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Borough of Tyrone, PA
Blair County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Tyrone 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 1465.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor’s Note: This ordinance also superseded former Ch. 92, Fees, adopted 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 1456.
A. 
Real estate: 2.725.
B. 
Real estate tax, late payment penalty: 10%.
C. 
Earned income, resident: 1.25%.
D. 
Earned income, nonresident: 1.00%.
E. 
Local services tax (LST): $52.
F. 
Realty transfer: 1%.
A. 
Lamination:
(1) 
Wallet size: $0.50.
(2) 
8 1/2 x 11: $1.
B. 
Notary: $5/seal.
C. 
Maps:
(1) 
Borough: $2.
(2) 
Colored: $5.
D. 
Xerox copies:
(1) 
Black and white: $0.25/page.
(2) 
Color: $0.50/page.
E. 
Returned check fee: $35.
F. 
Credit card processing fee (nonutility payments): $1 for charges of $5 or less, and $2 for all other charges.
A. 
Amusement device (including video games): $55/year.
B. 
Jukebox: $55/year.
C. 
Building permits: $20 for every $1,000.
(1) 
Every $1,000 after initial $1,000: $5 each.
D. 
Refundable residential permit deposit: $100.
E. 
Annual building permit, commercial only: $75.
F. 
Refundable commercial permit deposit: $500.
G. 
Demolition permit, residential and commercial: 2% of job cost + $4.
H. 
Demolition permit, garages and sheds (under 1,000 square feet): $25.
I. 
Chicken permit: $20.
J. 
Fire Marshal reports: $15.
K. 
Fire insurance certification fee: $20.
L. 
Fire insurance administrative fee: $100.
M. 
Sign permit: $25.
N. 
Street opening permit: $25.
O. 
Work without permit fine: $100.
P. 
Certificate of occupancy: $25.
Q. 
Tattoo parlor Borough license/renewal: $500/$250.
R. 
Zoning hearing application fee: $300.
S. 
Property maintenance appeals to Borough Council: $250.
T. 
Appeals to Blair Region UCC Board: $500.
U. 
Sexually oriented business:
(1) 
Application fee: $500.
(2) 
Annual renewal fee: $350.
V. 
Transfer of liquor license: $750.
W. 
Sidewalk obstruction permit: $25.
X. 
Refundable dumpster/roll off permit deposit: $100.
Y. 
Dumpster/roll off permit fine for use without permit: $100.
Z. 
Auction fee: $25.
A. 
Soliciting, daily permit: $50.
B. 
Soliciting, weekly permit: $100.
C. 
Soliciting, monthly permit: $175.
D. 
Soliciting, yearly permit: $1,000.
A. 
Mobile home park, initial license: $500.
B. 
Mobile home park, annual renewal: $300.
C. 
Mobile home (tax) removal permit: $20.
A. 
Permit fee, first six months: $50.
B. 
Permit fee, second six months: $100.
C. 
Permit fee, every six months thereafter: $150.
A. 
Residential activity:
(1) 
Lot consolidation plan: $100.
(2) 
Residential subdivision or land development: $250 (plus Borough review and inspection costs).
B. 
Nonresidential activity:
(1) 
No build commercial, industrial or institutional subdivision: $275 (plus Borough review and inspection costs).
(2) 
Commercial, industrial, institutional development up to 50,000 square feet of building construction: $500 (plus Borough review and inspection costs).
(3) 
Commercial, industrial, institutional development over 50,000 square feet of building construction with an additional $25 for each 5,000 square feet of building construction, maximum fee of $1,500: $750 (plus Borough review and inspection costs).
(4) 
Blair County Planning Review: Fee based on plans and set by BCPC.
A. 
Park, electric (all tables): $10/day.
B. 
Park, reservation (Table #1): $75/day.
C. 
Park, reservation (Table #2): $60/day.
D. 
Park, reservation (Table Nos. 3-12): $50/day.
E. 
Amphitheater rental: $70/day.
F. 
Recreational rental (organized athletic event): $15/hour.
G. 
Electric for other Borough facilities: $10/day.
A. 
Pool, family resident: $75/year.
(1) 
A family consists of two adults and children ages six to 17 residing in the household.
B. 
Pool, adult resident (18 and over): $55/year.
C. 
Pool, senior (62 and over)/disabled resident: $45/year.
D. 
Pool, child resident (six to 17): $45/year.
E. 
Pool, family nonresident: $100/year.
F. 
Pool, adult nonresident (18 and over): $80/year.
G. 
Pool, senior (62 and over)/disabled nonresident: $70/year.
H. 
Pool, child nonresident (six to 17): $70/year.
I. 
Pool, daily admission adults (18 and over): $5/day.
J. 
Pool, daily admission adults (18 and over), after 5:00 p.m.: $2/day.
K. 
Pool, daily admission child (six to 17): $4/day.
L. 
Pool, daily admission child (six to 17), after 5:00 p.m.: $1/day.
M. 
Child five and under free with paid adult.
N. 
Pool parties ($50 nonrefundable deposit): $150.
O. 
Swim lessons: $30.
P. 
Pool pass passes/gift certificates purchased from December 1 to March 1: 10% discount.
Q. 
Pool passes for nonprofit organizations: $1 per daily pass.
A. 
Parking meter bags: $5/day.
B. 
Parking spaces municipal lots: $20/month.
C. 
Refundable parking permit deposit (upon return of permit): $10.
A. 
Police accident and incident reports: $15.
B. 
Police offense reports: $15.
C. 
Private handicapped parking space, installation fee: $75.
D. 
Annual renewal fee for private handicapped parking space: $25.
E. 
Relocation of handicapped parking sign: $30.
F. 
Annual towing license fee: $100.
A. 
Meter violation: $5.
B. 
Backing into meter stall: $5.
C. 
Bus zone: $15.
D. 
No parking zone: $15.
E. 
Double parking: $15.
F. 
Sidewalk: $15.
G. 
More than six inches from curb: $15.
H. 
Less than 25 feet from intersection: $15.
I. 
Parked overtime, two-hour zone: $15.
J. 
Against traffic: $15.
K. 
Handicap only: $50.
L. 
Blocking driveway or garage: $15.
M. 
Fire hydrant: $50.
N. 
Repairs of vehicle on roadway: $15.
A. 
Residential fees. Does not include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire or energy inspection fees.
(1) 
Industrialized housing (mobile home, modular and manufactured): $156.
(2) 
Single-family dwelling.
(a) 
Not over 3,500 square feet[1] or over three bedrooms: $246.
[1]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of six feet six inches or more.
(b) 
Over 3,500 square feet[2]: $246 + $0.14 each square foot over 3,500.
[2]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of six feet six inches or more.
(3) 
Townhouse: $180.
(4) 
Each additional bedroom, per dwelling unit: $48.
(5) 
Decks, porches, carports: $90.
(6) 
Attached garages, additions, and nonexempt detached accessory structures, alterations, renovations to 500 square feet: $144.
(a) 
Over 500 square feet[3]: $144 + $0.14 each square foot over 500.
[3]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of six feet six inches or more.
B. 
Commercial fees. Includes multifamily. Does not include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire or energy inspection fees.
(1) 
New construction (per square foot[4]): $0.15.
[4]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of six feet, six inches or more.
(2) 
Alterations and renovations (per square foot[5]): $0.09.
[5]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of six feet, six inches or more.
(3) 
Accessibility (flat fee): $180.
C. 
Miscellaneous fees.
(1) 
Swimming pool/spa (public or commercial): $288.
(2) 
Swimming pool/spa (single family).
(a) 
Above-ground: $78.
(b) 
In-ground: $144.
(3) 
Reinspection fee, each: $78.
(4) 
Locked or not ready for inspection: $78.
(5) 
Conditions not provided for in this schedule, apply for fee.
D. 
Minimum fee: $78.
A. 
Fee schedule (other than residential).
(1) 
All switches, lighting and receptacles to be counted as outlets.
(2) 
Rough wiring inspection.
(a) 
One to 25 outlets: $36.
(b) 
For each additional 10 outlets or fraction thereof: $7.20.
(3) 
Finish inspection.
(a) 
One to 25 outlets: $36.
(b) 
For each additional 10 outlets or fraction thereof: $7.20.
(4) 
Equipment, appliances.
(a) 
Outlet for single unit of 15 KW or less: $32.40.
(b) 
Each additional outlet of 15 KW or less: $10.80.
(5) 
Motors, generators, transformers, central heating, duct heaters, air conditioning, electric furnances and welders.
(a) 
Fractional HP, KW or KVA to 1 HP, KW or KVA, each: $20.40.
(b) 
One HP, KW or KVA to 3 HP, KW or KVA, each: $22.80.
(c) 
Four HP, KW or KVA to 7 HP, KW or KVA, each: $32.40.
(d) 
Seven and one-half HP, KW or KVA to 29 HP, KW or KVA, each: $37.20.
(e) 
Thirty HP, KW or KVA to 49 HP, KW or KVA, each: $56.40.
(f) 
Fifty HP, KW or KVA to 74 HP, KW or KVA, each: $69.60.
(g) 
Seventy-five HP, KW or KVA to 199 HP, KW or KVA, each: $135.60.
(h) 
200 HP, KW or KVA to 500 HP, KW or KVA, each: $265.20.
(i) 
Over 500 HP, KW or KVA, each: $333.60.
(j) 
Over 600 volts: Add $103 per category.
(6) 
Feeders or subpanels.
(a) 
Not over 200 amp: $33.60.
(b) 
Over 200 amp to 400 amp: $48.
(c) 
Over 400 amp to 600 amp: $60.
(d) 
Over 600 amp to 1,600 amp: $129.60.
(e) 
Over 1,600 amp: $177.60.
(f) 
Over 600 volts: Add $103 per category.
(7) 
Modular and mobile homes.
(a) 
Modular homes, service and outlets: $105.60.
(b) 
Mobile homes, service including one feeder or one receptacle: $90.
(c) 
Feeder or power cord only (single visit only): $69.60.
(d) 
Additional trip: $33.60.
(8) 
Service - meter equipment up to 600 volts.
(a) 
Not over 200 amp: $72.
(b) 
Over 200 amp to 400 amp: $96.
(c) 
Over 400 amp to 600 amp: $120.
(d) 
Over 600 amp to 1,200 amp: $270.
(e) 
Over 1,200 amp to 1,600 amp: $276.
(f) 
Over 1,600 amp to 2,000 amp: $342.
(g) 
Over 2,000 amp to 3,000 amp: $402.
(h) 
Over 3,000 amp: $510.
(i) 
Ground fault protected services: Add $96.
(j) 
Over 600 volts: Add $132 per category.
(k) 
Services exceeding one meter: $15.60 for each additional meter.
(l) 
Service reconnect: Add $18.
(9) 
Primary transformers vaults, enclosures, substations.
(a) 
Not over 200 KVA: $243.60.
(b) 
Over 200 KVA to 500 KVA: $303.60.
(c) 
Over 500 KVA to 1,000 KVA: $363.60.
(d) 
Over 1,000 KVA: $423.60.
(10) 
Signaling systems. Burglar alarms, fire alarms, fire suppression alarms, smoke detectors, telemetering (telephones or CATV outlets are each separate systems).
(a) 
For the system and first 15 devices: $72.
(b) 
Each additional 10 devices or fraction thereof: $7.20.
(11) 
Signs (incandescent, fluorescent and neon).
(a) 
First sign (per occupancy): $72.
(b) 
Each additional sign (per occupancy): $10.80.
(12) 
Outline lighting.
(a) 
First transformer: $72.
(b) 
Each additional transformer: $10.80.
(13) 
Swimming pools.
(a) 
Bonding (each trip): $78.
(b) 
Equipment/wiring (residential only): $90.
(c) 
Commercial by fee schedule.
B. 
Residential fees. Flat rate schedule. One application for each new or existing building.
(1) 
Single-family dwelling, not over 200 amp service: $138.
(2) 
Two-family dwelling units, not over 200 amp service: $186.
(3) 
Over two-family dwelling, first two units each: $90.
(a) 
Add service equipment.
(b) 
Single-family dwellings with over 200 amp service apply flat rate schedule plus equipment, appliances, and motor schedule.
(c) 
Dwelling with a spa, hot tub, hydromassage tub, sauna, etc. apply flat rate schedule plus $33.60 for each item.
(4) 
Each additional unit: $60.
(5) 
Townhouses, each: $90.
(6) 
Alterations and additions (service and 25 outlets or less): $105.
C. 
Special service and/or conditions not provided for in this schedule, apply for fee.
(1) 
Minimum charge: $72.
A. 
Residential fees.
(1) 
Industrialized housing (mobile home, modular and manufactured) one sewer and water connection: $78.
(2) 
Additions and alterations (one sewer and water connection): $78.
(3) 
All other per dwelling or unit:
(a) 
Not over three full (or partial) baths: $120.
(b) 
Fourth and fifth full (or partial) baths, each: $30.
B. 
Commercial fees.
(1) 
Piping under slab (waste and supply).
(a) 
Not over five fixtures: $60.
(b) 
Each additional fixture: $6.
(2) 
Piping rough-in (waste and supply).
(a) 
Not over five fixtures: $60.
(b) 
Each additional fixture: $6.
(3) 
Piping final inspection.
(a) 
Not over five fixtures: $60.
(b) 
Each additional fixture: $6.
C. 
Miscellaneous fees.
(1) 
Sewer lateral (from house to curb): $78.
(2) 
Water lateral (from house to curb): $78.
(3) 
Sewer and water lateral at same time: $120.
(4) 
Master backflow prevention device: $78.
(5) 
Reinspection fee, each: $78.
D. 
Special service and/or conditions not provided for in this schedule, apply for fee.
(1) 
Minimum charge $78.
E. 
Fixture definitions for the above fee schedule.
(1) 
The word "fixture" shall mean each water closet, urinal, wash basin, bathtub, house trap, floor drain or downspout area drain, laundry tray, hot-water heater or opening provided for any of the aforementioned or any plumbing or drainage appliance trap connected, either directly or indirectly, to the plumbing or drainage system, whether water-supplied or not, installed in the building or on the lot within the property lines.
A. 
Commercial.
(1) 
Total value of mechanical bid x .0075.
(2) 
Individual systems (not to be combined with above multiplier).
(a) 
Water heaters (100 gallons or more): $84.
(b) 
Air-handling units/chillers: $84.
(c) 
Circulating pumps, condensate pumps, exhaust fans return air fans, water heaters less than 100 gallons, heat exchangers and incinerators: $24.
(d) 
Underground snow melt systems: $84.
(e) 
Kitchen exhaust equipment (per hood unit): $84.
(f) 
Gas piping system: $72.
(g) 
Fuel oil piping system: $72.
(h) 
Chimneys and vents: $72.
(i) 
Solar heating and cooling system: $84.
(j) 
Flammable and combustible liquid storage, dust collectors: Apply for fee.
B. 
Residential.
(1) 
Single-family dwelling:
(a) 
Up to 3,500 square feet: $96.
(b) 
Over 3,500 square feet: $132.
C. 
Minimum charge: $72.
A. 
Fire alarm systems (panel and 10 devices)[1]: $72.
Each additional 20 devices or fraction thereof: $12.
[1]
Devices shall include all annunciating and initiating devices, panels, etc.
B. 
Sprinkler system up to 50 sprinkler heads: $132.
Each additional 50 heads or fraction thereof: $90.
C. 
Commercial cooking hoods: $84.
D. 
Stand pipe system: $108.
E. 
Dry chemical extinguishing system: $108.
F. 
Condition not provided, please apply for fee.
(1) 
Minimum charge: $72.
A. 
Commercial fees (includes multifamily):
(1) 
To $1,000,000: 0.0015 x construction valuation.
(2) 
$1,000,000 to $5,000,000: $1,560 + 0.0005 x construction valuation.
(3) 
Over $5,000,000: $3,960 + 0.00041 x construction valuation.
(4) 
Individual disciplines:
(a) 
25% of building plan review.
(b) 
Accessibility: $150.
(5) 
Minimum fee: $156.
B. 
Residential fees:
(1) 
Single-family dwelling not over 3,500 square feet[1]: $93.60.
[1]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, etc.
(2) 
Single-family dwelling and additions 3,500 square feet to 5,000 square feet[2]: $153.60.
[2]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, etc.
(3) 
Single-family dwelling and additions over 5,000 square feet[3]: $300.
[3]
Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, etc.
(4) 
Decks, porches, carports: $30.
(5) 
Attached garages, additions, and nonexempt detached accessory structures, alterations, renovations to 500 square feet: $72.
(a) 
Over 500 square feet: $93.60.
(6) 
Minimum fee: $30.
A. 
Residential fee.
(1) 
Flat fee: $72.
B. 
Nonresidential fee.
(1) 
New construction (per square foot): $0.03.
C. 
Minimum charge: $72.
Any deposits listed herein as refundable must be claimed within one year from the date of issuance. After that time, the deposit is forfeited and transferred to the general fund.