Township of Irvington, NJ Chapter 290 Fees and Licenses

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the Town (now Township) of Irvington 1-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC 2622 as Ch. 98 of the 1981 Revised Code.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Escrow fees for redevelopment and foreclosure matters — See Ch. 282.

Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 313.

[1] Editor's Note: Chapter 98, Fees and Licenses, of the 1981 Revised Code contained all fee amounts imposed by all other chapters throughout the Code. At the request of the Township, all fee amounts imposed by other chapters have been relocated to the authorizing chapter.

Article I Licensing Procedure

§ 290-1 Applications.

Except as otherwise expressly provided by the Revised Code or other ordinances of the Town, all types of licenses required by the various provisions of the Revised Code and other ordinances of the Town shall be applied for by proper application to the Division of Licensing of the Department of Revenue and Finance of the Town.

§ 290-2 Issuance of licenses.

Except as otherwise expressly provided by the Revised Code or other ordinances of the Town, all licenses of every type and kind as regulated by the provisions of the Revised Code and the various other ordinances of the Town shall be issued, after proper application as set forth in § 290-1, through the Division of Licensing.

§ 290-3 Applicability to certain licenses.

This article shall not apply to the various types of licenses which are specifically delegated to be applied for, issued and regulated by any municipal department or municipal agency pursuant to the direction of any law or statute of the state.

§ 290-4 Prerequisite for issuance and continuation of licenses and permits.

[Added 8-13-1991 by Ord. No. MC 2929[1]; amended 12-18-2012 by Ord. No. MC 3476; 4-8-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3696; 9-23-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3712]

BUSINESS

A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following term(s) shall have the meanings as indicated:

BUSINESS

Any individual, partnership or corporation who is conducting a commercial activity within the physical boundary of the Township of Irvington.

B. Display of license or permit.

(1) Any and all license(s) or permit(s) issued to an individual, partnership or corporation to conduct business in the Township of Irvington must be current and displayed on such premises, at all times and in a conspicuous manner, within five feet of the front entrance of said business. Failure to properly display a license required to operate the business shall constitute a violation of this section subjecting the property and/or business owner to penalty as indicated by this section.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to those businesses regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.

(3) Failure to obtain a license covering the type of commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is engaged in shall constitute a violation of this section and subject both the property and/or business owner to a penalty as indicated by this section.

(4) Failure to obtain a license covering the commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is engaged shall subject the property and/or business owner to the following penalties:

(a) Immediate shut down of the business until such time as the business is properly licensed to conduct the commercial activity within the Township of Irvington.

(b) Fines:

[1] First offense: $250.

[2] Second offense: $500.

[3] Third offense: $750.

[4] Fourth offense: mandatory court hearing with a minimum fine of $1,000 and permanent revocation of ability to obtain a business license to engage in any commercial activity within the Township of Irvington.

(5) Failure to display a license covering the commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is engaged shall subject the property and/or business owner to the following penalties:

(a) Fines:

[1] First offense: $50.

[2] Second offense: $150.

[3] Third offense: $250.

[4] Fourth offense: mandatory court hearing with a fine up to $500 and prohibition on conducting any commercial activity within the Township for one year by the business entity and/or owner.

DENIAL OF LICENSE

C. No license or permit shall be issued or renewed, as the case may be, to any applicant who is the owner of property wherein a business or activity for which a license or permit is sought or wherein a business or activity is to be conducted unless and until any delinquent property taxes or assessments on such property are paid and current. This subsection shall not apply to licenses issued pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act[2] of the State of New Jersey.

[2] Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.

D. The applicant shall supply a certificate from the Township Tax Collector that all property taxes and assessments are paid and current on the subject property.

E. A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked or suspended when any licensee who is the owner of the property upon or within which the licensed activity is conducted has failed to pay the taxes due on the property for at least three consecutive quarters.

F. A license may be denied wherein the business has willfully conducted business activity with the intent to avoid the requirements of this Code and/or the payment necessary to conduct such activity(ies).

[1] Editor's Note: Section 4 of this ordinance provided as follows: "The issuance or maintenance of licenses or permits under any provision of this ordinance will not be withheld or denied if such action will jeopardize the health and safety of the citizens of Irvington."

Article II Miscellaneous Fees

§ 290-5 Fees under Chapter 313, Flood Damage Prevention.

[Amended 9-22-1977 by Ord. No. MC 2508; 1-22-1980 by Ord. No. MC 2594; 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

A. The fee for the service of the Construction Officer in giving advice and making a decision as to compliance with Chapter 313 of the Revised Code of the Town of Irvington shall be $55.

B. The fee for information supplied by the Township Engineer as to whether a particular block and/or lot is located in the special flood hazard area shall be the sum of $22.

§ 290-6 Administrative fee for building construction or rehabilitation permit.

[Added 12-11-2007 by Ord. No. MC 3362; amended 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

Any permits taken out for building construction or rehabilitation shall be subject to an administrative fee of 35% in the event that such work is not performed and a refund is sought.

§ 290-7 Miscellaneous business fees.

[Added 3-25-1980 by Ord. No. MC 2601; amended 2-24-1981 by Ord. No. MC 2623; 6-26-1984 by Ord. No. MC 2731; 11-27-1984 by Ord. No. MC 2757; 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. 2834; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 3-11-2008 by Ord. No. MC 3375; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

License or permit fees shall be paid annually to the Division of Licensing of the Township of Irvington for the period beginning April 1 of each year for the conduct of the following businesses, such fees to be for the purpose of regulation, control and revenue to offset the cost of services:

A. To conduct or operate a telephone answering service, the license fee shall be $65.

B. To conduct or operate the business of manufacturing, distributing or selling cosmetics (liquids, creams or sprays) or beauty parlor or barbershop supplies, the fee shall be $235 initially and $65 annually thereafter.

C. To conduct or operate the business of automobile washing, the fee shall be $397 initially and $160 annually thereafter.

D. To conduct or operate the business of check cashing, the fee shall be $535.

E. To conduct or operate the business of body art (tattoo, permanent cosmetics, ear and body piercing) establishments, the initial license fee shall be $500. Thereafter, the annual renewal fee to conduct or operate the business of body art (tattoo, permanent cosmetics, ear and body piercing) shall be $250.

F. To conduct or operate the business of buying or selling used merchandise, the license fee shall be $217.

G. To conduct or operate the business of a hotel or motel, the license fee shall be $1,082 initially and $325 annually thereafter.

H. Every person who desires a topographic sheet or a sewer master plan sheet shall pay the sum of $108 for each copy thereof.

I. General business fee. Any business not falling within any category outlined in any other section of this chapter shall be subject to a fee of $129 to operate any "miscellaneous" commercial activity within the Township of Irvington.

[Added 4-8-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3696; 9-23-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3712]

§ 290-8 Birth, marriage and death certificates.

A. Every person who desires a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate or an amendment/correction to the record thereto shall complete and submit an application form accompanied by the full amount of the application fees to the Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Township of Irvington as follows:

[Amended 3-26-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3485]

(1) For each certified copy of a birth certificate, the fee shall be $25 for the first copy and $9 for each copy thereafter per transaction.

(2) For each certified copy of a death certificate, the fee shall be $25 for the first copy and $9 for each copy thereafter per transaction.

(3) For each certified copy of a marriage certificate, the fee shall be $25 for the first copy and $9 for each copy thereafter per transaction.

(4) For any correction to a birth, marriage or death certificate, the fee shall be $25.

B. Inmate birth certificates.

[Added 2-23-2011 by Ord. No. MC 3432]

(1) Inmates who are enrolled in the STARS program and successfully complete it before release shall be entitled to discount fee of $4 from the birth certificate fee of $25.

(2) The aforementioned shall apply only after the Township receives $5 to cover birth certificate fees from the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

(3) The aforementioned discount only applies to inmates in the STARS program and who are Irvington residents.

§ 290-9 Fees for use of the Nye Avenue Parking Garage.

[Added 10-23-1984 by Ord. No. MC 2752; amended 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134]

A. Parking fees for the Nye Avenue Parking Garage shall be as follows:

(1) Up to three hours: $1.

(2) Over three hours, per day: $4.

B. Parking permits for the Nye Avenue Garage shall be as follows:

(1) Per month: $60.

(2) Initial deposit for entry card: $5 (deposit is refunded when card is returned).[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 98-31C, regarding the Washington Avenue lot, was moved to § 620-57 at the request of the Township.

§ 290-10 Fees for parking lots.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for a parking lot shall be $423 initially and $217 annually thereafter.

§ 290-11 Fees for used car lots.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 3-14-1989 by Ord. No. MC 2880; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for a used car lot shall be $108 per year with a display of five cars or less and $645 with more than five cars on display.

§ 290-12 Fees for incinerators.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for an incinerator shall be $693 initially and $96 annually thereafter.

§ 290-13 Fees for apartment rental agencies.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for an apartment rental agency, not operating as part of a licensed real estate firm, shall be $2,164 initially and $535 annually thereafter.

§ 290-14 Tobacco license fees.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413; 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3655; 1-28-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3681]

A. License required. No person shall sell tobacco unless a local license to operate the same has been issued by the Department of Health following the requisite approval, as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.5.

B. Annual fee. The annual fee for a tobacco license shall be $250.

C. Display of license. The license issued under the provision of this section shall be displayed in a conspicuous place, by the establishment's entrance or cash register in such a manner that the public may view the license.

D. Violations. A license issued under the provision of this section may be revoked or suspended, a request for a license may be denied, and the violation may be reported to the New Jersey Department of Taxation based upon just cause which shall include:

(1) The violation of any statute, regulation or code of the State of New Jersey dealing with health, disease control, sanitary practices, or environmental control;

(2) The sale of tobacco and/or any type of smoking device or product to a person under the legal age, as defined in N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4.1;

(3) The illegal sale of untaxed, counterfeit or single cigarettes; or

(4) The violation of any provision of any other ordinance of the Township of Irvington.

E. Penalties. Fines for violations of this section are as follows:

(1) First violation: a fine of $100.

(2) Second violation: a fine of $500.

(3) Third violation: a fine of $1,000 and a mandatory court appearance.

§ 290-15 Fees for wreckers and tow trucks.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for a wrecker/tow truck shall be $108 annually.

§ 290-16 Fees for antique stores.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for an antique store shall be $108 annually.

§ 290-17 Fees for livery service.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for livery services shall be $217 annually.

§ 290-18 Fees for newspaper vending machines.

[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The license fee for newspaper vending machines shall be $53 annually, and such machines shall not block the sidewalk.

§ 290-19 Fees for Irvington Swimming Pool.

[Added 6-27-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3019; amended 6-25-1996 by Ord. No. MC 3037; 6-24-1997 by Ord. No. MC 3069; 6-23-1998 by Ord. No. MC 3097; 4-10-2012 by Ord. No. MC 3461]

Summer season fees for persons desiring to use the facilities of the Irvington Swimming Pool shall be as follows:

A. Family (permanent residents of Irvington, husband, wife, unmarried children up to and including 18 years of age, residing in the same household): $75.

B. Adults (permanent residents of Irvington, over the age of 18 and up to the age of 59): $35.

C. Minors (permanent residents of Irvington, ages infant up to 18 years of age): $15.

D. Senior citizens (permanent residents of Irvington, ages 60 and older): $15.

E. Nonresidents (daily): $20.

F. Nonresidents temporarily residing with an Irvington resident:

(1) Ages six to 12: $10.

(2) Ages 13 to 18: $15.

§ 290-20 Exemption for use of shelter houses.

[Added 9-9-1998 by Ord. No. MC 3097]

A. Shelter houses owned and operated by the Township of Irvington shall be made available for public use by the following Irvington organizations without any cost after appropriate application is made for such use and depending upon the availability of the facility requested:

(1) All Irvington-recognized block associations by listing filed with the Community Development Department and Public Safety Department, with president and vice president.

[Amended 10-14-2015 by Ord. No. MC 3553]

(2) All tenant associations.

(3) Irvington Chamber of Commerce.

(4) Irvington Anti-Graffiti Committee.

(5) Irvington Economic Development Committee.

(6) Irvington Little League Organization.

(7) Irvington International Small Fry Parents Association.

(8) Irvington Urban Enterprise Zone Organization.

(9) Irvington Special Improvement Association.

(10) Irvington Clergy Association.

(11) Irvington Municipal Council representative (for community meetings only).

(12) Irvington Springfield Avenue Business Association (for meetings only).

(13) Community meetings for the Mayor.

B. Other groups not specifically mentioned herein may apply for use of the herein-mentioned facilities without cost and shall be given proper consideration after its use application is reviewed.

§ 290-21 Fees for rights-of-way.

[Added 9-28-1999 by Ord. No. 3129[1]]

A. Metropolitan Fiber Systems of New Jersey, Inc., (MFS) shall pay the Township $1,000 as an initial administrative processing fee, upon effective date; and

B. A fee equal to the actual costs to the Township as invoiced annually, within one year of the accrual of said actual cost; or

C. The greater of $500 or $200 per route mile of its facilities physically occupying the public rights-of-way.

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also stated: "This Agreement is subjected to any ruling by a court of competent jurisdiction allowing municipalities to impose a higher fee."

§ 290-22 Legal fees for outside counsel.

[Added 11-9-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3133; amended 2-26-2002 by Ord. No. MC 3188; 4-22-2008 by Ord. No. MC 3377; 11-25-2014 by Ord. No. MC 3517; 11-28-2022 by Ord. No. MC 3809]

The governing body of the Township of Irvington, in the County of Essex, in the State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Township to utilize a range for attorney fees from $115 to $400 per hour for legal matters assigned by the legal department. The Township Attorney has authority to exceed these rates for emergent or extraordinary circumstances.

§ 290-23 Fee for junkyards.

[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. MC 3148; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The fee for a junkyard shall be $1,271 annually.

§ 290-24 Fee for towing and storage of motor vehicles.

[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. MC 3148; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The fee for towing and storage of motor vehicles shall be $1,271 annually.

§ 290-25 Fee for Health Officer search.

[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

The fee for the Health Officer to search the Township's environmental and/or medical records shall be $55 per hour with a minimum charge of $99.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Original § 98-49, False fire alarms, as amended, which previously followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 290-26 Fee for firesafety inspection.

[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 4-10-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3641]

The fee for firesafety inspections shall be as follows:

A. One unit: $100.

B. Two units: $150.

C. Three units: $200.

D. For structures with more than three units a fee of $20 per additional unit shall be added to the $200 fee.

E. The reinspection fee shall be 50% of the initial fee.

F. All fees must be paid prior to an initial inspection or reinspection.

§ 290-27 Fees for Chris Gatling Center.

[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3135]

A. Membership fees for the Chris Gatling Center for persons desiring to use the facilities shall be as follows:

[Amended 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]

(1) Family membership (up to two adults and three children or one adult and four children): $50 per year; each additional child: $5 per year.

(2) Adult membership (age 18 or over): $30 per year.

(3) Senior citizen (age 62 or over): $20 per year.

(4) Youth membership (age 17 or younger): $20 per year.

(5) Guest pass: $15 per day.

(6) Special activities fee: $25 to $50 per activity.

B. Membership is limited to Irvington residents.

§ 290-28 Fees for Farmer's Market.

[Added 7-15-2003 by Ord. No. MC 3227]

The fee to sell goods at the Farmer's Market shall be $50 per month or part thereof payable monthly, in advance, to the Township of Irvington.

§ 290-29 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former § 290-29, Fees for day-care center, added 10-13-2004 by Ord. No. MC 3274, as amended, was superseded by Ord. No. MC 3668, adopted 10-10-2018. See now Ch. 255, Art. I, for fees related to day-care facilities.

§ 290-30 Fees for installation of subdivision monuments.

[Added 3-29-2011 by Ord. No. MC 3435]

The fee for installation of monuments that have not been installed as part of a filed subdivision map shall be $1,000 per monument. This fee shall be deposited with the Municipal Clerk. Upon the installation of the required monuments, the fee shall be returned to the applicant; however, if one year elapses from the date of the posting of the fee and the monuments have not been installed, the Township shall be free to engage the services of a licensed professional land surveyor and install these monuments. The costs incurred for the installation of these monuments, plus reasonable administrative costs, shall be drawn from this fee. In the event there is an available balance after the installation of the monuments, that sum shall be returned to the person posting the fee.

§ 290-31 Activity fees for Recreation Center.

[Added 7-12-2011 by Ord. No. MC 3447; amended 4-10-2012 by Ord. No. MC 3461]

Activity		Fee/Cost
Biddy basketball		$35
Karate		$35
Cheerleading activities		$35
Aerobics		$15/$150
Adult 35 years and older		$15/$150
Basketball
	Ages 13 through 16 activity Junior Lad	$35
	Age 17 activity Senior Lad	$35
Weight room		$50
Boxing		$35
Open activity		Free
Summer registration		$40
Trip activity		Minimum $10 not to exceed $50
Referee		Minimum $15 not to exceed $30
Uniforms		Minimum $25 not to exceed $100
T-shirts		Minimum $10 not to exceed $25
Basketball leagues		Minimum $150 not to exceed $300

§ 290-32 Fees for bid packages.

[Added 4-9-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3488; amended 3-13-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3635; 1-11-2021 by Ord. No. MC 3752]

There shall be a fee of $50 payable by all vendors who desire to receive a bid package to cover the general costs of producing or reproducing such by the Department of Finance. The fee shall be payable by cash and or check with the latter being made out to the Township of Irvington. A fee of $20 for bank charges will be assessed for any checks returned not payable or dishonored. No fee shall be charged for bids received by e-bidding or other electronic media.

§ 290-33 Substitute Municipal Prosecutors.

[Added 6-25-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3494]

The Substitute Municipal Prosecutors in the Irvington Municipal Court will be paid at a rate of $300 per session (a full day or full evening) for their services rendered in the Municipal Court.

§ 290-34 Internet user fees.

[Added 9-26-2017 by Ord. No. MC 3618]

A. There shall be a user fee that will vary from $1 up to $50 payable by any individual, entity, firm, corporation, company, organization, etc., that desires to use an online/Internet-based system for the purchase of, applying for, obtaining, registering, or receiving any of the various municipal documents, records, permits, forms, certifications, applications, licenses, etc., from the Township of Irvington.

B. The user fee will be in addition to and a separate charge from the Township fees already required to obtain what is being sought.

C. The user fee may be required by a third party or multiple parties that are distinct and not affiliated with the Township of Irvington.

D. The user fee will only apply to transactions conducted over the Internet. The fee is mandatory to process the request. The fee(s) cannot be waived, altered or amended in any way.

E. The user fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.

§ 290-35 Discovery fee; video and audiotape reproduction fees.

[Added 6-26-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3659]

A. Discovery fee. The fee for discovery requested for a matter pending before the Irvington Municipal Court shall be $20 per request for all paper reports. Fees for videotape and audio tape is outlined in Subsection B(1) and (2).

B. Videotape and audiotape reproduction fees.

(1) The fee for the Police Department reproduction of a videotape or audiotape shall be as follows:

(a) Reproduction of videotape: $50 per tape.

(b) Reproduction of audiotape: $20 per tape.

(2) The fee for any other department of the Township of Irvington for the reproduction of a videotape or audiotape shall be as follows:

(a) Less than two hours' playing time: $10 per tape.

(b) Over two hours' and less than four hours' playing time: $16 per tape.

(c) Over four hours' playing time: $20 per tape.

C. This fee shall be collected by the Police Department.

D. The Township will waive above fees for all cases represented by a Public Defender.

§ 290-36 Mortgage discharge fee.

[Added 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3664]

A. There shall be a mortgage discharge fee in the amount of $50 to be paid by the property owner or his or her authorized representative to cover the cost of the Township preparing and recording the discharge of mortgage, affordability or deed restriction.

B. The mortgage discharge fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.

§ 290-37 Fees for various zoning letters.

[Added 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. MC 3761]

The following fees are hereby established for various types of Zoning letters as described below.

Type of Letter/Permit	Fees
Zoning rebuild letter	$100
All other letters	$125 [Code variation request (per subcode/per variation)]

§ 290-38 Fee for cancellation of redeemed certificate of sale.

[Added 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. MC 3838]

The Office of the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to charge a fee of $30 to the redeeming party of any unpaid tax lien and have the lien certificate canceled of the record with the Essex County Register.

§ 290-39 Fees for tax sale certificate redemption calculations.

[Added 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. MC 3839]

The following fees for tax sale certificate redemption calculations shall be charged as described below.

A. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-54, the Tax Collector shall provide to any party entitled to redeem a certificate pursuant to this section ( N.J.S.A. 54:5-54) two calculations of the amount required for redemption within a calendar year at no cost. For each subsequent calculation requested from the Tax Collector there shall be a $50 fee. A request for a redemption calculation shall be made in writing to the Tax Collector.

B. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1, the Tax Collector may charge a lien holder of a tax lien $50 for the calculation of the amount due to redeem the tax lien as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1. Any request for a redemption calculation shall specify the date to be used for the calculation, which shall be the date of the notice. Neither the Tax Collector nor the municipality shall be liable for an incorrect calculation. The fee paid to the municipality shall not become part of the lien and shall not be passed on to any party entitled to redeem pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54.