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Township of Chesterfield, NJ
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New Laws (13) Index Notes (1)
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Chesterfield 3-25-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-4. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Township Committee of the Township of Chesterfield hereby determines that:
A. 
The various fees, deposits or other payments required to be made for applications for licenses, permits, or approvals issued by the Township, or its agencies, or for services rendered by the Township, all of which have been provided for by ordinances of the Township Committee, shall be removed from the various ordinances in which they originally appeared, which ordinances have for the most part become chapters of the Code of the Township of Chesterfield, and shall be compiled into this chapter of the Code entitled "Fees."
B. 
The Township Committee finds that the listing of these fees and deposits in a single chapter will make for ease of reference and will facilitate future revisions to such fees and deposits in a more readily understandable fashion.
C. 
Any section of the Code which currently identifies a specific application, license, permit, inspection or escrow fee or charge will be amended to make reference to the appropriate section of Chapter 110, established herein.
The Municipal Utility is hereby authorized to receive such fees, rents, rates or other charges for or in connection with the use or services of such Municipal Utility, which sums shall be held, used and applied in accordance with the Local Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq., and the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq., of the State of New Jersey, as well as other applicable statutes.
Any person applying for representation by the Township's public defender shall first pay an application fee of $200 for said representation. The Municipal Magistrate may, in his or her discretion, and based upon evidence submitted to the Municipal Magistrate, waive said application fee in full or in part if the Judge determines that the application fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking such representation.
Every application for an alarm user permit shall be accompanied by a fee of $15.
A. 
Plenary retail consumption license: $2,500.
B. 
Club license: $188 per year, and said license fee is to be prorated according to the portion of the year remaining after issuance thereof.
A. 
Premises. An operator shall be charged a fee of $100 per annum, which fee shall be submitted with the application for the operation of the premises.
B. 
For each commercial amusement device located on the premises for any portion of a calendar year beginning January 1 and ending December 31, the fee for one to five devices shall be $50 per device per annum; the fee for six to 50 devices shall be $25 per device per annum; and the fee for greater than 50 devices shall be $10 per device per annum.
[Amended 3-30-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3]
C. 
Vending machines. A fee of $10 per annum shall be paid for the operation of each vending machine located on any premises for any portion of a calendar year beginning January 1 and ending December 31.
[Added 7-28-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12]
For a cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, or cannabis wholesaler:
A. 
Application fee: $5,000.
B. 
Annual registration fee: $5,000.
The fees for inspections performed pursuant Chapter 90 are:
A. 
Fifty dollars for the initial resale inspection and one subsequent reinspection, if necessary.
B. 
Twenty-five dollars for the initial rental inspection and one subsequent reinspection, if necessary.
C. 
Twenty-five dollars for each subsequent inspection following the first reinspection.
[Added 3-27-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-8; amended 2-24-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1]
A. 
For plan review of any plan submitted in connection with an application for a construction permit, a plan review fee is payable at the time the permit application is submitted. The amount of the plan review fee shall be 20% of the total amount that would be charged for the associated construction permit, including applicable subcodes. The plan review fee for residential solar applications shall be a flat fee of $100, payable at the time the permit application is submitted. The plan review fee shall be nonrefundable regardless of whether a construction permit is ultimately issued; however, plan review fees collected shall be credited toward the amount owed for construction permits if issued.
B. 
When plans have been reviewed and released by the Department of Community Affairs or when a plan review has been waived in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15(f)1x, the construction permit fee as set forth in § 110-94, below, shall be reduced by 20% from the amount otherwise stated.
C. 
Any plan review of an amendment or plan change to a plan that has been released for construction shall be charged at the rate of $85 per hour.
The Township Committee hereby establishes the following fees for a construction permit, which shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in Schedules A, B, C and D.
A. 
New structure fees; Schedule A:
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20; 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(1) 
Use Groups B, H, I-1, I-2, I-3, M, E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, U: $0.040 per cubic foot.
(2) 
Use Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-1, F-2, S-1: $0.030 per cubic foot.
(3) 
Use Groups S-2 and commercial farm buildings: $0.010 per cubic foot, maximum fee not to exceed $815.
B. 
Renovations, alterations, repair and minor work fees. The applicant shall summit cost data by the architect or engineer of record, a recognized estimating firm or by contractor bid. The Construction Official will review the construction costs for acceptability. The fees shall be:
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(1) 
Estimated costs up to and including $50,000: $25 per $1,000 residential; $30 per $1,000 commercial.
(2) 
Portion of costs from $50,001 up to and including $100,000: additional fee of $20 per $1,000 residential; $25 per $1,000 commercial.
(3) 
Portion of cost above $100,000: additional fee of $15 per $1,000 residential; $20 per $1,000 commercial.
C. 
Plumbing fees; Schedule B:
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20; 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(1) 
Plumbing fixtures and devices. All fixtures, appliances (future and current), gas piping and nontestable backflow preventers, except as listed below: $20.
(2) 
Grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air conditioners, refrigeration units, utility service connections, backflow preventers (testable), steam boilers, hot-water boilers, entrance, active solar systems, sewer pump interceptors and fuel oil piping: $70.
(3) 
Periodic inspections. For cross connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing, requiring reinspection annually, the fee for each device shall be $65.
(4) 
Plumbing permit fees for connection to sanitary sewer system shall be $75.
(5) 
The minimum permit fee shall be $70.
(6) 
The fee shall be $65 per unit for commercial-industrial refrigeration piping.
(7) 
The fee shall be $85 per unit for commercial-industrial water-cooled air conditioning.
(8) 
The fee shall be $135 for installation of piping on a commercial-industrial fuel oil tank.
(9) 
LP gas tanks shall be $85 (residential), minimum fee for all others $125 (commercial LPG tanks).
(10) 
Mechanical fees shall be as follows. The fee shall be $75 for each fuel oil, steam boiler, hot-water boiler, hot-air furnace, oil tank and LPG tank. The fee shall be $45 for each gas piping.
(11) 
Mechanical fees shall be as follows for Group R-3 or R-5 structures.
[Added 2-24-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1]
(a) 
The fee shall be $75 for the first device and $35 for each additional device inspected by a mechanical inspector.
(b) 
No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil or water piping connections with the mechanical equipment inspected.
(c) 
A flat fee of $140 shall be charged for each new or replaced complete HVAC system installation, consisting of, but not limited to, a furnace, compressor, a coil, drip pan, condensate pump or discharge line, humidifier, combustion air or any combination thereof."
D. 
Electrical fees; Schedule C:
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
(1) 
Electrical fixtures and devices. For the purpose of computing this fee, the term "receptacles, fixtures or switches" shall include lighting outlets, fluorescent fixtures, burglar alarm devices, telephone outlets, smoke detectors, intercom devices, light standards, heat detectors, pool bonding, thermostats and CRT outlets.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(a) 
From one to 50 receptacles, fixtures or switches: $65.
(b) 
Each additional 25 receptacles, fixtures or switches: $20.
(2) 
Motors:
(a) 
Greater than one hp or less than or equal to 10 hp: $15.
(b) 
Greater than 10 hp or less than or equal to 50 hp: $55.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(c) 
Greater than 50 hp or less than or equal to 100 hp: $100.
(d) 
Greater than 100 hp: $500.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(3) 
Electrical devices (includes transformers and generators):
(a) 
Greater than one kw or less than or equal to 10 kw: $15.
(b) 
Greater than 10 kw or less than or equal to 45 kw: $55.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(c) 
Greater than 45 kw or less than or equal to 112.5 kw: $100.
(d) 
Greater than 112.5 kw: $500.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(e) 
For the purpose of computing this fee, typical electric device sizes are listed below:
Device
KW Rating
Electric dryer
5.0 kw
Hot-water heater
4.5 kw
Electric range
10.8 kw
Central air
1.4 kw
Surface unit
5.1 kw
Dishwasher
1.2 kw
Geothermal
3.8 to 19.2
Heat pump
2.6 to 7.4 kw
Electric baseboard heater greater than four-foot length
1.3 kw
Hard-wired microwave oven
1.4 kw
(4) 
Service equipment (term includes service panel, service entrance and subpanels):
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(a) 
Greater than zero amp, less than or equal to 200 amp: $75.
(b) 
Greater than 200 amp, less than or equal to 600 amp: $150.
(c) 
Greater than 600 amp, less than or equal to 1,000 amp: $300.
(d) 
Greater than 1,000 amp: $600
(e) 
The fee for annual inspection of public pools shall be $75.
(f) 
The minimum permit fee shall be $70.
E. 
Fire protection and hazardous equipment fees; Schedule D:
(1) 
Smoke and heat detectors:
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
Detectors
Fee
1 to 3 (residential only)
$65
4 to 20
$80
21 to 100
$111
101 to 200
$212
201 to 400
$550
401 to 1,000
$761
Over 1,000
$972
(2) 
Wet and dry sprinkler heads:
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
Heads
Fee
1 to 20
$65
21 to 100
$111
101 to 200
$212
201 to 400
$550
401 to 1,000
$761
Over 1,000
$972
(3) 
Pre-engineered systems: $90.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(4) 
Standpipe fees: $250.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(5) 
Gas and/or oil-fired appliance which is not connected to the plumbing system: $70.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20; 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(6) 
Kitchen exhaust system R-3, R-4 and R-5: $65.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
(7) 
Incinerators: $338.
(8) 
Crematoriums: $338.
(9) 
The minimum permit fee shall be $70.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20; 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
F. 
Demolition or removal permit.
(1) 
For a structure less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 35 feet in height, for one- or two-family residences (R-3, R-4 and R-5) and for structures on farms, including commercial farm buildings, the fee is $75. For all other structures, the fee is $150.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
(2) 
The fee for removal of one building from one lot to another or to another location on the same lot shall be $7 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of a new foundation and all work necessary to place the building in its completed condition in the new location.
G. 
Sign fees:
(1) 
Square foot surface area of the sign at $1.11 per square foot (Note: fee to be based on one side of double-sided sign.)
(2) 
The minimum fee shall be $65.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(3) 
No permit is required for signs less than 25 square feet.
H. 
Nondepletable and alternate energy systems (solar heating):
(1) 
Light commercial and R-3 with one thermostat: $195.
(2) 
All other structures: $975.
I. 
Certificate of occupancy fees. Certificate fees are calculated as part of the permit fee and collected with the permit fee.
(1) 
The fee shall be in the amount of 10% of the new construction fee. The minimum fee shall be $110.
[Amended 12-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
(2) 
Exceptions. One- and two-family residences less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 35 feet in height and farm structures and commercial farm buildings: the fee shall be $28.
(3) 
Fee for certificate of occupancy granted for change of use: $161.
(4) 
Fee for certificate of continued occupancy: $110.
[Amended 12-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
(5) 
Work performed by homeowners.
[Added 12-12-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
(a) 
When it is discovered that construction work has been performed by the present homeowner without obtaining the proper Uniform Construction Code permits, the minimum penalty for such shall be $110. This is in addition to any and all construction subcode permit fees required. This shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.31(e)(2).
(b) 
When it is discovered that construction work has been performed by a previous homeowner without obtaining the proper Uniform Construction Code permits, the present owner shall be issued a certificate of continued occupancy in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(e). The fee shall be $110, as set forth in Subsection I(4) above.
J. 
State of New Jersey training fees. The State of New Jersey training fees shall be calculated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19, as amended and supplemented from time to time.
[Amended 2-24-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1]
K. 
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.27, in the case of discontinuance of a building project, plan and review fees are not refundable. Plan and review fees are set at 5% of the amount to be charged for the new construction fee.
L. 
Variation fees:
(1) 
Class I is $200; resubmittal is $100.
(2) 
Class II and III are $50; resubmittal is $25.
(3) 
Applicant must submit variation application with the above applicable fee.
M. 
Administrative fees. An administrative fee of 15% shall be charged by this Department for any subcode performed by any third-party agency. All computed fees that would normally contain cents shall be rounded to the next highest dollar. Prototype plans shall be reduced by the amount of the plan review fee.
N. 
Pools:
(1) 
Aboveground pools: $75.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20; 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(2) 
In-ground pools: $125.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
(3) 
Electric, except panel boards and underwater lights: $65.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
O. 
Modular house unit: $65 per unit.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
P. 
Circus tents, carnival tents and temporary structures in excess of 900 square feet or more than 30 feet in any dimension shall be a flat fee of $150.
Q. 
(Reserved)
R. 
Roofing and siding, residential: $65.
[Amended 12-30-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-20]
S. 
The minimum basic construction permit covering any or all building and fire protection work shall be $75.
[Amended 7-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-9]
T. 
(Reserved)
U. 
(Reserved)
V. 
(Reserved)
W. 
Elevators: state plan review and inspection.
[Added 2-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-1]
Persons applying for a cat license and registration tag shall pay the following fees:
A. 
Annual license fees and renewals.
Neutered
Nonneutered
Chesterfield Township license fee
$10.80
$10.80
New Jersey registration fee
$1
$1
New Jersey Pilot Clinic Fund
$0.20
$0.20
State Animal Population Control Fund
$0
$3
Total
$12
$15
B. 
In addition, fees paid after March 31 of each calendar year shall incur a late fee of $5 per month or portion thereof for each neutered and nonneutered animal.
C. 
In the event that a replacement registration tag is requested, a fee of $2 per tag shall be charged.
A. 
Persons applying for the license and registration tags shall pay the following fees:
(1) 
Annual license fees and renewals:
[Amended 1-24-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-1]
Spayed
Nonspayed
Chesterfield Township license fee
$10.80
$10.80
New Jersey registration fee
$1
$1
New Jersey Pilot Clinic Fund
$0.20
$0.20
New Jersey Animal Population Control Fund
$0
$3
Total
$12
$15
(2) 
In addition, fees paid after March 31 of the calendar year shall incur a late fee of $5 per month or portion thereof for each spayed and nonspayed animal.
(3) 
In the event that a replacement registration tag is requested, a fee of $2 per tag shall be charged.
B. 
Notwithstanding the licensing and registration provisions contained in Subsection A, the fee for issuing a special license for a potentially dangerous dog pursuant to § 106-21 hereof shall be $700 for said license, for each dog and for each annual renewal.
A. 
The inspection and permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code adopted February 18, 1985, as amended and supplemented, shall be charged by the Fire Official under Chapter 114.
[Added 6-27-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-15]
A. 
For the issuance of a permit to purchase a handgun, the fee shall be $2 and collected by the Police Department at the time of issuance.
B. 
For the issuance of a firearms ID card, the fee shall be $5 and collected by the Police Department at the time of issuance.
A. 
A development permit fee of $50 shall be tendered by each applicant and collected by the Construction Official at the time the application is filed.
[Added 10-27-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-13]
Historic Preservation Commission Application.
A. 
Application fee: $50.
[Amended 6-23-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-9]
B. 
Escrow fee: $350.
[Added 12-29-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-19]
Business insurance registration. The annual business insurance registration fee shall be $20. This administrative fee shall be submitted with the required documents under § 126-8.
[Amended 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-9; 7-26-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-17]
The following shall be the required submission fees and escrow sums to be deposited at the time a formal application for development or other relief under Chapter 130 is filed:
A. 
Informal discussions.
(1) 
Application filing fee: $50.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $500.
[Amended 7-25-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-16]
B. 
Minor subdivision.
(1) 
Application fee: $150.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $1,000 per lot.
C. 
Minor Site Plan.
(1) 
Application fee: $150.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $400 per acre with a minimum deposit of $1,000.
D. 
Preliminary major subdivision.
(1) 
Application fee: $300.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $500 per lot.
E. 
Preliminary major site plan.
(1) 
Application fee: $300.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $500 per acre with a minimum deposit of $1,000.
F. 
Final Major Subdivision.
(1) 
Application fee: $200.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $100 per lot with a minimum deposit of $300.
G. 
Final major site plan.
(1) 
Application fee: $200.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $500 per acre.
H. 
Request for extension of preliminary or final site plan or subdivision approvals.
(1) 
Application fee: $100.
(2) 
Escrow fee: $500.
I. 
Request for reapproval of site plan or subdivision.
(1) 
Application fee: 50% of original fee.
(2) 
Escrow fee: 50% of original fee.
J. 
Use variance.
Type of Variance
Filing Fee
Escrow Fee
Residential
$75 (1 to 10 residential units)
$1,500 per unit
Business
$350
$2,500 first acre; $200 each additional acre
Industrial
$350
$500 first acre; $200 each additional acre
K. 
Bulk variance.
[Amended 8-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-12]
(1) 
Alternate track: $350.
(2) 
Residential: $750.
(3) 
Business: $1,500.
(4) 
Industrial: $2,000.
L. 
Appeals.
(1) 
Application fees: $150.
(2) 
Escrow fees: $500.
M. 
Performance escrow.
(1) 
Five percent of the cost of improvements as calculated by the Approving Authority's engineer.
(2) 
The above shall be posted prior to construction of an on-site or off-site improvement.
N. 
Revised site plan or subdivision.
(1) 
The applicant will be required for each refiling of plans not requiring a new application to post an additional sum equal to 1/4 of the escrow fee normally established for the proposal as set forth above.
O. 
Conditional use.
(1) 
Application fees: $150.
(2) 
Escrow fees: $300 per acre with a minimum deposit of $1,000.
P. 
Rezoning.
(1) 
Application fees: $100.
(2) 
Escrow fees: $2,000.
Q. 
Transfer development rights. Fee schedule for Transfer of Development Rights Ordinance:
(1) 
Application fees for all applications under the TDR Ordinance: $100.
(2) 
Escrow fees: At the time of application, the applicant shall deposit an escrow fee in the amount of $500 per enrollment, regardless of the number of credits enrolled in the deed of enrollment.
(3) 
All fees are cumulative.
R. 
Architectural review fees. The following fees shall be paid in addition to applicable construction code fees at the time of application for a building permit for the construction of houses in Old York Village to determine that the exterior elevations and materials have been approved by the Planning Board and the proposed application meets the “anti-look-alike” standards of Chapter 130: $60 per building. The following fees shall be paid for architectural review attendant to a zoning permit application: $100.
[Amended 7-26-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-17]
S. 
Recreation fee. New development: $ 3,300 per unit.
T. 
Application for a zoning permit: $50.
U. 
Fence construction within easements:
[Added 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-9]
(1) 
Landscape buffer easements:
(a) 
Permit fee: $50.
(b) 
Escrow: $250.
(2) 
Water and sewer utility easements:
(a) 
Permit fee: $50.
(b) 
Escrow: $400.
(3) 
Underdrain and roof collector easements:
(a) 
Permit fee: $50.
(b) 
Escrow: $450.
(4) 
Storm drainage easements:
(a) 
Permit fee: $50.
(b) 
Escrow: $450.
[Amended 3-23-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3]
A. 
Fees for recreation building. The following fees are established for the use of the Township's recreational building:
(1) 
CTAA and/or PTA/residents:[1] $25 per hour.
[1]
NBIAA-recognized regionalized recreation programs not offered by the local recreation organization shall be included in this fee category.
(2) 
NBIAA: $50 per hour.
(3) 
Outside organizations/travel teams: $100 per hour.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(4), regarding a refundable key deposit, was repealed 12-30-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-27.
B. 
Fees for fields.
(1) 
The following fees are established for the use of Township recreational fields and facilities:
Facility/Athletic Field/Courts
Resident Fee
Nonresident Fee
Half-day camp/tournament/lessons
(5-20 hours per week) up to two fields/courts
$175
$300
Full-day camp/tournament/lessons
(21-35 hours per week) up to two fields/courts
$250
$400
Seasonal (3-7 consecutive weeks)2
$300
$500
Seasonal (8-12 consecutive weeks)2
$400
$700
Recreational Team:
(participant fee in addition to permit fee) child per team/per season
CTAA/NBIAA: $5
Outside Organization/Travel Team: $10
2
Maximum usage under the permit is two days a week plus one weekend day, no more than two hours a day.
(2) 
As used in this provision, "resident" means a nonprofit community group, such as any organization, athletic team, league or association, which is comprised of 51% or more Chesterfield Township residents. It also includes individual residents who may wish to convene a meeting of Township residents or to use the park. In determining if a group consists of a majority of Township residents, including a tournament or one-time event, all individuals/players will be counted.
C. 
Additional requirements. As part of the payment of the fee, all parties must also complete and submit a field use application (found on the Township website) and certificate of insurance.
[Amended 2-14-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-5]
A. 
Upon submission of an application for a new license or upon annual request for renewal of an existing license, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $200.
B. 
No additional permit fee shall be required unless an applicant applying for a peddling and soliciting license also requires an itinerant retail food handling certificate, which fee is set by § 110-204B.
[Added 8-11-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-8]
The annual registration fee for each building or structure shall be $250. The payment of the renewal fee shall not abate the outstanding violation.
The following schedule of administrative fees is hereby adopted for the reproduction of public records in and by the Township of Chesterfield:
A. 
For all checks or drafts dishonored or for any other reason returned uncollected by the drawer's bank to the Township: $20.
B. 
Copies of public records:
[Amended 6-24-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-13]
(1) 
Letter size or smaller: $0.05 per page.
[Amended 2-24-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-6]
(2) 
Legal size or larger: $0.07 per page. If the actual cost exceeds the foregoing rates, the Township shall be entitled to charge the actual costs.
[Amended 2-24-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-6]
(3) 
To the extent that the New Jersey Legislature may modify or amend the legislation establishing the fees set forth herein, this Subsection B shall be amended simultaneously and without further action to reflect the fees authorized by the New Jersey State Legislature.
[Amended 2-24-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-6]
(4) 
For reproducing tape recording of municipal meetings, including Township Committee, Planning Board and other meetings which are recorded: $10, or in the event that the cost of duplication exceeds same, then the actual cost to the Township for said duplication.
C. 
Municipal Court discovery.
(1) 
All requests for discovery in matters pending in the Chesterfield Township Municipal Court shall be submitted through the Municipal Prosecutor.
(2) 
The following fees shall be payable by the requestor to the Township of Chesterfield for the discovery provided:
(a) 
Per page for each of the first 10 pages photocopied: $0.75.
(b) 
Per page for each of the next 10 pages photocopied: $0.50.
(c) 
Per page for each of the pages photocopied thereafter: $0.25.
(d) 
Actual postage for any discovery sent by mail.
(e) 
For the envelope for any discovery sent by mail: $0.25.
(f) 
Photographs will be photocopied at the rates established herein. If requests are made for duplicate photographs, the actual cost of making the photographs shall be charged.
(g) 
Duplication of videotapes constitutes an extraordinary duplication process and will be charged at the rate of $5 per videotape.
(h) 
On any item that cannot be photocopied on the Township copy machine or not otherwise provided for in this schedule, the actual cost incurred in making the copy shall be charged.
(3) 
Where the discovery must be obtained from an entity other than the Township of Chesterfield, e.g., another police department, the actual cost paid to the other entity shall be paid by the requestor.
D. 
The following fees shall be paid by the requestor to the Township of Chesterfield for the following documents:
(1) 
For a certified copy of a vital statistic record: $10.
(2) 
For any correction of a vital statistic record: $5.
A. 
Smoke detector fees are found at § 110-94E(1).
A. 
Application fee: $500.
B. 
Renewal fee: $500.
A. 
Street opening permit:
(1) 
Application fee: $100.
(2) 
Application fee if not associated with site plan or subdivision: $200.
(3) 
Initial inspection escrow: $500.
B. 
Driveway apron permit:
(1) 
Initial driveway apron: $100.
(2) 
Additional driveway apron on same property: $25 (per apron).
(3) 
Escrow if drainage or swale required: $500.
[Added 2-24-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-6]
Notwithstanding the repeal of Chapter 176 of the Code, by Ordinance No. 2010-3, the Township Committee hereby reestablishes fees for trailers on agricultural properties utilized for agricultural housing as follows:
A. 
Inspection fee (when inspections are undertaken): $20.
B. 
Annual license fee: $200.
C. 
Prorated license fee:
(1) 
A trailer located between January 1 and June 30, a fee of: $75.
(2) 
A trailer located between July 1 and September 30, a fee of: $40.
(3) 
A trailer located between October 1 and December 31, a fee of: $25.
A. 
Food-handling certificate: $50.
B. 
Itinerant retail food handling certificate: $50.
A. 
For the filing of an application and plans for a permit to locate and construct an individual sewage disposal system: $25.
B. 
For the filing of an application and plans for a permit to alter an existing individual sewage disposal system: $25.
C. 
For the issuance of a permit to locate and construct or alter an individual sewage disposal system: $25.
D. 
For each reinspection of an individual sewage system or part thereof caused by the failure of the permittee to locate and construct or alter the same in accordance with the terms of the permit issued or the terms of the aforesaid code, an inspection fee of $25 shall be charged.
E. 
For any application for either a permit to locate and construct, or to alter, an individual sewage disposal system, where the applicant also seeks a waiver from any of the standards set forth in § 216-3, an escrow fee of $100 shall be required to compensate the municipality for the fees incurred by the Township's professional staff in reviewing said application.
F. 
Escrow under § 216-5: $500.
A. 
Public swimming pool license: $25.
The following fees and charges are herewith established:
A. 
For the issuance of a permit to locate and construct or alter a water supply: $25.
B. 
For each reinspection of a water supply or part thereof caused by the failure of the permittee to locate and construct or alter the same in accordance with the terms of the permit issued or the terms of the aforesaid code, an inspection fee of $25 shall be charged.
A. 
The company shall, during each year of operation under the consent granted herein, pay to the Township 2% of the gross revenues from all recurring charges in the nature of subscription fees paid by subscribers to its cable television reception service within the franchise territory or any amount otherwise allowed by law. It is acknowledged that the current law in New Jersey limits the franchise fee to 2% of the gross revenues from all recurring charges in the nature of subscription fees received by the company as described above. In the event that applicable law hereafter permits a larger franchise fee to be collected, the Township shall be entitled to the larger franchise fee.
[Added 2-24-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-6]
A. 
Recycling bucket (32 gallon): $16.
B. 
Paper recycling cart (64 gallon): $46.
C. 
Paper recycling cart (96 gallon): $50.