Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ Article III Fee Schedule

[Amended 6-24-1980 by Ord. No. 547; 2-26-1985 by Ord. No. 578; 8-25-1987 by Ord. No. 610]

§ 77-7 Construction permit fees.

[Amended 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 744; 2-27-1997 by Ord. No. 758; 12-16-1997 by Ord. No. 789; 5-22-2001 by Ord. No. 840; 7-26-2005 by Ord. No. 900; 5-24-2011 by Ord. No. 990; 9-23-2014 by Ord. No. 1031; 4-26-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-05; 1-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-41]

The fees and charges required under the code of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Jus entitled "Construction Codes, Uniform" shall be as follows:

A. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsection A(1) through (10) hereof, and shall be paid before the permit is issued.

(1) New construction and additions are based on the volume of structure:

(a) Volume of building in cubic feet x $0.07.

(b) Fees for new construction of large, open-volume, single story spaces, such as barns, silos, greenhouses, warehouses, distribution centers, and other agricultural, and storage-use occupancies, the fee shall be based on volume and use groups as follows:

[Added 4-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-48]

[1] For uses A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, F1, F2, S1, and S2: $0.021 per cubic foot.

[2] For the purpose of calculating the volume to determine the fee for these spaces as defined under Subsection A(1)(b)[1] above, the height shall be limited to 20 feet notwithstanding the fact that the actual height of the space may be greater than 20 feet. However, the minimum fee shall be not less than $40.

(2) Reconstruction, alterations, renovations, repairs are based on the cost of the work:

(a) Based on cost of work: $25 per $1,000.

(3) Demolition or removal permit:

(a) For all principal buildings, the fee is $150.

(b) For all residential accessory structures, the fee is $50.

(c) For all nonresidential accessory structures, the fee is $80.

(d) For all fuel tank removals, the fee is $100.

(e) For removal of sheds over 100 square feet, the fee is $40.

(f) For removal of sheds 100 square feet, or less, the fee is $40.

(4) Fence permits:

(a) Fences for pool barriers: the fee is $50.

(b) Fences over six feet in height: the fee is $50.

(5) Signs: The fee is $1 per square foot. (Note: Fee to be based on one side of double-sided signs.)

(6) Certificate of occupancy fees:

(a) The fee for certificate of occupancy is $75.

(b) The fee for certificate of occupancy based on change of use is $200 for nonresidential.

(c) The fee for the first issuance and the renewal of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30; provided, however, there shall be no fee for the first issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy if the certificate of occupancy fee is paid at that time.

(7) Pools:

(a) Aboveground pools are a flat fee of $50.

(b) In-ground pools are a flat fee of $150.

(8) Asbestos removal permit is $50.

(9) Minimum fee for building permit is $50.

(10) Miscellaneous permit fees:

(a) Commercial roof, the fee is $150.

(b) Residential roof or siding, the fee is $75.

(c) Detached (residential) building: roof or siding, the fee is $50.

(d) Fireplaces and stoves, the fee is $50.

(e) HVAC duct work, the fee is $50.

(f) Fuel storage tank installation, the fee is $100.

(g) Plan review credit: 20%.

(h) Minimum fee for building subcode permit: $75.

(i) Change in contractor: the fee is $25.

§ 77-8 Plumbing subcode fees.

[Amended 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 744; 5-22-2001 by Ord. No. 840; 7-26-2005 by Ord. No. 900; 5-24-2011 by Ord. No. 990; 9-23-2014 by Ord. No. 1031; 1-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-41]

The plumbing subcode fees shall be:

A. For new construction, additions, renovations and alterations:

(1) Each fixture and device: $25.

(2) Floor drain: $25.

(3) Dishwasher, residential: $25.

(4) Dishwasher, commercial: $25.

(5) Disposal unit: $25.

(6) Drinking fountain: $25.

(7) Washing machine: $25.

(8) Hose bid: $25.

(9) Gas piping: $25.

(10) Fuel oil piping: $25.

(11) Water heater: $75.

(12) Steam or hot water boiler: $75.

(13) Interceptor/separator: $75.

(14) Back flow preventor: $25.

(15) Grease trap: $75.

(16) Air-conditioning units and refrigeration: $75.

(17) Sewer connections: $75.

(18) Water service connection: $75.

(19) Gas service connection: $75.

(20) Water softener and water filters: $75.

(21) Pool drains: $75.

(22) Lawn sprinkler: $75.

(23) Fire sprinkler: $75.

(24) Sewer ejector: $75.

(25) Vent stack: $25.

B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the minimum fee for any plumbing subcode permit shall be $75.

C. Plan review credit: 20%.

D. Change of contractor: $25.

§ 77-9 Electrical subcode fees.

[Amended 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 744; 12-16-1997 by Ord. No. 789; 5-22-2001 by Ord. No. 840; 7-26-2005 by Ord. No. 900; 5-24-2011 by Ord. No. 990; 9-23-2014 by Ord. No. 1031; 1-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-41]

The electrical subcode fees shall be as follows:

A. Fixtures and devices to be counted for these items include outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles or similar fixtures and motors and devices of one horsepower or one kilowatt or less:

(1) Fee for first 25: $100.

(2) Fee for increments of five: $10.

(3) Fee for pool with U/lights: $150.

(4) Fee for storage pool/spa: $100.

(5) Fee for aboveground pool: $100.

B. For the purposes of calculating the following electrical fees, all motors except those plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices consuming or generating electrical current:

(1) Motors/electrical devices 1 to 5 horsepower: $25.

(2) Motors/electrical devices 6 to 9 horsepower: $50.

(3) Motors/electrical devices 10 to 15 horsepower: $75.

(4) Motors/electrical devices to 26 horsepower: $100.

(5) Transformer/generator to 10 kilowatts: $75.

(6) Transformer/generator to 45 kilowatts: $125.

(7) Transformer/generator to 112.5 kilowatts: $175.

(8) Transformer/generator above 112.5 kilowatts: $225.

(9) Service/panels/subpanels to 100 amperes: $75.

(10) Service/panels/subpanels to 200 amperes: $125.

(11) Service/panels/subpanels to 300 amperes: $200.

(12) Service/panels/subpanels to 400 amperes: $250.

(13) Service/panels/subpanels to 800 amperes: $300.

(14) Service/panels/subpanels to 1,000 amperes: $450.

(15) Solar batteries to 10 kilowatts: $75.

[Amended 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-76]

(16) Solar batteries to 45 kilowatts: $125.

[Added 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-76]

(17) Solar batteries to 112.5 kilowatts: $175.

[Added 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-76]

(18) Solar batteries above 112.5 kilowatts: $225.

[Added 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-76]

C. Minimum fee: $75.

D. Plan review credit: 20%.

E. Change of contractor: $25.

§ 77-10 Fire subcode fees.

[Amended 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 744; 5-22-2001 by Ord. No. 840; 7-26-2005 by Ord. No. 900; 5-24-2011 by Ord. No. 990; 9-23-2014 by Ord. No. 1031; 1-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-41]

The Fire Subcode Fees shall be as follows:

A. Fireplace: $75.

B. Woodburning: $75.

C. Residential mechanical equipment: $75.

D. Residential smoke or heat detectors: $7 each, minimum $75.

E. Restaurant extinguishing systems: $100.

F. Automatic fire sprinkler: $5 per head, minimum $50.

G. Industrial/commercial fire alarm system: $75.

H. Flammable/combustible liquid tank installation: $100, except commercial shall be $100 per $1,000 gallons.

I. Flammable/combustible liquid tank removal/abandonment, includes above or underground storage tanks: $100.

J. Installation of propane tanks up to 350 pounds: $75.

K. Chimney liner: $75.

L. Egress emergency and exit lighting systems: $75.

M. Industrial/commercial mechanical systems: $75.

N. LPG or LNG tanks: $75.

O. Standpipes: $75.

P. Pool heaters: $75.

Q. Minimum fee: $75.

R. Plan review credit: 20%.

S. Change of contractor: $25.

§ 77-10.1 Elevator devices.

[Amended 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 744; 2-27-1996 by Ord. No. 758; 12-16-1997 by Ord. No. 789; 7-26-2005 by Ord. No. 900; 5-24-2011 by Ord. No. 990; 9-27-2011 by Ord. No. 995; 12-12-2011 by Ord. No. 1001; 9-23-2014 by Ord. No. 1031]

The fees for elevator devices shall be as follows:

A. New and altered elevator devices not of group R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 shall be as follows:

(1) Traction and winding drum elevators:

(a) One to 10 floors: $306.

(b) Over 10 floors: $510.

(2) Hydraulic elevators: $272.

(3) Roped hydraulic elevators: $306.

(4) Escalators, moving walks: $272.

(5) Dumbwaiters: $68.

(6) Stairway chairlifts, inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts and man lifts: $68.

(7) Additional charges for devices equipped with the following features shall be as follows:

(a) Oil buffers (charge per oil buffer): $54.

(b) Counterweight governor and safeties: $136.

(c) Auxiliary power generator: $102.

B. New and altered elevator devices of group R-3, R-4 or R-5, or otherwise exempt devices in structures of group R-2, shall be as follows: $204.

C. The fee for routine and periodic tests and inspections for elevator devices in structures not of group R-3, R-4 or R-5, or otherwise exempt devices in structures of group R-2, shall be as follows:

(1) The fee for the six-month routine inspections:

(a) Traction and winding drum elevators:

[1] One to 10 floors: $190.

[2] Over 10 floors: $244.

(b) Hydraulic elevators: $136.

(c) Roped hydraulic elevators: $190.

(d) Escalators; moving walks: $190.

(2) The fee for the one-year periodic inspection and witnessing of tests of elevator devices:

(a) Traction and winding drum elevators:

[1] One to 10 floors: $272.

[2] Over 10 floors: $326.

(b) Hydraulic elevators: $175.

(c) Roped hydraulic elevators: $240.

(d) Escalators; moving walks: $375.

(e) Dumbwaiters: $102.

(f) Stairway chairlifts, inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts and man lifts: $150.

(3) Additional yearly periodic inspection charges for elevator devices equipped with the following features shall be as follows:

(a) Oil buffers (charge per oil buffer): $54.

(b) Counterweight governor and safeties: $108.

(c) Auxiliary power generator: $68.

D. Plan review credit: 20%.

E. Surcharge fees as per State Uniform Construction Code.

§ 77-10.2 Mechanical subcode fees.

[Added 2-23-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-01; amended 1-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-41]

Mechanical subcode fees shall be:

A. $100 for the installation and replacement of heating and cooling equipment, or other mechanical equipment in existing buildings of R-3, R-4 and R-5 use groups.

(1) Other equipment shall include: refrigeration, air conditioning, heating systems, or standby power generators.

(2) The $100 fee shall be for each item.

B. Other fees:

(1) Fee for a chimney liner: $75.

(2) Fee for a hot water or water storage tank: $75.

(3) Fee for gas piping: $20.

(4) Fee for ductwork for mechanical equipment: $20.

(5) Fee for A/C, ductless split systems:

(a) Up to three interior units: $100.

(b) Four or more interior units: $175.

C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the minimum fee for any mechanical subcode permit shall be $75.

D. Plan review fee: 20%.

E. Change of contractor: $25.

§ 77-11 Annual review of fees.

The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council, biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating expenses of the agency and any other expenses of the municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.

§ 77-12 Surcharge fee.

[Amended 10-24-1989 by Ord. No. 646; 5-28-1991 by Ord. No. 678; 3-28-1995 by Ord. No. 744; 7-26-2005 by Ord. No. 900; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. 978; 5-24-2011 by Ord. No. 990; 9-27-2011 by Ord. No. 995]

A. In order to provide for the training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations,[1] the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee of $0.00334 per cubic foot of volume for new structures and additions and $1.70 per $1,000 of construction costs for alterations and renovations. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Division of Codes and Standards, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 and not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective, said fee shall be collected and remitted for the third and fourth quarters only.

[1] Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq. The "regulations" refers to the regulations established by the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.

B. The enforcing agency shall report annually to the Division of Codes and Standards, at the end of each fiscal year and not later than July 31, the total amount of the surcharge fee collected in the fiscal year. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective, said report shall be for the third and fourth quarters only.

§ 77-12.1 Waiver of fees.

[Added 12-19-2000 by Ord. No. 833]

A. No person shall be charged a construction permit, surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by disabled persons to an existing public or private structure or any of the facilities contained therein.

B. A disabled person or a parent or sibling of a disabled person shall not be required to pay any municipal fee or charge in order to secure a construction permit for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement which promotes accessibility to his own living unit.