All required improvements and utility installations shall be inspected during the time of their installations under the supervision of the Borough Engineer or other authorized persons to ensure satisfactory completion. The cost of said inspections shall be the responsibility of the developer, who shall agree, in writing, to pay all reasonable costs for such inspections, pursuant to §§ 110-226 and 110-227.
Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit, the developer shall deposit with the Borough Treasurer an inspection fee, which shall be a sum equal to up to 5% of the estimated cost of improvements, the specific percentage to be established by the Borough Engineer at the time of final approval based on the anticipated number and costs of inspections involved. The Borough Treasurer shall, in turn, deposit such funds in an interest-bearing account. In the event that the established inspection fee exceeds $5,000, the developer may make an initial deposit with the Borough which need not exceed $5,000. The remainder shall be deposited in increments of at least $1,000, whenever the account balance falls below $1,000, until such time as all of the established inspection fee is paid. Failure on the part of the developer to replenish the account within 30 days of notice that the account is due shall entitle the Borough to revoke construction permits, issue a stop-work order or take such legal action as may be necessary to secure the remaining inspection fee.
The Borough shall assess the cost of each inspection against the developer's account, established pursuant to § 110-226 above. The cost for Borough personnel shall include direct salary costs, plus payroll, fringe benefits, travel expenses and materials costs. Inspections by persons other than Borough personnel, as well as other expenses directly related to inspections, shall be charged at the actual cost to the Borough.
No zoning permit for occupancy, temporary or permanent, shall be issued unless the full inspection fee is paid. All sums not utilized for the inspection of improvements shall be returned to the developer within 30 days of the date of the issuance of a zoning permit for occupancy.