[Res. 12-88-595, 12/8/1988; as amended by Ord. 7-89-312,
7/13/1989; by Res. 3-90-658, 3/8/1990; by Ord. 10-92-362, 10/8/1992;
by Res. 8-93-787, 8/26/1993; by Res. 2-97-919, 2/27/1997; by Res.
6-97-935, 6/12/1997; by Res. 12-97-956, 12/12/1997; by Res. 12-10-1998,
12/10/1998; by Res. 01-2002-1095, 1/7/2002; by Res. 01-2002-1096,
1/7/2002; by Res. 05-2003-1122, 5/22/2003; by Res. 09-2003-1134, 9-25-2003;
by Res. 07-2004-1168; by Res. 09-2005-1201, 9/8/2005; by Res. 07-2007-1253,
7/12/2007; by Res. 01-2008-1267, 1/17/2008; by Res. 04-2009-1321,
4/23/2009; by Res. 04-2012-1418, 4/26/2012; by Res. 05-2012-1420,
5/24/2012; by Res. 09-2012-1424, 9/27/2012; by Res. 08-2014-1481,
8/14/2014; by Res. 06-2015-1508; by Res. 01-2016-1530; by Res. No.
12-2017-1585, 12/28/2017; by Res. No. 12-2017-1586, 12/28/2017, by Res. No. 03-2018-1605, 3/22/2018; by Ord. No. 06-2018-617, 6/14/2018; by Res. No. 03-2019-1620, 3/14/2019; by Res. No. 02-2020-1670, 2/13/2020; by Res. No. 02-2021-1705, 2/25/2021; by Res. No. 02-2022-1738, 2/10/2022; and by Res. No. 01-2023-1772, 1/26/2023]
It is hereby resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Township
that all fees are hereby fixed for 2023 as follows:
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ALARMS, FALSE (§ 13-306)
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Fourth and each subsequent false alarm per calendar
year
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$25
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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Certifications (Water/Sewer/Trash/Municipal Liens/Fines/Assessments)
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$20 per property
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Lien Administrative Fee
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$325 per lien filed
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FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
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The fee for a fire safety inspection is based upon
a fee schedule that takes into consideration the type of occupancy,
the usage, and the square footage of the facility.
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Commercial Properties/Multi-Residential Buildings:
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0 to 2,999 square feet
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$80
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3,000 to 5,999 square feet
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$120
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6,000 to 9,999 square feet
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$180
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10,000 to 24,999 square feet
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$300
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25,000 to 49,999 square feet
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$450
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50,000 to 99,999 square feet
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$550
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100,000 to 499,999 square feet
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$700
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>500,000 square feet
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$800
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Based on the square footage for the occupancy, multiple
buildings in the same complex constitute a separate fire inspection.
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Educational/Assembly Properties:
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0 to 500,000 square feet
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$120
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>500,000 square feet
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$150
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Reinspection Fee (2 or more reinspections):
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$60 per reinspection
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Failure to Comply Fee
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$60
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Certificate of Operation/Initial Inspection Fee
(New Business) Fire Code Inspection Fee
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$60
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GREASE TRAPS
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Industrial Waste Permit Fee
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$300
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Industrial Waste Permit Transfer Fee
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$300
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Grease Trap Installation/Repair
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$50, plus state surcharge for permits
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HOUSING (§ 11-105)
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Moving permit
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$10
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Rental property registration fee
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a.) For properties with 1 - 20 units =
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$20 per unit
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b.) For properties with 21 - 50 units =
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$500 flat fee
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c.) For properties with 51 or more units =
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$750 flat fee
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Rental Inspection Fee
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$50 flat fee
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Rental Reinspection or non-compliance fee
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$25 per reinspection
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MOTOR VEHICLES (§ 15-506)
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Pushcart fees
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1 year
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$100
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6 months
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$50
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3 months
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$25
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Reclamation cost
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$25
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ON-LOT SEWER SYSTEMS
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A.
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Soil Testing Fees
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Evaluate soil probes, maximum 3 per lot
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$300
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Additional soil probes beyond 3
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$50 per probe
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Perform 6-hole percolation test
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$600
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Percolation testing observed by Sewage Enforcement Officer (maximum
four simultaneous tests)
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$250
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B.
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Permit and Inspection Fees
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Permit application and close out, complete system*
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$200
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Permit application and close out, new tank or tank repair*
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$100
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Design review, issue permit, complete system
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$150
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Design review, issue permit, new tanks or tank repairs
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$50
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Design review spray and drip systems
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$200
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1 inspection, in-ground systems and tanks
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$200
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2 inspections, mound systems
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$400
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Each additional inspection required
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$200
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C.
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Other Fees
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Site consultation (responsibility of applicant)
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$80 per hour
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Verify prior soil testing (responsibility of applicant)
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$150 per test
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Other duties including meetings and planning module review
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$80 per hour
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Well isolation distance exemption request review waiver (responsibility
of applicant)
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$80 per hour
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Complaint investigation and enforcement actions (responsibility
of Township)
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$80 per hour
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D.
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*Administration fee of $50 applied when applicable
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1.
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The Sewage Enforcement Officer is authorized to perform soil
testing for sewage planning modules and to sign the false swearing
statement in the module.
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2.
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The Sewage Enforcement Officer shall provide the Township with
a project summary upon completion.
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3.
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The fee schedule applies to new and repaired septic systems.
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4.
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All fees incurred which involve land development, require the
assistance of the Township Engineer, or require additional services
from the Sewage Enforcement Officer related to all on-lot sewage disposal
system activities shall be reimbursed 100% by the applicant or owner
of the property.
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PEDDLERS (§ 13-402)
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License fee
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$50
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POLE PERMIT
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$15 plus $10 per pole
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Accident report
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$15
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Police report
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$0.25 per page
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SEWER
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Sewer services — Residential
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$316 per annum ($79 per quarter)
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Sewer services — Non-residential
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$347.60 per annum ($86.90 per quarter)
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SHADE TREES/STREET TREES
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Application for removal
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$30
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Appeals
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$250
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SOLID WASTE
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Recycling bin
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$13
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Refuse collector's license (§ 20-104)
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$10
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MSW services (§ 20-302)
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$372 per annum ($93 per quarter)
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STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
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Curbing (§ 21-105)
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Permit - New installation
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$150 + inspection costs
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Permit - Replacement of existing curbing
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$150 + inspection costs
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Permit - Curb cuts for new driveways
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$50 + inspection costs
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Setting line and grade
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$15 per linear foot, with a minimum of $60
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Opening and excavation permit fee (§ 21-102)
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$75 for first 100 square feet, plus $50 for each additional
50 square feet or part thereof + inspection costs
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Overhead apparatus, installation of (§ 21-104)
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Occupancy fee
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$30 per item
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Permit fee
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$50 + inspection costs
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Restoration rates (§ 21-105)
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Earth surface roads
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First 30 square yards
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$20 per square yard + inspection costs
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Over 30 square yards
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$17.50 per square yard + inspection costs
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Exceeding 1,760 square yards
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$12 per square yard + inspection costs
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Improved hardtop roads
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First 30 square yards
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$40 per square yard + inspection costs
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Over 30 square yards
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$35 per square yard + inspection costs
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Street vacations
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$500
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Underground apparatus, installation of (§ 21-104)
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Occupancy fee, per facility
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$30
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Permit fee
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$50 + inspection costs
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SUBDIVISION, LAND DEVELOPMENT, AND GRADING
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Grading and development permit
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Application fee
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$50
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Escrow deposit*
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$1,000
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Minor subdivision/lot line adjustment/lot consolidation
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Filing fee
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$225
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Resubmission fee
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$225
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Escrow deposit*
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$1,000
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Major subdivision
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Filing fee
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$500, plus $40 per lot
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Resubmission fee
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$225
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Escrow deposit*
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$2,500, plus $100 per lot
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Land development
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Filing fee
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$500, plus $40 per acre (or part thereof)
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Resubmission fee
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$225
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Escrow deposit*
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$2,500, plus $40 per acre (or part thereof)
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Sketch plan
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Filing fee, if public meeting is requested
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$225 per submission
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Filing fee, if public meeting is not requested
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$125 per submission
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Escrow deposit*
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$1,000
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In addition to the fees listed above, the applicant is responsible
for all engineering and legal fees incurred by the Township for the
project, plus a 3% administration fee for residential projects and
a 5% administration fee for nonresidential projects.
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*
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Money in escrow is for reimbursement at the Township's discretion
for any and all engineering, legal or other expenses incurred by the
Township, exclusive of work performed by full-time Township staff
members, in processing the sketch, preliminary and final plans. At
the applicant's request upon the recording of the subdivision and
land development plan with the Recorder of Deeds and the payment of
all Township engineering, legal and other expenses incurred by the
Township, exclusive of work performed by full-time Township staff
members, the balance of the escrow will be returned. The escrow will
not be returned until all invoices from the Township Engineer and
Solicitor have been received by the Township and paid by the developer.
The Solicitor and Engineer's invoices are submitted to the Township
every 30 days.
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Legal fees (hourly)
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Township Solicitor
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$195
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Township Labor Counsel
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$195
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Paralegal Services
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$115
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Note: The cost of reimbursable expenses that are
in addition to the basic services will be itemized separately. Reimbursable
expenses include, but are not limited to, priority/express mail and
packages; preparation or materials for electronic transfer; hand delivery
of materials; reproductions; prints; and any additional insurance
coverage or limits (including professional liability insurance) requested
in excess of that normal carried. Reimbursables are subject to sales
tax.
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Engineering fees (hourly)
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Municipal
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Senior Municipal Engineer
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$130
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Municipal Engineer/Planner
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$118
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Design/Drafting/Modeling
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Senior Electrical/Mechanical Designer
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$158
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Registered Landscape Architect
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$118
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Landscape Designer
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$106
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Staff Professional
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$111
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Senior Project Technician
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$100
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Staff Technician
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$90
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GIS Specialist
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$96
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Environmental
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Senior Environmental Manager
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$114
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Senior Environmental Scientist/Geologist
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$108
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Project Environmental Scientist
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$100
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Site Observation
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Senior Construction Manager
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$130
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Construction Manager
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$113
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Construction Building Official
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$100
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Construction Inspector
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$90
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Survey
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Professional Surveyor
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$110
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Survey Crew Chief
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$101
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Survey/GPS Crew
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$171
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Three-Person Survey Crew
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$208
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Additional Services
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Senior Transportation Engineer
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$158
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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$200
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Senior Forensic Engineer/Architect
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$200
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Forensic Emergency Response
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$300
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Construction Materials Testing
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$68
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Certified Special Inspector
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$89
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Grants Specialist
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$113
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Project Support
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$66
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Note: The cost of reimbursable expenses that are
in addition to the basic services will be itemized separately. Reimbursable
expenses include, but are not limited to, priority/express mail and
packages; preparation or materials for electronic transfer; hand delivery
of materials; reproductions; prints; and any additional insurance
coverage or limits (including professional liability insurance) requested
in excess of that normal carried. Reimbursables are subject to sales
tax.
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Professional services will be invoiced on the basis
of time worked by the staff in increments of 1/ 4 hour.
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Recreation fee:
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$2,000 per dwelling unit
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Recreation fee effective at time of initial grading
permit, land development, or subdivision submission shall be paid
prior to the recording of plans. Sketch plan submissions do not lock
in recreation fee rates.
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WATER
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Stormwater management or drainage plan review. For
building permits or other projects where a stormwater management plan
or a drainage plan is required but will not be part of a subdivision
or land development or a site plan, then a $500 fee is required for
review to ensure Act 167 compliance.
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Water metered rates
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$8.30 for each 1,000 gallons of water
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Water use for building construction purposes
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Flat rate of $50 per residential unit and $150 for every nonresidential
permit
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Cutoff charge
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$10
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Turn-on charge
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$10
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Temporary flat rate
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$6.25 per quarter for the 1st faucet or opening; $2 per quarter
for each additional faucet or opening
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Fire hydrant standby charge
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$400 per year
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Tapping fee
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$500 plus meter(s) and all costs and expenses
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PLUMBING LICENSING
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Master license application
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$100
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Master license annual renewal
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$50
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BUILDING
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Residential Permit Fees
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A Pennsylvania State surcharge is added to all building
permits and shall be paid at the time of submission.
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A $50 application fee will be required with each
building permit at the time of submission. The application fee will
be applied to the final permit fee. A 10% administration fee will
be added to all permit fees listed below.
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Residential
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INCLUDES PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES:
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Building, Energy, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), and Electrical
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Type
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Fee
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Number of Site Visits*
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Single-Family Dwelling
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$990 up to 3,500 square feet
$22 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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12
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Additions
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$660 up to 500 square feet
$22 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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7
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Renovations or Alterations
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$495 up to 500 square feet
$17 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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5
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Accessory Structure
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$275 up to 500 square feet
$17 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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3
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Manufactured Housing
Mobile or with axle capabilities per unit on piers
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$303
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3
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Manufactured Housing
Mobile or with axle capabilities per unit with basement
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$523
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6
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Industrialized Housing (Modular)
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$605 up to 3,500 square feet
$11 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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7
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Deck or Patio
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$220 up to 200 square feet
$17 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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3
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Deck, Patio or Porch w/roof
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$330 up to 200 square feet
$17 for each additional 100 square feet (or portion thereof)
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4
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Aboveground Pool/Spa
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$198
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2
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In-Ground Pool
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$330
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4
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Solar and Photovoltaic Panel System
Installations (roof- or ground-mounted)
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$220 plus $4 per panel
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3
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MINOR ALTERATIONS
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Minor Alterations/Demolition (1/2 disciplines)
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$198
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2
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ELECTRIC
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Electric service inspection
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$138
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1
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NOTES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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Plan review resubmission for incomplete or denied plans (hourly)
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$66
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Inspections only, reinspections or additional inspections (hourly)
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$66
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*If the number of site visits exceeds the number listed above,
the applicant will be charged for each additional inspection at the
above stated rate.
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All hourly rates are based on a one-hour minimum and billed
in increments of 1/4 hour after the first hour.
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All listed fees containing square foot price are calculated
on the industry standard square footage basis measured outside-to-outside
dimensions of all levels of the structure, and shall include basements,
bays, hallways, stairways, utility/mechanical rooms, storage rooms,
lobbies, attached garages, foyers, elevators, decks, covered patios,
porches, and attics that have a minimum headroom height of six feet.
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Demolition
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$50
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Water line repair/replacement
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$150
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Sewer line repair/replacement
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$150
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Water tapping
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Application
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$550
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5/8-inch water meter
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$245
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1-inch water meter
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$380
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Larger water meters
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At cost from vendor
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Sewer tapping
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$1,550
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Commercial Permit Fees
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A Pennsylvania State surcharge is added to all building permits
and shall be paid at the time of submission.
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A $50 application fee will be required with each building permit
at the time of submission. The application fee will be applied to
the final permit fee. A 10% administration fee will be added to all
permit fees listed below.
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INCLUDES PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS FOR ALL DISCIPLINES:
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Building, Energy, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), and Electrical
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Build-ing Gross Square Foot-age
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New Construction (3 or more disciplines)
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Alterations and Renovations (3 or more disciplines)
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1 to 2 Disciplines
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Inspec-tions
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Unit
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Plan Review
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# Site Visits*
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Inspec-tions
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Unit
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Plan Review
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# Site Visits*
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Inspec-tions
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Unit
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Plan Review
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# Site Visits*
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Change of Occu-pancy
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N/A
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N/A
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$220
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N/A
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1
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$110
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N/A
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1
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Minor Change (1 visit)
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N/A
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N/A
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$220
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N/A
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1
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$121
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$110
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1
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1 to 2,000
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$770
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Lump Sum
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$440
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8
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$605
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Lump Sum
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$440
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6
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$275
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Lump Sum
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$138
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3
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2,001 to 5,000
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$0.47
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Per SF
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$495
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11
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$0.36
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Per SF
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$495
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7
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$385
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Lump Sum
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$165
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4
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5,001 to 10,000
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$0.42
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Per SF
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$660
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14
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$0.32
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Per SF
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$660
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7
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$0.09
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Per SF
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$165
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4
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10,001 to 25,000
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$0.39
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Per SF
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$770
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18
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$0.29
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Per SF
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$770
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8
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$0.08
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Per SF
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$193
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5
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25,001 to 50,000
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$0.36
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Per SF
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$825
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20
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$0.27
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Per SF
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$825
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8
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$0.07
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Per SF
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$193
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5
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50,001 to 100,000
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$0.30
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Per SF
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$880
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25
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$0.25
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Per SF
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$880
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10
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$0.06
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Per SF
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$220
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6
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100,001 to 200,000
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$0.25
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Per SF
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$990
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30
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$0.20
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Per SF
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$990
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12
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$0.05
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Per SF
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$275
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6
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200,001 to 300,000
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$0.20
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Per SF
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$1,100
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40
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$0.15
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Per SF
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$1,100
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14
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$0.04
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Per SF
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$275
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8
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Over 300,001
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Quote
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Quote
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Quote
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Quote
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Quote
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Quote
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$0.03
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Per SF
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$330
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10
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NOTES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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Plan review resubmission for incomplete or denied plans
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$275
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Inspections only, reinspections or additional inspections
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$83
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Solar and Photovoltaic Panel System installations (roof- or
ground-mounted)
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$385 plus $4 per panel
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*If the number of site visits exceeds the number listed above,
the applicant will be charged for each additional inspection at the
above stated rate.
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All hourly rates are based on a one-hour minimum and billed
in increments of 1/4 hour after the first hour.
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Phased projects may require more services and may be assessed
additional fees.
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All listed fees containing square foot price are calculated
on the industry standard square footage basis measured outside-to-outside
dimensions of all levels of the structure, and shall include basements,
bays, hallways, stairways, utility/mechanical rooms, storage rooms,
lobbies, attached garages, foyers, elevators, decks, covered patios,
porches, and attics that have a minimum headroom height of six feet.
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Demolition
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$75
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Water line replacement
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$310
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Sewer line replacement
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$310
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Water tapping permit
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Application
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$550
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5/8-inch water meter
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$245
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1-inch water meter
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$380
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Larger water meters
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At cost from vendor
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Sewer tapping
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$1,600
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ZONING
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Permit application fee, residential
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$50
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Permit application fee, nonresidential
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$75
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Plan revisions
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$30 per submission
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Zoning Ordinance Book
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At cost from vendor
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Zoning Map
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At cost from vendor
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Appeal to Zoning Hearing Board or Board of Commissioners
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Special exception, nonresidential
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$1,500
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Special exception, residential
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$1,200
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Variance, nonresidential
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$1,500
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Variance, residential
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$1,200
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Conditional use, residential and nonresidential
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$1,000
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Continuance of hearing by applicant
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$225 per additional hearing
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Continuance of hearing by Township or Board
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No cost
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Appeal of Zoning Officer's decision
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$1,800
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Appeal of notice of violation
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$1,800
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Curative amendment
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$2,500
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Challenge validity of Zoning Ordinance or Zoning
Officer determination
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$2,500
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Application to amend Zoning Ordinance
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$2,500
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Original stenographic record of hearing (to be paid
by requestor)
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Actual cost of transcript
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Withdrawal of appeal to Zoning Hearing Board or
Board of Commissioners
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Withdrawal prior to advertisement
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90% of fee refunded
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Withdrawal after advertisement
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25% of fee refunded
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