[Res. 2000-R-4, 11/15/2000; as amended by Res. 2000-R-11,
12/21/2000; by Res. 2002-R-7, 2/20/2002; by Res. 2002-R-19, 12/18/2002;
by Res. 2003-R-1, 1/15/2003; by Res. 2003-R-9, 9/17/2003; by Res.
2004-R-9, 5/19/2004, §§ I, II; by Res. 2005-R-7, 7/20/2005,
§§ 1-5; by Res. 2005-R-15, 12/21/2005, §§ I-III;
by Res. 2006-R-9, 8/16/2006, § I; by Res. 2008-R-7, 11/19/2008,
§§ I, II; by Res. 2010-R-16, 12/15/2010, § 1;
by Res. 2011-R-12, 10/19/2011, §§ I, II; and by Res.
2011-R-15, 12/21/2011, §§ I, II)]
[Amended by Res. 2013-R-11, 8/21/2013; by Res. No. 2017-R-5,
2/15/2017; and during codification]
A fee of $40 will be imposed on returned checks issued to Lower
Swatara Township and the Lower Swatara Township Tax Collector.
[Amended by Res. 2013-R-11, 8/21/2013; and by Res. No. 2017-R-5,
2/15/2017]
1. Property
Maintenance/Township Ordinance Appeals Board.
A. For
all Township ordinance hearings, an application fee of $500 payable
in advance to Lower Swatara Township is required and shall be paid
by the applicant or appellant.
B. Upon
conclusion of the proceedings and determination of the actual costs,
any unused portion of the fee will be returned to the applicant or
appellant. When multiple hearings are necessary, determination will
be made by the Township as to whether additional fees in increments
of $500 should be deposited with the Township. In the event that the
actual costs exceed the amount of the original deposit, such additional
costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant or appellant
prior to the rendering of any opinion on the application or appeal.
C. An
appeal application will not be accepted without the above-referenced
fees. Payment must be made in the form of cash, certified check, money
order or check.
2. Building
Code (UCC) Appeals Board (Capital Region Council of Governments).
A. For
all building code hearings, an application fee of $500 (in accordance
with Capital Region Council of Governments fees, as amended from time
to time) payable in advance to Capital Region Council of Governments
is required and shall be paid by the applicant or appellant.
B. This
fee is nonrefundable.
C. An
appeal application will not be accepted without the above-referenced
fees. Payment must be made in the form of cash, certified check, money
order or check from an attorney's account.
[Amended by Res. 2013-R-11, 8/21/2013; and by Res. No. 2017-R-5,
2/15/2017]
1. Building
Code/New Construction Permit Fees. Building permit fees for new construction
shall be based upon the building valuation data (BVD), and alterations
and decks shall be determined by this section of this resolution,
using the following schedules to compute the permit fees.
A. Value
of New Construction. The building valuation data (BVD) shall be used
to compute the minimum value of new construction. The BVD represents the current average construction costs
per square foot. This (BVD) is developed and is published by the International
Code Council. The BVD is updated and printed at six-month intervals.
The permit fee shall be based on the current BVD for when the permit
application is received. Half of this fee shall be paid upon permit
application. Remainder of fee required upon permit approval.
(1) Commercial: gross floor area multiplied by square feet construction
costs from the ICC BVD table multiplied by the permit fee multiplier
of 0.01.
(2) Residential: gross floor area multiplied by square feet construction
costs from the ICC BVD table multiplied by the permit fee multiplier
of 0.008.
B. All
permits per Act 45 of 2004 are subject to a UCC surcharge fee of $4.50
or as amended from time to time by the state legislature.
[Amended during codification]
C. With
all permit fees, fractions thereof shall be rounded up.
2. Residential Alteration/Decks Permit Fees. Residential alteration, as subject to Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, as adopted in Chapter
5 of the Code of Ordinances:
A. Application
fee (paid at time of application): $50.
B. Plan
review fee (to be paid at application submission):
(1) For applications exceeding $25,000 in contract price, the fee shall
be application fee plus $4 per $1,000 of contract price.
(2) For applications less than $25,000 in contract price, application
fee only applies.
C. Inspection
Fee (to be paid once permit is approved):
(1) For applications exceeding $25,000 in contract price, the fee shall
be $4 per $1,000 contract price.
(2) For applications less than $25,000 in contract price, the fee shall
be $8 per $1,000 contract price.
3. Commercial Alteration Permit. Commercial alteration, as subject to Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, as adopted in Chapter
5 of the Code of Ordinances:
A. Application
fee (paid at time of application): $75.
B. Plan
review fee (to be paid at application submission):
(1) For applications exceeding $25,000 in contract price, the fee shall
be: application fee plus $5 per $1,000 of contract price.
(2) For applications less than $25,000 in contract price, application
fee only applies.
C. Inspection
Fee (to be paid once permit is approved):
(1) For applications exceeding $25,000 in contract price, the fee shall
be $5 per $1,000 contract price.
(2) For applications less than $25,000 in contract price, the fee shall
be $10 per $1,000 contract price.
4. Electrical
Permit Fees. Residential electric fees will be a flat fee of $25.
New commercial construction fees will be based on the contract price
of construction or fraction thereof using the following schedules.
Commercial alterations will be based on the following fee schedule:
A. Fee
for work not regulated by the International Building Code (IBC) and
International Fire Code (IFC): $25.
B. If
regulated by the IBC and IFC, an application fee of $75 plus $3 per
$1,000 contract price.
C. For
all plan review and inspections performed by a third-party agency,
fees should be paid directly to that third-party agency in accordance
with its fee schedule.
D. Commercial
electrical work shall be reviewed and inspected by an approved Township
third party. Whichever agency reviews the plans shall also inspect
the work.
5. Other
Fees. The following schedule shall be used to compute other permit
fees:
[Amended during codification]
Mobile homes
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$300 single-wide unit; $425 double-wide unit
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Demolition
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Accessory structures more than 1,000 square feet
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$50
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Residential structure
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$100
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Nonresidential structure
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$200
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Miscellaneous
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$50
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Signs
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(in accordance with any building permit fees)
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Sprinkler system permits when the Township elects to use a third-party
agency for plan review and/or inspection
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$25
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Certificate of occupancy not covered under a permit and requiring
an inspection
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$50
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Pools (aboveground or in-ground)
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$75
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Reinspection fees paid prior to reinspection (for more than
one failed inspection or multiple inspections per trade)
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$75 per hour per employee with a minimum fee of $75 (fee will
be prorated to the closest half hour)
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Missed inspections (fee may be assessed for failure to meet
inspector, or failure to cancel a previously scheduled inspection
with at least 24 hours' notice)
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$75
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Revised/modification of plan
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Residential
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$4 per $1,000 with minimum fee of $25
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Commercial
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$25 per hour for staff review with minimum of $50
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Annual permits for commercial structures
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$75 for first $15,000 of cost of construction or fraction thereof,
and $1 per $1,000 cost of construction thereafter
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A. Fees
in accordance with this resolution shall be doubled for work started
prior to permit approval.
B. For
all plan review and/or inspections performed outside of normal business
hours, there will be a minimum fee of $75 per hour per employee. Fee
includes travel time.
Hourly rate (for permits estimated at an hourly rate) $75 per
hour for plan review and inspection
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$75 per hour for plan review and inspection
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Expedited plan review (available at the Township's discretion) $75
per hour plus above-mentioned fees
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$75 per hour plus above-mentioned fees
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1. Plan
Review Fees.
A. Every
application for approval of a Stormwater Management (hereinafter "SWM")
Plan shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Township Secretary
in accordance with the following fee schedule:
(1) For areas of disturbance less than one acre, the fee is based on
the square footage of new impervious area as follows:
(a)
Less than 1,000 square feet: $0.
(b)
One thousand to 20,000 square feet: $500.
(c)
Greater than 20,000 square feet to one acre: $700.
(2) For areas of disturbance greater than one acre, the fee is based
on the square footage of disturbed acres as follows:
(a)
One acre to five acres: $1,000 + $300 per acre over one acre.
(b)
Greater than five acres to 25 acres: $2,500 + $200 per acre
over five acres.
(c)
Greater than 25 acres to 100 acres: $6,700 + $100 per acre over
25 acres.
(d)
Greater than 100 acres: $14,300 + $50 per acre over 100 acres.
B. Every applicant shall pay to the Township Secretary the recording fee which is based on the Dauphin County Courthouse schedule of fees. The recording fee shall be determined prior to the Township's recording of the plan. Recording fees shall be paid for all plans and documents as set forth in the provisions of Chapter
26, Water, Part
1, Stormwater Management.
C. Should
the aforesaid fees be insufficient to cover the cost of the Township's
professional consultants or engineer for review of the plan, the applicant
shall, when called on to do so, furnish additional amounts to cover
all such review charges.
2. Permit
Fees.
A. None
are required; however, zoning and building permits may be applicable.
3. Inspection
Fees.
A. On
or before the date on which the SWM Plan is to be considered by the
Board of Commissioners for approval, the applicant shall pay a check,
payable to Lower Swatara Township, an amount determined or approved
by the Township Engineer sufficient to cover the costs of:
(1) Inspecting the site layout for conformance with the plan.
(2) Reviewing cost estimates of required improvements (as applicable).
(3) Inspecting required improvements during installation.
(4) Final inspection on completion of installation of required improvements.
B. Upon
conclusion of the inspection and determination of the actual costs
of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned
to the applicant. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount
of the original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the
Township by the applicant.
4. Special Purpose
Fee. The Authority hereby imposes a special purpose fee of $4,000
per equivalent dwelling unit ("EDU") on future land development projects
located within the Lumber Street Interceptor Drainage Basin as shown
on the Sanitary Sewer Drainage Basins attached as Exhibit "A" and
inset thereof attached as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein, and on any other properties with new connections that
contribute sanitary sewage to the system that flows through the Lumber
Street Interceptor.
[Added by Res. No. 2022-R-7, 9/26/2022]
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$25
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Annual License Fee
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$100
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Interest at a rate of 10% per annum shall be collectible on
all Township claims for taxes, water rents or rates, lighting rates
or sewer rates from the date of the filing of the lien therefor or,
where the claim is for work done by the Township, from the date of
completion of the work after it is filed as a lien. However, if the
Township claims are filed arising out of a Township project which
required the Township to issue bonds to finance the project, interest
shall be collectible at the rate of interest of the bond issue or
at a rate of 12% per annum, whichever is less.
[Amended during codification]
Permit fees for the Township dumpster program located at 810
Oberlin Road, are as follows:
Car trunk load
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$20
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Pickup truck load
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$55
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Tires
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$10 per tire
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Mobile home park license fee
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$25
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(Annual renewal fee)
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$25
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Fee for each mobile home lot in the park
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$2 per lot
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[Amended during codification]
Nonresident pavilion rental fee (§ 16-103) ($25 refund if area is cleaned after usage)
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$50
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Resident pavilion rental fee (§ 16-103) (refundable if area is cleaned after usage)
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$25
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Athletic field rental daily fee
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$500
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[Amended during codification]
1. Permits,
Inspections and Tests.
Sewage permit application fee (includes permit review and issuance)
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$175
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Sewage System Inspections
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Conventional (in-ground, sand mound)
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$175
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Alternate at-grade bed
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$175
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Alternate at-grade bed with pretreatment
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$225
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Alternate drip irrigation or micromound
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$225
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Tank replacement
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$135
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Minor repair (sewer line, baffle, etc.)
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$135
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Reconnection: new house to replace existing house,
if applicable
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$135
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Additional inspection due to improper installation
or special request
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$65
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Soil test
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Subdivision primary site (2 soil test)
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$150
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Secondary site (2 soil test)
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$100
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Additional soil test/pit
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$60
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Repair primary site (2 soil tests)
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$125
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Additional soil test/pit
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$60
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Soil test performed with soil scientist
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$65/hour
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Percolation test (includes 6 holes)
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$225
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Additional perc test/lot/test
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$150
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(Additional holes/test)/6 holes (includes existing vacant lots
of record as of May 15, 1972)
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$125
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On-lot sewage management inspection
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$65
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On-lot management minor repair permit
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$65
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Site verification of prior testing
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$65
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Annual holding tank inspection
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$65
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Planning module review (per review)
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$100
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Township Meeting attendance
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$65 per hour
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Copy of existing permits
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$25
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2. Should
the aforesaid fees be insufficient to cover the costs to the Township,
the applicant shall be notified in writing to furnish additional amounts
to cover said costs.
[Amended by Res. 2013-R-15, 11/20/2013]
An administrative service fee to cover Township costs associated
with administering the solid waste program is set at $2 per quarter
($8 per year) per residential unit as bid by the contractor and shall
be reflected on and collected with the contractor's quarterly billing.
[Amended during codification]
2. Street
Excavations.
A. Street openings
requiring excavation of the street: $200 base plus $50 for every 100
feet of excavation or fraction thereof.
B. Surface
area up to 36 square feet: $100.
C. Each additional
36 square feet: $75.
D. Trenching,
tunneling, boring or drilling under an improved street: $100 base
plus $25 for every 100 feet of work or fraction thereof.
3. Right-of-Way
Work.
A. Excavation
of right-of-way: $100 base plus $25 for every 100 feet of opening
or fraction thereof.
B. Trenching,
tunneling, boring or drilling: $50 base fee plus $5 for every 100
feet of work.
4. Curb
Replacement.
A. For curb
replacement with no street excavation: $50 base, $5 for each 100 feet
of replacement or fraction thereof.
6. Utility pole
or core drilling: $5 per pole or core.
[Amended by Res. 2013-R-11, 8/21/2013; by Res. No. 2017-R-5,
2/15/2017; and by Res. No. 2022-R-9, 4/6/2022]
1. Fee
in lieu of dedication of land for recreation purposes: $2,500 per
residential unit.
2. Plan
Approval Fees.
A. A plan of six lots or less may be submitted as a preliminary/final plan in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
22, Subdivision and Land Development.
B. Every application for approval of a preliminary plan, final plan
or preliminary/final plan shall be accompanied by a fee payable to
the Township to cover the cost of the Township's professional consultants
or engineer for review of the plan in accordance with the following:
$500 plus $50 per lot or $50 per acre, whichever is greater.
C. Every applicant shall pay to the Township a fee in the amount as set by the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds Office for the recording of all plans and documents as set forth in the provisions of Chapter
22, Subdivision and Land Development. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant prior to recording of plans or documents.
D. Should the aforesaid fees be insufficient to cover the cost of the
Township's professional consultants or engineer for review of the
plan, the applicant shall, when required to do so, furnish additional
amounts to cover all such review charges.
E. In addition to the professional consultants or engineer fees set forth in Subsections
B and
D above, every application for approval of a preliminary plan, final plan or preliminary/final plan shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Township to cover the cost of Township staff review of the plan in accordance with the following: $500 plus $50 per lot or $50 per acre, whichever is greater, plus $75 per hour for staff time beginning with the third and any subsequent submissions.
F. Engineering
fee escrow account: $3,000 or as determined by the Township staff.
Should the Township elect to establish an escrow account, the applicant
shall pay the identified amount to cover the engineering review and
engineering site inspection fees. In the instance where the escrow
account will be exhausted, the Township in writing will request the
applicant to provide an additional fee in increments of $1,500 or
as determined by the Township staff. In the event the escrow account
is exhausted, all and engineering work will cease until such account
is replenished. At the completion of project, once all fees have been
paid, the Township will refund the escrow account to the applicant
within 30 days of the final payment.
[Amended during codification]
1. License fee (15 days) (§
13-102): $50.
2. Renewal
fee (15 days): $50.
1. Zoning
Permit. The fee for a zoning permit (or for a temporary zoning permit)
shall be as per schedule below. Such fee shall be payable to the Township
office upon making permit approval.
[Amended by Res. No. 2013-R-11, 8/11/2013; and by Res. No. 2017-R-5, 2/15/2017]
A. All construction of structures (including accessory structures) greater
than 1,000 square feet and/or requiring a building permit shall be
charged a zoning permit fee of $50.
B. All construction of structures where a building permit is not required
shall be charged a fee for zoning permit as follows:
(1) Accessory structures and decks: $40.
(2) Fences: $35 residential; $75 nonresidential.
(3) Signs (per sign): $35 residential; $50 business; $75 off-premises
billboard.
2. Hearings
and Appeals before the Zoning Hearing Board.
A. For all hearings, residential, commercial or industrial in nature,
held before the Zoning Hearing Board, a fee of $500, payable in advance,
shall be paid by the applicant or appellant to the Township of Lower
Swatara to cover compensation for the Secretary, compensation for
Board members, notice and advertising costs, administrative overhead
for the hearing and 1/2 of the appearance fee of the stenographer
and transcription costs.
B. Upon conclusion of the proceedings and determination of the actual
costs of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned
to the applicant or appellant. When multiple hearings are necessary,
a determination will be made by the Township as to whether additional
fees in increments of $500 should be deposited with the Township.
In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of the original
deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the
applicant or appellant prior to the rendering of any opinion on the
application or appeal.
C. No hearing shall be conducted before the Zoning Hearing Board before
and until the above fees have been paid.
3. Changes
or Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
A. For every application for a change or amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
or Map, a fee of $500, payable in advance, shall be paid by the applicant
to the Township of Lower Swatara to cover the actual costs incurred
for advertising, mailing notices, and services of attorneys, stenographers,
engineers and consultants as may be required to properly process the
application.
B. Upon conclusion of the proceedings and determination of the actual
costs of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned
to the applicant. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount
of the original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the
Township by the applicant prior to the rendering of any opinion on
the application.
4. Home
Occupation License.
[Amended by Res. 2013-R-11, 8/21/2013; and by Res. No. 2017-R-5,
2/15/2017]
A. The license fee for all applications for home occupation use shall
be $50. This fee shall be required for any original license issued
to any applicant, as well as any renewal of each license.
5. Certificate
of Use Letters. A fee of $35 will be imposed/required for preparation
of any certificate of use letter.
[Added by Res. 2013-R-11, 8/21/2013; amended by Res. No.
2017-R-5, 2/15/2017]
[Added during codification]
1. First, second,
and third alarms in each calendar year: no charge.
2. Fourth alarm,
each calendar year: $50.
3. Fifth through
ninth alarm each calendar year: $100.
4. Tenth through
19th alarm each calendar year: $500.
5. Twentieth
alarm or more in any calendar period: $1,000.
[Added during codification]
1. Photocopies:
A. Letter (8.5
inches by 11 inches).
B. Legal (8.5
inches by 14 inches), black and white: $0.30.
[Added by Res. No. 2021-R-6, 7/7/2021]
Application Fees
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Tower-based WCF
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$2,500
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Nontower WCF
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$1,000
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Small WCF (collocated)
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$500 for up to five small WCFs in single application, $100 for
each small WCF thereafter in same application
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Small WCF (requiring new wireless support structure)
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$1,000
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Annual Fees
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Small WCF (inside rights-of-way)
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$270
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