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Township of Long Beach, NJ
Ocean County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Long Beach 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-48C. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Administration — See Ch. 5.
Municipal Court — See Ch. 10.
Land use procedures — See Ch. 18.
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 39.
Amusements — See Ch. 43.
Animals — See Ch. 47.
Beaches — See Ch. 51.
Body piercing — See Ch. 58.
Building construction — See Ch. 64.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 86.
Games of chance — See Ch. 102.
Mobile home parks — See Ch. 119.
Nuisances — See Ch. 127.
Parades, assemblies and gatherings — See Ch. 131.
Peddling and soliciting — See Ch. 139.
Records — See Ch. 146.
Signs — See Ch. 160.
Site plan review — See Ch. 164.
Soil erosion and sediment control — See Ch. 166.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 172.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 176.
Towing and storage — See Ch. 183.
Taxicabs, limousines and jitneys — See Ch. 184.
Vendor licensing — See Ch. 195.
Precious metals and other secondhand goods — See Ch. 196.
Water and sewers — See Ch. 197.
Zoning — See Ch. 205.
The following fees formerly found in various chapters of the Code of the Township of Long Beach are now incorporated into this new Chapter 82 known as "Fees, Licenses, Bonds and Permits." A more detailed description may be found in the chapters cited.
A. 
Section 5-10B, Fees for copies/replacements.
[Amended 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-49C; 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C; 4-9-2010 by Ord. No. 10-13C]
(1) 
Duplicate tax bills: $5; subsequent copies/same year: $25.
(2) 
Zoning maps:
(a) 
Small scale: $5.
(b) 
Large scale: $10.
(3) 
Police photos: $10 each.
(4) 
Copies of Land Use and Zoning booklets: $50.
(5) 
Alcotest® data download, CD format: $25.
[Added 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C]
(6) 
Review of videotape: $25/hr or portion thereof.
(7) 
Copy of videotape: $25 plus additional $5 if mailed; DVDs/CDs: $25.
(8) 
Audio tapes: $25 per copy plus additional $5 if mailed.
(9) 
Certified copies of police reports: $0.05 per page for letter size and $0.07 per page for legal size.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C]
(10) 
Certified copies of police accident reports: $5 if requested by mail, otherwise as set forth in Subsection A(9) above.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C]
(11) 
Certified copies of disposed Municipal Court cases: $5.
(12) 
Township Codebook: $250.
(13) 
Supplements to Codebook: $50.
(14) 
Certified copies of vital statistics, including civil unions: $25 for the first copy and $10 for each and every copy thereafter ordered at the same time.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C]
(15) 
Supplements to Combined Land Use Code booklets: $10, includes postage.
(16) 
NSF check charge: $30.
[Amended 7-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23C; 2-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02C]
(17) 
Property/business owners who lose their re-entry placards may, with proper identification and a tax bill or lease, purchase a replacement placard for $50.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(18), Vendors fees for the annual LBI Fest, was repealed 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C.
A. 
Section 10-4, Application fees.
(1) 
For representation by the Municipal Public Defender: $200.
A. 
Section 18-5M, Hearings.
(1) 
Certified list of property owners within 200 feet: greater of $10 or $0.25 each.
B. 
Sections 18-14 and 18-16, charges and minimum professional fee escrow deposits:
[Amended 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C; 9-23-2011 by Ord. No. 11-37C; 2-5-2018 by Ord. No. 18-03C; 2-1-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02C; 4-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-09C]
Type
Fee
Escrow
(initial deposit)
Subdivisions
Minor
$625
$1,000 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Major (preliminary)
$1,200, plus $50 per lot
$1,500 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Major (final)
$700
$1,000 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Exceeding 4 Lots
Additional $100 for each lot in excess of 4 lots
Site Plans
Minor
$700
$1,000 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Major (preliminary)
$1,700
$1,500 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Major (final)
$950
$1,000 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Hotel/Motel Site Plans
Development of hotel/motel
$1,700
Additional fee per unit
$25 per unit in addition to base fee
Inspections
All inspections
The greater of $500 or 5% of the cost of the improvements determined by Township Engineer
Variances*
Bulk
$500 per application
$500 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Special reasons
$500 per application
$500 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Use
$500 per application
$500 Engineer
$500 Attorney
Other
Holdover fees
$500
Flood elevation standard
$500
$425 Attorney
All other matters not listed
$500
$425 Attorney
*NOTE: All variance fees are in addition to subdivision and site plan fees.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 82-4.1, Chapter 28, recreation and Special Activities Committee, was repealed 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C.
[Amended 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C]
A. 
Section 39-3D, Licenses; fees.
(1) 
Plenary retail consumption: $1,500.
[Amended 1-8-2018 by Ord. No. 17-45C]
(2) 
Plenary retail distribution: $1,500.
[Amended 1-8-2018 by Ord. No. 17-45C]
(3) 
Club: $180.
A. 
Section 43-3A, License fees:
(1) 
Pokering: $100.
(2) 
Skee ball: $100.
(3) 
Pinball: $100.
(4) 
Fish pond: $100.
(5) 
Wheels: $100.
(6) 
Skillo: $100.
(7) 
Other games not noted but allowed by N.J.S.A. 5:8-101: $100.
B. 
Section 43-3B, Fingerprinting and ID card: $5.
C. 
Section 43-9, Fee; each video amusement device: $100.
A. 
Section 47-3G, Licensing and registration requirements:
(1) 
Altered dogs: $5.
(2) 
Non-neutered male dogs: $7; non-neutered female dogs: $8.
(3) 
Altered cats: $3.
(4) 
Non-neutered cats: $3.50.
(5) 
All of the above are subject to additional fees established by the State of New Jersey.
A. 
Section 51-9B(5), Dune bond for temporary removal of sand: $1,500.
B. 
Section 51-11, Permit fee: application fee for above work.
C. 
Section 51-25, Fees established (beach badges):
(1) 
Preseasonal badge: $40 (buy on or before 6/15).
[Amended 11-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-49C; 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 19-24C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
(2) 
Regular seasonal badge: $50 (buy after 6/15).
[Amended 11-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-49C; 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 19-24C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
(3) 
Weekly badge: $20.
(4) 
Daily badge: $10.
[Amended 4-4-2016 by Ord. No. 16-08C; 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 19-24C]
(5) 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(5), regarding Bayview Park badges, was repealed 6-20-2008 by Ord. No. 08-10C.
(6) 
Senior citizen beach badge: $5 per senior citizen per season; replacement badge: $5.
[Added 3-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-06C]
(7) 
Beach buggy permit: as per § 51-21.
[Added 11-5-2018 by Ord. No. 18-30C]
(8) 
Reproduced, commemorative collection of all prior beach badges issued by the Township and one current seasonal beach badge as part of the collection and for access to the beaches for the current season: $195.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Added pursuant to Ord. No. 21-21C, adopted 8-2-2021.
A. 
Section 58-3, Application for license; fee; registration; liability insurance.
B. 
License fee of $500 for qualified applicants.
A. 
Section 64-2F, Zoning permits:
(1) 
New construction additions and substantial improvements: $150.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(2) 
Sheds, grade-level decks and similar structures: $75.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 18-13C; 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-24C
B. 
Section 64-2G, Demolition permit: no zoning fee charged.
[Amended 7-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23C]
C. 
Section 64-3, Permit fees.
(1) 
[1]Sign permit: $20.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(1), regarding permits issued under an agreement with Ocean County, was repealed 7-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23C. This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former Subsection C(2) through (8) as C(1) through (7).
(2) 
Fence permit: $30.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(3) 
Curb, sidewalk, driveway: $40 plus any engineering fee.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(4) 
Dune walkway: $75.
[Amended 3-18-2011 by Ord. No. 11-11C]
(5) 
Piling permit: $75.
[Amended 7-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23C; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(6) 
Building subcode fees:
(a) 
New construction: per volume, i.e., $0.034 per cubic foot; subject, however, to the provision that $0.019 per cubic foot for Use Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-1, F-2, S-1 and S-2.
[Amended 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-49C; 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C]
(b) 
Premanufactured renovations, alterations, repairs, site construction is based on estimate of cost which shall be calculated by the Construction Official as follows: For any amount up to but not including $1,000, the fee shall be $100. From $1,000 up to any amount less than $50,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $25 per thousand or part thereof. From $50,000 up to any amount less than $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $17 per thousand or part thereof. For any amount of $100,000 or more, the additional feel shall be in the amount of $16 per thousand or part thereof. For the purpose of determining estimated costs, the applicant shall submit to the Construction Official such cost data as may be available and produced by the architect or engineer of record or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. The bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding the estimated cost.
[Amended 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(c) 
Additions are computed on cubic foot volume.
(d) 
Minimum for any renovation or alteration: $100.
[Amended 3-18-2011 by Ord. No. 11-11C; 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(e) 
Various structures that cannot be computed by volume: $75. For garden-type utility sheds and similar structures not otherwise exempted from permits by the terms of N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)8, temporary structures, towers, fences greater than six feet in height, open decks not attached to a principal or accessory structure, and similar structures for which volume cannot be computed, the fee shall be $75.
[Amended 3-18-2011 by Ord. No. 11-11C; 7-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23C; 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C]
(f) 
[2]Swimming pools:
[1] 
Aboveground: $50.
[Amended 11-5-2018 by Ord. No. 18-30C]
[2] 
In-ground residential: $250.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
[3] 
In-ground commercial: $350.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
[2]
Editor’s Note: Former Subsection C(6)(f), as amended 3-18-2011 by Ord. No. 11-11C, which set the fee for reroofing or re-siding one- and two-family structures, was repealed 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C. Said ordinance also redesignated former Subsection C(6)(g) through (n) as Subsection C(6)(f) through (m), respectively.
(g) 
Plan review: 20% of new construction permit fee.
(h) 
Inspection fees for fire inspection, plumbing inspection and electrical inspection are hereby established as follows:
[Amended 8-8-2008 by Ord. No. 08-27C; 9-10-2010 by Ord. No. 10-42C; 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-38C]
[1] 
The following fees are hereby established for plumbing inspection:
[a] 
Fixtures, equipment or appliances connected to the gas piping or oil piping system, except for special devices: $15 each.
[b] 
Special devices are the following: grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air-conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility service connections, backflow preventers, double-check valve assembly, reduced-pressure zone and pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventers, steam boilers, hot-water boilers (heating only), gas or oil piping, sewer pumps, sump pumps and sewer interceptors, pool safety vacuum release system: $91.
[2] 
The following fees are hereby established for fire inspection:
[a] 
One to 12 smoke, heat or carbon monoxide detectors not less than: $50; $17 for each additional 25 detectors.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C; 7-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-23C; 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C]
[b] 
Sprinkler heads:
[i] 
One to 20 heads not less than: $91.
[ii] 
Twenty-one to 100 heads: $168.
[iii] 
One hundred one to 200 heads: $321.
[iv] 
Two hundred one to 400 heads: $831.
[v] 
Four hundred one to 1,000 heads: $1,150.
[vi] 
Over 1,000 heads: $1,469.
[c] 
Standpipes: $321 each standpipe.
[d] 
Pre-engineered systems: $129 each system.
[e] 
Gas/oil-fired appliances (not connected to plumbing system): $65.
[f] 
Commercial kitchen exhaust system, each system: $65.
[g] 
Incinerator/crematorium: $511.
[h] 
NOTE: Fee for single/multiple station/smoke/fire/burglar/security system one- to two-family other use fee is based on standard fire fee schedule: $33 per unit.
[3] 
The following fees are hereby established for electrical inspection:
[a] 
Light fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors and all devices rated 20 amps or less or 1 hp or 1 kva:
[i] 
One to 50 devices: $50.
[ii] 
Each additional 25 devices: $9.
[b] 
Each motor or device rated greater than 20 amps to 50 amps or greater than 1 hp or 1 kva to 10 hp, 10 kw or 10 kva: $15.
[c] 
Each motor or device rated greater than 10 hp, 10 kw or 10 kva to 50 hp, 50 kw or 50 kva or greater than 50 amps to 225 amps: $65.
[d] 
Each motor or device rated 50 hp or 50 kva to 100 hp, 100 kw or 100 kva and greater than 225 amps to 1,000 amps for each transformer greater than 50 kw or kva to 112.5 kw or kva to 100 kw or kva: $129.
[e] 
Each motor or device rated greater than 100 hp or 100 kw or kva, or greater than 1,000 amps or transformer greater than 112.5 kw kva: $640.
[f] 
Annual electrical inspections (public and private swimming pools and equipment): $77.
[g] 
NOTE: DCA fee for single/multiple station/smoke/fire/ burglar/security system one- to two-family other use fee is based on standard electrical fee schedule: $33 (per unit).
(i) 
Demolition of structures less than 5,000 square feet; including removal of tanks: $100; all others: $151.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(j) 
Certificates of occupancy for one- and two-family structures shall be $150, and all other uses shall be $175.
[Amended 3-18-2011 by Ord. No. 11-11C; 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(k) 
Continued certificate of occupancy: $75.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
(l) 
Construction permit reinstatement fee (as per subcode application): $75.
[Added 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C; 3-18-2011 by Ord. No. 11-11C]
(m) 
An administrative fee shall be charged per permit for the purpose of covering a proportionate share of administrative costs incurred by the Township in connection with inspections performed by any private agency. The administrative fee shall be determined by resolution of the governing body.
[Added 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C; amended 10-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-34C]
(7) 
Resale certificates of occupancy.
[Amended 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C]
(a) 
Residential resale certificate of occupancy: $75 per unit.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
[1] 
Checklist visitation (condo/duplex): $75 per unit.
[2] 
Revisit (single duplex condos): $25 per unit.
[3] 
Preliminary visit upon request: $75.
(b) 
Commercial resale certificate of occupancy: $125.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
[1] 
Revisit for commercial: $50 per unit.
[2] 
Preliminary visit on request and prior to application for C.O. (no paperwork required): $100 per unit.
(c) 
Residential attached to commercial: $75 per unit.
[Amended 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-35C]
[1] 
Revisit (residential attached to commercial): $50 per unit.
(d) 
Hotel/motel resale certificate of occupancy: $100 per structure, plus $25 per unit if over four units.
[1] 
Revisit: $50 per structure, plus $10 per unit if over four units.
D. 
Section 64-11, Piling installation permit:
(1) 
Piling bond: $500.
(2) 
Section 64-11B(8)(c)[2], Clean up of intrusions in public right-of-way: $200 per hour for each municipal vehicle used.
E. 
Mechanical Subcode Fees for R-3 and R-5 Use Groups (excluding new construction).
[Added 12-4-2017 by Ord. No. 17-40C]
(1) 
For the first device: $60.
(2) 
For each additional device: $15.
A. 
Section 86-4, Permits: fees established pursuant to Uniform Fire Code.
(1) 
Type 1: $25.
(2) 
Type 2: $100.
(3) 
Type 3: $200.
(4) 
Type 4: $300.
(5) 
Type 5: $1,000.
[Amended 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C]
A. 
Section 102-6D, License fee/each occasion in addition to local fee: $10; ten-dollar local fee waived for charitable organizations. Fees in addition to any local fee are subject to state regulations.
[Added 6-5-2017 by Ord. No. 17-20C]
A. 
Section 111-4, Rental Fees.
(1) 
Base Rate: $300 for two hours (minimum).
(2) 
Each additional hour: $75.
(a) 
Additional hour(s) fee applicable upon entering into any part of the next hour after the time initially reserved.
A. 
Section 119-2I, Park fee: $100 plus $5/month for each occupied site.
A. 
Section 127-4, Abatement.
(1) 
Where the Township must abate the nuisance through bids and contract, the entire cost, including attorney's fees and any and all others shall be assessed to the owner.
A. 
Section 131-5A, Fees.
(1) 
Each application shall be $50.
(2) 
Fee is waived for parties exempt from IRS taxes.
B. 
Section 131-6, Bond may be required at the discretion of Chief and Board of Commissioners.
A. 
Section 139-17, Fees: original license is $25; renewal is $10.
B. 
Section 139-15: Charitable solicitors are exempt from the fee.
A. 
Section 146-3, Fees for copying public records:
(1) 
Five cents per page for letter size pages and $0.07 per page for legal size.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection A(2), regarding the fee for copying the next 10 pages, and A(3), regarding the fee for copying each page thereafter, and provided for the renumbering of former Subsection A(4) through (8) as Subsection A(2) through (6), respectively.
(2) 
Actual postage for discovery sent by mail.
(3) 
For the envelope for discovery sent by mail: $0.25.
(4) 
Photos are copied as per rates above; duplicates are at actual cost.
(5) 
Videotapes shall be charged at actual costs.
[Amended 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C]
(6) 
Items the Township cannot copy on its equipment are sent out and charged at actual cost.
B. 
[2] Section 146-5: Municipal Court discovery must be submitted and paid for through the Prosecutor's Office.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B, regarding the fee for copying Police Department accident reports and the like, was repealed 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C. This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsections C and D as Subsections B and C, respectively.
C. 
Section 146-6, Discovery obtained from another entity other than the Township or other police departments: cost shall be paid directly to that entity by defense counsel or defendant.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 82-18, Chapter 160, Signs, amended 7-2-2018 by Ord. No. 18-20C, was repealed pursuant to Ord. No. 21-04C, adopted 3-1-2021.
A. 
Section 164-4, Review procedure.
(1) 
Public notice provided at the applicant's expense.
(2) 
Notice of hearing to owners within 200 feet shall be made by applicant as per land use and Township laws.
(3) 
Certified owners list to be purchased from Township Tax Collector by applicant.
(4) 
Any and all fees to the Township noted herein shall be certified or attorney's checks; no cash accepted.
B. 
Section 164-6, Application pending; waivers; costs; violations.
(1) 
All costs incurred for review, inspections, and approvals shall be borne by the applicant.
C. 
The permitted fees, costs, and amounts relating to guarantees are set forth in Chapter 103.
[Amended 2-4-2019 by Ord. No. 19-02C]
D. 
Section 164-10, Fees.
(1) 
As set forth in Chapter 18 by resolution.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 82-4, Chapter 18, Land Use Procedures.
(2) 
Applicant shall deposit sufficient funds for payment of all engineering and inspection costs incurred by Township.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections E and F, regarding deposit of funds and redetermination of assessment of deposited funds, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed pursuant to Ord. No. 21-15C, adopted 6-7-2021. See now § 82-22.
A. 
Section § 166-10, Fees. The applicant shall pay to the Township at the same time an application for soil erosion and sediment control is submitted a fee in the amount of $400 per lot.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This Subsection A was revised in conjunction with Ord. No. 09-02C, adopted 1-23-2009.
A. 
Section 172-6, Fees for street openings.
(1) 
Road opening permits.
[Amended 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-49C]
(a) 
Openings 25 feet and under in length: $25.
(b) 
Openings over 25 feet but less than 50 feet: $50.
(c) 
Openings 50 feet and over but less than 200 feet: $75.
(d) 
Openings 200 feet and over but less than 1,000 feet: $100.
(e) 
Openings 1,000 feet or more: $150.
(2) 
Fees billed to permit holder if Township restores pavement:
(a) 
Gravel surface: $6/square yard.
(b) 
Bituminous concrete: $18/square yard.
(c) 
Concrete pavement: $35/square yard.
B. 
Section 172-7: Permit holder shall post a cash or surety bond of $400 held for one year.
C. 
Section 172-8: Applicant also required to deposit estimated amount necessary for restoration to pre-existing condition as per Township Engineer's discretion.
A. 
The permitted fees, costs, and amounts relating to guarantees are set forth in Chapter 103.
B. 
Section 176-11A: Fees are as set forth in Chapter 18 and subject to change by resolution of Township Commissioners.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 82-4, Chapter 18, Land Use Procedures.
C. 
Section 176-35, Deposit of funds. All monies from a subdivider or developer are paid to the CFO of the Township who shall provide a suitable depository.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Added pursuant to Ord. No. 21-15C, adopted 6-7-2021.
D. 
Section 176-36: Redetermination of assessment of deposited funds upon completion of improvements shall be done by the Township Engineer for comparison of estimated and actual costs.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Added pursuant to Ord. No. 21-15C, adopted 6-7-2021.
[Added 11-5-2018 by Ord. No. 18-33C]
A. 
Section 180-2C, Application fee: $50.
A. 
Section 183-5, Application process.
(1) 
Duplicate applications, fees to Clerk for Chief's review and approval.
(a) 
NJSBI fee for check as to possible convictions.
B. 
Section 183-6D, Issuance of license: The fee for the license issued under this chapter will be $25 per vehicle. The fee for annual review of certification and inspection of vehicles and equipment will be $20.
[Amended 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C]
C. 
Section 183-12, Towing, storage, recovery, winching and cleanup fee schedules.
[Added 12-19-2008 by Ord. No. 08-41C]
(1) 
Subsection A: The fee schedule for towing services for automobiles as defined by this chapter are as follows:
[Amended 10-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-34C]
(a) 
Days: first mile or less: $100; each additional mile, $4, based upon a round-trip charge. Mileage shall be calculated based on the distance traveled from the official tower’s base of service to the job site and return. Fractions shall be rounded up to the next whole mile.
(b) 
Nights, weekends and New Jersey State holidays: first mile or less, $120; each additional mile, $4, based upon a round-trip charge. Mileage shall be calculated based on the distance traveled from the official tower’s base of service to the job site and return. Fractions shall be rounded up to the next whole mile.
(c) 
Recovery and winching services. When certain recovery and/or winching services must be performed in order to preserve the condition of an automobile or while moving the damaged vehicle to a towable position, the rate for the services will be $150 per hour or any portion thereof.
(2) 
Subsection B: The fee schedule for storage services for automobiles as defined by this chapter is as follows:
[Amended 10-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-34C]
(a) 
Inside building: $60 per day.
(b) 
Outside storage: $35 per day.
(3) 
Subsection C: Maximum towing rates and charges for trucks and other vehicles with vehicle weight ratings of 10,000 pounds or in excess thereof:
(a) 
Days: first mile or less, $145; each additional mile, $4, based upon a round-trip charge. Mileage shall be calculated based on the distance traveled from the official tower’s base of service to the job site and return. Fractions shall be rounded up to the next whole mile.
[Amended 10-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-34C]
(b) 
Nights, weekends and New Jersey State holidays: first mile or less, $165; each additional mile, $5, based upon a round-trip charge. Mileage shall be calculated based on the distance traveled from the official tower’s base of service to the job site and return. Fractions shall be rounded up to the next whole mile.
[Amended 10-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-34C]
(c) 
Recovery and/or winching services. When certain recovery and/or winching services must be performed in order to preserve the condition of an automobile or while moving the damaged vehicle to a towable position, the rate for the services will be $200 per hour or any portion thereof.
(4) 
Subsection D: Maximum storage rates and charges for trucks and other vehicles with vehicle weight ratings of 10,000 pounds or in excess thereof:
(a) 
Inside building: $100 per day.
(b) 
Outside storage: $50 per day.
(5) 
Subsection E: Cleanup services will be as follows:
(a) 
The official tower will be responsible for the cleanup of debris in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.8, with the exception of fuel oil, chemicals or hazardous waste materials.
(b) 
Cleanup services: $75 per hour or any portion thereof.
(6) 
Subsection H: Additional charges/rates for all weight classes:
(a) 
Standby rate: $75.
(b) 
Additional truck/personnel: $75 per hour.
A. 
Article I, Taxis.
(1) 
Section 184-6, License fees annually.
(a) 
Taxicab business: $150; owner: $50; annual SBI cost.
(b) 
Operator: $30 (also renewal cost); annual SBI cost.
B. 
Article II, Limousines.
(1) 
Section 184-24, Limousine licensing.
(a) 
Owners: $50; annual SBI cost.
(b) 
Operators: $30 (also renewal cost); annual SBI cost.
(2) 
Section 184-25, Regulations; display of badge.
(a) 
Replacement of lost or destroyed badge: $5.
C. 
Article III, Autobuses and Jitneys.
(1) 
Section 184-32.
(a) 
Each autocab: $50.
(b) 
Each operator: $10.
[Added 6-5-2017 by Ord. No. 17-20C]
A. 
Section 194-6, Rentals.
(1) 
Storage rack fee: May 1 through October 1, $200 each.
A. 
Section 189-38, Charging station fees: $3 per hour for up to 2 hours of charging; $6 per hour for every hour after 2 hours of charging.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added pursuant to Ord. No. 21-10C, adopted 5-3-2021.
A. 
Section 195-3, Application for license. Fees annually determined by governing body resolution. Ice cream vendor license fee to be annually fixed in February by the governing body by resolution.
[Amended 1-7-2011 by Ord. No. 10-60C; 2-4-2011 by Ord. No. 11-04C; 2-17-2015 by Ord. No. 15-04C; 6-1-2015 by Ord. No. 15-21C; 3-5-2018 by Ord. No. 18-07C; 11-5-2018 by Ord. No. 18-30C]
Type of Fee or Permit
Fee
Vendors license fee for nonveterans (includes peddlers and hawkers)
$5,000
Vendors license fee for veterans
Waived
MV/operator investigation and review fee for nonveterans
Waived
MV/operator investigation and review fee for veterans
$300
Fingerprint processing (payable to State Bureau of Investigation - SBI)
$20
Food handlers permit (from Health Department)
$50
Relief driver's license fee (nonveterans only)
$100
B. 
Annual SBI cost/check also required.
C. 
Current Health Department's handler's fee.
D. 
Section 195-4, application for food truck license. Fees annually determined by governing body resolution.
[Added 6-1-2015 by Ord. No. 15-21C; amended 1-8-2018 by Ord. No. 17-45C]
Type of Fee or Permit
Fee
Food truck vendor license fee
$50
Food truck vendor license fee (veteran)
Waived
Fingerprint processing (payable to SBI)
$18
Food handlers permit (Health Department)
$50
[Added 6-1-2015 by Ord. No. 15-21C]
A. 
Section 196-8, Fees; period of license validity.
Type of Fee or Permit
Fee
Initial application fee
$5,000
Annual license renewal fee
$500
A. 
Section 197-6, Payments.
[Amended 12-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-49C; 5-3-2013 by Ord. No. 13-13C]
(1) 
Emergency shut off of individual service:
(a) 
During business hours: $156.
(b) 
Outside business hours: $208.
(c) 
Time spent in excess of one hour:
[1] 
During business hours: $52/hour.
[2] 
Outside business hours: $104/hour.
(2) 
Connection fees on private roads/easements: $464
[Amended 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03C]
B. 
Section 197-7A, water rates:
[Amended 1-23-2009 by Ord. No. 09-01C; 2-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-05C; 2-4-2011 by Ord. No. 11-06C; 5-3-2013 by Ord. No. 13-13C; 12-20-2021 by Ord. No. 21-33C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
Schedule No. 1
Residential Water Base Rates
Use
Quarterly Rate
Single-family residential property
$150
2-family and apartments per unit
$150 per unit
Schedule No. 2
Residential Water Excess Consumption Rates
Use
Quarterly Rate
1-15,000
$1*
15,001-25,000
$2
25,001-50,000
$5
50,001-100,000
$10
100,001-150,000
$13.50
150,001-
$18
*All charges are per 1,000 gallons
Schedule No. 3
Commercial Water Rates
Use
Quarterly Rate
Annual base charge by meter size:
1) 5/8"
$65
2) 3/4"
$97
3) 1"
$160
4) 1 1/2"
$319
5) 2"
$581
6) 3"
$964
Standby rate (when property is cut and capped)
$184
Quarterly consumption per meter
$5*
*Charge is per 1,000 gallons
Schedule No. 4
Miscellaneous Charges
Use
Quarterly Rate
Shut off during business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., non-holiday, Monday to Friday)
$172
Shut off outside business hours
$229
Cut and cap permit fee
$66
Schedule No. 5
Water Rates for Construction
The base charges and consumption rates set forth in Schedules No. 1 and No. 2 shall apply to water use relating to residential and non-residential construction, respectively.
C. 
Section 197-8A. Prior to the connection of any property with the Township water system, there shall be paid a connection fee as follows:
[Amended 1-23-2009 by Ord. No. 09-01C; 2-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-05C; 2-4-2011 by Ord. No. 11-06C; 5-3-2013 by Ord. No. 13-13C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
(1) 
One-inch connection: $3,000.
(2) 
One and one-half-inch connection: $3,500.
(3) 
Two-inch connection: $4,000.
(4) 
In addition, the applicant shall submit a cash bond or certified check for $300 for the inspection and approval by the Water and Sewer Department.
D. 
Section 197-8C. In all subdivisions where the developer is required to install all utilities to curb on public streets, a charge of $510 shall be made for the house connection.
[Amended 1-23-2009 by Ord. No. 09-01C; 2-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-05C; 2-4-2011 by Ord. No. 11-06C; 5-3-2013 by Ord. No. 13-13C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
E. 
Section 197-26A(2) sewer rates.
[Amended 1-23-2009 by Ord. No. 09-01C; 2-4-2011 by Ord. No. 11-06C; 5-3-2013 by Ord. No. 13-13C; 9-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-37C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
Schedule No. 1
Residential Sewer Rates
Use
Quarterly Rate
Single-family residential property
$150
2-family and apartments per unit
$150 per unit
Additional annual usage rate
Each residential water meter
$100 for prior annual usage that exceeds 150,000 gallons of water
Schedule No. 2
Commercial and Other Sewer Rates
Rooming house or boardinghouse up to and including 9 rental rooms
2x
$1,285
Rooming house or boardinghouse with 10 or more rental rooms
3x
$1,929
Hotel or motel
1x
$643
Rental rooms (each)
Plus 1/4x
$161
Efficiencies (each)
Plus 1/2x
$323
Restaurant
1 1/2x
$965
Each rental room
Plus 1/4x
$161
Each apartment
Plus 1x
$643
Store or office:
Under 10 employees
1x
$643
10 employees or more
2x
$1,285
In-house or with apartment:
Under 10 employees
2x
$1,285
10 employees or more
3x
$1,929
Each additional apartment
1x
$643
Bar or cafe
2x
$1,285
Each rental room
Plus 1/4x
$161
Each apartment
Plus 1x
$643
Luncheonette
1x
$643
Each rental room
Plus 1/4x
$161
Each apartment
Plus 1x
$643
Service station:
Auto
1x
$643
Auto with apartment
2x
$1,285
Theater
2x
$1,285
Each additional apartment or store
Plus 1x
$643
Launderettes
2x
$1,285
Additional for each washing machine
Plus
$161
Car wash
2x
$1,285
Additional for each wash unit
Plus
$161
Trailer park
1x
$643
Each trailer connection
1/2x
$323
Each transient location
1/4x
$161
Each garbage disposal unit in addition to all other applicable charges
$273
Club charge
1 1/2x
$965
Community center
1x
$643
Community center with cooking facilities
1 1/2x
$965
Church
1x
$643
Schedule No. 3
Miscellaneous Charges
Use
Quarterly Rate
Standby charge (temporary disconnection of sewer service)
$643
Initial charge for connection of each improved property to the sewerage collection system installed by the Township of Long Beach
$1,542
Initial charge for connection of each improved property to the sewerage collection system installed by the builder or applicant
$251
Disconnection inspection fee. Water and sewer lines must be disconnected at the curbline of the property
$73
F. 
Industrial or any type of use not hereinabove set forth will be covered by an engineering survey and negotiations with applicant. In any installation where unusual amounts of solid matter may be injected into the sewerage collecting system, it will be mandatory for the property owner to install a solid waste trap at the entrance of the sewerage collecting system.
[Added 9-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-37C; amended 12-2-2019 by Ord. No. 19-27C; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
G. 
The rents, fees, and charges prescribed above for water and sewer service shall be effective January 1, 2023, and the readings and payment due dates shall be set and paid as follows.
[Added 8-30-2018 by Ord. No. 18-25C; amended 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
(1) 
The meter reading, billing, and due dates are as follows. The first Q1 shall include only the base rate and all subsequent quarters shall include the base, plus the excess rate.
Excess Reading Date
Billing Date
Due Date
Q1
N/A
2/3
3/1
Base only
Q2
3/31
5/5
6/1
Base + excess
Q3
6/30
8/4
9/1
Base + excess
Q4
9/30
11/3
12/1
Base + excess
Q1
12/31
2/5
3/1
Base + excess
(2) 
Accounts shall become delinquent if unpaid 10 days after the due date(s). Interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month (18% per annum) shall be added to accounts until fully paid. Delinquent balances shall constitute a lien against the property and are enforceable as such. The Township reserves the right to shut off water service to any property for any water bill which remains unpaid beyond 90 days.
H. 
The test fee set forth in § 197-15 shall be $100.
[Added 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-25C]
A. 
Section 205-37F, Portable fire devices application fee: $100.
[Added 7-2-2018 by Ord. No. 18-16C]
B. 
Section 205-58, Permits.
(1) 
Zoning permits: $100.
[Amended 8-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-18C]
C. 
Section 205-66C, minimum sign permit fee: $20.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Added pursuant to Ord. No. 21-04C, adopted 3-1-2021.
The above list of fees, licenses, bonds, permits, etc., is meant to be complete, but if a particular fee or fees are inadvertently omitted and remain in any individual chapter, it is none the less due and payable to the Township as intended.
All fees prescribed by the Code whether listed here or in a separate chapter may be either increased or decreased by resolution in any given year until said charges may be collectively and permanently approved by ordinance.
Any fees, rentals, taxes, or overpayment deemed suitable for refund by the Township shall be paid retroactively for a maximum period of two years.