[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Mine Hill 2-4-2016 by Ord. No.
02-16. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The initiation fee for an application for membership shall be $2. (§ 40-3)
The annual fees for licenses and the maximum number issued for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in the Township shall be as follows: (§ 136-3)
Class of License
|
Annual License Fee
|
Number of Licenses
|
---|---|---|
Plenary retail consumption license
|
$1,400
|
5
|
Plenary retail distribution license
|
$750
|
1
|
Club license
|
$63
|
1
|
The following annual operator's fees shall be paid to the Township: (§ 140-6)
A.
Machine jukeboxes: $50 for the first machine; $20 for each additional
machine.
B.
Amusement or entertainment machines or devices (except pool or billiard
tables not operated by insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc
or key): $50 for the first machine; $20 for each additional machine.
C.
Pool or billiard table not operated by the insertion of a coin, slug,
token, plate, disc or key: $50 for the first machine; $20 for each
additional machine.
A.
B.
Kennels and pet shops. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.9, the annual license fee for a kennel providing accommodations for 10 or less dogs shall be $10 and for more than 10 dogs, $25. The annual license fee for a pet shop shall be $10. (§ 145-6)
C.
Impounded dogs. Whenever a dog is found at large and is impounded, a redemption fee of $3 shall be imposed to cover expenses. (§ 145-8)
D.
Cat licenses.
(1)
A license and registration tag shall be issued after payment of a fee of $10 for each neutered/spayed cat for the first year and every year thereafter. (§ 145-23)
The fee for an application for a child-care center license shall be $100, to help defray the cost to the Township of the inspections of the child-care center. (§ 187-6)
A.
No fee listed herein shall be charged for any type of construction
permit for any building or structure owned by the State of New Jersey,
County of Morris, or this Township or any agency or subdivision thereof.
B.
Code enforcement fees. Code enforcement fees shall be the sum of
the Construction Code fees, plan review fee, Building Subcode fee,
certificate fees, state training fee, third-party agency administrative
fee (if any), Elevator Code fee, Fire Code fee, Electrical Code fee,
Plumbing Code fee, certificate of occupancy fees, zoning fees, certificate
of habitability fees, certificate of approval fees, certificate of
continued occupancy fees, mechanical inspection fees, annual permit
fees, miscellaneous fees and any fines imposed by the Construction
Official.
C.
Construction Code fees.
(1)
Plan review fee. The fee for plan review shall be 25% of the amount
to be charged for the construction permit. Plan review fees are not
refundable and may be required to be paid upon application.
(2)
The basic construction permit fee shall be the sum of the parts computed
on the basis of the volume or cost of construction, the number of
plumbing fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number of electrical
fixtures and devices, the number of sprinklers, standpipes, and detectors
(smoke and heat), and specialty equipment at the unit rate provided
herein. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any
or all of the building, plumbing, electrical or fire protection work
shall be $50.
(3)
All construction permit fees and the State of New Jersey training
surcharge fees for the construction, reconstruction, alteration or
improvements of any building owned and operated by the following government
entities and agencies listed below and designed to solely promote
accessibility shall be waived:
D.
Building Subcode fees.
(1)
The fees for new construction shall be based upon 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 $0.125 per cubic foot
of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups except R5
as classified in the Building Subcode. The fee for new construction
for R5 for new construction shall be $0.035 per cubic foot of volume.
The minimum for new construction shall be $200.
[Amended 12-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
(a)
Foundations for modular homes and relocated homes shall be $100
per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction.
(2)
Fees for renovation, alterations and repairs shall be based upon
the cost of the work. The fee shall be in the amount of $35 per $1,000,
up to $50,000. From $50,001 and up, the fee shall be $25 per $1,000
of the estimated cost. For the purpose of determining estimated cost,
the applicant shall submit to the Construction Official such cost
data as may be available, produced by the architect or engineer of
record or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor. A
contractor's bid or contract, if available, shall be submitted. The
Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding estimated
cost. The minimum fee shall be $150.
(3)
Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for new
construction for the added portion, except that the minimum fee shall
be $200.
(10)
Fee for removal of a building or a structure from one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall be $200 for demolition of the original foundation. New foundation and for placement in a completed condition in the new location shall be computed as in Subsection D(1)(a) above. Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Subcode fees shall be computed separately.
(12)
Signs (ground and wall). The minimum fee is $100. The fee shall
be $2.50 per square foot of the surface area of the sign. In the case
of a double-faced sign, the area of the surface of only one side of
the sign is used for purposes of the fee computation.
(13)
Radon mitigation (exclusive of electric), flat fee (all groups):
$100.
[Amended 12-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
(14)
Asbestos abatement, flat fee (all groups): $100.
(15)
Lead abatement, flat fee (all groups): $100.
(21)
Permits based on an approved prototype shall have the fee reduced
by 20%. Permits based on an approved statewide prototype shall have
the fee reduced by 15%.
(22)
Fees not listed. Any fee not mentioned herein shall be charged
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18 through 5:23-4.20.
(24)
Fee for certifications and other miscellaneous items:
E.
State permit surcharge. In order to provide for the training, certification
and technical support programs required by the State Uniform Construction
Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., an enforcing agency, including
the Department when acting as the local agency, shall collect a surcharge
fee to be based upon the volume of new construction within the municipality.
Said fee shall be accounted for and forwarded to the Bureau of Regulatory
Affairs. This fee shall be in conformance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
F.
Third-party administrative fee. In the event the Township is required
to call upon a third-party agency, the Township shall have the authority
to add 15% to the appropriate subcode fee to cover administrative
costs.
G.
Elevators. Inspections for elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters
shall be in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6. The fees for witnessing
acceptance tests and performing inspections shall be as follows:
(1)
The basic fees for elevator devices in structures not in Use Group
R-3 or R-4, or in an exempted R-2 structure, shall be as follows:
(3)
Elevator devices:
(a)
The fee for elevator devices in structures in Use Group R-3
or R-4, or otherwise exempt devices in R-2 structures, shall be $220.
This fee shall be waived when signed statements and supportive inspection
and acceptance test reports are filed by an approved qualified agent
or agency in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.19 and 5:23-2.20.
(b)
The fee for plan review for elevator devices in structures in
Use Groups R-3 and R-4 and for elevator devices wholly within dwelling
units in R-2 structures shall be $60.
(c)
The fee for plan review in structures in use groups other than
R-3 and R-4, and devices in the R-2s exempted by N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)6,
shall be, for each device, $310.
(4)
The fee for witnessing acceptance tests of and performing inspections
of minor work shall be $75.
(5)
The fees for routine and periodic tests and inspections for elevator
devices in structures not in Use Group R-3 or R-4, or otherwise exempt
devices in R-2 structures, shall be as follows:
H.
Electrical Subcode fees.
(1)
Minimum
fee: $50.
(2)
For all fixtures, receptacles, switches, fractional motors, air conditioners,
dishwashers, water heaters, communication points, detectors, alarm
devices, FAC panels, bells, horns/strobes, water flow or tamper switches,
pull stations, security items such as security points for doors/windows,
alarm points, card readers, magnetic locks, etc.:
(8)
Signs, freestanding or on a structure: flat fee of $75.
(9)
Inspection of elevator: $100.
I.
Fire Subcode fees.
(1)
Minimum
fee: $50.
(2)
Sprinkler system, each new installation and/or relocation; relocation;
fire alarm systems (horns, strobes, bells, smoke/carbon monoxide,
heat, pulls, duct smoke detectors, electronic door locks): (Note:
In computing the fee for heads or devices, the number of each shall
be counted separately, and two fees, one for heads and one for devices,
shall be charged.)
(3)
Standpipe systems, each new installation, relocation and/or repair,
each: $250.
(4)
Pre-action valves, dry pipe valve, each: $150.
(5)
Yard hydrants or underground piping, per loop: $200.
(6)
Central control station, per each station: $200.
(7)
Central fire control center, each: $1,000.
(8)
Fire pump, each: $500.
(10)
Pre-engineered system, including carbon dioxide foam, dry or
wet chemical, inert gas, FM200 or other chemical or special systems
(except commercial kitchen hood systems), each: $200.
(12)
Fire water storage tank, each: $300.
(13)
Crematorium fee, each: $500.
(14)
Incinerator fee, each: $500.
(17)
Field inspection/location of sprinkler heads and/or fire extinguisher
placement: $100.
J.
Plumbing Subcode fees.
(1)
Minimum
fee: $50.
(2)
All fixtures or devices, except those listed in Subsection J(3) hereafter, including but not limited to backflow preventers up to one inch, backwater valves, bathtubs, bidets, clothes washers, dishwashers, drinking fountains, floor drains, garbage disposals, floor sinks, hose bibs, soda dispensing equipment, ice cream or yogurt makers, ice-making equipment, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, lavatories, shower stalls, slop sinks, vent stacks, roof/overflow drains, urinals, utensil washers, vacuum breakers, water closets and whirlpools, each: $25.
(3)
Special devices, including backflow preventers 1 1/4 inches
and up, condensate pumps, dental chairs and related dental equipment,
eye washers, fixture ejector or pump, garbage can washers, grease
traps, neutralizing devices, water softeners, humidifiers, oil recovery
tanks, oil and sand interceptors, sewer ejectors, sump pumps, emergency
showers, spas, hot tubs, tankless heaters, drip or safe pans, hose
reels and indirect waste receptors, pool drains, solar systems or
other specialty devices, each: $75.
(4)
For each oil or gas appliance, including but not limited to broilers,
clothes dryers, coffee and tea urns, deep fryers, grills, ovens, radiant
heaters, steam tables or kettles, log lighters and/or fireplaces,
each device or fixture shall be $25.
[Amended 12-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
(6)
Replacement, repair, removal or new installation of a building water
service: $75.
(7)
Replacement, repair, removal or new installation of a building sewer
service: $75.
(8)
Air-conditioning, refrigeration and condensate systems, each unit:
$75.
(9)
Required inspection and certificate of compliance for the annual
backflow preventer, each device: $75.
(10)
Each abandoned septic tank and/or pit: $100.
K.
L.
Annual permit fees.
(2)
Prior to the issuance of an annual permit, a training registration
fee of $196 per subcode and a list of not more than three individuals
to be trained per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant to the
Township's Construction Code Official, who shall forward the fee to
the Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Construction Code Enforcement,
Training Section, along with copies of the construction permit (Form
F-170). Checks shall be made payable to the Treasurer, State of New
Jersey.
(3)
Note: Annual permit fees are not refundable.
M.
Miscellaneous fees. Special inspections not enumerated above shall
be performed by the appropriate subcode official at an hourly rate
of $100, with a minimum of four hours. This includes requests for
inspections to be performed outside of the inspector's scheduled Mine
Hill working hours. This charge is in addition to any other fees under
this section.
[Amended 12-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
O.
Except as enumerated above, all checks shall be made payable to the
Township of Mine Hill.
P.
All fees collected pursuant to this section are nonrefundable.
Q.
Search, examination and reproduction of code enforcement records.
The Construction Official is designated as the deputy custodian of
all Building Department and Building Subcode records. Duplicating
costs and special service charges related to the reproduction of any
Building Department records and documents shall be in accordance with
the provisions of the Open Public Records Act,[2] as specified under § 235-29A, Photocopies of public records, of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
There shall be submitted with an application for a driveway permit the following nonrefundable fees, payable to the Township of Mine Hill: (§ 213-4)
A.
Residential driveway: $35.
B.
Commercial driveway: $150.
C.
Industrial driveway: $250.
D.
An application for any residential driveway permit which, in the
opinion of the Zoning Officer, requires review by the Township Engineer
shall be assessed both the applicable fee set forth above and an engineering
review and inspection fee of $200.
B.
Non-life-hazard inspection fees. The inspection fee for fire prevention non-life-hazard annual inspections shall be as follows: (§ 252-10)
(1)
Premises under 3,000 square feet: $65.
(2)
Premises over 3,000 square feet and under 6,000 square feet: $150.
(3)
Premises over 6,000 square feet and under 12,000 square feet: $250.
(4)
Premises over 12,000 square feet: $400.
(5)
Multilevel
premises with up to and including three stories: $250.
(6)
Multifamily
dwellings (R-2 as defined in the Uniform Construction Code): $75.
(7)
Garages
or storage areas within multifamily dwelling units: $40 per area.
D.
Duplicate copy of photographs: $20.
[Added 10-5-2017 by Ord.
No. 11-17]
E.
Written verification of fire (includes discovery): $50.
[Added 10-5-2017 by Ord.
No. 11-17]
F.
Duplicate copy of fire report: $20.
[Added 10-5-2017 by Ord.
No. 11-17]
[Amended 5-2-2019 by Ord.
No. 14-19]
A.
Fences and walls. The fee for a construction (building) permit for a fence or wall, when such permit is required by § 310-143, Fences and walls, shall be $25 for the first 100 feet of length, or fraction thereof, and $10 for each additional 100 feet of length, or fraction thereof; provided, however, the total fee for a construction permit for a fence or wall shall not exceed $50. (§ 310-143)
B.
Every applicant filing an application for development or for other relief for which notice must be given pursuant to § 310-31 shall pay the following nonrefundable fees: (§ 310-254)
Application Fee
|
Escrow (Account) Fund
| |||
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Subdivisions
| ||||
Minor plat
|
$150
|
$1,000
| ||
Preliminary major plat
|
$500
|
$1,500, plus $75 per lot, provided a minimum $2,000 shall be
deposited
| ||
Final major plat
|
$300
|
$750, plus $75 per lot, provided a minimum $1,000 shall be deposited
| ||
Concept plan for review, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10.1:
| ||||
Minor plat
|
$50
|
$500
| ||
Major plat
|
$100
|
$1,000
| ||
Site plans
| ||||
Minor site plan
|
$200
|
$1,300
| ||
Preliminary plan:
| ||||
Commercial
|
$400
|
$1,800 per acre or part thereof, plus $75 per dwelling unit
in the case of multiple-family units and/or $0.05 per square foot
of gross building area in the case of nonresidential buildings, provided
a minimum $2,000 shall be deposited
| ||
Residential
|
$300
|
$1,800 per acre or part thereof, plus $75 per dwelling unit
in the case of multiple-family units and/or $0.05 per square foot
of gross building area in the case of nonresidential buildings, provided
a minimum $2,000 shall be deposited
| ||
Final plan:
| ||||
Commercial
|
$100
|
$900 per acre or part thereof, plus $40 per dwelling unit in
the case of multiple-family units and/or $0.025 per square foot of
gross building area in the case of nonresidential buildings, provided
a minimum $1,000 shall be deposited
| ||
Residential
|
$100
|
$900 per acre or part thereof, plus $40 per dwelling unit in
the case of multiple-family units and/or $0.025 per square foot of
gross building area in the case of nonresidential buildings, provided
a minimum $1,000 shall be deposited
| ||
Informal presentation
|
$100
|
None
| ||
Concept plan for review:
| ||||
Minor plan
|
$50
|
$500
| ||
Major plan
|
$100
|
$1,000
| ||
Amended preliminary major and/or final major site plan
|
$150
|
$1,000
| ||
Variances
| ||||
Appeals (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a)
|
$150
|
$1,000
| ||
Interpretation (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b)
|
$100
|
$1,000
| ||
Bulk (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c)
|
$200
$100 when filed with site plan
|
$1,000 with subdivision
| ||
Use (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d):
| ||||
Residential
|
$250
|
$500
| ||
Commercial
|
$500
|
$500
| ||
Permit (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34, 40:55D-35 and 40:55D-36)
|
$300
|
$2,500
| ||
Concept plan
| ||||
Zone change
|
$500
|
$2,500
| ||
Conditional use application
| ||||
Residential zones
|
$200
|
$1,000
| ||
Nonresidential zones
|
$750
|
$2,000
| ||
Appeals
| ||||
Appeals to Township Council
|
$250
|
None required
| ||
Certified list
| ||||
Certified list of property owners
|
$0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater
|
None required
| ||
Copy of minutes
| ||||
Transcripts of decision
|
$5 per page for first copy of said page, plus $0.25 per copy
for each additional copy of said page
| |||
Special meeting
| ||||
Held at request of applicant
|
$200
|
$1,000
| ||
Extension of time
| ||||
Review request for extension of time
|
$100
|
$500
|
A.
Beaches
and boating.
(1)
ADULT
CHILD
COUPLE
FAMILY
RESIDENT
SENIORS
Definitions. For the purposes of this subsection, the following definitions
shall apply:
Persons at least 18 years of age.
Persons between two and 17 years of age; children under the
age of two may accompany adults to the beach free of charge.
Two persons between 18 and 64 years of age who are married
to or in a civil union with each other.
Consists of parent(s) and minor children (grandparents, grandchildren,
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, etc., may purchase individual passes
as applicable to their age).
Persons residing within the municipal boundaries of the Township
of Mine Hill and the Borough of Wharton.
Persons age 65 and older.
(2)
The following fees are hereby established for the use of the Municipal
Beach in the Township of Mine Hill:
(a)
Beach membership:
[Amended 6-20-2019 by Ord. No. 17-19]
Type of Membership
|
Resident
|
Nonresident
| |
---|---|---|---|
Family membership
|
$125
|
$125
| |
Couple membership
|
$100
|
$100
| |
Individual adult membership
|
$75
|
$75
| |
Individual child membership*
|
$25
|
$25
| |
Senior membership
|
$25
|
$25
|
*
|
Requires the purchase of a family, individual adult or senior
membership to accompany the child.
|
(b)
Nonmember daily fees:
Resident
|
Nonresident
| ||
---|---|---|---|
Adults, children and seniors
|
$5
|
$5
|
(4)
Promotional days. There are allowed to be up to three no-fee promotional
days at the discretion of the Director of Community Programs to encourage
membership.
(5)
Beach rules. All persons utilizing the beach, members and nonmembers,
will be subject to the "Beach Rules," as established and amended from
time to time by the Township Council with the advice of the Director
of Community Programs. Said rules shall be posted at the beach and
made available to the public through the Finance office.
[Amended 6-20-2019 by Ord. No. 17-19]
(6)
Boating rules. Upon payment of the boat registration fee, each boat
applicant shall read and sign a copy of the "Boating Rules." One signed
copy of the rules shall be given to the applicant, and another shall
be filed with the Director of Community Programs. No boat registration
permit shall be issued until a signed copy of the "Boating Rules"
has been filed.
[Amended 6-20-2019 by Ord. No. 17-19]
B.
Basketball program. The following participation fees are hereby established
for the recreation basketball program:
[Amended 9-15-2016 by Ord. No. 19-16]
A.
Vacant
residential and nonresidential premises.
[Amended 2-20-2020 by Ord. No. 03-20]
B.
Buildings pending foreclosure. The annual fee for a creditor required to register a property pursuant to Chapter 390, Article VI, shall be:
[Added 9-1-2022 by Ord. No. 14-22]
(1)
$500
per property annually for any property that is required to be registered
because a summons and complaint in an action to foreclose was filed
by the creditor; and
(2)
An
additional $2,000 per property annually if the property is vacant
or abandoned pursuant to the definition in the article when the summons
and complaint in an action to foreclose is filed or becomes vacant
and abandoned at any time thereafter while the property is in foreclosure.
The annual permit fee to operate a public recreational bathing facility shall be $200. (§ 398-2)
The annual license fee for any person(s), corporation or business entity who rents, leases or lets or offers to rent, lease or let any rental unit shall be $150 per year, unless the licensee has been convicted of a violation of Chapter 405, Rental Property, Article I, Licensing and Registration Requirements, or any other Township ordinance, statute or regulation concerning rental property, in which case the annual license fee shall be $500. (§ 405-2)
B.
Individual subsurface sewage disposal systems (septic systems). Fees and charges for the filing of plans, processing, and inspection of sewage disposal systems shall be as follows: (§ 425-47)
(3)
The permits under this section shall expire one year from the date
of issue. The renewal fee for the reissuance of the aforesaid permits
shall be $50.
(4)
The reinspection fee shall be $50.
(5)
The fee for all soil logs scheduled pursuant to § 425-43: for each residential lot, $200 per test; for each commercial and/or industrial lot, $200 per test. The fee shall be due and payable at the time the test is scheduled and will not be refunded in the event that the applicant's representatives fail to appear.
[Added 12-2-2021 by Ord. No. 16-21]
(6)
The
fee for each abandoned septic tank and/or pit inspection shall be
$100.
[Added 12-2-2021 by Ord. No. 16-21]
The fee for a certificate of habitability combined with the fee for the firesafety inspection shall be: (§ 437-5)
A.
B.
Inspection fees. A person to whom a land disturbance permit has been issued shall pay to the Township charges incurred for site inspections by the Township Engineer and his assistants. These fees shall be in addition to any and all fees required by Chapter 310, Land Use. Such charges shall be as follows: (§ 444-9)
The fees associated with a permit to place a temporary storage unit on any private property are as follows: (§ 459-3)
[Amended 2-21-2019 by Ord. No. 03-19]
A.
Application fees
Square Footage
|
Fee
| |
---|---|---|
0 to 50
|
$50
| |
51 to 300
|
$300
| |
Over 300
|
$500
|
B.
Escrow deposits for review and inspection.
(1)
All applications: $150 review fee plus $150 inspection fee for all
street openings that involve less than 300 square feet of street opening,
$500 review fee plus $1,000 per day ($500 per half day) for the estimated
days to complete the work for inspection purposes for any project
that involves more than 300 square feet of street opening.
(2)
Separate checks shall be required for application and escrow fees.
Operators shall be required to pay the following license fees: (§ 490-5)
A.
Tree removal. For all tree removal applications other than homestead lots, a nonrefundable application fee of $75 shall be submitted, together with a review and inspection fee of $200 for the first acre and $100 for each additional acre or portion thereof on which tree removal activities are proposed. For homestead lots, only a nonrefundable application fee of $30 shall be submitted. (§ 509-13)
A.
Individual and Semipublic Water Supply Code fees. (§ 533-8)
(1)
For the filing of an application and plans for a permit to locate
or construct a single-unit water supply: $25.
(2)
For the filing of an application and plans for a permit to alter
an existing water supply: $15.
(3)
For the issuance of a permit to locate and construct or alter a water
supply: $15.
(4)
For each reinspection of a water supply, or part thereof, caused
by the failure of the permittee to locate and construct or alter the
same in accordance with the terms of the permit issued or the terms
of the aforesaid code, an inspection fee of $15 shall be charged.
B.
Water service connection fees. (§ 533-12)
[Amended 8-17-2017 by Ord. No. 10-17]
(1)
The connection fee for all new water service connections shall be:
Size of Line
(inches)
|
Charge
|
---|---|
3/4
|
$1,956
|
1
|
$1,986
|
1 1/2
|
$2,016
|
(2)
Customers of the Mine Hill water system who are required to pay the
connection fee to the Township shall pay the connection fee as follows:
(a)
Owners of existing residential or nonresidential buildings served
by individual wells which are being connected to the water system
may opt to pay the full fee when the application to connect to the
water system is filed or may opt to pay by making payments. Owners
who opt to pay the connection fee by payment plan shall pay 25% of
the total fee plus the permit fee immediately upon connection and
may pay the balance of the connection fee in equal payments on a quarterly
basis for up to three years plus interest of 1.5%. Water service payments
are currently due quarterly, on the first day of March, June, September
and December in each year. In the event that the dates for payment
of water service shall change, such changes are incorporated herein
by reference. Interest shall be charged on late payments due for connection
fees for property owners selecting to make payments over time. Interest
shall be charged commencing on the date on which the last payment
was due. Interest shall accrue at the same rate as delinquent tax
payments, currently 8% per annum on the first $1,500 and 18% per annum
on the remaining balance. When a payment is not made, the entire balance
of the connection fee shall become due and owing and shall be enforced
in the same manner as other tax and municipal fees.
(b)
Owners of new residential or nonresidential buildings shall
pay 50% of the connection fee prior to the issuance of a building
permit and the remaining 50% before the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
C.
Services on owner's side; charges. (§ 533-14)
(1)
Leaks
in service lines. The owner shall be liable for water escaping from
leaks in the service lines at a charge of $250 per day from the date
said leak is discovered. If the leak persists for more than 10 consecutive
days, the charge will be increased to $1,000 per day. If the leak
is repaired in three days or less, any charge shall be waived.
(2)
Frozen
service pipes. The charge for a Water Department inspector to thaw
the service pipe using electric current shall be $25 per hour for
each hour the inspector is on the job.
D.
Meters and metering. (§ 533-15)
(1)
Any
homeowner denying access to a meter will be charged $250 per day from
the date of notification. This charge will be waived if access is
granted within three business days.
(2)
When
an appointment is not kept by the homeowner and a repeat visit is
necessitated, there will be a charge of $50 per additional visit.
If there is a meter reading discrepancy caused by this office, there
will be no charge. However, if the meter is correct, there will be
a charge of $50 for revisiting to read the meter.
E.
Meter tests. Meter test fees are as follows: (§ 533-16)
Meter Size
(inches)
|
Charge
|
---|---|
5/8
|
$50
|
3/4
|
$50
|
1
|
$75
|
Larger than 1
|
At cost, but not less than $100
|
F.
Water service and use charges. (§ 533-18)
[Amended 5-4-2017 by Ord.
No. 06-17; 6-17-2021 by Ord. No. 07-21]
(1)
Water
service charge. Every property (residential, commercial or industrial)
which is connected to the Township's public water system shall be
subject to a quarterly water service charge, based upon the size of
the service line (from the main to the curb stop valve shutoff), as
follows:
Meter Size
(inches)
|
Charge Per Quarter
|
---|---|
3/4
|
$42.50
|
1
|
$60
|
1 1/2
|
$149
|
2
|
$274
|
3
|
$489.20
|
4
|
$877.38
|
6
|
$1,986.80
|
8
|
$3,539.78
|
(2)
Water
use (consumption) charges. The quarterly use (consumption) charge
shall be calculated at the following rate: $5.02 per each 1,000 gallons
of water consumed.
[Amended 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 17-21; 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 18-22]
(3)
Public
water availability charge. The quarterly charge for improved or unimproved
property where no curb connection has as yet been installed but which
has available to it water service from the Township public water system
shall be $60.
[Added 12-15-2022 by Ord. No. 18-22]
H.
J.
Variance of service and/or facilities. (§ 533-22)
(1)
Should
the occupant of the premises turn on the water or suffer or cause
it to be turned on after it has been shut off at the curb by the Water
Department, it shall be shut off again, the curb stop shall be sealed,
and a charge of $100, or, if after hours, $200, shall be made for
the expense of shutting off the curb stop and turning it on again.
L.
Extensions. (§ 533-25)
(1)
Inspection
fees for all main extensions by developers shall be as follows: $25
for each service within the limits of the development, plus a fee
for the inspection of the physical connection between the extension
and the existing main based upon $20 per inch of diameter of the developer's
main, plus a fee for the inspection of the various mains within the
development and any supply main and the development. The fee for the
inspection of the supply main shall be a percent of the cost of the
supply main as determined by the Township Engineer. The percentage
shall be 10% for extensions up to $10,000 in cost, 8% for extensions
between $10,000 and $25,000 in cost and 5% for all extensions in excess
of $25,000 in cost.
B.
Redemption of bounced check: $20.
C.
Travel allowance: IRS standard mileage rate.
D.
Duplicate tax bills. The Tax Collector shall charge a maximum of
$5 for the first duplicate copy and a maximum of $25 for each subsequent
duplicate copy of the same tax bill in the same fiscal year.
E.
Certificate of occupancy/maintenance letters: $3.
F.
Copies of Land Use Ordinance Book: $40 (per copy).
G.
Township Code book: $80 (per copy).
H.
Marriage license/application fee: $28.
I.
Certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates: $4 (first
copy); $2 (additional copies purchased at same time).
J.
Separate pickup of items requiring special handling (e.g., white
metal items): $10.
K.
Calculate
redemption of tax lien.
(1)
Purpose of fee: calculate redemption of tax lien (other than lienholder).
Any party entitled to redeem a certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54,
or any related or successor statutory provision, may receive two calculations
of the amount required for redemption within a calendar year at no
cost. A fee of $50 shall be charged for each subsequent calculation.
(2)
Purpose of fee: calculate redemption of tax lien (lienholder). Any
lienholder requesting a calculation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1,
or any related or successor statutory provision, shall be charged
$50 for each calculation.
(3)
Certificate
of redemption. The fee for a certificate of redemption of a tax sale
certificate shall be $50.
[Added 2-4-2021 by Ord. No. 02-21]
L.
Civic Center fees.
[Amended 12-1-2016 by Ord. No. 21-16; 3-2-2017 by Ord. No. 02-17; 2-15-2018 by Ord. No. 05-18; 4-13-2020 by Ord. No. 08-20; 10-20-2022 by Ord. No. 15-22]
(1)
Use of Civic Center. Organizations and individuals desiring to utilize
the Civic Center for meetings, recreation, or other purposes may be
granted permission to utilize the Civic Center under conditions set
forth in the Township of Mine Hill's Policy for Use of Township Facilities.
(2)
Fee for use of Civic Center. Organizations and individuals using
the Civic Center shall pay a fee as follows:
(a)
Resident rate: $25 per hour with a minimum rental fee of $100.
(b)
Nonresident rate: $75 per hour with a minimum rental of $300.
(c)
A Mine Hill based not-for-profit organization shall be exempt
from the fee. A not-for-profit organization not based in Mine Hill
is exempt from the fee unless the organization charges fees for the
activity taking place at the Civic Center.
(d)
Security deposit. In addition to the fees set forth in this
subsection, a security deposit in the amount of $100 for residents
of Mine Hill and $400 for nonresidents. The deposit will be used to
cover the Township's cost in having the facility cleaned in the event
the user has damaged or has not adequately cleaned up the facility
after use. The deposit will be returned if the facility is left in
an appropriate condition.
[Added 9-1-2022 by Ord. No. 13-22]
The fees for lead-based paint inspections in residential rental
dwellings shall be:
A.
New Jersey
certified lead paint inspector/risk assessor inspection: $550.
B.
NJ DCA
required inspection fee: $20 per inspection.
C.
Lead wipe
sample analysis (where required). The number of wipe samples will
be determined by what is required by the State of New Jersey: $35
per wipe sample analysis.