Chapter A565 Fees

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Verona 3-19-1990 by Ord. No. 3-90 (Ch. A175 of the 1981 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ A565-1 Schedule of fees. [1]

Type				Fee	Initial Escrow for Professional Review
Ch. 5, Administration of Government [Added 2-5-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-06]
	§ 5-64I, Application fee for public defender			Maximum of $200
	§ 5-103D, Fee for officiating marriage and civil union ceremonies			$100
Land Use and Development Ch. 55, Land Use Procedures; and Ch. 430, Site Plan Review; and Ch. 466, Subdivision of Land [Amended 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; 3-21-2005 by Ord. No. 1-2005]
Fee for furnishing list of property owners				$10
Applications requiring court reporter [Amended 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15]				$350 per meeting
Planning Board fees
	Zoning change request			$500	$250
	Conditional use application			$500	$1,000
	Site plan application:
		Residential — preliminary site plan application
			Minimum	$400	$750
			Residential apartment, townhouse or condominium	$50 per unit	$200 per unit
		Commercial — preliminary site plan application
			Minimum	$400	$750
			0 to 1,000 square feet of gross floor area	$400	$750
			1,000 to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area	$500	$1,000
			2,501 to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area	$700	$1,500
			2,501 to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area	$1,000	$2,000
		Residential and commercial — final site plan application		1/2 preliminary	1/2 preliminary
	Major subdivision:
		Minimum		$550	$1,000
			Plus	$150 per lot	$550 per lot
		Final major subdivision		1/2 preliminary	1/2 preliminary
	Minor subdivision (one-family residential)
		No new lot created		$250	None
		1 to 3 lots		$500	$1,000
	Minor subdivision (other, residential or commercial)
		1 to 3 lots		$250 per lot	$1,000
	Special meeting request for applicant			$800
Zoning Board of Adjustment fees
	Administrative appeals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a			$100	$100
	Interpretation of zoning regulation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b			$200	$100
	Bulk variance applications (one-family) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c			$150	$500
	Bulk variance applications (other) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c			$550	$1,000
	Use variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d			$750	$1,000
	Sign			$200	$100
	Site plan application:
		Residential — preliminary site plan application
			Minimum	$400	$750
			Apartment, townhouse or condominium	$50 per unit	$200 per unit
		Commercial — preliminary site plan application
			Minimum	$400	$750
			0 to 1,000 square feet of gross floor area	$400	$750
			1,001 to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area	$500	$1,000
			2,501 to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area	$700	$1,500
			Over 5,001 square feet of gross floor area	$1,000	$2,000
		Residential and commercial — final site plan application		1/2 preliminary	1/2 preliminary
	Major subdivision:
		Minimum		$550	$1,000
			Plus	$150 per lot	$550 per lot
	Minor subdivision (one-family residential):
		No new lot created		$250	None
		1 to 3 lots		$500	$1,000
	Minor subdivision (other, residential or commercial)
		1 to 3 lots		$250 per lot	$1,000
	Special meeting at request of applicant			$800

NOTE: Any site plan processed by the Planning Board requiring variances (other than use variance) and any use variance processed by the Board of Adjustment requiring site plan and/or subdivision approval shall pay a filing fee that equals the collective fee listed above for the application.

Fees for copies of ordinances and Master Plan [Amended 8-13-2012 by Res. No. 74]
	Site Plan Review Ordinance, Chapter 430	$10
	Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 466	$10
	Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 150	$30
	Reexamination report	$20
	Master Plan	$150

Type				Fee
	Ch. 133, Alcoholic Beverages [Amended 3-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-07; 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18; 5-5-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-09]
	Plenary retail consumption license			$2,500
	Plenary retail distribution license			$2,239
	Limited retail distribution license			$63
	Carnival license, per day			$250
	License for poolroom, billiard room and bowling alley, for each billiard table, pool table or bowling alley, per annum			$50
	Parking meter rates [Amended 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-07]		$0.25 per 20 minutes
	Overnight parking permit, monthly [Amended 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-07]		$35
	Overnight parking permit, semiannual [Amended 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-07]		$200
	Overnight parking permit, annual [Amended 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-07]		$375
	Overnight parking permit, replace lost or destroyed permit		$15	$25
	§ 140-7, Unlawful overnight parking		$35
	§ 140-7B(5), Improper placement of permit decal		$15
	§ 140-7B(7), Unlawful overnight parking, county and state roadways		$45
	§ 140-20.3B, Unlawful parking at electric vehicle parking stations		$35
	§ 140-20.3C, Charging station fees [Amended 6-12-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-25]
	$1 per hour or any portion thereof while charging
	$5 if an electric vehicle has ceased charging and remains connected for charging purposes for one hour
	$30 if an electric vehicle has ceased charging and remains connected for charging purposes for two hours
	$5 per hour for every hour thereafter that electric vehicle has ceased charging and remains connected for charging
	§ 140-35, Prohibited parking		$35
	§ 140-36, Parking prohibited during certain hours		$35
	§ 140-37, Stopping or standing		$35
	§ 140-63F, Overtime meter parking		$35
	§ 140-70A, Parking permits
		Quarterly		$75
		Semiannual		$130
		Annual		$250
	Ch. 150, Zoning [Added 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-06; amended 11-12-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-36; 2-18-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-03]
		§ 150-25.13, Stormwater permits
		Annual Stormwater Permit Maintenance Fee (major development)		$150
		§ 150-25.14
		Stormwater permit application fee		$150
		Stormwater permit review fee/escrow (minor development)		$750
		Stormwater permit review fee/escrow (major development)		$1,500
	Ch. 156, Blasting [Added 6-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-17; amended 3-9-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-09]
		§ 156-4, Application fee blasting permit		$1,000 plus $100 per day of proposed blasting activity
		§ 156-5E, Fee for furnishing list of property owners		$40
	Conversion fee, per unit			$150
	Basic filming fee			$75
	Basic filming permit with expedited processing			$125
	Daily filming fee, per day			$500
	Basic filming permit, nonprofit/educational			$25
	Annual registration
		15,000 square feet and over		$370
		10,000 to 14,999 square feet		$250
		5,000 to 9,999 square feet		$130
		1,000 to 4,999 square feet		$80
		251 to 999 square feet		$50
		Up to 250 square feet		$30
		After annual registration
		Residential certificate of compliance
		11 or more business days in advance		$50
		4 to 10 business days in advance		$70
		3 or less business days in advance		$125
		Commercial certificate of compliance
		0 to 5,000 square feet		$100
		5,001 to 20,000 square feet		$150
		Over 20,001 square feet		$225
	Permit fees for storage of flammable, combustible, hazardous and unstable materials in liquid, gas or solid form
		1 to 10 cylinders		$30
		11 to 20 cylinders		$60
		1 to 30 containers		$60
		1 to 30 boxes		$60
		1 to 10 drums		$60
		30 to 550 gallons		$60
		More than 20 cylinders		$250
		More than 30 containers		$250
		More than 30 boxes		$250
		More than 550 gallons		$250
		More than 10 drums		$250
		Hot tar roofing permit, per job		$60
	Number of alarms within a calendar year			Penalty
		First two false alarms		Warning only
		Third false alarm		$200
		Fourth false alarm		$300
		Fifth false alarm		$500
		Six or more false alarms		$1,000
	Number of alarms within a calendar year			Penalty
		First two false alarms		Warning only
		Third false alarm		$100
		Fourth false alarms		$200
		Fifth false alarms		$300
		Six or more false alarms		$500
				Fee
	Inspection requests received at least seven business days prior to the scheduled date of inspection			$50
	Inspection requests received within three to six business days prior to the scheduled date of inspection			$75
	Inspection requests received less than three business days prior to the scheduled date of inspection			$100
	Reinspection fees
		First reinspection		$0
		Second reinspection		$50
		Third reinspection		$100
		Fourth reinspection		$150
	Temporary food handling permits:
		One day		$10
		Two days or more, maximum 10 days		$10 per day
	Retail food establishments:
		Type I		$100
		Type II		$200
		Type III		$300
		Type IV		$400
	Vending machines			$10
	Reinspection fees			Same as original license fee
	Food handler's certificate			At Health Department cost
	Verona Health Department course of general instruction for food handler's certificate			At Health Department cost
	License fee for garage sales			$10
	Annual registration fee			$30
	SARA Title III documentation			$5 per page
	Ch. 370, Park Rules and Regulations [Added 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07]
		§ 370-1A(13), Vehicle in park after 10:00 p.m.		$100
	Ch. 380, Peddlers and Solicitors
	License fee [Added 4-22-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-14]			$50
Ch. 390, Property Maintenance
	Reinspection fee			$50
	Inspection fee for dwelling of three or fewer dwelling units			$50
	Each additional unit over three			$10
	Status report fee			$10
	Front yard parking [Added 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07]			$200
Ch 402, Rental Regulations [Added 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-08]
	Annual registration statement filing			$10 per dwelling unit rented $0 per dwelling unit landlord-occupied or occupied by a member of the landlord's immediate family
	Change of tenancy statement filing			$10 per dwelling unit
	Appeal of Rent Control Administrator decision			$100 + $1,000 escrow
	Hardship application			$300 + $1,000 escrow
	Major capital improvement or service increase application			$300 + $1,000 escrow
	Vacancy allowance application			$100 per dwelling unit

Type			Fee
Ch. 410, Road Excavations for Utilities [Added 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-19]
	Five-year excavation restriction for newly paved roads:
		Nonrefundable fee to open a road within its moratorium	$500
		Inspection fee	$150
	Application fees:
		Nonrefundable fee to offset the cost of processing the application and inspection subsequent to the road repair	$200
	Deposits required; performance guarantee:
		Openings on road paved with concrete	$750, plus $7.50 per square foot over 100 square feet
		Openings on road paved with macadam	$500, plus $5 per square foot over 100 square feet
		Openings on unimproved road or unpaved portion of improved roads	$250, plus $2.50 per square foot over 100 square feet
	(Regulated utilities governed by the NJ Board of Public Utilities, pursuant to N.J.S.A. Title 48, are exempt.)
	Interference with gutter flow or traffic; fine		$50 to $200
	Violations and penalties
		Failure to deposit a performance bond	Amount set forth in § 410-5, plus $500
		Opening roadway without permit and/or failing to file an application for emergency work within 24 hours of conducting the work or the first business day thereafter	Amount set forth in § 410-5, plus $1,000
		Failure to restore any roadway as required	Amount set forth in § 410-3, plus $500
Ch. 440, Soil Removal
	Application fee		$100
Ch. 446, Solid Waste and Recycling [Added 5-21-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-18]
§ 446-4A, Improper placement of recycling receptacles			$250
§ 446-33, Hours of placement for collection			$250
§ 446-34C, Waiver application fee			$300
Ch. 458, Street Closings and Block Parties [Added 2-27-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-08]
§ 458-1-A, Application for temporary closing of street			$35
Ch. 460, Streets and Sidewalks [Amended 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07; 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-19]
	Construction of new driveway apron		$15
	New curb and sidewalk construction		$15
	Major repairs to sidewalk, curbing and driveway apron		$15
	Snow removal violation		$200
	Raked leaves into the street		$200
Ch. 472, Swimming Pools, Private [Amended 3-18-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07]
	Permanent pool/in-ground
		Permit (includes fence)	$100
		Certificate of occupancy	$50
	Portable pool plus electrical permit		$50
Ch. 479, Taxicabs and Limousines[2]
	Limousines [Added 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15]
	Annual license (per vehicle)		$30
	Annual license (per driver)		$20
Ch. 488, Towing [Added 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15]
	Application fee		$500/$15
	Towing of impounded automobile		$125/$0.50
	Towing of automobile involved in an accident		$125
	Towing of disabled automobile		$125/$8
	Storage (each calendar day)		$30/$6
	Yard charge (only for accidents)		$40/$0.50
	Righting of overturned automobile (on side or upside down)		$125
Ch. 493, Trees, Art. II, Tree Protection, Removal and Replacement [Added 10-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-34; amended 2-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05; 2-27-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-08]
§ 493-21, Tree removal permit application fee (up to 2 live/mature trees)			$50
Each additional tree			$25
§ 493-23, Permit fee for removal of mature dead/diseased/unsafe tree			$0
§ 493-28, Tree Replacement Fund payment per replacement of each tree			$400
§ 493-26, Tree contractor registration fee (per calendar year)			$250
Ch. 519, Water and Sewers [Amended 11-19-1990 by Ord. No. 13-90; 12-18-1995 by Ord. No. 4-95; 8-5-1996 by Ord. No. 9-96; 4-6-1998 by Ord. No. 5-98; 7-13-1998 by Ord. No. 6-98; 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; 4-2-2001 by Ord. No. 2-2001; 3-18-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002; 7-15-2002 by Ord. No. 7-2002; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07; 3-21-2016 by Ord. No. 9-16; 1-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-29; 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-31; 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-32; 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06; 8-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-20; 2-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05; 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-08; 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-46; 3-9-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-09]
	Inspection of service line		$25
	Minimum charge for test to determine accuracy of water meter		$20
	Basic rate per 1,000 gallons of water consumed:
	Current rate (effective January 1, 2022)	$5.92
	Temporary water surcharge (expiring 12/31/2024)	$1

Type			Fee
	Minimum rate for water for any purpose on water consumed less than 3,000 gallons per quarter
		2024	$26.64
		2025	$27.71
		2026	$28.81
		2027	$29.97
		2028	$31.17
	Installation of water services from main to curb (Township roads; additional cost for county or state highways based on time and material):
		Size (inches)
		3/4	$600
		1	$700
		1 1/2	$800
		2	$1,000
	Furnishing and installing meter other than for one- or two-family dwellings
		Size (inches)
		5/8 x 3/4	$250
		1	$350
		1 1/2	$550
		2	$850
	Servicing of water meter
		Minimum charge for all repairs	$25
	Relocation of service line
		Cost of new service, plus specified amount for discontinuance of existing service	$150
	Water used for construction purposes
		Minimum charge	$100
	Use of nonmetered fire plug and hydrant, annually, per hydrant		$500
	Cost of shutting off water as Township action		$20
	Cost of turning on water as Township action		$20
	Cost of shutting off water at owner's request		$20
	Cost of turning on water at owner's request		$20
	Application for installation of refrigeration and air-conditioning system		$15
	Final reading		$50
	Building sewer permit		$50
	Sewer extension permit		$100
	Quarterly sewer user charge for all users, per equivalent connection (billed in quarterly installments)
		2024	$159
		2025	$165
		2026	$172
		2027	$179
		2028	$186
	PFAS Surcharge (per meter) - effective 1-1-2025 through 12-31-2028
		Size (inches)
		5/8	$18
		3/4	$27
		1	$45
		1 1/2	$90
		2	$144
		3	$270
		4	$450
		6	$900
	Quarterly sewer user charge, per equivalent connection, for persons entitled to reduction under § 519-51
		For applications received by the Tax Collector prior to January 1, 2018	$87.50
		For applications received by the Tax Collector on or after January 1, 2018	$100
	Water connection fee per equivalent connection		$3,500
	Sewer connection fee per equivalent connection		$3,500
	Cost of shutting off and turning on water as Township action due to nonpayment		$40 plus postage costs for notices
	Nonmetered private fire service main for sprinkler system, annually, based on size (billed in quarterly installments):
		Size (inches)
		2	$82.50
		4	$330
		6	$750
		8	$1,335
	Nonmetered temporary hose connection for private fire service
		Minimum charge	$100
	Use of nonmetered private fire hydrant, annually		$750
Public Works Disposal fees [Added 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 19-2003; amended 5-16-2005 by Ord. No. 10-2005]
	Dumpster permit		$15
	Landscaper's permit (leaf dump) [Amended 5-7-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-11]		$100/truckload up to 4 cubic yards
	Tires (disposal of passenger car tires)		$5
	Tires (disposal of truck tires)		$10
	Propane tanks (disposal)		$5
	Leaf bags [Amended 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15; 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-31]
		Individual	$0.50
		Bundle	$23
	Recycling containers		$5

[1]

Editor's Note: Fees corresponding to the following original chapters of the 1981 Code were repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I): Ch. 60, Automobile Sales, Ch. 88, Gasoline Stations, and Ch. 143, Vending Machines, Food and Beverages.

[2]

Editor's Note: All fees related to taxicabs were repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ A565-2 Police Department fees. [1]

[Amended 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; 3-21-2005 by Ord. No. 2-2005; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07; 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15]

Police Department fees are as follows:

Type		Fee
Side jobs
	Administrative fee	$6 per hour
	Car fee (billed in four-hour increments)	$50 per 4 hours
Impound claim administrative fee		$25
Personal fingerprints, per card		$10
Firearms ID card		$10
Firearms pistol-purchase permit		$10
Firearms gun-carrying permit		$25
Records check; character letters (non-law enforcement; nongovernment agencies)		$25
Incident report [Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
	Per page, letter size	$0.05 per page
	Per page, legal size	$0.07 each page
Accident report
	Pickup	$1.50
	Mail	$5 first three pages, $1 for each additional page
Photograph
	Standard copy paper	$2.50
	Standard, other	$5
	Black and white	$5
Copy of videotape or disc		$25 per disc
	Photograph of discs	$25 per disc
Audio tape		$25
Township resident ID card		$10

Type	Fee
§ 87-24A, Payment schedule [Added 5-21-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-17]
All work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.	$69 per hour
All extra duty work between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.	$74 per hour
All extra duty work performed on holidays and weekends	$74 per hour
§ 87-24B, Police side-job administrative fee
§ 87-24B, Special police officer, administrative fee: plus 10%
§ 87-54A, Special police officer fees
Organizations	$30 per hour
Contractors	$50 per hour
§ 87-54C, Special police officer, patrol car fee (billed in four-hour increments)	$50 per 4 hours

[1]

Editor's Note: Original § A175-3 of the 1981 Code, Elevator inspection fees, which previously followed this section, was repealed 4-15-1996 by Ord. No. 2-96.

§ A565-3 Administrative and other fees.

[Added 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; amended 3-21-2005 by Ord. No. 5-2005; 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15; 8-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-20; 12-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-26; 3-9-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-09]

Administrative and other fees are as follows:

Type		Fee
Tax Map		$5
Township Map		$1
Reproduction
	Letter size, per page	$0.05
	Legal size, per page	$0.07
	Special Service Charge - Body Worn Camera Footage
	Adoption of Fee Ordinance - 6-30-2026	$37.47/hr ($0.62/minute)
	July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026	$38.57/hr ($0.64/minute)
	January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027	$40.86/hr ($0.68/minute)
	Requests for body worn or dash cam footage with run times of less than 1 hour shall be provided free of charge
	The special service fee shall not apply to discovery requests or requests made by individuals who are listed in a police report or who have a direct on-camera interaction with police officer
	Transaction Fees
	Credit and debit card	Up to 3.4% + $0.30
	Google and Apple Pay	Up to 3.4% + $0.30
	E-Check and ACH	Up to $1.95 or 0.65% depending on platform
	Transaction fee will not exceed the actual cost to the Township
Flood hazard area determination certification		$20
Duplicate tax bill - same tax bill in same fiscal year
	First duplicate copy	$5
	Each subsequent duplicate copy	$25
Copy of tax history		$3
Copy of water history		$3
Returned check (all Township departments)		$20
Duplicate tax sale certificate		$100
Tax sale certificate redemption		$50
Public improvement projects with specifications, per set		$50
Public improvements projects with plans and specifications, per set		$75

§ A565-4 Health Department fees.

[Amended 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; 3-18-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07; 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07; 11-10-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-19]

Health Department fees (other than retail food establishments) are as follows:

Type			Fee
Vital statistics:
	Certified copies of:		$10 per copy
		Birth
		Death
		Marriage
		Domestic partnerships
	All other copies		$0.50 per page
Marriage licenses			$28 (state law)
Domestic partnerships			$28 (state law)
Civil unions			$28
Corrections to vital records			$20
Burial permits			$1
Abstract certifications			$5
Flu immunizations			$20
	Seniors 65+		Medicare billed
SMAC
	Prostate screening		$30
	Cholesterol screening		$30
	Bone density		$12/$8 for senior citizens
	Mammography		$10/$8 for senior citizens
	Medical transport:
		In-town ride	$5 round trip
		Out-of-town ride	$10 round trip
		One-way ride	$5
Food and milk license
	Milk/ice cream delivery trucks		Discontinued fee. Exclusive of vending
	Milk/ice cream delivery trucks		$25; e.g., Good Humor, etc.
	Trucks selling food from the truck		$40
	Milk license fee charged to restaurants and nonvending delivery trucks		Discontinued fee
	Trucks delivering to food establishments		Discontinued fee
Barbershops, hairstyling, cosmetology and nail salons
	Annual license fee for barbershops, hairstyling, cosmetology and nail salons		$25
	Late fee, applies for renewals received on or after February 1 of each year		$10
	Reinspection fee for barbershops, hairstyling, cosmetology and nail salons		Amount equal to the annual license fee for the facility
	Emergency or off-hours inspection		Reimburse the Township for the actual cost of the inspection
Massage and bodywork facilities
	Annual license fee for massage and bodywork facilities		$25
	Late fee, renewals received on or after February 1 of each year		$10
	Reinspection fee for massage and body work facilities		The amount of the annual license fee for the facility
	Emergency or off-hours inspection		Reimburse the Township for the actual cost of the inspection

§ A565-5 Recreation Department and Community Center fees.

[Amended 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; 4-2-2001 by Ord. No. 2-2001; 3-18-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002; 5-19-2003 by Ord. No. 3-2003; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07; 10-6-2008 by Res. No. 99; 11-18-2013 by Res. No. 132; 9-15-2014 by Res. No. 99; 2-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15; 2-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2-16; 3-21-2016 by Ord. No. 6-16; 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07; 2-8-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-02; 5-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12; 10-6-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-15]

Type	Fee
Sports Recreation Department
Youth sport programs	$10 to $130
Adult health, exercise, and wellness	$10 to $120
Youth art and dance	$10 to $120
Adult team sports	$200 to $500 per team
Individual registration fee	$15 to $30
Rutgers coaching class	Cost of registration
Administrative fee (refunds and events)	20%
Uniform non-return fee	$25
Water aerobics (pool)	$105 to $125
Ski trips	$125 to $175
Golf Tournament:
Golf package/per golfer	Up to $200
Four-some golfing package	Up to $800
Dinner only	Up to $100
Dinner sponsor	Up to $1,250
Beverage/snack stand sponsor	Up to $350
Golf balls sponsor	Up to $450
Hole sponsor	Up to $200
Summer Playgrounds and Programs
Summer playground	$350 to $650
Maximum family rate: 2+ children	$700 to $1,300
Summer kick-off program	$100; late fee $50
General art programs	$40 to $100
Clinic package (summer program)	$50 to $100
Camp package (summer program)	$75 to $125
Clinic package and camp package, combined	$75 to $125
What Am I Gonna Do Today?	$5 per child per day
Teachers' Convention	$5 per child per day
Open gym/dance	$5 to $25
Instructional clinics	$20 to $90
Special event/program	$5 to $50
After-school drop-in	No charge
Late fee for summer playgrounds	$50
Late fee — programs	$10
Late fee — teams	$25
* Unless otherwise indicated, all above fees are per person.
Non-resident registration fee	25% above current resident registration fee
Gym Rental
Use of gym, 5 continuous weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	$1,000, plus $250 maintenance fee
Township residents (no equipment rental)	$75 per hour
Nonresidents (no equipment rental)	$150 per hour
Verona organizations	$75 per hour
Non-Verona organizations	$150 per hour
Field rentals (Verona-based individuals or groups)
Rentals up to 4 hours per day	$150 per day plus $25 maintenance fee
Rentals up to 8 hours per day	$250 per day plus $25 maintenance fee
Flat fee for full week rental (7 days)	$700 per week plus $175 maintenance fee
Field rental (non-Verona-based individuals or groups)
Rentals up to 4 hours per day	$300 per day plus $50 maintenance fee
Rentals up to 8 hours per day	$500 per day plus $50 maintenance fee
Flat fee for full week rental (7 days)	$1,400 per week plus $350 maintenance fee
Community Center Room Rentals
Birthday parties
Two-hour rental of gym and Fireman's Room	$200 flat fee plus $50 maintenance fee
Additional fee for extra hours	$100 per hour
Large room (Ballroom)
Township residents — 2 hours minimum	$75 per hour plus $75 maintenance fee
Nonresidents — 2 hours minimum	$150 per hour plus $75 maintenance fee
Small room (Fireman's Room)
Township residents — 2 hours minimum	$50 per hour plus $50 maintenance fee
Nonresidents — 2 hours minimum	$100 per hour plus $50 maintenance fee
Conference room	$25 per hour
Annex
Classroom rental — billed in four-hour increments	$200 per 4 hours plus $50 maintenance fee
Fair in the Square
Various vendor fees	$5 to $100
Community Garden rentals	$30 to $75

§ A565-6 Uniform Construction Codes fees.

[Added 4-5-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; amended 3-18-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002; 9-3-2002 by Ord. No. 8-2002; 3-21-2005 by Ord. No. 4-2005; 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07; 11-1-2010 by Ord. No. 11-10; 12-8-2015 by Ord. No. 16-15; 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07; 3-9-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-09]

General.

(1)

The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the fee for a construction permit, shall be paid at the time of submission of an application for a permit. The amount of this fee shall be deducted from the amount of the fee due for a construction permit when the permit is issued.

(2)

The fee to be charged for a construction permit will be the sum of the basic fee computed in accordance with Subsection C below, plus any applicable special fees such as elevator or sign fees. This fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.

(3)

The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be in addition to the construction permit fee and shall be paid before a certificate is issued.

(4)

The fee for an annual construction fee shall be as provided in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(a)4 and 5.

Plan review fees. The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit, 5% for additions and/or alterations to one- or two-family properties, and 20% for additions and/or alterations for all other properties. For projects which do not require plan review for all subcodes, the fee shall be 20% of the subcode fee which is applicable.

Basic construction fees.

(1)

The basic construction fee shall be computed on the basis of the volume of the building or, in the case of alterations, the estimated construction cost, and the number of types of plumbing, electrical, and fire protection fixtures or devices as herein provided.

(a)

Fees for new construction shall be based on the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C.5:23-2.28. The new construction fees shall be in the amount of $0.06 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction. There shall be a minimum fee of $65.

(b)

Fees for renovation, alteration, and repairs to site construction associated with pre-manufactured construction, and the external utility connection for pre-manufactured construction, shall be based on the estimated cost of work. The fee shall be $65 for the first $1,000 of estimated cost and $25 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof.

(c)

Fees for an addition shall be computed on the same basis as for new construction for the added portion.

(d)

Fees for roofing and siding shall be flat fees of $75 for residential structures and for commercial shall be $30 per $1,000 of estimated cost.

(e)

The fee for the installation of central air conditioning shall be $65 for one- and two-family residential structures and for all others $30 per $1,000 of estimated cost, plus the applicable electrical and plumbing fees.

(f)

Fees for a combination of renovation and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees of the addition and alteration computed separately.

(g)

The fee for a permit to install, decommission, or remove a heating fuel storage tank, whether aboveground or below-ground, shall be $75 for a one- or two-family residential structure and $150 for all other structures.

(h)

The fee for a permit to install or replace a gasoline, oil, or other fuel storage tank, other than a heating fuel storage tank, shall be $150.

(i)

The fee to install carpeting shall be $50 (plus DCA).

(j)

The fee for a partial permit release to begin construction shall be $65.

(k)

The fee for asbestos removal shall be $65 for residential properties and $120 for commercial properties.

(l)

The fee for a fence permit over six feet in height or a retaining wall four feet in height or over shall be $75 for one- and two-family residential properties and $30 per $1,000 of estimated cost of work for all other properties.

(2)

Plumbing fixtures and equipment. The fees shall be as follows:

(a)

The minimum fee shall be $80 for a commercial structure and $65 for a residential structure, to include the first fixture of the installation of gas piping.

(b)

The fee shall be $15 per fixture connected to the plumbing system for all fixtures, except as listed below.

(c)

For special devices, which include but are not limited to grease traps, oil separators, lawn sprinkler systems, water-cooled machines, interior roof drains, backflow preventers, and sewer ejectors, the fee shall be $75.

(d)

The fee for the installation of any heating unit shall be $75 per unit.

(e)

Each separate unit for occupancy in a multiple dwelling shall require a separate plumbing permit.

(3)

Electrical fixtures and devices. The minimum fee shall be $65. The fee shall be based upon the number of electrical fixtures and devices to be installed as follows:

(a)

For the first block consisting of up to and including one to 50 receptacles, fixtures, or devices, the fee shall be $65.

(b)

For each additional block consisting of up to and including 25 receptacles, fixtures, or devices, the fee shall be $15.

(c)

For all other electrical items, fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20iii(1) through (12) and any contractual or administrative arrangements into which the Township may enter.

(4)

Fire protection fees shall be charged as follows:

(a)

For the installation of sprinkler systems:

[1]

For the first 20 heads: $65.

[2]

For 21 to 100 heads: $130.

[3]

For 101 to 200 heads: $254.

[4]

For 201 to 400 heads: $618.

[5]

For more than 400 heads: $1,150.

(b)

For the installation of standpipes: $100.

(c)

For the installation of automatic fire alarms and smoke and heat detectors:

[1]

For the first 20 units: $65.

[2]

For 21 to 100 units: $130.

[3]

For 101 to 200 units: $195.

[4]

For 201 to 400 units: $260.

[5]

For more than 400 units: $390.

(d)

For the installation of commercial cooking suppression systems: $120 per unit.

(e)

For the installation of audible/visible horn strobes, $25 per unit, with a minimum fee of $65.

(f)

For the installation of exit signs, $25 for up to 10 signs and $65 if over 10 signs.

(g)

For the installation of emergency lighting, $25 for up to 10 lights and $65 if over 10 lights.

(h)

For the installation of exit signs/emergency lighting packs, $25 for up to 10 packs, and $65 if over 10 packs.

(i)

For the installation of Knox® rapid entry boxes, $25 per unit.

(j)

For the installation of fuel-fired appliances, fireplace venting/metal chimney and chimney liners, the fee shall be $70.

Demolition permit fee. Permit fees for demolition of a building or structure shall be $75 for an accessory structure, $150 for a one- or two-family residential structure, $300 per commercial building, and $200 for all other structures.

A sign permit fee. The fee for a permit to construct or erect a sign shall be $5 per square foot, with a minimum fee of $65 per sign.

Certificate fees.

(1)

The fee for a certificate of occupancy for new construction shall be 10% of the building permit or a minimum fee of $100.

(2)

The fee for a non-UCC certificate of continued occupancy, for certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a change of use, and for multiple certificates of occupancy shall be $100.

(3)

The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy for a multifamily dwelling or commercial use shall be $100. A temporary certificate of occupancy shall expire 90 days from the date issued. An extension may be applied for and, if granted, there shall be an additional fee of $100 charged.

(4)

The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $100.

Elevator fees shall be as follows:

(1)

The fee for a permit to install an elevator device shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C.5:23-12.

(2)

The fee for inspection and witnessing of test for an elevator, escalator, moving walk, dumbwaiter, or other elevator device shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C.5:23-12.

State permit fees. In order to provide for training and certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code, the Township shall construct a surcharge fee for new construction within the municipality. The fee shall be established by and determined in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19, as may be hereafter amended or supplemented.

§ A565-7 Verona Community Pool; membership and other fees.

[Added 4-2-2001 by Ord. No. 2-2001; amended 3-18-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002; 2-16-2016 by Ord. No. 1-16; 3-6-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-05; 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07; 6-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-13; 3-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-10; 4-4-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09; 3-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12; 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09; 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-10; 2-18-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-04; 12-15-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-24; 12-15-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-25; 12-15-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-26]

Membership fee schedule.

Membership	Fee
Family	$710
Caregiver	$177
Couple	$642
Parent/child	$608
Individual	$467
Individual (twilight)	$277
Senior	$228
Non-resident* *Up to 100 non-resident memberships may be sold	$1,000
Gazebo rental (2-hour rental)	$105
Rec tent rental Sat. & Sun. Only (2-hour rental)	$105
Rain date	$50
Gazebo & rec tent extended rental (2-hour increments)	$105
Adult guest pass	$21
Child guest pass	$16
Adult resident day pass	$46
Child resident day pass	$31
Pre-season guest book	$108
Guest book (12 passes)	$230
Pool party - non-profit organizations	$306/hr + Labor Cost
Pool party - for-profit organizations	$3,450/hour
Pool membership late fee after 5/1	$50
Individual swim lesson	$30/Half Hour
Replacement badge (per membership)	$20
Verona Waves & Mini Waves	$125
Morning water aerobics	$125
Twilight water aerobics	$125
Family night - non-member resident	$10
Pre-season concert - resident	$20
Pre-season concert - non-resident	$40
Summer playgrounds trips	$25 (all trips)
Cougars rental	$15,500
Gold sponsor	$2,500
Silver sponsor	$1,500
Bronze sponsor	$750
Individual sponsor	$500
Special event sponsorship	Up to $10,000
Fire/Rescue member sponsorship	Up to $15,000

Membership types:

(1)

Family: One or two adults, children 26 years of age or younger, or disabled adult dependents that reside at the same residence within the Township.

(2)

Caregiver: Caregiver membership can be added to another membership type to allow for pool entry for a caregiver that provides a member assistance/care (examples include sitter for children or assistant for disabled or older adult).

(3)

Couple: Two adults that reside at the same residence within the Township.

(4)

Parent-guardian/child: One adult and one child 26 years of age or younger or disabled adult dependent that reside at the same residence within the Township.

(5)

Individual: An adult 18 years of age or older who resides within the Township.

(6)

Senior: An adult 62 years of age or older who resides within the Township.

(7)

Non-resident: Individuals or families residing in a municipality that is within 1.25 miles of a Verona border or an individual or family who is referred by a current CY2026 pool member regardless of where they reside.

(8)

Adult guest: An adult 18 years of age or older that enters the pool with an adult member.

(9)

Child guest: A child 17 years of age or younger that enters the pool with an adult member.

(10)

Adult individual twilight membership: Member is permitted to enter the pool every day of the week beginning at 4:00 p.m.

(11)

Adult day pass: Verona residents only Mondays through Fridays - Limit 3 per season (excludes Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day).

(12)

Child day pass: Verona residents only Mondays through Fridays. Limit 3 per season (excludes Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day).

Definition: A child is between the age of 18 months and 24 years of age. Children under 18 months of age are not considered as part of any membership type and are admitted to the pool for free.

§ A565-7.1 Verona Community Pool: exemption from fees.

[Added 3-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-11; amended 12-15-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-28]

Active members of the Verona Fire Department and/or Verona Rescue Squad. Members of the regular, life, auxiliary and probationary membership classes of the Verona Fire Department and active, life and probationary membership classes of the Verona Rescue Squad are exempt from the fees established in § A565-7, Subsection A, entitled "Verona Community Pool; membership and other fees." To be eligible for an exemption under this section, a member must be 18 years of age and older with a minimum of one year of service to the organization; members of their families who reside in their household shall be construed to mean their spouse and dependents for members 24 years of age and older as of May 1; and parents, brothers and sisters for members under 24 years of age as of May 1. On or before December 31 of each calendar year the Chief Financial Officer shall calculate the reasonable value of the pool memberships that were exempt from fees under this section for the pool season just ended and the Chief Financial Officer shall make a deposit into the pool utility from the general fund the value of those memberships.

§ A565-8 Senior citizens fees.

[Added 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 14-07; amended 2-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07]

Type	Fee
General senior programs	$5 to $200
Share — food co-op	$14 per unit
Out-of-town/state trips (day)	$5 to $100
Out-of-town/state trips (overnight)	$25 to $2,000
Event parties, holiday, picnic, Oktoberfest	$3, residents
	$5, nonresidents

§ A565-9 Zoning fees.

[Added 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-17]

Type	Fee
RESIDENTIAL
Fences	$50
Signs	$50
Non-structure	$50
Attached structure	$50
New structures	$75
Conditional use	$50
Subdivision > 5 acres (usually heard by Bd of Adjustment or Planning Bd)	$50
Subdivision < 5 acres (usually heard by Bd of Adjustment or Planning Bd)	$50
Pool	$50
Patio	$50
Anything not covered above	$50
NONRESIDENTIAL
Fences	$75
Signs (each)	$75
Additions on existing structures	$75
New structure	$100
Change in use	$75
Subdivision > 5 acres (usually heard by Bd of Adjustment or Planning Bd)	$75
Subdivision < 5 acres (usually heard by Bd of Adjustment or Planning Bd)	$75
Land Development Ordinance	$75
Patio	$75
Anything not covered above	$75