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Borough of Brentwood, PA
Allegheny County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Brentwood 11-27-2017 by Res. No. 2017-71.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution also superseded former Ch. A215, Fees, adopted 11-27-2012 by Res. No. 2012-44, and provided an effective date of 1-1-2018.
The following fees shall be deposited with the Borough of Brentwood upon application for permits, zoning changes, site plan approvals, subdivisions for development applications, or any other applications requiring Planning Commission, Borough Council, or Zoning Hearing Board review; any additional costs incurred must be paid prior to meeting date.
A. 
Animal control: Fees per agreement with CAMO Kennels and paid directly to vendor.
B. 
Building permits.
(1) 
Up to $1,000: $35.50.
(2) 
After the first $1,000: $10 each additional $1,000 or portion.
(3) 
Demolition (residential): $50.
(4) 
Demolition (commercial): 1% of demolition contract.
(5) 
Trailer permits (to coincide with duration of building construction): $35.
(6) 
In-house plan review (residential): $35/hour (one hour minimum).
(7) 
In-house plan review (commercial): $35/hour (one hour minimum).
(8) 
Building inspections (residential): $25.
(9) 
Building inspections (commercial): $50.
(10) 
Borough Engineer plan review: current engineering hourly rate.
(11) 
Borough Solicitor review: current Solicitor hourly rate.
(12) 
Pennsylvania UCC fee: $4.50 per permit.
C. 
Certified mailing fee.
(1) 
Certified letters: at actual cost with $6/letter minimum.
D. 
Curb cuts.
(1) 
Without building permit: $50.
(2) 
With building permit: included in cost.
E. 
Dumpsters/pods parked on street.
(1) 
Dumpster: $35 (10 days maximum).
(2) 
Moving pod: $35 (10 days maximum).
F. 
Facilities rentals.
(1) 
The following fees are established pursuant to Chapter 155 of the Brentwood Borough Code of Ordinances, Parks and Recreation Facility Rental Fees, as amended.
Facility Name
Capacity
Kitchen Type
Kitchen Fee
Alcohol Permit Fee
Food Permitted
Resident/Borough Organization
(per hour)
Nonresident
(per hour)
Borough Nonprofit or Recognized Organization3
Borough Building
75
None
N/A
N/A
Yes
$50
$75
No charge
Civic center
100
Large
$100
$100
Yes
$50
$75
No charge
Community room
100
Small
$100
N/A
Yes
$50
$75
No charge
Pavilion (daily rate)
15
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
$20
$45
No charge
Ball fields (unlit)1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
$10
$25
No charge
Ball fields (lighted)1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
$20
$35
No charge
Stadium (unlit)1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
$75
$100
No charge
Stadium (lighted)1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
$100
$125
No charge
Basketball or tennis courts2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
No charge
No charge
No charge
Swimming pool (flat rate; 2 hours maximum)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Civic Center Deck only
$200
$300
No charge
Dek hockey (unlit)1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Civic Center Deck only
$75
$100
No charge
Dek hockey (lighted)1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Civic Center Deck only
$110
$135
No charge
Notes:
1
Rental of ball fields, stadium, or dek hockey rink is subject to Council approval.
2
Basketball courts and tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are only accepted as part of organized events and are contingent upon Council approval.
3
Refer to Borough Code § 155-2 for definitions.
Stadium Special Events1
Capacity
Event Permit Fee
Hourly Rate
Concession Stand Fee
Press Box/Scoreboard
hourly fee
Security Deposit
Caveats
Nonresidents/Non-Borough Organizations
$1,500
$235
$200
$25
$500
4-hour minimum
Borough Residents/Organizations
N/A
$235
$100
$25
$500
4-hour minimum
Borough Nonprofit Organizations/Recognized Organizations
N/A
$235
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Notes:
1
Refer to Borough Code § 155-11I for definition of "special event."
(2) 
Rental fees. Rentals are granted in one-hour increments, with a minimum of two hours for private functions and one hour for organizational meetings, unless otherwise specified. An individual's residency status or organization status at the time of completing a facility rental request form will determine the rental fee that is assessed. Fees include 30 minutes for setup and 15 minutes for teardown. If additional time is required for preparation of the event, the renter will be charged at the applicable hourly rate. Additional fees may be applied based on the nature of the rental.
(3) 
Security deposit.
(a) 
A security deposit of $150 will be charged at the time of application for rental of the Civic Center, Community Room, Borough Building, Dek Hockey Rink or Swimming Pool. Money will withheld if damage is noted to windows, bathroom fixtures, walls, ceiling tiles, appliances, lights, or carpet, or if the facility is not properly cleaned by the renter. Costs for these items are based upon a twenty-dollar-per-hour-per-person labor cost, plus materials. A security deposit is required from all individuals or groups.
(b) 
The security deposit will be deposited once the rental has been confirmed. The deposit will be refunded to the renter less any repair or cleaning fees. Deposits will be refunded by mail within four weeks to six weeks following the event, in the form of a check.
G. 
Fireworks sales permits.
(1) 
Daily sales fee: $100/day.
H. 
Grading permits.
(1) 
Grading permit: $100.
(2) 
Technical review: $75/hour (one hour minimum.)
I. 
Mechanical, video, electronic and electromechanical game devices for amusement devices.
(1) 
Tabletop games, including pool, air hockey, table tennis, and foosball: $200.
(2) 
All others: $600.
J. 
NSF checks.
(1) 
Returned checks: $40.
K. 
Occupancy permits.
(1) 
Commercial: $100 per unit.
(2) 
Residential: $50 per unit.
(3) 
Municipal lien letters: $50.
(4) 
Sewer lateral compliance letters: $50.
(5) 
Dye test compliance letters: $50.
(6) 
All others: $50.
L. 
Park advertising. (Refer to Community Sponsorship and Advertising Policy.)
(1) 
Baseball/Softball Field No. 1 (four-foot by ten-foot sign): $300/year or $150/year renewal.
(2) 
Attanucci Field (four-foot by ten-foot sign): $300/year or $150/year renewal.
(3) 
Tepsic Field (four-foot by ten-foot sign): $300/year or $150/year renewal.
(4) 
Kaiser Field (eight-foot by ten-foot sign): $400/year or $200/year renewal.
(5) 
Dek hockey rink: $200/year or $100/year renewal.
(6) 
Stadium scoreboard (electronic message): TBD.
(7) 
Dek hockey scoreboard: $400/year or $200/year renewal.
(8) 
Commemorative bricks: $50 (four inches by four inches) or $75 (four inches by eight inches).
(9) 
Memorial bench: $1,500 (lifetime).
(10) 
Memorial trees: $1,000 (lifetime).
M. 
Parking.
(1) 
Parking meter fees: $1 per hour.
(2) 
Parking meter violations: $15 if paid within 48 hours; $20 after 48 hours.
N. 
Pawnbrokers, dealers in precious metals, secondhand dealers and antique dealers license.
(1) 
License fee: $100.
(2) 
Annual renewal fee: $25.
O. 
Publications.
(1) 
Brentwood Code: $200.
(2) 
Copies: $0.25/page.
P. 
Public hearing fees (in addition to other fees listed).
(1) 
Rezoning and ordinance changes: $700.
(2) 
Conditional use: $500.
(3) 
All others: $500.
Q. 
Planning Commission applications.
(1) 
Residential:
(a) 
Application fee: $175.
(b) 
Engineering plan review and/or Solicitor legal review assessed at cost.
(2) 
Commercial and industrial:
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Engineering plan review and/or Solicitor legal review assessed at cost.
(3) 
Subdivisions:
(a) 
Per lot: $100.
(b) 
Engineering plan review and/or Solicitor legal review assessed at cost.
R. 
Police.
(1) 
State accident reports: $15.
(2) 
All other reports: $15.
(3) 
Police officer: $94/hour.
(4) 
Police Sergeant: $104/hour.
(5) 
Police Chief: $114/hour.
S. 
Public Works.
(1) 
Laborer: $47/hour.
(2) 
Equipment: $52/hour.
T. 
Real estate tax collector fees.
(1) 
Tax certification, one year: $20.
(2) 
Tax certification, three-year: $50.
(3) 
Duplicate tax bills, per year: $20.
U. 
Recycling bins.
(1) 
One per household: free for new residents only.
(2) 
Additional or replacement bins: at Borough cost.
V. 
Refuse collection.
(1) 
Discounted rate, if paid in full by February 1: $190.
(2) 
Monthly rate: $19/month = $228/year.
W. 
Rental property permits.
(1) 
Annual tenant registration, per unit: $10.
(2) 
Rental license per unit, five-year term: $70.
X. 
Sanitary sewer rates.
(1) 
ALCOSAN sewer charge: $7.43 per thousand gallons.
(2) 
ALCOSAN monthly service charge: $5.20 per household.
(3) 
Borough sewer charge: $8.91 per thousand gallons.
(4) 
Borough monthly sewer service: $4.57 per household.
(5) 
Water shut-off fee: $30.
(6) 
Water turn-on fee: $30.
Y. 
Solicitation permits.
(1) 
Nonprofit organization: no fee.
(2) 
Commercial/for-profit: $35/day/person (seven days maximum per year).
Z. 
Street excavation permits.
(1) 
Five by five or smaller: $75.
(2) 
Each additional linear foot: $2.
(3) 
Sewer tap-in (post bond 100%): $2,000.
AA. 
Swimming pool (residents only). (Note: Family pass: two adults and three children under the age of 17 living in the same household. Each additional child over three will be $15 each. Verification of residency may be required.)
(1) 
Annual passes.
(a) 
Pool tag, new or replacement, renewable annually: $5. (Note: Pool tags may be renewed on an annual basis at no cost.)
(b) 
Infants (zero to two years old): free.
(c) 
Children and teens (three to 17 years old): $15.
(d) 
Adults (18 to 59): $35.
(e) 
Seniors (60+): $25.
(f) 
Family rates: $75. (Note: Family passes are valid for up to two adults and three children that reside within a single household. Verification of residency may be required. Up to four guests are permitted per family per day.)
(g) 
Members of Brentwood EMS: free.
(h) 
Members of Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company: free.
(i) 
Single-day guest passes. (Note: Each holder of a children and teens annual pass may accompany one guest. Each holder of an adult or senior pass may accompany up to four guests. Up to four guests are permitted per family per day. Residents purchasing single-day passes are not permitted to sponsor a guest.
[1] 
Adult (18+): $3/day.
[2] 
Children and teens (ages three to 17): $1/day.
(2) 
Swimming lessons.
(a) 
Individual: $35/session.
BB. 
Zoning Hearing Board applications.
(1) 
Residential: $500.
(2) 
Commercial: $750.