[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood 8-1-1995 by Ord. No. 1979. Amendments noted where applicable.]
General fees shall be as follows:
Wedding ceremony fee: Persons seeking to be married by an official of the Township of Maplewood shall pay to the Township of Maplewood a fee of $100.
[Added 12-4-2001 by Ord. No. 2180-01]
Chapter 6, Administration of Government.
[Amended 4-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2029-97; 7-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2036-97; 11-7-2001 by Ord. No. 2177-01]
A.
Fees for copies of records.
(1)
First page to 10th page: $0.75 per page.
(2)
Eleventh page to 20th page: $0.50 per page.
(3)
All pages over 20: $0.25 per page.
(4)
Each photograph: $5.
B.
For persons seeking to copy more than 100 pages of records using their own photographic process, approved by the custodian and brought onto Township property, the fees shall be $50 per day or any portion thereof.
C.
Duplicate tax bills.
(1)
Charge for duplicate tax bills, per copy: $5.
(2)
Maximum for each subsequent copy of same tax bills requested by the same institution/person in the same tax year: $5.
D.
Certified copies. In addition to the fees indicated above, there shall be an additional charge of $7 for a certified copy of any record.
E.
Replacement of tax sale certificate: $100.
Chapter 14, Burgdorff Cultural Center.
[Added 4-16-1996 by Ord. No. 1994-96]
A.
Use of theater and meeting room.
(1)
Four-hour block of time. Minimum: $235 (includes custodian/attendant).
(2)
Each additional hour at $50.
B.
Use of meeting room only.
(1)
Four-hour block of time. Minimum: $150 (includes custodian/attendant).
(2)
Each additional hour at $30.
C.
Optional costs.
(1)
Use of portable public address (PA) system: $50.
(2)
Use of piano: $25.
(3)
Use of either facility with refreshments/food: $50.[1]
Chapter 79, Alcoholic Beverages.
[Amended 4-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2029-97; 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01; 4-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2206-03; 5-4-2004 by Ord. No. 2250-04; 10-5-2004 by Ord. No. 2266-04]
A.
Article II, Licensed Premises. License fees shall be as follows:
Type of License
Fee
Plenary retail consumption license
$2,400.00
Plenary retail distribution license
$1,938.00
Seasonal retail distribution license
$1,237.50
Club license
$150.00
Transfer of license (per transfer)
10% of annual renewal fee
Chapter 83, Amusement Devices.
A.
License fees shall be as follows:
(1)
Distribution licenses:
(a)
Music machine or device: $450 for the license, together with a fee of $100 for each machine or device distributed.
(b)
Amusement or entertainment machines: $100 for the machines, together with a fee of $75 for each machine distributed.
(2)
Owner-operator licenses:
(a)
Music machines: $100 for each machine.
(b)
Amusement or entertainment machines: $100 for each machine.
Chapter 93, Building Construction.
[Amended 5-3-1994 by Ord. No. 1941; 6-6-1995 by Ord. No. 1971; 11-21-1995 by Ord. No. 1982; 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 2402-07; 10-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2606-09; 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 2658-11; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2894-18; 5-19-2026 by Ord. No. 4001-26]
A.
Article I, Uniform Construction Code.
(1)
New construction (Use Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5): volume multiplied by $0.10 per cubic foot.
(2)
Additions (Use Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5): volume multiplied by $0.10 per cubic foot.
(3)
Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall be in the amount of $0.10 per cubic foot of volume for structures of all use groups and types of construction, other than those listed in Subsection A(1) and (2) above, as classified and defined in Articles 3 and 4 of the Building Subcode.
(4)
Surcharge. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A(3) of this section, the fee shall be as directed and modified by the Department of Community Affairs (N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19), per cubic foot of volume for additions to structures of Use Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5, with a maximum fee for all structures not to exceed $9,999,999.
(5)
Renovations, alterations and repairs. Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs or site construction associated with premanufactured construction and the external utility connections for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the estimated cost of the work. The fee shall be in the amount of $30 for each $1,000. For the purpose of determining the estimated cost, the applicant shall submit such costs data as may be available and produced by the architect or engineer of record or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted.
(6)
The fee for a variation to the Construction Code:
(a)
Class 1 variation: $250.
(b)
Classes 2 and 3 variation: $100.
(7)
Plumbing fees.
(a)
Per-fixture fee: $20 per fixture.
(b)
Special devices: $75.
Type of Device
Fee
(per device)
Water closet
$20
Steam boiler
$75
Urinal/bidet
$20
Hot water boiler
$75
Bathtub
$20
Sewer pump
$75
Lavatory
$20
Interceptor/Separator
$75
Shower
$20
Backflow preventer
$20
Floor drain
$20
Grease trap
$75
Sink
$20
Water-cooled air conditioner or refrigeration unit
$75
Dishwasher
$20
Drinking fountain
$20
Sewer connection
$75
Washing machine
$20
Water service connection
$75
Hose bibb
$20
Gas service connection
No charge
Gas piping
$75
Active solar system
$75
Fuel oil piping
$75
Water heater
$75
Testable backflow preventer
$100
(c)
Special device, minimum fee: $80.
(d)
Maximum fee: $999,999.99.
(e)
Administrative surcharge: 15%, if a third-party inspection agency is contracted for inspection services.
(8)
Electrical fees.
(a)
Electrical fee shall be calculated as prescribed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20, plus a municipal surcharge for administration of 15% of the fee per application, if a third-party inspection agency is contracted.
(b)
If other than a third-party agency, municipal inspection fees shall be:
Type of Device
Fee
(each)
Receptacles and fixtures:
First 50
$75
Each additional 25
$20
Motors and electrical devices over 1 horsepower:
Up to 10 horsepower
$10
Up to 50 horsepower
$50
Up to 100 horsepower
$185
Larger than above
$550
Transformers and generators over 1 kilowatt [Items included in this category are ranges, ovens, electric water heaters, electric dryers, dishwashers, disposals, space heaters, boilers, furnaces, air handlers, air-conditioning systems/compressors (1 ton to 5 tons); all shall be considered as less than 10 kw. Devices over 5 tons shall be considered greater than 10 kw to 50 kw.]:
Up to 10.0 kilowatts
$20
Up to 50.0 kilowatts
$50
Up to 100.00 kilowatts
$185
Larger than above
$550
Solar systems: back feed breakers shall be listed as a subpanel:
0 to 100 amps
$10
101 to 225 amps
$50
226 to 1,000 amps
$100
Greater than 1,000 amps
$185
Inverter:
Less than 50 kw
$50
51 kw to 100 kw
$75
Greater than 100 kw
$250
Photovoltaic panels:
First 40 panels
$50
41 to 100 panels
$75
101 to 200 panels
$150
More than 200 panels
$225
Each service panel, service entrance or subpanel (Included herein are up to 5 meters per service; additional meters are $20 each.):
Less than or equal to 200 amperes
$75
Greater than 200 amperes and less than or equal to 1,000 amperes
$185
Greater than 1,000 amperes
$550
Construction pole services shall be considered as less than 200 amp service; each branch circuit replacement or part thereof, each pool or hydromassage bath tub, each underwater light fixture, each household electric cooking device rated up to 16 kw, each fire, security or burglar alarm control unit, each receptacle rated for 30 amps to 50 amps, each light standard greater than 8 feet in height, including luminaire, each communication closet, the fee shall be $10 each. Irrigation sprinkler system sensor: $10. Floor penetration of rated systems $75 per riser up to four stories; more than four stories, $125 per riser.
Minimum fee
$80
Maximum fee
$999,999.99
Administrative surcharge, if a third-party inspection agency is contracted for inspection services
15%
(9)
Fire protection fees.
(a)
Sprinkler heads or detectors.
[1]
Wet and dry sprinkler heads.
Number of Devices
Fee
1 to 20
$65
21 to 100
$120
101 to 200
$228
201 to 400
$590
401 to 1,000
$800
Over 1,000
$1,000
[2]
Smoke and heat detectors.
Number of Devices
Fee
1 to 20
$65
21 to 100
$120
101 to 200
$228
201 to 400
$590
401 to 1,000
$800
Over 1,000
$1,000
[3]
Pre-engineered systems.
System
Fee
CO2 suppression
$90
Halon suppression
$90
Foam suppression
$90
Dry chemical
$90
Wet chemical
$90
Standpipes (each)
$100
Kitchen hood exhaust system
$75
Incinerators
$100
Crematoriums
0
Gas- or oil-fired appliances
$75
[4]
Minimum fee: $80.
[5]
Maximum fee: $999,999.
[6]
Administrative surcharge: 15% if third-party inspection is made.
(b)
Gas- and oil-fired appliances not connected to plumbing system, including oil tank: $75 each.
(c)
Solid-fuel-burning device: $75.
(d)
Oil or gasoline tank, new or replacement, over 1,000 gallons and gas-pumping island: $75 each.
(10)
Demolition and removal fee.
(a)
The fee for a demolition and removal permit shall be $1,500 for a structure of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 300 feet in height or for one- and two-family residences (Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5 of the Building Code) and residential detached garages; the fee for demolition of all other use groups shall be $2,000.
(b)
Oil tank abandonment, including aboveground or basement tank: $75.
(11)
Sign fee: $1 per square foot, one side only of a double-sided sign; minimum fee: $80.
(12)
Certificate of occupancy: 10% of the permit fee; certificate of occupancy for change of use: $450; certificate of continued occupancy: $250; temporary certificate of occupancy: $30.
(13)
Certificate of approval: no charge.
(14)
All fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
(15)
Minimum fee for any permit: $80.
(16)
Municipal plan review: 25% of the calculated permit fee.
(17)
A permit containing additional volume and alterations shall be calculated separately for each and added together for a total fee.
(18)
All fees shall be calculated as per the above fee schedule and in keeping with the requirements of calculating fees specified by N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18, or as changed by the Department of Community Affairs as is permitted and published in the New Jersey Register.
(19)
Fence construction: $50.
(20)
Mechanical permit for residential boilers, furnaces and other similar devices: $125.
(21)
Solar systems:
(a)
Building permit and review: $75.
(b)
Electrical permit and inspection: $75.
(22)
Plan revision fee: $100.
(23)
Change of contractor: $100 per subcode.
Chapter 113, Dogs, Cats and Other Animals.
[Amended 11-7-2007 by Ord. No. 2531-07]
A.
Article I, Licensing of Cats. Licensing fees shall be as follows:
(1)
Unneutered cats, per cat: $18.
(2)
Neutered cats, per cat: $15.
(3)
Delinquent fee: $7.
(4)
Duplicate license and/or registration sleeve: $1.
B.
Article II, Licensing of and Regulations for Dogs. Licensing fees shall be as follows:
(1)
Unneutered dogs, per dog: $18.
(2)
Neutered dogs, per dog: $15.
(3)
Delinquent fee: $7.
(4)
Duplicate license and/or registration sleeve: $1.
Chapter 127, Fire Prevention.
A.
Article I, Enforcement of Uniform Code.
[Amended 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 2539-08; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2896-18; 10-15-2024 by Ord. No. 3130-24]
(1)
Permit fees shall be as follows:
Type of Permit
Fee
Type 1
$55
Type 2
$215
Type 3
$430
Type 4
$645
Type 5
$1,000
(2)
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Maplewood Township Code to the contrary, a food truck may obtain an annual permit for $250. Such permits shall be valid for the balance of the calendar year in which they are issued, and the permit fee shall not be prorated based on the date of issuance. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the timing and frequency of any food truck inspections, including, but not limited to, fire inspections and health inspections.
B.
Article II, Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
[Amended 6-19-2001 by Ord. No. 2167-01; 11-5-2003 by Ord. No. 2231-03; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2896-18; 5-19-2026 by Ord. No. 4003-26]
(1)
Inspection fee.
(a) If scheduled at least 10 days prior to inspection date: $100.
(b) If scheduled four days to nine days prior to inspection date: $125.
(c) If scheduled less than four days prior to inspection date: $175.
(2)
Recheck inspection fee: $100 per recheck inspection. Cancellation must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid charges.
C.
On-site inspections of nonlife hazard use - buildings, businesses and occupancies.
[Added 6-19-2001 by Ord. No. 2168-01; amended 12-4-2001 by Ord. No. 2178-01;[2] 12-20-2022 by Ord. No. 3078-22; 5-19-2026 by Ord. No. 4003-26]
(1)
Business fee schedule:
Use Code
Fee Amount
Description
0-1, 0-2, 0-3
$75
Any occupancy, up to 5,999 square feet2
0-4
$225
Any occupancy, 6,000 to 9,999 square feet2
0-5
$325
Any occupancy, 10,000 square feet or larger2
M-1
$60
3 to 5 dwelling units with common area
M-2
$150
6 to 25 dwelling units with common area
M-3
$240
Multiple dwelling with common area, over 25 units
(2)
Business billing schedule: Billed at time of inspection. All payments due within 30 days of billing (inspection). Failure to comply will be cause for additional penalties to be assessed per N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12(b)(8).
NOTES:
1 Office/Storefront
2 Any occupancy, including basement/common area
Chapter 133, Garage Sales.
[Amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 2287-05]
A.
License fee: $10.
Chapter 171, Motor Vehicle Dealers.
[Amended 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01]
A.
The annual fee for each license shall be $300 regardless of area of lot.
Chapter 193, Parks and Recreation Areas.
[Amended 2-20-1996 by Ord. No. 199-96; 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01; 2-20-2001 by Ord. No. 2147-01; 12-17-2002 by Ord. No. 2202-02; 2-21-2006 by Ord. No. 2337-06; 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2621-10]
A.
Article II, Maplewood Community Pool.
[Amended 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 2659-11; 2-21-2012 by Ord. No. 2683-12; 4-4-2017 by Ord. No. 2851-17; 3-6-2018 by Ord. No. 2892-18; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 3088-23; 4-16-2024 by Ord. No. 3116-24; 4-15-2025 by Ord. No. 3149-25; 4-7-2026 by Ord. No. 3188-26]
(1)
Schedule of fees.
(a)
Residents.
Registration Dates
Types of Membership
Registration Date I
(Through June 1)
Registration Date II
(June 2 through July 31)
Registration Date II
(August)
Individual
$200
$235
$125
Senior citizen 65 and older
$140
$150
$80
1Couple
$325
$340
$180
2Family (3 to 7 members)
$380
$395
$210
Family (8+ members)
$450
$470
$250
3Family and caregiver
$450
$470
$250
NOTES:
1 Couple category consists of either two cohabitating adults or an adult and child under the age of 18.
2 Family categories are made up of two adults and their custodial children.
3 Family and Caregiver is made up of two adults, one caregiver and custodial children.
(b)
Residents — Reduced Rates.
Certain residents are eligible for reduced membership fees, on a first come, first served basis, until any appropriations and/or donations to subsidize such reduced membership fees are exhausted in a given year. In order to qualify for the adjusted membership fee, residents must meet one of the following criteria: qualifies for free and/or reduced lunch; receives Section 8 housing assistance; beneficiary of SNAP or WIC; beneficiary of NJ Cash Assistance Program; receives SSI benefits; eligible for Medicaid; or receives unemployment. If a resident qualifies and funding remains available, the following membership fees shall apply:
Membership
Type
Resident Fee
August Only
Individual
Age 18-64
$75
$35
Senior citizen
65+
$45
$25
Couple
2 adults or adult + child
$100
$50
Family
2 adults + 1-7 children
$120
$60
Family
2 adults + 8+ children
$140
$70
Family
Family plus caregiver
$140
$70
(c)
Out-of-town residents (with a cap of 325 memberships sold).
Out of Town
Regular
August Only
Individual
$445
$240
Senior (65+)
$295
$150
Couple
$635
$350
Family (up to 7)
$745
$415
Family 2 (8+)
$875
$495
Family + caregiver
$875
$495"
(2)
Guest passes.
Type of Pass
Fee
Adult
$25 each
Youth (3 to 17)
$15 each
B.
Park/field/court rental.
(1)
Schedule of fees:
Resident
Nonresident
Baseball/softball fields, per game
$25 to $50
$50 to $75
DeHart/Memorial Multipurpose Field, per game
$25 to $50
$50 to $75
Memorial Park Amphitheater, per hour
$25 to $40
$40 to $75
Park rental, two-hour minimum, per hour
$20 to $30
$35 to $50
Tennis courts, per hour
$10 to $25
$25 to $40
Platform tennis courts, per hour
$10 to $25
$25 to $40
(2)
Additionally, all nonaffiliated sports groups must pay a field assessment fee of $10 per participant, per season, which will go into a field maintenance account.
C.
Field and facility use fees and charges.
[Added 7-19-2016 by Ord. No. 2819-16]
(1)
The fees shown on the attached Table A, "Athletic Fields/Facilities Charges and Fees," are hereby adopted for the purposes and in the amounts stated therein and shall be applied to all usage of such fields and facilities by non-Department individuals, groups and organizations.
(2)
There is hereby established a facility use fee as follows:
(a)
The attached Table B, "Facility Use Fees," identifies the designated fields/facilities for which participants in Department-sponsored activities and programs occurring on the designated fields/facilities will incur a facility use fee.
(b)
There shall be imposed, in addition to any current registration fee, a facility use fee in the amount of $20 on each participant registering for a Department-sponsored activity or program occurring on a designated field/facility.
(3)
All funds collected through the athletic fields/facilities charges and fees and the facility use fees shall deposited into a Facility Reserve Fund, and the expenditure of such funds shall be limited and dedicated solely to enhanced maintenance, upgrades and improvements to the designated fields/facilities.
Table A
Athletic Fields/Facilities Charges and Fees
Single Use Resident/s (1)
Seasonal Resident/s (1)
Single Use Non-Resident/s
Seasonal Non-Resident
Unaffiliated & For Profit Groups
Multi-Purpose Field
$25/Hour
$20 per player
$50/Hour
$40 per player
$50/Hour
Baseball/ Softball Field
$25/Hour
$20 per player
$50/Hour
$40 per player
$50/Hour
Field Lights (2)
$10/Hour
$10/Hour
$10 per hour
Table B
Facility Use Fees: Designated Fields/Facilities
Borden Park
DeHart Park
Maplecrest Park
Memorial Park
Chapter 197, Peddling and Soliciting.
A.
Article I, Peddlers.
(1)
License fees shall be as follows:
[Amended 4-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2029-97]
Type of License
Length of License
Fee
Bakery products
1 year
$45
Dairy products
1 year
$45
Fruits and vegetables
1 year
$45
Meats
1 year
$125
Ice cream
1 year
$160
Groceries (and other food article not provided for above)
1 year
$220
Ice
1 year
$20
All nonfood products (including nursery products, house furnishings, etc.)
30 days
180 days
1 year
$150
$220
$440
(2)
Each solicitor, salesman or agent, in addition to the above fee: $20.
(3)
Additional fee for excess vehicle weight over three tons: $10.
B.
Article II, Solicitors and Canvassers.
(1)
Solicitor's or canvasser's license: $30.
[Amended 4-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2206-03]
Chapter 201, Pool- and Billiard Rooms.
A.
Annual license fee: $350.
Chapter 204, Property, Transfer of.
A.
Article I, Certificate of Continued Occupancy.
(1)
Certificate of continued occupancy: $25.
Chapter 215, Sales, Going-Out-Of-Business and Altered-Goods.
[Amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 2287-05]
A.
License fee: $50.
B.
Renewal fee: $10.
Chapter 223, Sewers.
A.
Article I, General Provisions.
(1)
Permit fees shall be as follows:
Size of Connection
(inches)
Fee
4
$10
5
$20
Each inch above 5
$5
(2)
Annual rents for persons from adjoining municipalities.
(a)
Residential premises: $25.
(b)
Nonresidential premises: $200.
B.
Article II, User Charges.
[Amended 3-3-1998 by Ord. No. 2053-98; 5-1-2000 by Ord. No. 2121-00; 4-15-2003 by Ord. No. 2212-03; 4-3-2007 by Ord. No. 2398-07; 5-5-2015 by Ord. No. 2782-15; 4-4-2017 by Ord. No. 2852-17; 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 2994-20; 6-1-2021 by Ord. No. 3030-21; 2-20-2024 by Ord. No. 3113-24[3]; 5-19-2026 by Ord. No. 3199-26]
(1)
The annual sewer user rate per dwelling unit shall be $235 per unit.
(2)
Each unit owner shall pay an annual joint meeting capital improvement charge of $37.
(3)
Each unit owner shall pay an annual Township of Maplewood capital improvement fee of $42.60.
C.
Article III, Industrial Cost Recovery Charges.
(1)
Annual industrial costs recovery charge.
(a)
Fixed cost per 1,000 gallons of flow: $240.
(b)
Fixed cost per pound of suspended solids: $85.
(c)
Fixed cost per pound of biochemical oxygen demand: $75.
(d)
Minimum charge: $100.
(2)
In addition to the charges set forth in Article II, User Charges, any surcharges assessed against the Township of Maplewood by the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union County will be passed through to the industrial user, together with an administrative fee of 10%, but not greater than $50, payable to the Township of Maplewood.
[Added 4-2-2002 by Ord. No. 2185-02]
Chapter 239, Streets and Sidewalks.
[Amended 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01; 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 2287-05; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 2402-07; 5-4-2010 by Ord. No. 2630-10; 12-7-2010 by Ord. No. 2651-10]
A.
Article II, Excavations in Streets.
(1)
Road opening permits, application fee: Pay an application fee of $75 upon receiving an application form from the Township Engineer. This fee is nonrefundable.
(2)
Road opening permits, permit fees:
(a)
On streets surfaced not more than five years prior to the issuance of the excavation permit, the following fees will be charged in addition to any application fee related to the proposed opening:
[1]
To public utility companies: $250.
[2]
To all other permittees: $500.
(b)
On streets surfaced more than five years but less than 10 years prior to the issuance of the excavation permit, $200 will be charged in addition to any application fee related to the proposed opening.
(c)
On streets surfaced more than 10 years prior to the issuance of the excavation permit, $150 will be charged in addition to any application fees related to the proposed opening.
B.
Article III, Obstructions in Streets.
(1)
The fee for a dumpster shall be:
(a)
On a public roadway: $50, plus a certificate of insurance naming the Township of Maplewood as an additional insured in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
(b)
Private property: no fee.
Chapter 243, Swimming Pools.
[Amended 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01]
A.
Article II, Private Swimming Pools.
(1)
Reinspection fee, every three years: $15.
Chapter 249, Taxicabs.
[Amended 4-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2029-97; 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 2287-05]
A.
Owner's license for each vehicle: $25 per year or part thereof.
B.
Fee for each driver, other than the owner: $25 per year or part thereof.
[1]
Editor's Note: Fees regarding Ch. 75, Alarms, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that it take effect 1-1-2002.
[3]
Editor's Note: Section 3 of this ordinance provided as follows: "For fiscal year 2024 only, the Township finance department is hereby authorized to establish the due date for the annual sewer charges as June 18th."
[Amended 3-7-1995 by Ord. No. 1965; 11-18-1996 by Ord. No. 2013-96; 5-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2293-05; 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2621-10; 2-5-2013 by Ord. No. 2710-13]
All recreation activity fees shall be established annually by resolution of the Township Committee on a per-program basis. The fees shall range between $1 and $1,000, as established by resolution.
[Amended 3-7-1995 by Ord. No. 1965; 11-18-1996 by Ord. No. 2013-96; 5-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2293-05; 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2621-10]
A. 
Building rental fees.
Weekdays
Weeknights
Weekend Days
Weekend Nights
Civic House Lions Lounge, two-hour minimum:
Resident
$25
$25
$25
$25
Nonresident
$30
$30
$30
$30
Unity Auditorium, three-hour minimum:
Resident
$40
$40
$40
$40
Nonresident
$50
$50
$50
$50
DeHart Community Center Community Room, three-hour minimum:
Resident
$40
$65
$65
$115
Nonresident
$75
$125
$125
$200
Arts and Crafts Room, two-hour minimum:
Resident
$20
$30
$30
$50
Nonresident
$50
$65
$65
$100
Burgdorff Center Community Room, three-hour minimum:
Resident
$40
$40
$50
$60
Nonresident
$50
$50
$60
$75
Theatre, four-hour minimum:
Resident
$50
$50
$75
$75
Nonresident
$60
$60
$100
$100
Theatre and Community Room, four-hour rental:
Resident
$275
$275
$375
$375
Nonresident
$325
$275
$450
$450
B. 
Additional costs.
(1) 
Refundable security deposit: deposit depends on day, site and activity: $25 to $300.
(2) 
Hiring of police officer for Friday and Saturday evenings: $55 to $65 per hour; four-hour minimum.
(3) 
Sound lighting technician for events: $40 to $50 per hour; four-hour minimum.
(4) 
Additional tables, chairs, piano, sound system, setup/breakdown assistance: $25 to $150.
C. 
Fees for the Woodland.
[Added 5-2-2017 by Ord. No. 2860-17; amended 7-6-2021 by Ord. No. 3035-21]
(1) 
Woodland fee schedule.
Nonresident
Resident
Rate Type
Great Hall
Parlor
Outdoors
Great Hall
Parlor
Outdoors
Private (individuals and organizations)
$300 per hour
$150 per hour
$100 per hour
$275 per hour
$120 per hour
$80 per hour
Full day (12 hours) Friday through Sunday
$3,060 per day
$1,530 per day
$1,020 per day
$2,805 per day
$1,224 per day
$816 per day
Full day (12 hours) Monday through Thursday
$2,340 per day
$1,175 per day
$780 per day
$2,145 per day
$936 per day
$624 per day
Weekday Monday through Thursday
$195 per hour
$97.50 per hour
$65 per hour
$179 per hour
$78 per hour
$52 per hour
Full week Monday through Sunday
$12,600 per week
$6,300 per week
$4,200 per week
$11,550 per week
$5,040 per week
$3,360 per week
Nonprofit, philanthropy, religious, schools
$200 per hour
$98 per hour
$65 per hour
$125 per hour
$75 per hour
$50 per hour
Full day (12 hours) per hour
$2,040 per day
$999 per day
$663 per day
$1,275 per day
$765 per day
$510 per day
Full day (12 hours) Monday through Thursday
$1,560 per day
$765 per day
$507 per day
$975 per day
$585 per day
$390 per day
Weekday per hour
$130 per hour
$64 per hour
$42 per hour
$81 per hour
$49 per hour
$32 per hour
Full week Monday through Sunday
$8,400 per week
$4,116 per week
$2,730 per week
$5,250 per week
$3,150 per week
$2,100 per week
Arts and culture organizations
$200 per hour
$98 per hour
$65 per hour
$85 per hour
$53 per hour
$35 per hour
Full day (12 hours) per hour
$2,040 per day
$999 per day
$663 per day
$867 per day
$540 per day
$357 per day
Full day (12 hours) Monday through Thursday
$1,560 per day
$765 per day
$507 per day
$663 per day
$414 per day
$273 per day
Weekday per hour
$130 per hour
$64 per hour
$42 per hour
$55 per hour
$34 per hour
$23 per hour
Full week Monday through Sunday
$8,400 per week
$4,116 per week
$2,730 per week
$3,570
$2,226 per week
$1,470 per hour
(2) 
Additional charges for the Woodland:
(a) 
Alcohol fee and surcharge (in addition to ABC permit).
[1] 
Parlor: $150.
[2] 
Great Hall: $250.
(b) 
Six-hour minimum: Great Hall.
(c) 
Four-hour minimum: Parlor.
(d) 
Weekend is Friday through Sunday.
(e) 
Events with alcohol over 150 attendees and any event with over 200 attendees require paid police presence.
(f) 
Costs passed on for extra trash and electricity.
(g) 
Extra staff at $25 per hour.
(h) 
$250 deposit required at booking. Final full payment 180 days prior to event.
(i) 
Rentals of both the Great Hall and Parlor receive a 10% discount for the parlor rate.
(j) 
At the Township's discretion, the Great Hall may be rented at Parlor rates.
(k) 
Per-table fee: $2.50.
(l) 
Additional $1 per chair over 65 chairs.
(m) 
Additional $ 150 for sound system at each venue.
(n) 
Processing fee for cancellation: $25.
(o) 
Cancellations made within 120 days prior to the rental date shall only be eligible to receive 50% refund of the rental fee.
(p) 
Cancellations made within 90 days prior to the rental date shall only be eligible to receive 25% refund of the rental fee.
(q) 
The Township may exercise its discretion regarding rates and fees to cosponsor cultural events and activities that advance cultural, artistic, racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
D. 
Burgdorff Center.
[Added 5-2-2017 by Ord. No. 2860-17; amended 7-6-2021 by Ord. No. 3035-21]
(1) 
Burgdorff Center fee schedule.
Rate Type
Nonresidents
Burgdorff Theater
Burgdorff Community Room
Rehearsal/Prep
Performance
Event
Rehearsal/Prep
Performance
Event
Private (individuals and organizations)
$65 per hour
$100 per hour
$150 per hour
$40 per hour
$75 per hour
$100 per hour
Full day Friday through Sunday
$663 per day
$1,020 per day
$1,530 per day
$408 per day
$765 per day
$1,020 per day
Full day Monday through Thursday
$507 per day
$780 per day
$1,170 per day
$312 per day
$585 per day
$780 per day
Full week Monday through Sunday
$2,730 per week
$4,200 per week
$6,300 per week
$1,680 per week
$3,150 per week
$4,200 per week
Nonprofit, philanthropy, religious, schools
$40 per hour
$65 per hour
$100 per hour
$26 per hour
$49 per hour
$65 per hour
Full day Friday through Sunday
$408 per day
$663 per day
$1,020 per day
$265 per day
$500 per day
$663 per day
Full day Monday through Thursday
$312 per day
$507 per day
$780 per day
$203 per day
$382 per day
$507 per day
Full week Monday through Sunday
$1,680 per week
$2,730 per week
$4,200 per week
$1,092 per week
$2,058 per week
$2,730 per week
Arts and culture organizations
$40 per hour
$65 per hour
$100 per hour
$26 per hour
$49 per hour
$65 per hour
Full day Friday through Sunday
$408 per day
$663 per day
$1,020 per day
$265 per day
$500 per day
$663 per day
Full day Monday through Thursday
$312 per day
$507 per day
$780 per day
$203 per day
$382 per day
$507 per day
Full week Monday through Sunday
$1,680 per week
$2,730 per week
$4,200 per week
$1,092 per week
$2,058 per week
$2,730 per week
Rate Type
Residents
Burgdorff Theater
Burgdorff Community Room
Rehearsal/Prep
Performance
Event
Rehearsal/Prep
Performance
Event
Private (individuals and organizations)
$52 per hour
$80 per hour
$120 per hour
$30 per hour
$60 per hour
$80 per hour
Full day Friday through Sunday
$530 per day
$816 per day
$1,224 per day
$306 per day
$612 per day
$816 per day
Full day Monday through Thursday
$406 per day
$624 per day
$936 per day
$234 per day
$468 per day
$624 per day
Full week Monday through Sunday
$1,890 per week
$3,360 per week
$5,040 per week
$1,260 per week
$2,520 per week
$3,360 per week
Nonprofit, philanthropy, religious, schools
$30 per hour
$50 per hour
$75 per hour
$20 per hour
$33 per hour
$50 per hour
Full day Friday through Sunday
$306 per day
$510 per day
$765 per day
$204 per day
$337 per day
$510 per day
Full day Monday through Thursday
$234 per day
$390 per day
$546 per day
$156 per day
$257 per day
$390 per day
Full week Monday through Sunday
$1,260 per week
$2,120 per week
$3,150 per week
$840 per week
$1,386 per week
$2,100 per week
Arts and culture organizations
$20 per hour
$35 per hour
$55 per hour
$14 per hour
$23 per hour
$35 per hour
Full day Friday through Sunday
$204 per day
$357 per day
$561 per hour
$143 per day
$235 per day
$357 per day
Full day Monday through Thursday
$156 per day
$273 per day
$429 per day
$109 per day
$203 per day
$273 per day
Full week Monday through Sunday
$840 per week
$1,470 per week
$2,310 per week
$588 per week
$966 per week
$1,470 per week
The Strollers (14 weeks a year)
$200 per week
Theater companies weekly: rehearsal week
$300 per week
Theater companies weekly: performance week
$450 per week
(2) 
Additional charges for the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts:
(a) 
Alcohol surcharge.
[1] 
Pouring fee: $50.
[2] 
One hundred dollars to sell alcohol (must obtain special event permit from Alcoholic Beverage Control).
(b) 
Weekend is Friday through Sunday.
(c) 
Full day is 12 hours.
(d) 
Additional hours at corresponding hourly rate.
(e) 
Costs passed on for extra trash and electricity.
(f) 
Staff: $25 per hour per person as needed.
(g) 
Processing fee for cancellation: $25.
(h) 
Cancellations made within 120 days prior to the rental date shall only be eligible to receive 50% refund of the rental fee.
(i) 
Cancellations made within 60 days prior to the rental date shall only be eligible to receive 25% refund of the rental fee.
(j) 
Rentals of both the Theater and Community Room receive a 10% discount for the Community Room.
(k) 
The Township may exercise its discretion regarding rates and fees to cosponsor cultural events and activities that advance cultural, artistic, racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
[Amended 8-1-1995 by Res. No. 76; 4-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2029-97]
The following fees shall be charged by the Township:
A. 
Raffles: Fees shall be in an amount equal to the amount charged by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
[Amended 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2330-05]
B. 
Bingo: Fees shall be in an amount equal to the amount charged by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
[Amended 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2330-05]
C. 
Miniature golf: $1,000.
D. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding auto dealers, was repealed 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01.
E. 
Junkyards and trucks: not permitted.
F. 
Motion picture theaters (annual fee; payable on January 1 of each year): $350.
G. 
Code book fees.
(1) 
Code book: $150.
(2) 
Land Development Code book: $100.
(3) 
Supplement to Code book (per year): $50.
(4) 
Pamphlets: $25.
H. 
Bike lockers: $25 per six months; $45 per year.
[Added 7-20-1999 by Ord. No. 2107-99]
I. 
Tire recycling: $1 per tire.
[Added 7-20-1999 by Ord. No. 2107-99]
J. 
Banner permits: $10 per banner.
[Added 7-20-1999 by Ord. No. 2107-99]
K. 
Flu shots. A fee of $20 shall be charged for each flu shot administered by the Maplewood Health Department. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Maplewood residents age 65 and over as well as Maplewood Medicare and Medicaid recipients shall be administered flu shots at no cost. Proof of age or program participation must be provided. There will be no charge for flu shots administered to Township employees.
[Added 4-3-2001 by Ord. No. 2153-01; amended 7-15-2003 by Ord. No. 2225-03; 4-7-2004 by Ord. No. 2244-04; 9-20-2016 by Ord. No. 2828-16]
L. 
Applicant for the position of firefighter/EMT in the Maplewood Fire Department: $85.
[Added 9-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2310-05]
M. 
Greenhouse permit fee: $30 per year.
[Added 6-19-2007 by Ord. No. 2411-07]
N. 
Notary Public fee: $2.50 per signature.
[Added 6-19-2007 by Ord. No. 2411-07]
[Added 11-21-1995 by Ord. No. 1982; amended 4-1-1997 by Ord. No. 2029-97; 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2144-01; 4-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2206-03; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 2280-05; 6-4-2014 by Ord. No. 2750-14]
A. 
Except as set forth in Subsection B of this § 123-5, the following fees shall be charged by the Maplewood Police Department Record Bureau:
Item
Fee
Accident reports/incident reports
$5
Letter of good conduct (per set)
$15
Photographs (per set)
$20
Fingerprint cards (per card), residents only
$15
Canvassing permits (per year)
$30
Audio tapes (per disk/media)
$30
Videotapes (per disk/media)
$30
Special requests or records
Special rate calculation
B. 
The fee for all other reports and discovery requests shall be as permitted pursuant to New Jersey Court Rules 3:13-5(a) and 7:7-7(i), as may be revised from time to time by the Administrative Director of the Courts.
[Added 6-5-2001 by Ord. No. 2164-01]
A fee of $20 shall be charged to the payor for any check or other instrument returned by the Township's bank. Additionally, in the event of a returned check or other instrument, the payor will be required to submit payment in the form of certified funds, money order or cash.
[Added 4-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2206-03; amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 2287-05]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2B:24-17, any person applying for representation by a municipal public defender or court-approved counsel shall pay an application fee of $200.
[Added 9-7-2010 by Ord. No. 2641-10]
A. 
The Maplewood Health Department may charge a service fee of $20 for each adult or child special vaccination in addition to the cost of the vaccine.
B. 
The Maplewood Health Department may charge a service fee of $20 for each dog or cat special vaccination and/or device insertion in addition to the cost of the vaccine or device.
[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 2660-11]
A. 
Entities wishing to advertise on the Maplewood Township website shall pay to the Township of Maplewood, in advance, the following fees:
(1) 
One month of advertising: $100.
(2) 
Three months of advertising: $275.
(3) 
Six months of advertising: $500.
B. 
The Township Administrator, in consultation with the Township Attorney, shall establish a nondiscriminatory lottery system for the selection of advertisers on the Maplewood Township website. This system of selection shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and available for review.
[Added 10-15-2013 by Ord. No. 2735-13]
A. 
The following fees will be charged by the Engineering Department:
(1) 
Tax maps: $3 per sheet.
(2) 
Zoning maps: $3 per sheet.
(3) 
Street maps: $3 per sheet.
(4) 
Other large-format copies: $3 per sheet.
B. 
The Engineering Department periodically advertises projects for public bid. The fees for copies of the plans and specifications provided to contractors shall be dependent upon the number of the plan's sheets and the volume of the specifications:
(1) 
The fee for paper copies of plans and specifications shall range from $10 to $75.
(2) 
The fee for digital copies of plans and specifications on CD-ROM shall range from $5 to $25.
C. 
For any other documents, the Engineering Department will charge fees consistent with other sections of this chapter.