[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Swedesboro 2-6-2012 by Ord. No. 3-2012. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Codification of Fees and Costs of the Borough of Swedesboro."
This chapter is adopted in order to advise the citizens of the Borough of Swedesboro and any and all persons doing business with the Borough of the various fees charged for services rendered by the departments of Borough government and to provide ready access to any and all such information.
A. 
Annual cat license: $7 spayed/neutered and nonspayed/nonneutered.
B. 
Annual dog license:
(1) 
Spayed/neutered: $12.
(2) 
Nonspayed/nonneutered: $15.
C. 
Late fee after April 1 each year: $10.
D. 
Annual flat fee of $25 for a backyard chicken hen license.
[Added 9-7-2021 by Ord. No. 11-2021]
A. 
Schedule of subdivision and site plan fees.
(1) 
Minor subdivision:
(a) 
Application fee: $100.
(b) 
Professional review: $2,500.
(c) 
Tax Map revision fee: $85/per lot.
(2) 
Preliminary major subdivision.
(a) 
Application fee: $1,250 plus $50/per lot.
(b) 
Professional review:
[1] 
Zero to 30 lots: $10,000.
[2] 
Thirty one or more lots: $10,000, plus $75/per lot over 30.
[3] 
Substantial revision: 50% of original escrow.
[4] 
Extension: $500.
(3) 
Final major subdivision.
(a) 
Application fee: $1,250 plus $50/per lot.
(b) 
Professional review: 50% of original escrow.
(c) 
Tax map revision fee: $75/per lot.
(d) 
Substantial revision: 50% of original escrow.
(e) 
Extension of final approval: $500.
(4) 
Informal review/concept plan.
(a) 
Professional review: $1,000.
(5) 
Minor site plan.
(a) 
Application fee: $500.
(b) 
Professional review: $3,000.
(6) 
Preliminary major site plan.
(a) 
Application fee: $500.
(b) 
Commercial/industrial.
[1] 
Zero to three acres: $3,000.
[2] 
Three plus acres: $3,000 plus $500/each additional acre.
(c) 
Residential: $10,000 plus $75/each lot over 30.
(d) 
Substantial revision: 50% of original escrow.
(e) 
Extension of preliminary approval: $500.
(7) 
Final major site plan.
(a) 
Application fee: $500.
(b) 
Commercial/industrial.
[1] 
Zero to three acres: $3,000.
[2] 
Three plus acres: $3,000 plus $500 each additional acre.
(c) 
Residential: 50% of original escrow for preliminary.
(d) 
Substantial revision: 50% of original escrow for final.
(e) 
Extension of final approval: $500.
(8) 
Informal review/concept plan.
(a) 
Professional review: $1,000.
(9) 
Site plan waiver application.
(a) 
Application fee: $500.
(b) 
Professional review: $500.
B. 
Use variance application fees (applications made under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d).
(1) 
Application fee: $350.
(2) 
Professional review: $1,250.
C. 
Bulk variance application fees (applications made under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c).
(1) 
Application fee for residential $75, all others $100.
(2) 
Professional review: $500 for all except sign variances which is $1,000.
D. 
Zoning permit fee: $200.
[Amended 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 7-2013]
E. 
Conditional use applications.
(1) 
Application fee: $350.
(2) 
Professional review: $1,000.
F. 
Interpretations (applications made under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b).
(1) 
Application fee: $100.
(2) 
Professional review: $500.
G. 
Appeals (applications made under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a).
(1) 
Application fee: $100.
(2) 
Professional review: $250.
H. 
Appeals to Planning Board.
(1) 
Residential: $50.
(2) 
All others: $100.
I. 
List of property owners: $0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater.
[Amended 6-6-2016 by Ord. No. 8-2016; 6-19-2023 by Ord. No. 19-2023; 12-18-2023 by Ord. No. 26-2023]
A. 
Each rental property shall be registered in the Borough of Swedesboro with a yearly fee of $80. Payment received after January 31st will be charged a late fee of $80.
B. 
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 182,[1] municipalities must assess an additional fee of $20 per unit inspected for lead-based paint hazards, which shall be deposited into the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16 et seq.
C. 
CO inspections must be obtained through the Borough of Swedesboro.
D. 
Additional reinspections (after first and second inspections): $75.
E. 
List of all rental units properly registered: $25.
[Amended 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 9-2013; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 5-2020]
A. 
The following rates and charges are hereby fixed and shall be paid for use of the sanitary sewer in the Borough of Swedesboro in accordance with the following schedule of classifications and rates. The rates and charges established herein are annual rates and charges that shall be billed on a quarterly basis and shall be due and payable on the first day of January, April, July and October. Furthermore, the rates and charges established herein are effective beginning April 1, 2020, and for each year thereafter as follows:
Classification
Type
2020 Rate
2021 Rate
2022 Rate
Class A
Residence (private homes)
$575
$660
$760
Class B
Residence (private homes) with 1 apartment
$1,150
$1,320
$1,520
Class C
Apartment houses, per apartment
$575
$660
$760
Class D
Public garages
$630
$720
$830
Plus for each washing rack
$550
$630
$725
Class E
Stores or offices, for each store or office
$630
$720
$830
Class F
Saloons
$820
$940
$1,080
Class G
Soda fountains, restaurants, banks and diners
$722
$830
$955
Class H
Rooming houses and hotels
$630
$720
$830
Plus per bedroom
$250
$290
$330
Class I
Schools, public, private or parochial, per classroom
$200
$230
$265
Class J
Warehouses (storage purposes only)
$630
$720
$830
Class K
Air conditioners, wherever air conditioners use water for cooling purposes and the water is discharged into the sanitary sewer, per to unit. If more or less than a ton, pro rata
$515
$590
$680
Class L
Laundromats and self-service car washes (consisting of no more than 4 bays and having no public garage)
$860
$990
$1,140
Class M
Churches
$275
$315
$360
Class N
Special rates:
(1)
Any classification of use not specifically provided for under Classes A through M shall be billed on the basis of water consumed in the previous billing period.
(2)
The consumption of 50,000 gallons or any fraction thereof shall be considered the equivalent of 1 sewer unit. Billing shall then be calculated on the number of equivalent sewer units so determined, multiplied by the rate of:
$575
$660
$760
(3)
Actual water consumption shall be adjusted accordingly to reflect any usage which can be proven to have been recycled and not discharged into the sewer system based upon readings of any recording devices installed by the consumer at his own expense.
(4)
Water meters and other recording devices of Class N customers shall be read quarterly and billings rendered thereon.
(5)
Class N customers are responsible for the proper operation of their water meters and other recording devices, and should notify the Borough immediately in the event of any malfunction. If any meter or device fails to register or registers improperly, the customer shall be charged an amount based upon consumption shown by previous readings figured pro rata to the time when the equipment is ascertained to be working properly.
B. 
Delinquent accounts:
(1) 
Turn on fee: $25.
(2) 
Turn off fee: $25.
C. 
Residential connection fee: $1,500.
D. 
Residential disconnection permit fee: $100.
E. 
Residential reconnection permit fee: $100.
A. 
Dumpster permit fee: $25.
B. 
Trash-automated containers. Initial containers are provided at the cost of the Borough, replacement carts or damaged carts will be at a cost to property owner at a fee of $100.
A. 
Curb and sidewalk construction permit: $25.
B. 
Street opening permit fees shall include the payment of a filing fee of $10 and a deposit in the amount that is double the appropriate charge in the following schedule or, in lieu thereof, the continual maintenance at all times of a cash deposit or cash bond in the amount of $1,000, and a filing fee of $100 per annum will be charged without deposit of the amount in the following schedule:
Type of Road
Charge for 10 Square Feet or Less
Additional Charge in Excess of 10 Square Feet
(per square foot)
Bituminous concrete or bituminous surface treatment
$60
$1
Concrete sidewalks
$35
$0.50
Earth or gravel
$30
$0.50
Plain concrete
$65
$1.50
Reinforced concrete
$85
$2
A. 
Connection fees:
Size in Diameter
(inches)
Fee
3/4
$1,500
1
$1,600
1 1/2
$1,700
2
$2,000
4
$3,875
6
$5,825
8
$8,575
B. 
Meters.
(1) 
Service charge for repair to tampered meter:
(a) 
First offense: $50.
(b) 
Each subsequent offense: $100.
(2) 
Test of meter at customer's request.
(a) 
Meters: $25.
(b) 
Per inch for other water service meters larger than one inch in diameter: $150.
C. 
Service fees:
(1) 
Turn on/turn off fee for any reason:
(a) 
Turn water service on: $25.
(b) 
Turn water service off: $25.
(2) 
Service charge to restore service where customer has turned water back on at curb after the Borough shut off for delinquency and Borough preventative action was required: $175.
(3) 
Bad check charge: $20.
D. 
Fees for water used in construction shall be charged on a monthly basis as follows:
Size of Meter
(inches)
Minimum Charge
Excess Rate per 1,000 Gallons
1
$100
$7
2
$200
$7
3
$300
$7
E. 
Private fire protection charges:
(1) 
Each private hydrant: $240 per year in service.
(2) 
If fire protection systems are serviced by a water service that is separate from main water service then the following private fire protection rates shall apply:
Line Size
(inches)
Rate Per Quarter
1
$50
2
$75
3
$100
4
$150
6
$300
8
$500
F. 
Water service rates.
[Amended 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 8-2013; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 4-2020]
(1) 
The following minimum and excess rates shall be charged for water consumption effective April 1, 2020. The rates are based on one equivalent domestic consumer unit, hereafter known as "EDU."
Service Type
Meter Size in Inches
Gallons Allowed Per EDU
2020 Billing Per EDU
2021 Billing Per EDU
2022 Billing per EDU
Residential
5/8
8,000
$77.50
$89
$98
Residential
3/4
8,000
$83
$95.50
$105
Residential
1
18,000
$195.50
$224.75
$247
Commercial
5/8
8,000
$77.50
$89
$98
Commercial
3/4
8,000
$83
$95.50
$105
Commercial
1
18,000
$195.50
$224.75
$247
Commercial
1.5
24,000
$269
$309
$340
Commercial
2
35,000
$339
$390
$429
Commercial
3
60,000
$535
$615
$676.50
Commercial
4
90,000
$783
$900
$990
Commercial
6
200,000
$1,536
$1,766
$1,943
Commercial
8
270,000
$2,070
$2,380.50
$2,618.50
Church
5/8
15,000
$50
$57.50
$63.25
Church
3/4
15,000
$50
$57.50
$63.25
Church
1
15,000
$50
$57.50
$63.25
(2) 
All water used in excess of the minimum allowed per quarter shall be billed at the following rates.
Total Gallons From:
Total Gallons To:
2020
2021
2022
First Excess
8,001
29,999
$4
$4.60
$5
Second Excess
30,000
49,999
$4.25
$4.90
$5.40
Third Excess
50,000
59,999
$4.75
$5.50
$6
Fourth Excess
60,000
69,999
$5
$5.75
$6.25
Fifth Excess
70,000
99,999
$5.30
$6.10
$6.75
Sixth Excess
100,000
499,999
$6.30
$7.25
$8
Seventh Excess
500,000
No limit
$7.35
$8.45
$9.30
(3) 
The above charges shall apply to each unit for which water service is provided by the Borough. For the purposes of this section, "unit" is defined and shall be considered as a single-family dwelling or single, separate dwelling space, such as 1/2 of a double house, an apartment or each separate dwelling in a multiple dwelling. A "unit" shall also mean each business place or establishment where water is used from a spigot or other connection, whether or not such business or establishment is connected with a dwelling space.
[Amended 11-17-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
Fees for zoning applications and permits:
Zoning Application/Permits
Administrative Charges
Farm structures
$15
Accessory structures up to 120 square feet
$35
Aboveground pools
$35
Patios
$35
Temporary signs and banners
$35
Temporary tents
$35
Driveways
$35
Fences
$35
Decks
$50
Inground pool
$75
Accessory structures over 120 square feet
$75
Additions (sunrooms, porch enclosures, bedrooms, baths)
$75
Single-family dwelling
$150
All other residential accessories or structures
$35
Commercial construction
$200
Modified resubmission of previously denied application
$35
Any application that involves inspection or review due to the possible presence of wetlands
Fee listed above
Commercial business signs permit
$35