The Township Clerk or such other officer as may be designated by ordinance is authorized to collect and receive the following fees and to issue such permits or licenses as may be required by ordinance.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee (now Township Council) of the Township of West Windsor 12-27-1979 by Ord. No. 79-39 as Chapter XX of the Revised General Ordinances; amended in its entirety 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-08]
Fees for alcoholic beverage licenses shall be as follows:
[Amended 10-9-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-19; 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 12-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-16; 10-29-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-26; 8-25-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-13]
A.
Obligation to pay application fees and professional fees incurred during the course of review. Applicants submitting the applications set forth herein shall pay such application fees as are due and all reasonable costs for professional services, including but not limited to engineering, legal, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, including review of traffic reduction plans, and other costs incurred by the Township in connection with the review and approval by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the applications set forth herein, including costs incurred during any informal review of a concept plan by such Board and review to assure that the conditions of approval have been satisfied. Such professional services may be by Township staff or by consultants retained by the Township on a general basis or retained specifically for an application by the board of jurisdiction or the Township. In conjunction with payment of such professional fees, the applicant shall make an escrow deposit in the amount and manner set forth herein, shall execute an agreement in a form provided by the Township obligating itself to pay such fees and shall furnish a fee bond or other performance guaranty in favor of the Township guaranteeing the payment thereof. The application fee is a flat fee to cover direct administrative expenses and is nonrefundable.
B.
Amount of fees and escrow deposits due. Each applicant shall, prior to their applications being deemed complete, submit to the Township Land Use Manager in cash, check, certified check or money order the following sums as application fees and escrow deposits. The applicant shall provide separate checks for application fees and escrow deposits. Where one application for development includes more than one approval request, the sum of the individual required fees shall be paid
(1)
Subdivision fees.[1]
Type of Plat | Application Fee | Escrow to be Deposited |
|---|---|---|
Sketch plat | $500 | $750 per lot for the first 5 lots and $300 per lot for the remaining lots |
Minor subdivision | $750 | $5,000 |
Major subdivision plat | ||
Preliminary plat | $750 | $1,200 per lot for the first 10 lots, $800 per lot for the next 10 lots and $600 per lot for the remaining lots |
Final plat | $500 | $1,000 per lot for the first 10 lots and $600 per lot for the remaining lots |
Combined preliminary plat and final plat | $1,000 | $2,500 per lot for the first 10 lots and $1,000 per lot for the remaining lots |
Subdivision certificate of approval | $300 | None required |
(2)
Site plan fees.
Type of Plan | Application Fee | Escrow to be Deposited |
|---|---|---|
Site plan not involving any building area | $500 | $25 per square foot of site area being disturbed |
Residential concept plan | $1,000 | $7,500 |
Nonresidential concept plan | $1,000 | $7,500 |
Residential major site plan | ||
Preliminary approval | $1,000 | $250 per unit for the first 200 units and $100 per unit for the remaining units |
Final approval | $750 | $125 per unit for the first 200 units and $50 per unit for the remaining units |
If combined preliminary and final approval sought | $1,500 | $400 per unit for the first 200 units and $200 per unit for the remaining units |
Nonresidential minor site plan | $1,000 | $7,500 |
Nonresidential major site plans | ||
Preliminary approval | $1,000 | $0.50 per square foot of floor area for the first 200,000 square feet and $0.30 per square foot for the remaining square feet |
Final approval | $750 | $0.35 per square foot of floor area for the first 200,000 square feet and $0.25 per square foot for the remaining square feet |
If combined preliminary and final approval | $1,500 | $0.60 per square foot of floor area for the first 200,000 square feet and $0.40 per square foot for the remaining square feet |
(3)
Other submissions.
Type of Plan | Application Fee | Escrow to be Deposited |
|---|---|---|
General development plans | $2,500 | $40,000 |
Conditional use approval with drive-through facilities | $1,000 | $15,000 |
Conditional use approvals | $500 | $3,000 |
Appeals under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a | $150 | $1,500 |
Interpretation or special questions under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b | $200 | $500 |
Hardship variances under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c | $100 | $350 for each variance |
Use variances (d-1; d-2; d-3; d-5; d-6) | $1,500 | $5,000 for each variance |
Use variances (d-4) | $100 | $2,500 |
Waivers from sign requirements | $300 | $2,500 |
Permits under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 and 40:55D-36 | $150 | $500 |
Amendments of previously approved plans | $1,500 | $7,500 |
List of persons within 200 feet | $25, or $1 per name, whichever is greater | None required |
Request for zoning text/map amendments | $2,500 | $10,000 |
Maintenance guaranty application | 10% of the maintenance guaranty or $500, whichever is greater | None required |
(5)
Development review fees for either subdivision or site plan applications may be proportioned to stages of submittals as approved by the Planning Board.
(6)
Unexpended escrow deposits for sketch plats and concept plans shall be credited against escrow deposits due upon filing of an application for development.
C.
Determination of insufficient escrow deposit during completeness review.
(1)
Within 45 days after the filing of an application for development and before a determination of completeness is made, the Township shall determine whether the escrow amounts set forth above are sufficient for the Township to perform required application reviews, including review and preparation of documents and review to assure that the conditions of approval have been satisfied. In conducting such review, the following criteria shall be considered:
(a)
The presence or absence of public water or sewer servicing the site.
(b)
Environmental considerations, including but not limited to geological, hydrological and ecological factors.
(c)
Traffic impact of the proposed development.
(d)
Impact of the proposed development on the existing aquifer or water quality.
(e)
Impact on improvement which might require off-tract or off-site contributions agreements.
(2)
If additional sums are deemed necessary, the Treasurer shall notify the applicant of the required additional amount the Township has determined to be necessary. Each applicant shall, prior to the application being deemed complete, submit to the Township Treasurer in cash, check, certified check or money order the amount of escrow deposit due pursuant to Subsection B and the amount of additional escrow deposit agreed by the applicant and the Township to be due in accordance with this subsection and shall complete all forms as required by the Director of Community Development. The application shall be deemed incomplete if the applicant and Township do not agree on the additional escrow amount due pursuant to this subsection.
D.
Determination of insufficient escrow deposit after the application has been deemed complete.
(1)
If an escrow account contains insufficient funds to enable the Township or board of jurisdiction to complete required application reviews, including follow-up as to documents and conditions, the Township Treasurer shall provide the applicant with a notice of insufficient escrow balance. In order for work to continue on the development or the application, the applicant shall within a reasonable time period post a deposit to the account in an amount to be agreed upon by the Township or board of jurisdiction and the applicant. Such amount shall be sufficient to pay all unpaid bills, as well as an amount sufficient to complete all applicant reviews, including follow-up as to documents and conditions.
(2)
In the interim, any required health and safety inspections shall be made and charged back against the replenishment of funds. Other than these inspections, no further work shall be done on the application or development. In addition, no hearing before any Township board or committee may be convened and no construction permit or certificate of occupancy may be issued if such amounts are due and payable. The time to act under the Municipal Land Use Law[2] shall be tolled during the time when there has been no municipal action on the application because the applicant has not posted the additional escrow deposit provided for in this subsection. In addition, all escrow charges which are due and owing shall become a lien on the premises with respect to which said charges are required and shall remain so until paid. Said overdue charges shall accrue the same interest from time to time as taxes upon real estate in the Township. The Township shall have the same remedies for the collection thereof with interest, costs and penalties as it has by law for the collection of taxes upon real estate and may collect reasonable attorney's fees incurred in collecting such unpaid fees.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
(3)
The board of jurisdiction may deny the application if the applicant has failed to pay any amounts due under Subsections B through D hereof. Whether or not specifically stated in the resolution of memorialization, payment in a timely manner of all escrow fees which become due shall be a condition of the approval of any application.
E.
Periodic accounting of escrow funds and expenditures. The Township Treasurer shall prepare and send to the applicant a statement which shall include an accounting of funds listing all deposits, interest earnings, if applicable, disbursements and the cumulative balance of the escrow account. This information shall be provided on a quarterly basis, if monthly charges are $1,000 or less, or on a monthly basis, if monthly charges exceed $1,000.
F.
Close-out procedures. The applicant shall send written notice by certified mail to the Township Treasurer, to the board of jurisdiction and to municipal professionals who worked on the application review that the board of jurisdiction has granted final approval; that, in the case of subdivisions or site plans, the subdivision or site plan has been signed by the board of jurisdiction and the approval has otherwise been perfected; and that, in the case of all other applications for which escrow deposits are necessary, the approval has been perfected and no further work by municipal professionals is necessary. After receipt of said notice, each professional shall render a final bill to the Treasurer within 30 days. The Treasurer shall render a written final accounting to the applicant on the uses to which the deposit was put within 45 days of receipt of the final bill from the professionals. Any balances remaining in the escrow account, including interest, if applicable, shall be refunded to the applicant along with the final accounting. The refunding process shall be in accordance with the guidelines and procedures established by the division of local government services in effect at that time.
G.
Fee for inspection of constructed improvements.
(1)
Each developer shall reimburse the Township for all reasonable costs for the municipal inspection of the construction site and off-site improvements and shall execute an agreement in a form provided by the Township obligating itself to do so. An escrow fund will be established with the Township before construction begins, and such funds shall be used to pay the fee and costs of professional services employed by the Township to inspect the construction.
(2)
An initial fee, except for extraordinary circumstances, of the greater of $500 or 5% of the cost of improvements, both public and private, shall be deposited prior to the issuance of any construction permit. The estimated cost of improvements shall be determined by the Township Engineer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.4 based on a preliminary itemized cost estimate prepared by the developer.
(a)
For those developments for which the reasonably anticipated fees are less than $10,000, fees may, at the option of the developer, be paid in two installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 50% of the reasonably anticipated fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the reasonably anticipated fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Township Engineer for inspections, the developer shall deposit the remaining 50% of the anticipated inspection fees.
(b)
For those developments for which the reasonably anticipated fees are $10,000 or greater, fees may, at the option of the developer, be paid in four installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 25% of the reasonably anticipated fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the reasonably anticipated fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Township Engineer for inspections, the Township Treasurer shall provide the developer with a notice of insufficient deposit balance and the developer shall make additional deposits of 25% of the reasonably anticipated inspection fees.
(3)
The Township Engineer shall not perform any inspection if sufficient funds are not on deposit, except that any required health and safety inspections shall be made and charged back against the replenishment of funds.
(4)
If any inspection deposit contains insufficient funds to enable the Township to perform required improvement inspections, the Township shall require the developer to deposit additional funds in escrow, provided that the Township delivers to the developer a written inspection escrow deposit request, signed by the Township Engineer, which: informs the developer of the need for additional inspections, details the items or undertakings that require inspection, estimates the time required for those inspections, and estimates the cost of performing those inspections.
(5)
The Township Treasurer shall provide the developer with an accounting of the deposit setting forth the information and in the intervals set forth in Subsection E. Upon the improvements being approved and all guarantees required under Chapter 200, Land Use, Article XVII, Improvement Guaranties, having been released, the deposit shall be closed out in the same manner as is set forth for escrow accounts in Subsection F.
H.
Deposit of escrow funds. The Township Treasurer shall deposit all escrow funds in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.1.
I.
Exemptions.
(1)
The following organizations or individuals may, to the extent specified herein, be exempt from the payment of subdivision fees assessed pursuant to § 82-3B(1) and site plan fees assessed pursuant to § 82-3B(2):
(a)
Any non-profit recreational association holding a tax-exempt status under the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 [26 U.S.C. § 501(c) or (d)], when the property that is subject of the subdivision or site plan application is intended to serve the needs of all West Windsor citizens and the services provided by the organization would otherwise involve the expenditure of taxpayer funds.
(b)
Any landowner who seeks a subdivision for the purpose of donating a subdivided parcel of land to West Windsor Township, to another governmental entity or to a non-profit land- preservation organization, when the donated land will be deed restricted to prevent development and when neither additional residential nor commercial development will be built on any resultant parcel or enabled in any way by the subdivision.
(c)
A disabled person, or a parent, child or sibling of a disabled person, in connection with any application for development which promotes accessibility to his or her own existing living unit. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "disabled person" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 82-4CC(3).
(2)
Any of the qualifying organizations or individuals may be exempt from paying the application fee and the escrow deposit set forth in § 82-3B(1) and (2). These organizations shall be required to pay any professional fee or other cost for application review incurred by the Township which exceeds the application fee and escrow deposit set forth in the chapter.
[Amended 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 7-26-1999 by Ord. No. 99-15; 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-08; 12-8-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-48; 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-09; 3-27-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-09; 6-24-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-19; 5-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11; 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06]
A.
Construction fees shall be as follows:
Use Group | Fee |
|---|---|
E | Volume x 0.055 |
A-1 | Volume x 0.055 |
A-2 | Volume x 0.055 |
A-3 | Volume x 0.055 |
A-4 | Volume x 0.055 |
A-5 | Volume x 0.055 |
I-1 | Volume x 0.055 |
I-2 | Volume x 0.055 |
I-3 | Volume x 0.055 |
I-4 | Volume x 0.055 |
R-1 | Volume x 0.055 |
R-2 | Volume x 0.055 |
R-3 | Volume x 0.055 |
R-4 | Volume x 0.055 |
R-5 | Volume x 0.055 |
H | Volume x 0.055 |
F-1 | Volume x 0.055 |
F-2 | Volume x 0.055 |
B | Volume x 0.055 |
M | Volume x 0.055 |
S-1 | Volume x 0.045; Large open volume buildings, see Subsection D |
S-1 Commercial Farm Buildings | Volume x 0.01 — Not to exceed $1,800; see Subsection D |
S-2 | Volume x 0.045; Large open volume buildings, see Subsection D |
S-2 Commercial Farm Buildings | Volume x 0.01 — Not to exceed $1,800; see Subsection D |
U | Volume x 0.055 |
B.
Building addition: Addition computed per cubic volume. Rehabilitation work in conjunction with the addition shall be computed in accordance with Subsection C below.
C.
Alterations, renovations, repairs and minor work: estimated cost per thousand times $38. The Division of Code Enforcement may require submission of cost data by a licensed architect or engineer, qualified estimating firm or by contractor bid. The Division of Code Enforcement shall review the estimated construction cost for acceptance.
D.
For purposes of calculating the volume to determine the fee for large, open-volume, single-story spaces in buildings, such as barns, silos, greenhouses, warehouse, distribution centers, and other agricultural and storage-use occupancies, the height shall be limited to 20 feet, notwithstanding the fact that the actual height of the space may be greater than 20 feet.
G.
Tents. The fee for tents in excess of 16,800 square feet or more than 140 feet in any direction shall be $375.
I.
Limited certificates of approval.
(1)
Limitations.
(a)
Equipment herein below listed shall be granted a certificate of approval by the appropriate subcode official or other approved agency for the duration specified herein:
[1]
Cross-connections/backflow preventers, 12 months: $65.
(b)
Such equipment shall be periodically reinspected or tested in accordance with the provisions of the regulations prior to expiration of such certificate of approval and any violations corrected before a new certificate may be issued.
(c)
No such system or assembly shall continue in operation unless a valid certificate of approval has been reissued. It shall be a violation of the regulations for an owner to fail to provide for such periodic inspection and testing.
(2)
Revocation. The enforcing agency may revoke a certificate of approval whenever a condition of a certificate has been violated.
(3)
Time limit. The provisions of the regulations do not preclude periodic certification pursuant to other applicable laws and ordinances.
J.
Certificate of occupancy.
(1)
The fee shall be in the amount of 10% of the new construction permit fee. The minimum fee shall be $165.
(2)
For one- and two-family dwellings, the minimum fee shall be $100.
(3)
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy shall be $550.
(4)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted to a change of use group shall be $550.
(5)
The fee for the first issuance and renewal of a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30.
K.
Fire protection and hazardous equipment.
(1)
Said fees shall be based upon the number of heads or detectors being installed.
Number of Heads, Detectors or Other Initiating Devices | Fee |
|---|---|
1 to 20 | — |
Residential | $125 |
Commercial | $195 |
21 to 100 | $265 |
101 to 200 | $490 |
201 to 400 | $1,225 |
401 to 1,000 | $1,745 |
Over 1,000 | $2,175 |
(2)
Independent pre-engineered systems (per system): $245.
(4)
Smoke control systems, flammable combustible liquid tank or fire alarm control panel replacement (per system): $245.
(6)
Supervisory devices: $125.
(7)
Signaling devices: $195.
(8)
Engineered suppression pre-action systems, or dry pipe/alarm valves: $195.
(11)
Wood, coal, or solid-fuel-burning appliances: $125.
(12)
Spray booths, spaces or rooms, flat fee per room, space or booth: $385.
(13)
Fireplace venting/metal chimney (each): $95.
(14)
Exit signs (each): $45.
L.
Standpipe, hydrant or fire pump (each): $385.
O.
Administrative fees for asbestos hazard abatement.
Q.
Plan review revisions: The fee of $75 per hour or part thereof shall be charged for all plan review revisions. Said fee shall be remitted to the Township of West Windsor at the time of revision. No revision shall be released until payment is received by the Township.
T.
Plumbing.
(1)
Fees shall be $40 for each fixture, appliance, appurtenance, vent or stack, but may not be all-inclusive: water closets, urinals, bidets, lavatories, sinks, garbage disposals, bathtubs, showers, floor drains, washing machines, dishwashers, hose bibs, drinking fountains, roof drains, leaders, nontestable backflow preventers, air admittance valves, vents, stacks, water hammer arrestors, water filters, indirect connections, expansion tanks, trap primers, mixing valves for lavatories, swimming pool piping, gas pipe connections, oil pipe connections, fuel oil connections, air-conditioning units, condensate pumps and line sets, first-time install of sump pump, geothermal wells, condensate drains.
(2)
Fees shall be $65 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: water heater, water softener, swimming pool heaters, chimney liners, air distribution systems, solar systems.
(3)
Fees shall be $90 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: hot air furnaces, hot water boiler, fuel oil equipment, hydronic systems, solar heating systems, split systems, generator, heat pump, air handler.
(4)
Fees shall be $105 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: water service connections, sewer connections, generators, permanent LPG tanks.
(5)
Fees shall be $140 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: sewer ejectors, grease interceptors, oil interceptors, testable backflow device, pumps, commercial-industrial water heaters, commercial rooftop air-conditioning units, commercial refrigeration piping/systems, commercial solar system, dental office piping, solar systems.
(6)
Yearly backflow testing fee shall be $65.
(7)
Notwithstanding the individual fee set forth above, the total plumbing subcode fee for single-family residences shall be $125, and the minimum total fee for all other structures shall be $195.
U.
Mechanical fees. Fees shall be as follows for existing Use Groups R3 and R5 under the responsibility of the Plumbing Subcode Official:
(1)
The fee shall be $90 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: hot air furnace, hot water boiler, fuel oil equipment, steam boiler, oil tank, solar heating systems, hydronic systems and split systems, generator, heat pump, pool heater, air handler, residential lawn sprinkler.
(2)
The fee shall be $65 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: water heater, chimney liner and air distribution systems.
(3)
The fee shall be $40 for each of the following items, but may not be all-inclusive: each gas pipe connection, each temporary LPG tank, each fuel oil connection, air-conditioning unit, coils, condensate pumps, refrigerant lines, fireplace inserts, combustion air, backflow preventer, humidifiers, first-time install of sump pump, condensate drains.
V.
Electrical fees.
(1)
Electrical fixtures and devices.
(5)
Service equipment. Term includes service panel, service entrance and subpanels.
(6)
Temporary pole/construction service: $195.
(7)
(8)
Light standards exceeding eight feet in height (each): $115.
(12)
Commercial lighting control panels (each): $100.
(13)
Commercial building automation systems and satellite systems (each): $245.
(14)
Solar photovoltaic panels, ground-or roof-mounted: $15 per panel.
W.
The fee for development-wide inspection of homes, after issuance of a certificate of occupancy, that is ordered pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.35 shall be an amount equal to twice the hourly base salary paid to any licensed code official performing the work or the hourly fees charged to the municipality by a professional contracted to provide such services pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.35.
Z.
State of New Jersey training. In order to provide for the training and certification and technical support programs required by the State Uniform Construction Code Act, the enforcing agency, including the Division of Code Enforcement when acting as the local agency, shall collect a surcharge fee to be based upon the volume of new construction within the municipality. The fee shall be in the amount of $0.00371 per cubic foot volume of new construction and additions. The fee for all other construction shall be $1.90 per $1,000 of cost. The minimum permit surcharge shall be $1. (Elevators, lead and asbestos per state fee schedule).
AA.
Annual construction permit.
(1)
The fee to be charged for an annual construction permit shall be charged annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based upon the number of maintenance workers who are employed by the facility and who are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode. Managers, engineers and clericals shall not be considered maintenance workers for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit fee. Annual permits may be issued for building, fire protection, electrical and plumbing. Fees shall be as follows: per state fee schedule. Annual permit fees are not refundable.
(2)
Prior to the issuance of an annual permit, a training registration fee of $140 per subcode and a list of not more than three individuals to be trained per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant to the West Windsor Township Code Enforcement Division.
BB.
Contractor registration: The fee shall be $125 for a three-year term (commercial contractor's license only).
CC.
Waiver of construction permit fees.
(1)
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 private structure or any of the facilities contained herein.
(2)
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 or her own living unit.
(3)
"Disabled person" means a person who has the total and permanent inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment, including blindness, and shall include but not be limited to any resident of this state who is disabled pursuant to the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 416), or the federal Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. § 231 et seq.) or is rated as having a 60% disability or higher pursuant to any federal law administered by the United States Veterans' Act. For purposes of this subsection, "blindness" means central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens. An eye which is accompanied by a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20° shall be considered as having a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less.
DD.
Penalties. Penalties may be levied by an enforcing agency as follows:
(1)
Up to $1,000 per violation for failure or refusal to comply with any lawful order, unless the failure or refusal to comply is done with the knowledge that it will endanger the life or safety of any person, in which case the penalty shall be up to $2,000 per violation;
(2)
Up to $2,000 per violation for failure to obtain a required permit prior to commencing construction or for allowing a building to be occupied without a certificate of occupancy;
(3)
Up to $2,000 per violation for failure to comply with a stop construction order;
(4)
Up to $2,000 per violation for willfully making a false or misleading written statement, or willfully omitting any required information or statement in any application or request for approval;
(6)
For purposes of this subsection, in an occupied building, a code violation involving fire safety, structural soundness or the malfunctioning of mechanical equipment that would pose a life safety hazard shall be deemed to endanger the life or safety of a person. In an unoccupied building, a code violation of a requirement intended to protect members of the public who are walking by the property shall be deemed to endanger the life or safety of a person.
(7)
All monies collected shall be collected under penalty provisions of the UCC. All penalties collected shall be retained by the Division of Code Enforcement and shall be placed in a special trust fund to be applied to the cost to the division for training, technical support programs, certification, new equipment and transportation. An independent fund shall be set up and retained by the Director of Finance to be the trustee of this account.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 82-5, Electrical subcode fees, was repealed 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-06.
[Amended 4-22-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-07; 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-08; 12-8-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-48]
A.
Registration and fees. All applications for certificates of approval shall be accompanied by fees in accordance with the following:
[Amended 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
(1)
Buildings, structures or rental space up to 10,000 square feet: $125.
(2)
From 10,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $250.
(3)
From 50,001 square feet to 200,000 square feet: $750.
(4)
An additional $85 for each additional 50,000 square feet above 200,000 square feet.
(5)
Residential properties of not more than two households: $100.
B.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection certification fee: $75 per inspection.
[Amended 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
(1)
Any smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection request that is made five business days or less from the closing/change of occupancy: a fee of $150 shall be paid.
C.
Information requests. Requests for file information shall be accompanied by a research and copy fee of $75.
[Amended 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
E.
Copies of photographs on CD: $75.
[Added 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
F.
Emergency medical services.
[Amended 4-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-06; 3-4-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06; 12-10-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-27]
(1)
The Township of West Windsor shall contract with a professional medical billing service for the collection of payment for services rendered by the West Windsor Township Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Said bill shall be issued to the insurance company for the person served, if any, or directly to the person serviced if insurance coverage is not available. West Windsor residents who are recipients of emergency medical services will not be responsible for co-payments, and those West Windsor residents not having insurance will not be responsible for any costs.
(2)
Fees to be charged for West Windsor Township EMS services shall be as follows:
(a)
For ambulance transportation: $800.
(b)
Per loaded mile for basic life support (BLS) mileage: $17.
(c)
Patient treat without transport: $250.
(d)
For oxygen administration: $75.
(e)
For automatic external defibrillator (AED) pads: $75.
(f)
For disposable cervical collars: $45.
(g)
Narcan administration: $95.
(h)
EpiPen administration: $150.
(i)
CPAP administration: $95.
(j)
Aspirin administration: $3.
(k)
For motor vehicle accident extrication: $1,000.
(l)
For first responder fire apparatus response: $250.
(m)
For fire responder response: $150.
(3)
All organizations which conduct or sponsor public events within the Township of West Windsor which require standby ambulances and/or emergency medical technicians on site must utilize the EMS services and equipment provided by the Township's Division of Fire and Emergency Services and shall pay the Township, at least 10 days prior to a public event, the cost of such standby services in amounts set by the Chief of Fire and Emergency Services. The requirement for EMS on site standby is at the discretion of the Township's Chief of Fire and Emergency Services with the final approval of the Director of Public Safety.
[Amended 2-24-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
(4)
A copy of this subsection shall be provided to all insurance companies.
G.
Hazardous materials.
[Amended 12-10-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-27]
(1)
Any person or entity who causes or permits the discharge of hazardous materials, as defined by the New Jersey Spill Act, shall be strictly liable, jointly and severally, without regard to fault, for all control and cleanup costs incurred by the Division of Fire and Emergency Services.
[Amended 2-24-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-08]
(2)
Any person or entity liable for the control and cleanup costs for the discharge of hazardous materials shall reimburse the Township the entire cost of any contract or cleanup expenses incurred by the Division, including personnel, material and equipment charges, within 45 days after the receipt of the bill for such services, as prepared by the Chief of Fire and Emergency Services.
(3)
Any person or entity which fails to reimburse the Township the entire amount of the control and cleanup costs within 45 days after the receipt of the bill shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 per day for each day payment has not been made.
H.
Fire lane violation: $50.
[Amended 12-10-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-27]
[Amended 4-22-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-07; 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-08; 12-8-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-48]
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 12-8-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-48]
Street opening permit fees shall include the following:
Road Class | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Type of Opening | A | B | C |
Near side | $200 | $100 | $50 |
Far side | $500 | $250 | $100 |
Longitudinal (minimum fee: $100) | $10/lin.ft. | $8/lin.ft. | $5/lin.ft. |
Unimproved road and unimproved shoulders | $100 | ||
A.
License fee schedule. A license shall be issued after payment of a fee of $10 for each nonneutered cat and $7 for each neutered cat. Persons who fail to obtain a license as required within the time period specified in § 40-15 will be subject to a delinquent fee of $2 for every month late.
[Amended 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-08; 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
B.
Loss of license. If a license tag or sleeve has been misplaced or lost, the licensing authority may issue a duplicate license and/or registration sleeve for that particular cat at a fee of $1.
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-08; 12-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-16; 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29; 3-4-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01; 12-8-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-18]
A.
Individual subsurface sewage disposal systems.
(1)
The following fees and charges are hereby established:
(a)
A fee of $750 per proposed system shall be charged for the following services (This fee shall include 10 hours of inspection time; work which exceeds 10 hours shall be billed at a rate of $75 per hour.):
[1]
For the review of an application and plans for a permit to locate, construct and install an individual subsurface sewage disposal system to include design review and inspection.
[2]
For the review of an application and plans for a permit to alter an existing individual subsurface sewage disposal system due to renovations or a malfunction to include design review and inspection.
[3]
For the processing of plans, communications and on-site witnessing related to any preliminary, final or other soil or percolation test for an individual subsurface sewage disposal system or part thereof.
(b)
For the issuance or renewal of a license to a person or corporation to locate and construct or alter an individual subsurface sewage disposal system (annual fee): $25.
(c)
Repairs.
[1]
Minor repair permit. A fee of $75 shall be charged for an application for a minor repair to an individual subsurface sewage disposal system. This fee covers up to one hour of review and inspection time. Additional time will be billed at a rate of $75 per hour.
[2]
Repair permit. A fee of $375 shall be charged for an application to repair an individual subsurface sewage disposal system. This fee includes five hours of inspection time. Additional work will be billed at a rate of $75 per hour.
[3]
Tank abandonment permit. A fee of $75 shall be charged for an application to abandon a septic tank, cesspool or seepage pit.
(2)
All fees shall be paid at the Township municipal building to the Health Officer by check or money order drawn to the order of West Windsor Township.
(3)
Payment of all fees hereunder shall be guaranteed by the applicant and/or the owner of the property on which such inspections take place.
B.
Public recreational bathing facilities.
(1)
License. The following fees will be charged for issuance or renewal of a license to operate a public recreational bathing facility.
(a)
Seasonal (less than six months per year): $300 for the primary swimming pool; $150 for each additional swimming pool.
(b)
Year-round operation: $500, for the primary swimming pool, $150 for each additional swimming pool.
(c)
Annual renewal applications for a license to operate a public recreational bathing facility received by the Township after May 1 of the licensing year will be charged a delinquent fee of $100.
(2)
Plan review fees. A plan review fee will be charged for technical review of all new applications for public recreational bathing facilities. The fees are established as follows:
(3)
Reinspection fees. A reinspection fee shall be assessed to a public recreational bathing facility at the time of reinspection when the reinspection results in the issuance of a conditional satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating. The reinspection fee shall be $150 per inspection. All reinspection fees shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the public recreational bathing facility license for the next renewal year.
C.
Retail food establishment license fees.
(1)
License. All retail food establishments shall obtain licenses from the West Windsor Township Division of Health, the cost of which shall be $50.
(a)
Delinquent fees.
[1]
Delinquent annual renewal applications. An additional administrative late fee of $100 will be charged for applications received by the Township between the dates of February 1 and December 31 for renewal of operational retail food establishments for the current licensing year.
[2]
Delinquent temporary retail food establishments. An additional administrative late fee of $50 will be charged for applications received by the Township within seven calendar days of planned operation.
(2)
Inspection fee for food establishments with food preparation areas.
(a)
In addition to the annual license fee, an annual inspection fee shall be charged for food establishments with food preparation areas, based on the size of the food preparation area as follows:
Square Feet | Fee |
|---|---|
Up to 200 | $135 |
201 to 400 | $210 |
401 to 600 | $260 |
601 to 800 | $310 |
801 to 1,000 | $360 |
Over 1,000 | $410 |
(b)
If inspections must be made on Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays or after 5:00 p.m. because of the nature of the establishment, the applicable inspection fee shall be multiplied by a factor of 1.5.
(c)
A reinspection fee shall be assessed to a retail food establishment at the time of reinspection when the reinspection results in the issuance of a conditional satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating. The reinspection fee shall be equal to, and in addition to, the fee set by § 82-12C(2)(a) and (b). All reinspection fees shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the retail food establishment license for the next renewal year.
(3)
Inspection fee for retail food markets.
(a)
In addition to the annual license fee, an annual inspection fee shall be charged for retail food markets, based on the size of the food marketing area as follows:
Square Feet | Fee |
|---|---|
Up to 1,000 | $135 |
1,000 to 2,000 | $220 |
2,001 to 3,000 | $280 |
3,001 to 4,000 | $340 |
4,001 to 5,000 | $400 |
Over 5,000 | $460 |
(b)
If inspections must be made on Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays or after 5:00 p.m. because of the nature of the establishment, the applicable inspection fee shall be multiplied by a factor of 1.5.
(c)
A reinspection fee shall be assessed to a retail food establishment at the time of reinspection when the reinspection results in the issuance of a conditional satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating. The reinspection fee shall be equal to, and in addition to, the fee set by § 82-12C(3)(a) and (b). All reinspection fees shall be paid in full prior to issuance of the retail food establishment license for the next renewal year.
(5)
Exemption for nonprofit corporations. No corporation organized under Title 15 of the New Jersey Statutes shall be required to pay either the license or inspection fees set forth herein.
(6)
Inspection fee for temporary retail food establishments. The fee for a retail food establishment operating for less than two weeks, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., will be $15. The fee for establishments operating weekends, evenings or holidays will be $30.
(7)
Plan review fees. Plan review fees shall be charged as follows:
(a)
Food establishments. A plan review fee shall be charged for the filing of any application for a food establishment. The fee will be based upon the total square footage of the proposed establishment as follows:
Square Feet | Fee |
|---|---|
Up to 400 | $175 |
401 to 800 | $250 |
Over 800 | $300 |
(8)
Professional instruction: specialized food safety training sessions will be held for individual establishments upon request. The following fees are established:
(9)
Low-hazard temporary food establishment registration. Temporary establishments which restrict their menus to prepackaged, non-potentially hazardous foods may be exempted from licensing and inspection fees by the Health Officer. A $25 registration fee will be charged per event.
D.
License fees for food and beverage vending.
(1)
All license and permit fees for food and beverage vending machines shall be paid to the Township of West Windsor on or before January 31 of each year.
(2)
All such permits and licenses issued under the authority of this section shall expire on January 30 of each year.
(3)
No license fee shall be required for any food or beverage vending machine owned by any public school, church or religious organizations or any nonprofit corporation or association of the State of New Jersey within the Township of West Windsor.
(4)
New or additional coin-operated vending machines installed during the year shall pay a license fee. There shall be no refund for a portion of the license for any machine removed from the premises during the year.
E.
Well permits. The following fees and charges are hereby established as follows:
F.
Community sewage disposal systems. The following fees and charges are established.
(1)
The fee for review of a proposed community sewage disposal system by the administrative authority shall be $2,000, to include a maximum of 10 realty improvements, plus $200 for each additional realty improvement, payable at the time application for the permit to locate, construct or alter the community sewage disposal system is made.
(2)
The fee for witnessing a soil test by an approved professional shall be $75 per hour.
(3)
The fee for site inspections shall be $75 per hour.
G.
Radon test. The fee for a radon test kit and consultation shall be $30. The fee may be waived at the discretion of the Health Officer.
H.
(Reserved)
I.
Body art establishments. The following fees will be charged for issuance or renewal of a license to operate a body art establishment. All annual licenses shall expire December 31 in the year the license is issued. Temporary licenses shall expire 24 hours from the date of issue.
(1)
Licensing fees.
Type of Establishment | Fee |
|---|---|
Tattooing | $500 |
Permanent cosmetics | $500 |
Body piercing | $500 |
Ear piercing only | $100 |
Combination procedure | $750 |
Temporary | $1,000 |
(2)
Plan review application fees. The following fees shall be charged for an application for plan review for body art establishments.
(a)
Fixed facilities. A plan review fee of $500 will be charged for the first procedure proposed; a fee of $125 per additional procedure. A fee of $125 per procedure will be charged for applications to alter, expand or renovate an existing body art establishment.
(b)
Temporary establishments. A plan review fee of $1,000 is established for plan review of temporary establishments.
J.
Retail electronic smoking devices establishment. The annual fee for an electronic smoking device establishment license shall be $1,500.
A.
An escrow fund shall be established by the Township for the receipt of registration fees to be used in assisting to finance the duties of the Township's Affordable Housing Committee as follows:
C.
Failure to pay required fees shall be subject to penalties equal to 1 1/2% interest per month on unpaid fees plus any legal and collection fees involved in the repayment of the required fee.
[Amended 2-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-03; 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 5-20-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-14; 3-22-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-8; 11-29-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-34; 12-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-16; 1-22-2007 by Ord. No. 2006-22; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-23; 5-5-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-06; 12-29-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-51; 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29; 3-4-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06; 3-31-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-02; 9-12-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-20; 8-25-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-12]
A.
Schedule of fees. The following fees are established for the various services extended and material distributed by departments of the Township:
(2)
Assessment search: not to exceed $10 (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-13). Continuation search (charged per each year subsequent to original search): $2.
(4)
Codified ordinances: $350.
(6)
Duplicate tax sale certificate: not to exceed $100 (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-52).
(7)
Easement modification agreement: $100.
(8)
Fence permit: $35.
(9)
Filed decision by Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment or Township Council: $25.
(10)
Flood hazard area certification: $50.
(11)
Home occupation permit: $75.
(12)
Maps:
(a)
Election map: $15.
(b)
Greenbelt map: $15.
(c)
Master plan: $125.
(d)
Sanitary sewer map: $15.
(e)
Site location/open space map (color): $30.
(f)
Street map: $10.
(g)
Water distribution map: $15.
(h)
Zoning maps: $15.
(13)
Marriage and civil ceremonies. In addition to any fees that may be established for the issuance of a marriage or civil union license, the following fee schedule is established for weddings performed by the Township Mayor as follows:
(a)
There shall be a $3 fee for issuance of a marriage or civil union license. The fee shall be deposited into the Township's General Fund.
(b)
There shall be a $25 fee collected from all applicants for a marriage or civil union license. This fee shall be remitted to the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
(c)
There shall be a $100 fee charged to any persons who have the Township Mayor solemnize the marriage or civil union. The fee shall be deposited into the Township's General Fund.
(14)
Notarial service fee: $2 per signature. (Exempt from this fee shall be vendors contracting to perform services or supply goods to the Township.)
(15)
Private commuter parking lot permit: $400, renewable beginning of each year.
(17)
Planning Board agendas (yearly): $35.
(18)
Raffle license: same as set by state.
(19)
Service charge for checks returned due to insufficient funds: $20.
(20)
Sewer ban exemption endorsement (single-family residence): $20.
(21)
(Reserved)
(22)
(Reserved)
(23)
Subdivision certificate: $300.
(24)
Tape and CD duplication fee, per tape/CD: $7.
(26)
Tax bill, duplicate: $1.
(27)
Tax sale certificate, duplicate: not to exceed $100 (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-52).
(28)
Tax search: not to exceed $10 (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-13).
(29)
Township Council agenda: $50 annually.
(30)
Township Council minutes, yearly subscription fee: $200.
(31)
Township Council special meeting notice: $25 annually.
(33)
Zoning certificate: $150.
(34)
Zoning Board of Adjustment agendas (yearly): $20.
(35)
Zoning permit: $40.
(36)
Grease control plan review fees.
(a)
New establishments and existing establishments with proposed renovations shall pay a plan review fee based on the square footage of the establishment. Existing establishments submitting an initial grease control plan to the Township shall not be required to submit a fee.
Size (square feet) | Fee |
|---|---|
Up to 400 | $175 |
401 to 800 | $250 |
Over 800 | $300 |
(b)
New multi-use properties shall submit a plan review fee based on the number of proposed retail food establishments discharging into the Township Sanitary Sewer from the property: $50 per establishment. Existing multi-use properties submitting an initial grease control plan shall not be required to submit a fee.
(c)
Alteration to an approved grease control plan: $100.
B.
Exceptions. No fees shall be charged for any requested information, reports, searches, etc., under this chapter if formally requested by any federal, state, county or municipal agency or department or if requested by any department, employee or appointee of the Township.
C.
Interest on unpaid taxes. Interest on unpaid taxes or unpaid assessment for local improvements shall be charged at a rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500 of the delinquency and 18% of any amount in excess of $1,500. Interest on unpaid taxes or unpaid local improvements shall be completed from the date taxes or local assessments become delinquent, except that no interest shall be charged on any installment payment if payment of said installment is made within 10 days after the date upon which the same becomes payable.
[Amended 7-29-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-13]
A.
Application fee. Any person making application for representation by a Municipal Public Defender with regard to any matter before the West Windsor Municipal Court shall pay an application fee of not more than $200, payable to the Township of West Windsor, to the Municipal Court Administrator, at the time of the application.
[Amended 5-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-08]
B.
Waiver of fee. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2B:24-17 and with guidelines promulgated by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Municipal Court may waive any required application fee. in whole or in part, only if the court determines, in its discretion, upon a clear and convincing showing by the applicant, that the application fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking representation. The Municipal Court may permit a person to pay the application fee over a specific period of time not to exceed four months.
C.
Eligibility for services. Eligibility for services of the Township Public Defender shall be determined by the Municipal Court on the basis of the need of the defendant, except as provided in Subsection D below. Need shall be measured as provided by law and in accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the New Jersey Supreme Court. In the event that a determination of eligibility cannot be made before the time when the first services are to be rendered or if an initial determination is found to be erroneous, the Municipal Court shall refer the defendant to the Township Public Defender provisionally, and if subsequently it is determined that the defendant is ineligible, the Municipal Court shall inform the defendant. and the defendant shall be obliged to engage his or her own counsel and to reimburse the Township for the cost of the services rendered to that time.
D.
Investigation of financial status. The Municipal Court shall undertake an investigation of the financial status of each defendant seeking representation and shall have the authority to require a defendant to execute and deliver written requests or authorizations required under applicable law to provide the Court with access to records of public or private sources, otherwise confidential, as may be of aid in the evaluation of eligibility. As provided by law, the court is authorized to obtain information from any public record, office of the state, or any subdivision or agency thereof on request and without payment of fees ordinarily required by law.
E.
Financial obligations of parents or guardians. As provided by N.J.S.A. 2B:24-11, whenever a person entitled to representation by a Township Public Defender pursuant to this Act is under the age of 18 years. the eligibility for services shall be determined on the basis of the financial circumstances of the individual and the financial circumstances of the individual's parents or legal guardians.
F.
Reimbursement to the Township. As provided by N.J.S.A. 2B:24-12, if the defendant has or reasonably expects to have means to meet some part, though not all, of the costs of the services rendered, the defendant shall be required to reimburse the Township and the Township shall have a lien on any property to which the defendant shall have or acquire an interest for the amount equal to the reasonable value of the services rendered to a defendant pursuant to this act as calculated at the same rate of the office of the Public Defender bills clients at that time.
G.
Collection and settlement of claims. The Township Attorney may do all things necessary to collect any money due to the Township by way of reimbursement for services rendered by the Township Public Defender. The Township Attorney may enter into arrangements with any state or county agency to handle collections on a cost basis. The Township Attorney shall have all of the remedies and proceedings available for collection which are available for or upon the recovery of a judgment in a civil action and shall also be permitted to collect counsel fees and costs from the defendant. The Township Attorney is authorized to compromise and settle any claims for services performed whenever the financial circumstances of the person receiving the services are such that, in the judgment of the township Attorney, the best interest of the Township will be served by compromise and settlement.
H.
Establishment of fund. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a dedicated fund administered by the Chief Financial Officer of the Township. The fund shall be used exclusively to meet the costs incurred in providing the services of a Township Public Defender, including, when required, expert and lay person investigation and testimony.
A.
Reports (other than Municipal Court discovery):
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 11-29-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-34]
B.
Municipal Court discovery requests:
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 11-29-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-34; 3-4-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06]
(1)
Photocopy fee, letter size 8 1/2 by 11 or smaller: $0.05 per page.
(2)
Photocopy fee, legal size 8 1/2 by 14 or larger: $0.07 per page.
(3)
Actual postage for any discovery sent by mail.
(4)
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.
(5)
Duplication of video or audio tapes: $0.50 each.
(6)
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.
C.
Fingerprints (per card or application): $5.
E.
Videotape duplication: $0.50.
[Amended 3-4-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06]
F.
Visa letters and character references: $10.
G.
Audio tape duplication: $0.50.
[Added 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 3-4-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-06]
H.
Police officer extra work.
[Added 6-27-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-06]
(1)
Pursuant to the Superior Officers Association (SOA) Agreement and the PBA Local 271 Agreement, police officers are permitted to engage in "extra work," which is defined as "services in the nature of special or private police duty provided by employees in their off-duty hours to individuals, groups, clubs, institutions and others who make payment for such services, and which services the Township is not expected or obligated to provide as a normal police function (e.g., traffic duty, security at private parties or events, club or school dances, football games, etc.)."
(2)
No employee shall be required or compelled to work extra work.
(3)
All requests by prospective employers shall be submitted through the Office of the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, within the Police Department. The Township may engage a third-party intermediary to schedule extra work assignments for police officers.
(4)
The hourly cost shall consist of a special hourly rate agreed upon by the Township and the recognized collective bargaining units to be paid to officers working extra work assignments, plus a reasonable administrative fee, which covers the administrative cost, overhead and out-of-pocket expenses to the Township for providing the service, including any fees owed to third-party contractors.
(5)
All other details concerning extra work shall be as set forth in the operative Superior Officers Association (SOA) Agreement and the PBA Local 271 Agreement.
I.
Concerts, festivals/outdoor events, and carnivals.
[Added 4-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-06]
(1)
All organizations that conduct or sponsor public events within the Township of West Windsor shall utilize West Windsor police officers on-site and equipment provided by the Township's Police Department. The requirement for police on-site is at the discretion of the Township's Chief of Police.
(2)
In the following instances, West Windsor Township has specified minimum staffing levels of required police presence, which may be modified at the discretion of the Township's Chief of Police:
(a)
Concerts: minimum one officer (security) per 500 attendees anticipated or one per 350 if alcohol is served or sold.
(b)
Festivals/outdoor events: minimum one officer (security) per 500 attendees anticipated or one per 350 if alcohol is served or sold.
(c)
Carnivals: minimum one officer (security) per 500 attendees anticipated or one per 350 if alcohol is served or sold.
Sewer permit fees shall be as follows:
A.
Residential: $0.75 per square foot with a minimum fee of $1,000 per dwelling unit, except for owners/occupants who are exempt senior citizens.
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10]
(1)
For residential projects containing low- and moderate-income dwelling units, the sewer hookup fee for the low- and moderate-income dwelling units shall be reduced to $600 per dwelling unit. The fee for market-rate units will be as noted above.
B.
Nonresidential: $0.75 per square foot with a minimum fee of $2,500.
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10]
D.
[3]Clarksville Road-Everett Drive extension sewer reimbursement.
[Added 3-25-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-04]
(1)
The owners of all properties abutting the Clarksville Road-Everett Drive sewer extension who will be connected to the sewer extension shall pay the pro rata share of the cost of the construction of the aforesaid extension based upon their proportionate flow as a percentage of the total estimated flow, as calculated by the Township Engineer.
[3]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, Assunpink Basin sewer reimbursement, was repealed 4-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04. This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection E as Subsection D.
E.
Southfield Road Pump Station and South Post Road Pump Station extensions and upgrades sewer reimbursement.
[Added 4-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]
(1)
The owners of all property who will be connected to the sewer system, or provided with additional capacity within the system if already connected, within the district served by the Southfield Road Pump Station and South Post Road Pump Station, as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall each pay to the Township their pro rata share of the costs of the aforesaid extensions and upgrades, the documents showing such extensions and upgrades being on file in the Office of the Township Engineer. Each share shall be based upon the owner's proportionate flow as a percentage of the total estimated flow capacity, as calculated by the Township Engineer. In the case of a property already connected to the system and being provided additional capacity, each share shall be based upon the proportionate increase in flow as a percentage of total estimated flow capacity.
A.
Sewerage user service charge. The reasonable and necessary costs of operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewerage system(s) in and for the Township shall be borne by the users of the system(s) through payment of an annual user service charge.
B. COSTS SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM(S) SERVICE YEAR TOWNSHIP USER WELL RATE WINTER QUARTER
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
All sewerage systems which have been or may hereafter be acquired or constructed or contracted for by the Township.
The one-year period beginning January 1 and ending December 31.
The Township of West Windsor.
The owner of a parcel of property containing a house or other building or complex of buildings to which a sewer connection has been or may be made or notification to hook up has been made, except for those owners to whom specific variances have been granted by the Township. (The users of the Jefferson Park Sewer System and Plant are specifically excluded from this definition until January 1, 1980.)
A nominal water usage of 75 gallons per day per occupant, which equates to 900 cubic feet per person per quarter.
A period of at least three months ending in January, February or March.
C.
Determination of annual user service charge.
(1)
The annual service charge rate per 100 cubic feet of sewage shall be determined by the Township for each service year and shall be based on budgeted costs and anticipated sewage flow, except that there shall be a minimum quarterly flow of 1,500 cubic feet in calculating the charge.
(2)
The annual volume of sewage flow in hundreds of cubic feet charged to each user shall be equal to:
(a)
Metered sewage flow, when use of such metering has been expressly required or permitted by the Township and the necessary meter is installed and maintained by the user.
(b)
Metered water flow allocated to such user, where the amount so allocated shall be the lesser of:
[1]
The amount charged to the user during the most recent four consecutive quarters, which shall be the spring, summer and fall quarters of the previous year and the winter quarter of the current service year.
D.
Determination of initial user service charge. The initial user service charges shall be determined by the Township on an estimated basis.
(1)
New residential users. The initial user service charge shall be a flat rate based on the annual service charge rate for 3,000 cubic feet of sewage per quarter, until the following service year, when sufficient billing information is available.
(2)
New nonresidential users. The initial annual service charge shall be a flat rate based on the annual service charge rate calculated by multiplying the building floor area by .06, until the following service year, when sufficient billing information is available.
E.
Private water supply. In instances where neither sewage flow nor allocated water flow is metered but the Township provides sewerage service, then the annual user charge shall be determined by either of the following procedures at the user's discretion:
(1)
Calculated quarterly usage based upon the well rate multiplied by the number of occupants.
(2)
Winter quarter water usage based on readings of a water meter installed on the private water supply. A suitable water meter will be furnished by the Township and properly installed and maintained by the user. The user shall permit access to such meter by authorized Township representatives during reasonable hours of the day. After a meter is installed, charges will be calculated in accordance with Subsection D(1) hereof until the next service year.
F.
User service charges contested. In the event that it is contested by the Township or by the user that the annual service charge does not fairly reflect the amount of sewage discharged into the sanitary sewer system, the method of calculating the service charge may be adjusted accordingly by the Township on written application of the aggrieved party after hearing on notice to the other party.
G.
Surcharges. Users disposing of waste containing higher than normal concentrations of certain constituents shall pay for this service. Such surcharges will be imposed for sewage constituents that exceed those specified by the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority. The surcharges will be determined by the Township and will be sufficient to reimburse the Township for the additional costs of handling such wastes.
H.
Starting date for user charges. User service charges shall begin either immediately upon issuance by the Township of a certificate of occupancy or 60 days following the mailing to the user by the Township of notification to hook up.
I.
User service charges payable semiannually. Service charges shall be due and payable on March 1 and September 1 and shall draw the same interest from the time they become due as taxes upon real estate. Said charges shall be a lien upon the premises connected until paid. In the event that any such charge shall remain unpaid, such charge, with interest and costs in the event that the same exceeds $5, shall be collected by means of the same remedies as provided by law for collection of taxes on real estate. In the event that senior citizen status or financial hardship is shown by the user and is certified by the Director of Senior and Social Services, the Township may permit payments to be made quarterly (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1).
J.
One water meter serving more than one dwelling unit. In the case of buildings for which there is one water meter for more than one dwelling unit, the individual unit owners shall be billed based upon the method of allocation of charges between the unit owners covered by the single meter that is set forth in the documents of the condominium association or homeowners' association for sewerage, if any, or, if not, for water charges. The aggregate amount to be divided among the unit owners shall be calculated in the manner set forth in Subsections C and D. The Tax Collector shall collect any charges due pursuant to Subsection D from individual owners billed prior to the effective date of this section, and no individual unit owner who has paid such charge shall be entitled to a refund therefor. Each applicant for development shall, in the public offering statement or other document approved by the Planning Board Attorney, notify purchasers of dwelling units in multi-unit buildings with single water meters of the manner in which they will be billed for their share of the sewer charges and shall notify the Tax Collector prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for a multi-unit building with one water meter of the location of such building.
K.
For owners of properties located within West Windsor Township but having sewer service provided by an entity outside of West Windsor Township, other than the Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority, the fee shall be the charges imposed by the entity providing the service plus an additional charge of 10% imposed by West Windsor Township.
[Added 5-27-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-05]
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was originally adopted as Sec. 14-4 of the Revised General Ordinances.
[Amended 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-10; 12-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-16; 12-4-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-17; 11-26-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-22; 5-17-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-10; 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29; 8-4-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-15]
License fees for applications and for vehicles for hire shall be as follows:
A.
For every automobile, taxicab or other vehicle for hire for a new owner's license or transfer to another owner excluding a transfer in writing (by deed or will) of an existing owner's license to a family member of the owner: $1,000. For every automobile, taxicab or other vehicle for hire for renewal or transfer to another vehicle (excluding limousines) and renewal of an owner's license: $100 per year. "Family member" means any living child, grandchild, spouse or domestic partner, parents or grandparents that include relation by blood or adoption.
B.
For each limousine service company or livery service company license: $50 per company per year plus an additional $10 per limousine per year.
C.
For each driver of a vehicle for hire: $100 per year.
D.
For each replacement vehicle owner's placard or driver's license: $25 per year.
E.
For each proof of insurance letter for motor vehicle registration: $25.
[Amended 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-05[1]; 11-29-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-34; 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-20]
The following ranges of fees and charges are hereby established for the Waterworks at West Windsor Community Pool.
A.
Membership fees:
(1)
Family: $375 to $500 per year.
(2)
Individual: $150 to $250 per year.
(3)
Senior citizen (all residents over the age of 62): $110 to $175 per year.
(5)
Nonresident family: $500 to $700 per year.
(6)
Nonresident individual: $215 to $340 per year.
(7)
Nonresident senior (over the age of 62): $125 to $250 per year.
(9)
There will be an additional seventy-five-dollar fee charged to each of the above family membership categories and an additional fifty-dollar fee added to each individual, one parent/one child and senior membership categories for registrations received after the designated registration period. Registration period will be determined on a yearly basis by the Manager of Recreation and Parks.
[Amended 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
B.
Daily fees:
(1)
Weekday, adult or child over eight: $12 to $20 per person.
(2)
Weekday, child age two to eight (under 48 inches): $10 to $19 per person.
(3)
Weekday, senior citizen: $10 to $18 per person.
(4)
Weekday, all ages, after 5:00 p.m.: $9 to $17 per person.
(5)
Weekend, adult or child over eight: $14 to $22 per person.
(6)
Weekend, child age two to eight: $10 to $21 per person.
[Amended 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
(7)
Weekend, senior citizen: $10 to $20 per person.
D.
Whalers Swim Team:
[Amended 12-6-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-29]
(1)
Swimming only, member of pool: $150 to $200.
(2)
Diving only, member of pool: $150 to $200.
(3)
Swimming and diving, member of pool: $260 to $320.
[Amended 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
(4)
Swimming only, nonmember: to $300.
[Amended 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
(5)
Diving only, nonmember: $200 to $300.
(6)
Swimming and diving, nonmember: $350 to $450.
(7)
There will be an additional twenty-five-dollar fee charged to every individual registering for swim or dive team after the designated registration period. Registration period will be determined on a yearly basis by the Manager of Recreation and Parks.
[Amended 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01[5]]
[5]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection D(8) and (9), regarding prices for various groups, which immediately followed this subsection.
F.
Prior withdrawal. Members who withdraw prior to the opening day of the season may be issued a refund only if the West Windsor Division of Recreation and Parks is notified in writing at least three weeks prior to opening day of the given year. An administrative service fee of 20% will be imposed for all refunds granted. Absolutely no refunds will be granted after the season opens.
G.
Return check policy. There will be a penalty fee of $25 for each check returned by the bank for insufficient funds. To maintain membership, payment must be made in cash or money order to the "West Windsor Pool Utility" in the amount of the returned check plus the penalty fee of $25.
H.
Pool rental rates: $125 to $150 per hour not including staff. Staff rates will be between $15 and $40 per hour. Staff needs will be determined by Manager of Recreation and Parks.
[Added 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
I.
Camp rental rates: $200 to $400 per hour (includes staff).
[Added 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
J.
Facility fee: All rentals of the facility will be required to also pay a facility fee of between $75 and $150 per rental
[Added 1-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance was vetoed by the Mayor 4-30-1999; the veto was overridden by the Council 5-3-1999.
[Amended 4-22-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-08]
A.
Any person or entity who damages property of the Township of West Windsor as a result of a motor vehicle accident, including, but not limited to road signage, curbs or other improvements, or who necessitates the Department of Public Works to clean a site of the motor vehicle accident shall be required to reimburse the Township the entire cost of any expenses incurred by the Department of Public Works related to such accident, including personnel, material and equipment charges, within 45 days after the receipt of the bill for such services, as prepared by the Director of the Department of Public Works.
B.
Any person or entity who fails to reimburse the Township for the entire amount of the Department of Public Works' costs associated with a motor vehicle accident which they cause, within 45 days after the receipt of the bill for such services and costs, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 per day for each day payment has not been made.
[Added 10-15-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-15]
A.
Every applicant for a license to maintain, operate or conduct a massage, bodywork and somatic therapy establishment shall file an application with the Municipal Clerk upon a form provided by the Clerk and pay a fee of $500, which shall be nonrefundable, unless the applicant voluntarily withdraws the application within five days of filing and can demonstrate that it has not operated the business for which the application is pending during said five-day period; in which event, $150 shall not be refundable.
B.
Fingerprinting. An additional fee for the amount set by the state (and subject to change by the state) shall be submitted for processing of fingerprints.
[Added 10-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-18]
Fees for publicly accessible municipal electric vehicle supply/service equipment (EVSE) usage shall be as follows:
[Added 12-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-25]
A.
(1)
Lead-safe or lead-free certification: $50 per dwelling unit. This fee shall include a $20 per-unit assessment in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16(h).
B.
Lead-based paint hazard inspection fees.
(1)
Initial and periodic inspection fee: $200 base fee for a one-bedroom dwelling plus additional $50 for each additional bedroom in the unit; or the amount paid by the Township to a third-party lead evaluation contractor plus a 12% administrative fee, whichever is greater.
(2)
Reinspection fees: $150 base fee for a one-bedroom dwelling plus additional $50 for each additional bedroom in the unit; or the amount paid by the Township to a third-party lead evaluation contractor plus a 12% administrative fee, whichever is greater.
(3)
Inspection fees shall not apply if the owner directly hires a private lead evaluation contractor who meets the qualifications of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs prior to scheduling an inspection with the Township, and the Township has not issued a notice requiring a Township-facilitated inspection.
C.
Dust wipes: $35 per sample.
D.
Fee for checks returned for insufficient funds: $75 per check.
E.
Fees required by this section are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Requests to cancel a scheduled inspection must be submitted a minimum 48 business hours in advance of the inspection, or fees shall be forfeited.
F.
In the event the Township enters into a professional services agreement with a third-party lead evaluation contractor to offer the Township-facilitated inspection option, and such agreement specifies a fixed fee structure, all fees shall be paid by the property owner directly to the contracted professional or as specified in the professional services agreement. Filing fees required by § 82-26A, collected by the contracted professional, shall be remitted to the Township as specified by the terms of the executed agreement.
[Added 3-26-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-05]