 | |
Special duty rates for police officers | |||
Hourly rate payable to police officers (four-hour minimum) | $100 | ||
Hourly rate payable to police officers for New Year's Day, July 4th, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Memorial Day | $137.50 | ||
Hourly surcharge payable to Borough | $30 | ||
Hourly rate payable to police officers providing court security (two-hour minimum) | $75 | ||
Miscellaneous fees | — | ||
Traffic accident/incident reports | |||
$0.05 per letter-size page or smaller; | |||
$0.07 per legal-size page or larger | |||
Legal discoveries | |||
$10 service charge; | |||
$1 each page (over 3 pages); $5 each DVD | |||
Soliciting permit | $25 | ||
Replacement cards | $7 | ||
C.
Office of Fire Marshal. Fees as provided for in Chapter 178:
(1)
General fees.
License, Fee or Permit | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Annual inspection fee | ||
Class I | No charge | |
Class II | $25 per year | |
Class III | $35 per year | |
Class IV | $45 per year | |
Class V | $5 per each individual dwelling unit located in the premises Number of dwelling units times $5 = inspections fee charged per year | |
Permits shall be obtained from Fire Marshal for any of the activities listed in the N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.7(b) for the issuances of such permits and the following fees shall be collected: | ||
Type 1 | $54 | |
Type 2 | $214 | |
Type 3 | $427 | |
Type 4 | $641 | |
Locally mandated permits | ||
Burning, heating, melting | $54 per permit or inspection | |
Fees for copies of Division of Fire Prevention documents | ||
Fire report | $10 | |
Certificate of fire code status | $35 per copy | |
Copies of all other documents, including, but not limited to, reports, photographs, statements, etc. | $6 for the first page or photograph and $2 for each additional page or photograph of the same report or subject | |
Application fee for a certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance (CSDCMAC) | ||
Requests for CSDCMAC received more than 10 business days prior to the change of occupant | $54 | |
Requests for a CSDCMAC received four to 10 business days prior to the change of occupant | $90 | |
Requests for a CSDCMAC received fewer than four business days prior to the change of occupant | $161 or as set by the NJDCA Division of Fire Safety/Fire Prevention | |
Special permits - other permits not covered | ||
For activities of a non-reoccurring nature | Not less than $54 nor more than $641 as deemed appropriate by the authority having jurisdiction | |
(2)
Annual inspections fees for non-life-hazard uses.
A | Assembly | |||
A-1 | Eating establishment under 50 | $42 | ||
A-2 | Takeout food service (no seating) | $42 | ||
A-3 | House of worship | $42 | ||
A-4 | Recreation centers, multipurpose rooms, etc., fewer than 50 | $50 | ||
A-5 | Libraries, condominium centers fewer than 50 | $50 | ||
A-6 | Senior citizen centers fewer than 50 | $50 | ||
B | Business/Professional | |||
B-1 | Professional use 1 and 2 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $42 | ||
B-2 | 1 and 2 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $50 | ||
B-3 | 1 and 2 story more than 10,000 square feet | $75 | ||
B-4 | 3 to 5 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $100 | ||
B-5 | 3 to 5 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $150 | ||
B-6 | 3 to 5 stories over 10,000 square feet per floor | $200 | ||
C | Retail (mercantile) | |||
M-1 | 1 and 2 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $125 | ||
M-2 | 1 and 2 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 | $150 | ||
M-3 | 1 and 2 story more than 10,000 square feet per floor | $175 | ||
M-4 | 3 to 5 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $200 | ||
M-5 | 3 to 5 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet | $225 | ||
M-6 | 3 to 5 story over 10,000 square feet | $250 | ||
M with the exception of hardware store 3,000 square feet, retail store over 12,000 square feet are life-hazard uses | ||||
D | Manufacturing (factory) | |||
F-1 | 1 and 2 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $75 | ||
F-2 | 1 and 2 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $100 | ||
F-3 | 1 and 2 story more than 10,000 square feet | $150 | ||
F-4 | 3 to 5 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $175 | ||
F-5 | 3 to 5 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet | $200 | ||
F-6 | 3 to 5 story over 10,000 square feet | $250 | ||
F exception life hazard uses | ||||
S | Storage S-1 (moderate hazard S-1, low hazard S-2) | |||
S-1 | 1 and 2 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $50 | ||
S-2 | 1 and 2 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $100 | ||
S-3 | 1 and 2 story more than 10,000 square feet | $150 | ||
S-4 | 3 to 5 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $175 | ||
S-5 | 3 to 5 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet | $200 | ||
S-6 | 3 to 5 story over 10,000 square feet | $250 | ||
S exception life hazard uses | ||||
F | Residential (LEA listed with multifamily BHI) | |||
Fee is for each building | ||||
R-1 | 1 to 6 units | $42 | ||
R-2 | 7 to 12 units | $50 | ||
R-3 | 13 to 20 units | $75 | ||
R-4 | 21 to 50 units | $100 | ||
R-5 | For each additional unit | $2 | ||
R-1 | 1 and 2 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $50 | ||
R-2 | 1 and 2 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $75 | ||
R-3 | 1 and 2 story more than 10,000 square feet | $100 | ||
R-4 | 3 to 5 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $125 | ||
R-5 | 3 to 5 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet | $150 | ||
R-6 | 3 to 5 story over 10,000 square feet | $200 | ||
Common areas (LEA not listed with RBI) (each building) | ||||
R-1 | 1 and 2 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $50 | ||
R-2 | 1 and 2 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $75 | ||
R-3 | 1 and 2 story more than 10,000 square feet | $100 | ||
R-4 | 3 to 5 story less than 5,000 square feet per floor | $125 | ||
R-5 | 3 to 5 story more than 5,000 square feet less than 10,000 square feet per floor | $150 | ||
R-6 | 3 to 5 story over 10,000 square feet | $200 | ||
R-A uses shall be inspected and charged a fee only upon sale or change of tenant | ||||
D.
Fees charged by the Construction Department. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any and all of the technical subcodes shall be $85.
License, Fee or Permit | Fee | Code Location, if any | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Building subcode plan review fee | 20% | Ch. 136 | |||
NJ state training fee - new construction and additions | $0.00371 per cubic foot of volume | Ch. 136 | |||
Variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 | |||||
Application | $250 | Ch. 136 | |||
Resubmission | $125 | Ch. 136 | |||
Building subcode fees | Ch. 136 | ||||
Minimum building subcode fee | $85 | ||||
New construction or additions | $0.040 per cubic foot of building or addition | ||||
Alterations/renovations of existing building or structure | $40 per thousand dollars of estimated cost of work | ||||
Swimming pools (aboveground) | $100 | ||||
Swimming pools (in-ground) | $200 | ||||
Storage sheds (greater than 200 square feet) | $125 | ||||
Fence installation for pool enclosure | $85 | ||||
Demolition or removal permit (R5) | $150 | ||||
Demolition accessory structure | $85 | ||||
Radon abatement | $85 per unit | ||||
Asbestos removal | $150 | ||||
Lead testing | $60 | ||||
Lead hazard abatement | $100 | ||||
Signs (no permit required for signs installed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2. 14(b)6.) | $85 | ||||
Temporary structure (greater than 120 square feet) | $85 | ||||
UCC certificate of occupancy | $150 | ||||
TCO extensions | $100 | ||||
Slope permit (combination of filing and engineer inspection fees) | |||||
Filing fee | $25 | ||||
Inspection fee | $500 | ||||
Renovations, alterations, repairs | |||||
Special construction fee | as per Construction Official | ||||
Water heater replacements/All Disciplines — one fee only | $50 | ||||
Water heater and heating unit replacement combined — one fee only | $50 | ||||
Re-roof | |||||
Commercial/multifamily | $40 per thousand (not R3/R5) | ||||
Fences for pool enclosures | $85 | ||||
Awnings | $25 | ||||
Retaining Walls (new or replacement) | |||||
Residential structure surface area less than 550 sq. ft. | $106 | ||||
Residential structure surface area greater than 550 sq. ft. | $210 | ||||
All other classes of structures | $40 per $1,000 cost of construction | ||||
Signs | $85 | ||||
Extension of permit related to vehicles for sale or under repair | Ch. 346 | ||||
Initial 30-day extension | $25 | ||||
Additional 30-day extension | $50 | ||||
Fire protection subcode | Ch. 136 | ||||
Minimum subcode fee | $85 | ||||
Tank abandonment/removal | $125 | ||||
Tank installation | $125 | ||||
Storage tank installations for flammable and combustible liquids. | |||||
Tanks up to 500 gallons | $75 | ||||
501 to 1,000 gallons | $125 | ||||
1,001 to 2,000 gallons | $200 | ||||
2,001 to 5,000 gallons | $350 | ||||
5,000 to 10,000 gallons | $500 | ||||
Over 10,000 gallons | $750 | ||||
Underground fire water mains-standpipe and sprinkler systems | |||||
Underground fire water mains (each building) | $300 | ||||
Standpipe systems | $300 | ||||
Additional standpipe risers | $150 | ||||
Sprinklers | |||||
1 to 10 | $150 | ||||
11 to 25 | $250 | ||||
26 to 50 | $350 | ||||
Over 51: for every 50, or part thereof | $75 | ||||
Fire pumps | $300 | ||||
Jockey/booster pumps | $250 | ||||
Smoke, heat and duct detector and fire alarm panels | |||||
Detectors | |||||
1 to 12 | $75 | ||||
13 to 25 | $150 | ||||
Over 25: for every 25, or part thereof | $75 | ||||
Fire alarm panels | |||||
1 to 15 devices | $25 | ||||
16 to 50 | $100 | ||||
51 to 100 | $150 | ||||
Over 100: for every 50, or part thereof | $75 | ||||
Manual fire alarm systems — pull stations | |||||
1 to 10 | $100 | ||||
11 to 25 | $250 | ||||
Over 25: for every 10, or part thereof | $25 | ||||
Emergency lights/exit signs | |||||
1 to 5 | $75 | ||||
6 to 10 | $100 | ||||
11 to 15 | $150 | ||||
16 to 20 | $200 | ||||
21 to 25 | $250 | ||||
Over 25: for each light or sign | $15 | ||||
Independent preengineered suppression system (including dry chemical, wet chemical, halon, carbon dioxide, etc.). | |||||
Preengineered suppression system | $175 | ||||
Kitchen exhaust hoods and flammable/combustible liquid exhaust hoods | |||||
Kitchen exhaust hoods | $250 | ||||
Flammable/combustible liquids exhaust hood | $375 | ||||
Residential hoods over 400 cfm | $85 | ||||
Incinerators and crematoriums | $500 | ||||
Gas, masonry and woodburning fireplaces, woodburning stoves and other nonconventional heating devices. | |||||
Fireplaces, stoves and other heating devices | $75 | ||||
Gas- or oil-fired furnaces, boilers and water heaters. | |||||
Furnaces, boilers and water heaters | $75 | ||||
Low-pressure boilers | $60 | ||||
High-pressure boilers (30 psi or higher) | $150 | ||||
Smoke-removal system | $300 | ||||
Elevator/smoke detectors recall systems | |||||
Elevator recall systems | $150 | ||||
Elevators | As per N.J.A.C. 5:23-12 with $15 surcharge | ||||
Gasoline station tanks and pumps | |||||
New gasoline station-tank installation up to 10,000 gallons and up to six pumps | $750 | ||||
Each additional gasoline tank up to 10,000 gallons (installed at the same time as new installation) | $200 | ||||
Additional gasoline pumps, new or replacement. | $200 | ||||
Replacement gasoline tanks | See tank installation # 1 | ||||
Gas- or oil-fired generators. | |||||
Generators | $75 | ||||
Fire department lock box/Knox-Box® | |||||
Lock box | $95 | ||||
Stand pipes — each | $75 | ||||
Additional stand pipes | $150 | ||||
Independent engineering system, such as commercial food handling establishments (Ansil type system) | $75 | ||||
Gas- or oil-fired appliance not connected to the plumbing system | $85 | ||||
Commercial kitchen exhaust system | $175 | ||||
Residential over 400 cfm | $85 | ||||
Furnace | $85 | ||||
Plumbing subcode | Ch. 136 | ||||
Minimum subcode fee | $85 | ||||
Fixture/equipment | |||||
Water closet | $25 | ||||
Urinal/bidet | $25 | ||||
Bathtub | $25 | ||||
Lavatory | $25 | ||||
Shower | $25 | ||||
Floor drain | $25 | ||||
Sink | $25 | ||||
Dishwasher | $25 | ||||
Drinking fountain | $25 | ||||
Washing machine | $25 | ||||
Hose bib | $25 | ||||
Other plumbing fixtures | $25 | ||||
Gas piping | $85 | ||||
Fuel oil piping | $85 | ||||
Steam boiler/furnace | $85 | ||||
A/C or refrigeration unit | $85 | ||||
Water heater and heating unit | $85 | ||||
Other gas appliances (stove/range/pool heater/fireplace) | $85 | ||||
Sewer pump | $85 per pump | ||||
Interceptor/separator | $85 | ||||
Backflow prevention device | $95 | ||||
Grease trap | $85 | ||||
Water service connection | $85 | ||||
Active solar system | $85 | ||||
Special device | $85 | ||||
LPG tanks (aboveground) | |||||
Up to 500 gallons | $95 | ||||
501 to 2,000 gallons | $125 | ||||
LPG tanks (underground) | |||||
Up to 2,000 gallons | $125 | ||||
Sump pump | $75 | ||||
Lawn sprinklers | $100 | ||||
Water/sewer connection | $85 | ||||
Electrical subcode | Ch. 136 | ||||
Minimum subcode fee | $85 | ||||
Electrical fixtures | |||||
1 to 25 | $100 | ||||
Over 25: for every 25, or fraction thereof | $35 | ||||
Devices over 1 hp/kw, to 10 kw/hp | $75 | ||||
10 hp/kw to 50 kw/hp | $100 | ||||
50 kw/hp to 100 kw/hp | $125 | ||||
100 kw/hp to 150 kw/hp | $175 | ||||
Over 150 kw/hp: for every 50 kw/hp, or fraction thereof | $50 | ||||
Aboveground pools/spas/hot tubs/fountains | $125 | ||||
In-ground pool | $225 | ||||
(Shall include any "required" bonding, and associated equip. such as filter pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required receptacles and heaters, etc., excepting panelboards and underwater lighting fixtures.) | |||||
Area lighting | |||||
1 to 5 standards (greater than 8 feet) | $40 | Ch. 136 | |||
Over 5 standards | $10 each | Ch. 136 | |||
Electric appliances, oven, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioner, heaters, water heaters, dryer, range, furnace, exhaust fan (over 1 kw), radon, lawn sprinklers | $35 | Ch. 136 | |||
Annual inspection for commercial swimming pools | $175 | Ch. 136 | |||
Nursing home and similar types/yearly electrical inspection | $150 | ||||
Service panels | |||||
100 amps or less | $125 | Ch. 136 | |||
101 to 200 amps | $125 | Ch. 136 | |||
201 to 300 amps | $225 | Ch. 136 | |||
301 to 400 amps | $325 | Ch. 136 | |||
301 to 400 amps | $425 | Ch. 136 | |||
Over 400 amps: for every 100 amps, or fraction thereof | $50 | Ch. 136 | |||
Transformers/generators | |||||
Up to 200 kw | $125 | Ch. 136 | |||
201 to 500 kw | $150 | Ch. 136 | |||
501 to 800 kw | $175 | Ch. 136 | |||
Over 801 kw | $200 | Ch. 136 | |||
Reintroduction of service | |||||
Use Group R-5 | $125 | ||||
All other Use Groups | $125 | ||||
Electric signs | $75 | ||||
Load management and metering devices | $75 | ||||
Photovoltaic Systems Use Group R-5 | $125 | ||||
All other Use Groups | $175 | ||||
Special fees | Ch. 136 | ||||
A fee for processing/records shall be added to existing fees as calculated for the technical subcodes. | |||||
Land applications | |||||
Subdivision approval | $50 | ||||
Variance approval | $20 | ||||
Building permit | Ch. 136 | ||||
Construction permit application | $10 | ||||
Permit update | No charge | ||||
Certificate of approval | No charge | ||||
Certificate of compliance | No charge | ||||
Temporary certificate of occupancy | No charge | ||||
Certificate of occupancy property sale or tenancy change | Ch. 136 | ||||
Single-family (includes 1 inspection) | $75 | ||||
Multifamily/condo/apartments (includes 1 inspection) | $75 | ||||
Commercial (includes 1 inspection) | $125 | ||||
Each additional reinspection | $25 | ||||
Electronic submission of drawings and plans | No charge | Ch. 136 | |||
Temporary change of use | No charge | ||||
Tree removal/tree permits | $75.00; other fees may apply per Ord. No. 18-2024 | ||||
Dumpster permits | $25 | ||||
POD permits | $25 | ||||
Residential landlord registrations | $25 | ||||
Mercantile license fee | $50 per annum | ||||
E.
Fees charged by the Department of Vital Statistics. Fees shall be charged as follows:
License Fee or Permit | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Marriage application | $28 | |
($25 paid to state — $3 retained by Borough) | ||
Civil union application | $28 | |
($25 paid to state — $3 retained by Borough) | ||
Domestic partnership application | $28 | |
($25 paid to state — $3 retained by Borough) | ||
Certified marriage/civil union license | $10 | |
Certificate of domestic partnership | $10 | |
Certified death record | $10 | |
Certified birth record | $10 | |
Burial permit | $1 | |
Notary public | $1 | |
F.
Fees charged by the Municipal Judge. Fees shall be charged as follows:
Item | Fee | Code Location, if any | |
|---|---|---|---|
Services of Public Defender | Up to $200 | Ch. 44 |
H.
Fees charged by the Planning Board. Fees shall be charged as follows:
(1)
Application for development permit: $40.
(2)
Subdivision fees.
Application Fee | Escrow to Be Deposited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Informal review of a concept plan | $300 | $450 | |
Minor subdivision | $500 | $450 | |
Preliminary major subdivision | $250 per lot | Up to 5 lots: $250 per lot; $150 per lot thereafter | |
Final major subdivision | $150 per lot | $100 per lot | |
If combined preliminary/final approval | $300 | Total of both |
(3)
Site plan fees.
Application Fee | Escrow to Be Deposited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Informal review of a concept plan | $250 | $400 | |
Minor plan | $125 | $75 | |
Preliminary plan residential | $300 | $100 per acre or part thereof and $75 per dwelling, provided a minimum of $1,300 shall be deposited | |
Nonresidential | $300 | $150 per 1,000 square feet building gross floor area or $600 per acre or part thereof, provided a minimum of $1,300 shall be deposited | |
Final plan residential | $300 | $45 per acre or part thereof and $40 per dwelling, provided a minimum of $1,300 shall be deposited | |
Nonresidential | $100 | $150 per 1,000 square feet building gross floor area or $300 per acre or part thereof, provided a minimum of $1,300 shall be deposited | |
If combined preliminary/final approval residential | $500 | $150 per acre or part thereof and $110 per dwelling, provided a minimum of $1,800 shall be deposited | |
Site plan not involving any building area | $125 | $0.03 per square foot of site area being disturbed | |
Site plan only | $125 | $450 minimum | |
Site plan waiver | $175 | $225 | |
(If waiver denied, the application and escrow may be applied to application and escrow fees for site plan approval) | |||
(4)
Zoning application fee: $40.
(5)
Other submissions.
Application Fee | Escrow to Be Deposited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Appeals under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a | $100 | $450 | |
Interpretation or special questions under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b | $75 | $450 | |
Hardship variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c | $175 | $500 minimum | |
Use variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d | $300 | $1,500 minimum | |
Permits under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 and 40:55D-35 | $175 | $450 | |
Modifications of approved plans without coverage or floor area | $450 | None required | |
All other modifications of previously approved plans | $100 | $400 | |
Resubmittal of an application for preliminary or final major subdivision approval where applicant has submitted an incomplete application as deemed by the Administrative Officer | $150 | No further deposit required if deposit as set forth hereinabove is still retained by the Borough; otherwise as set forth hereinabove | |
Subdivision certification of approval | $35 | None required | |
Resubmittal of an application for preliminary or final site plan approval where an applicant has submitted an incomplete application as deemed by the Administrative Officer | $150 | $400 | |
List of persons within 200 feet | 15 | None required |
(6)
Tax Map revision. A fee of $25 plus $4 per lot or unit shall be charged for all minor and major subdivisions, residential unit site plans or condominium or cooperative residential or commercial development.
(8)
Certificate of preexisting use: $65.
(9)
Grading permit application. For engineering review of individual plot house location grading plans for fill over 10 cubic yards: $125.
(10)
Sidewalk/curb application: $40.
(11)
Driveway application: $40.
(12)
Off-street parking application: $40.
I.
Fees charged by the Water and Sewer Department. Fees shall be charged as follows:
(1)
Turn-on, tapping and connection fees.
License, Fee or Permit | Fee | Code Location, if any | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fee for water turn-on and turn-off | $31 | Ch. 353 | ||
Fee for water turn-on and turn-off due to nonpayment or hazardous condition | $150 | |||
Water tapping | Ch. 353 | |||
Fee for taps up to one inch | $250 | |||
Administration fee for inspection of tap not made by Water Department | $50 | |||
Water Reconnection Fee | $300 | |||
Sewer connection — service charge for quarterly installment payment | $50 | Chs. 285; 353 | ||
Annual inspection fee | $30 | |||
Sewer tap supervision fee | $50 | Ch. 353 | ||
Water connection and inspection fee | $1,900 +$100 = $2,000 | Ch. 353 | ||
Sewer connection and inspection fee | $2,950 +$50 = $3,000 | Ch. 353 | ||
Sewer reconnection fee | $300 | |||
(2)
Water rates. Each unit shall be charged for water use in accordance with the following schedule:
Quarterly Consumption of Water in Gallons | Water Rate Per Quarter Per Unit | |
|---|---|---|
From 0 to 3,740 | $60.50 | |
3,741 to 7,481 | $77.55 | |
7,482 to 26,182 | $77.55 plus $3.79 per gallons over* | |
Over 26,182 | $194.70 plus $4.55 per gallons over** |
NOTES: | ||
|---|---|---|
* | For each extra 748 gallons over 7,481 gallons. | |
** | For each extra 748 gallons over 26,182 gallons. | |
(a)
In addition to the charges above to be assessed and paid quarterly for water use, each unit [except for seasonal meters as per § 353-5(B)] shall be assessed and pay a surcharge of $30 per quarter. This surcharge shall commence as of the first calendar quarter of 2012 (January 01, 2012) and shall expire and end as of the fourth calendar quarter of 2018 (December 31, 2017). The maximum number of payments, per unit, will be 24 (four quarters per calendar year, for six years).
(3)
The quarterly standby charge for sprinkler service, in addition to quarterly usage, shall be as provided below:
Meter Size (inches) | Charge per Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
2 to 4 | $75 | |
6 | $100 | |
8 | $125 | |
10 | $150 |
(4)
Sewer rates.
Quarterly Consumption of Sewer in Gallons | Sewer Rate Per Quarter Per Unit | |
|---|---|---|
From 0 to 3,740 | $126.50 | |
3,741 to 7,481 | $155.60 | |
7,482 to 14,961 | $178.37 | |
14,962 to 26,182 | $201.14 | |
Over 26,182 | 171% of water charge |
(6)
Miscellaneous fees.
(a)
High bill complaint investigation charge: $27.
(b)
Meter pit pump out: $27.
(c)
Frozen meter charge: One hour fee based on FEMA schedule.
(d)
Meter test charge: Two hour fee based on FEMA schedule.
(e)
Final read fee: $27.
(f)
Curb box locate and clean out: $40.
(g)
Building demolition/lifting inspection fee (includes letter to Building/Water/Sewer Department: $40.
J.
Fees charged by the Special Events Committee. Fees shall be charged as follows:[1]
License, Fee or Permit | Fee | Code Location, if any | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Special event permit | Ch. 303 | |||
Application fee | $25 | |||
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection K, regarding fees charged by the Planning Board, which immediately followed, was repealed 6-8-2023 by Ord. No. 09-2023.