[Amended 9-10-1987 by Ord. No. 236]
A.
Fees enumerated.
[Amended 4-12-1990 by Ord. No. 262; 9-8-1994 by Ord. No. 297; 11-14-1996 by Ord. No. 311; 10-11-2001 by Ord. No. 342]
(1)
Every application shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees in accordance with the following schedule:
[Amended 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 412]
Category of Fees | Application Fees | Escrow Fees |
|---|---|---|
Preliminary site plan | $1,000 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Final site plan | $500 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Conditional use | $250 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Variance, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d | $250 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Any other type variance or relief sought from the Board of Adjustment[1] and/or Planning Board which is not particularly set forth in this section | $125 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Direction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 or 40:55D-36 (building lot in bed of mapped street, etc., or not abutting an improved street) | $125 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Minor subdivision | $200 | $1,000 |
Conceptual submission to the Planning Board for informal review | $150 | $1,000 |
Preliminary major subdivision | $1,000 | $250 per lot, but not less than $1,000 |
Final major subdivision | $500 | $250 per lot, but not less than $1,000 |
Appeal to Board of Adjustment[2] pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a | $100 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Request for interpretation by Board of Adjustment[3] pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b | $100 | $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) involved, but not less than $1,000 |
Request for hearing transcript | $5 per page for original copy; $1 per page for additional copies | |
Land mining or earth extraction permit: | ||
Initial application | $1,000 | $1,000, plus $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) improved |
Renewal application | $200 | $1,000, plus $250 per acre, prorated for fractions of land included in the lot(s) improved |
Determination of agricultural exemption | $25 |
[1]
Editor’s Note: The Zoning Board of Adjustment was abolished and the functions of the Planning and Zoning Boards combined 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. 443 (Rev.); see also § 75-6J.
(2)
Resubmission or revision of any application. For any resubmission or revision of a development plan or application, there shall be paid the same fees and deposits as for a new application, which shall be in addition to the amounts paid or owed for the original application and for any previous submissions and revisions. Fees and deposits on account of a revised plan or application shall, in the discretion of the reviewing agency, not be required for any revision not necessary for approval but which is requested by the reviewing agency, nor for any revision not involving any additional costs of review by professional personnel or hearing expenses.
B.
Review fees deposit.
(1)
Whenever a review fee is required, the developer shall deposit with the Municipal Treasurer a sum of money which the Municipal Treasurer shall in turn deposit in a separate escrow account and carry under the municipality's trust fund section of accounts on the books of the municipality as a review fee escrow fund. The amount of money so deposited, exclusive of all other fees, shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-14-1996 by Ord. No. 311; 12-20-2007 by Ord. No. 412]
(2)
Said fund is to be used to pay the fees of any professional personnel retained or employed by the Township to assist in processing, reviewing and making recommendations concerning the subject application. It is expressly understood that the Township, without consent or approval of the applicant, may retain experts to review a particular application if the Board deems such expertise is required in connection with a particular application. If at any time it becomes evident that the escrow fund is, or will become, insufficient to cover all reasonable fees for the required professional services, the applicant shall increase the fund as determined by the reviewing agency. Any excess funds in the escrow fund remaining 45 days after final approval shall be returned to the applicant.
[Amended 10-11-2001 by Ord. No. 342]
C.
Inspection fees.
(1)
Prior to final approval of the subdivision or site plan, the developer shall deposit with the Municipal Treasurer a sum of money which the Municipal Treasurer shall in turn deposit in a separate escrow account and carry under the municipality's trust fund section of accounts on the books of the municipality as an inspection fee escrow fund. The amount of money so deposited, exclusive of all other fees, shall equal 4% of the cost of all improvements required as a condition of subdivision, site plan, land mining or earth extraction approval as such cost is estimated by the Municipal Engineer. However, there shall be a minimum inspection fee escrow deposit of $300 even though the aforesaid computation produces a lesser amount, unless there are no improvements required for the subdivision or site plan approval, in which case, there shall be no inspection fee escrow fund established.
(2)
Said escrow fund shall be used to pay the fees of professional personnel employed to inspect and approve the construction of the improvements required for subdivision or site plan approval. Any excess of funds in the escrow at the time when all improvements have been finally accepted or approved shall be returned to the developer. If at any time it becomes evident that the escrow fund is or will be insufficient to cover said inspection fees, the developer shall increase the fund as required by the approving municipal agency.
D.
All fees, unless otherwise specified, shall be paid by the applicant or appellant to the Secretary or Clerk of the municipal agency to which the application or appeal is being made at the same time as his application is submitted or his appeal is filed. Said fee shall then be turned over to the Municipal Treasurer at the end of each month.