[Amended 8-18-2021 by Ord. No. 3103]
The following fees shall be charged by the Department of Licenses
and Inspections for the following licenses and permits:
A. Fees related to streets and right-of-way.
(1) Street openings and excavations.
(a)
Permit fees for openings or excavations.
[1]
$50 for first five square yards.
[2]
$5 for each additional five square yards or fraction thereof.
(2) Sewer connection fees.
(a)
Sanitary sewer connection: $1,000 for each residential or commercial
building.
(b)
Storm sewer connection: $300 for each connection.
(3) Construction or repairs of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
(a)
Permit fees for inspections:
[1]
Up to 40 linear feet: $35.
[2]
Over 40 linear feet: $35 plus $1 for each linear foot over 40.
(b)
Permits for grades and locations of new curb and/or sidewalks:
[1]
Minimum charge: $100 per property, up to 100 linear feet of
frontage.
[2]
Corner property: $200, up to 100 linear feet of frontage.
[3]
More than 100 linear feet of frontage: minimum charge plus $2
for each linear foot of curb or sidewalk.
B. Building permits. The following fees are established for permits
for repairs, alterations, and additions to residential, commercial,
and industrial buildings:
(1) New residential dwellings (single-family and duplexes):
(b)
Plus additional fees:
[1]
First $50,000: $25 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction
thereof.
[2]
Above $50,000: $15 for each additional $1,000 of estimated cost
or fraction thereof.
[3]
Use and occupancy: $40 (final inspection).
(c)
All heating, air-conditioning, electrical, and plumbing contractors'
costs shall not be included in the above fee.
(2) Repairs, alterations, fire restoration, additions to private dwellings
or duplexes (one- or two-family dwellings), porches, porch enclosures,
patios, private greenhouses, sheds (residential use), decks, garages,
carports, in-ground pools and private swimming pools:
(b)
Plus additional fees:
[1]
$20 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof over $500.
[2]
Use and occupancy: $40 (final inspection).
(3) Roofs and siding:
(a)
Residential:
[1]
First $500 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $25.
[2]
Above $500: add $15 for each additional $1,000 of estimated
cost or fraction thereof.
(b)
Commercial:
[1]
First $50,000: $25 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction
thereof.
[2]
Above $50,000: add $10 for each additional $1,000 of estimated
cost of fraction thereof.
(c)
Solar panels and electrical generation:
[1]
Require a building permit for affixing the panels to the roof.
[2]
Require an electrical permit for connecting the panels to electrical
service.
[3]
Maximum fee: $500 for residential installation.
(4) Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning:
(a)
Residential: $45, plus $15 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof
over the first $1,000.
(b)
Commercial:
[1]
First $50,000: $50 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction
thereof.
[2]
Above $50,000: add $30 for each additional $1,000 of estimated
cost or fraction thereof over $50,000.
(5) Dumpsters:
(a)
$50 per 30 days without parking meter.
(c)
Permit must be obtained from Parking Department.
(6) New commercial, industrial, multifamily, hotels, motels, and all
other buildings not previously covered:
(a)
Repair, alterations, and additions to commercial and industrial
buildings (including public utility, amusement and recreational buildings,
motels, hotels, multifamily buildings, radio towers, and all structures
not otherwise classified; underground and aboveground tanks, tank
removal, dispensers, demolitions and sprinklers):
[2]
Additional fee:
[a] First $100,000: $50 per $1,000 of estimated cost
or fraction thereof.
[b] Above $100,000: add $30 for each additional $1,000
of estimated cost or fraction thereof.
[c] Use and occupancy: $70 (final inspection).
[3]
Heating, air-conditioning, electrical and plumbing contractors'
costs shall not be included in computing the above fees.
(7) Use and occupancy: home occupation and business (new and take-over):
(8) Electrical permits:
(a)
Residential:
[1]
$25 for the first $1,000.
[2]
Then $3 each $1,000 or fraction thereof.
(b)
Commercial:
[1]
$25 for the first $1,000.
[2]
Then $3 each $1,000 or fraction thereof.
(c)
Annual permit required for owners or occupants of a building
that regularly employs one or more master electricians on the premises
for routine repairs, maintenance, or replacements: $250 per annum,
payable January 1.
(9) Double permit fee: Any person, individual, entity, firm, partnership,
corporation, or company who commences work subject to a permit outlined
in this section prior to receiving said permit shall be subject to
a double permit fee.
(10)
Trailers (temporary): $200 per year, payable January 1.
(11)
Appeal of a decision under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction
Code: $200.
(12)
Municipal buildings and fire stations are exempt from the above
fees, but the owner is still required to apply for a permit and demonstrate
compliance with all federal and state regulations by providing copies
of all federal and state permits.
C. Resale/refinance certificate fees for the sale of property.
(1) Residential property (one- and two-family): $100 (all violations
of record corrected).
(2) Residential property (one- and two-family): $200 (conditional with
violations to be corrected within 12 months).
(3) Commercial property or residential apartments (three units and up):
(a)
$250 (for properties with less than 20,000 square feet of gross
floor area).
(b)
$500 (for properties with 20,000 square feet of gross floor
area or greater).
D. Contractor's license and renewal.
(1) Residential company registration: $0. Must provide Pennsylvania state
license number.
(2) Commercial company registration: $150.
(3) Master electrician or plumber: $100.
(4) Apprentice or journeyman: $15.
E. Zoning.
(1) Sign permits: Fees are determined by the type and construction cost
of each sign and shall be as follows:
(a)
Ground, wall, window, projection, canopy, awning and face change
(per location): $50 plus $15 for each additional $500 or additional
fraction thereof.
(b)
Billboards, roof or ground (per location):
[2]
Over $1,000: $100 plus $15 for each additional $500 or additional
fraction thereof.
(c)
Freestanding signs (per location):
[2]
Over $500: $100 plus $25 for each additional $500 or additional
fraction thereof.
(d)
Marquee signs (per location):
[2]
Over $500: $50 plus $15 for each additional $500 or additional
fraction thereof.
(e)
Structural designs/foundation designs:
[1]
Filing fee: $10 per design.
(f)
Five-year certification for billboards, roof signs, projecting
signs and freestanding signs: $10 per sign.
(2) Subdivision, reverse subdivision, and land development application.
(a)
Residential subdivision plan: single-family dwelling: $400 for
all plans plus $75 per lot or unit.
(b)
Multifamily dwelling or condominium: $400 per plan plus $50
per unit.
(c)
Nonresidential subdivision plan: $400 per plan plus $100 per
lot.
(d)
Nonresidential land use development plan: $400 per plan plus
additional fees computed as follows:
[1]
$75 per acre or portion thereof; and
[2]
$75 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or portion thereof.
(3) Miscellaneous zoning fees.
(c)
Zoning analysis letter: $100.
(4) Bus stop shelters.
(a)
Bus stop shelter erection permit: $25 per location (one-time
only charge).
(b)
Advertising fee: $100 per month, per shelter.
(5) Stormwater management and floodplain permit:
(a)
Less than or equal to one acre: $300;
(b)
Greater than one acre: $700.
(6) Zoning Hearing Board fee schedule.
(a)
Signs: $700 for up to two reliefs.
(b)
Variances or special exceptions (except as otherwise set forth
herein):
[1]
Residential: $550 for up to two reliefs;
[2]
Commercial: $700 for up to two reliefs.
(c)
More than two types of relief: for each additional type of relief,
$100.
(d)
Variances for private swimming pools, fences, decks, patios,
and sheds: $350 for up to two reliefs.
(f)
Subdivisions. Where the property is being subdivided into or contains more than two units, the applicant shall pay the following fee in addition to fees for relief required by Subsection
E(6)(a) through
(e) above:
[1]
Three to five units: $300;
[3]
Eleven to 20 units: $500;
[4]
Twenty-one or more units: $500 plus $20 per each unit over 20.
F. Abatement of real property. These fees are for inspections and abatement
of real property and are per hour or fraction thereof.
(1) Backhoe (including operator): $150.
(2) Dump truck (including operator): $175.
(3) Tractor and flail (including operator): $100.
(4) Pickup truck (including operator): $150.
(5) Weed eater (including operator): $50.
(6) Lawn mower (including operator): $175.
(7) Trash truck (including operator): $200.
(8) Bucket truck (including operator): $200.
(9) Chipper (including operator): $175.
(10)
Chainsaw (including operator): $150.
G. Fire safety inspections. These fees are for fire safety inspections in accordance with Chapter
7 of the Upper Darby Township Property Maintenance Code:
(1) The fee for inspection of a commercial property less than 1,000 square
feet shall be $150.
(2) The fee for inspection of a commercial property of 1,000 square feet
or more, but less than 2,001 square feet, shall be $250.
(3) The fee for the inspection of a commercial property of 2,001 square
feet or more shall be $250 for the first 2,000 square feet and $25
for each additional 5,000 square feet.
[Amended 5-4-2022 by Ord.
No. 3118]
H. Food license and inspection. Annual fees for all facilities required
to obtain a license and inspection of a food and/or drink facility:
(1) License fee:
(a)
1,500 square feet or less: $150.
(b)
1,501 to 2,500 square feet: $200.
(c)
2,501 to 5,000 square feet: $250.
(d)
5,001 to 7,500 square feet: $325.
(e)
7,501 to 10,000 square feet: $450.
(f)
10,000 to 15,000 square feet: $600.
(g)
Greater than 15,000 square feet: $700.
(h)
All mobile food establishments: $150.
(i)
Nonprofit with current 501(c)(3): $150.
(2) All nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) as defined by
the Internal Revenue Service status shall be charged a $150 fee. All
nonprofit organizations must produce current 501(c)(3) documentation
when applying for a food license.
(3) The square footage listed in Subsection
H(1) shall apply to the food preparation, vending space for food, and food seating/service area only.
I. Annual rental license applications.
(1) Application fee: $125 per dwelling.
J. Vacant property license application: $100 semiannually.
K. Miscellaneous fees.
(1) Public use of sound systems.
(a)
Permit fee: $50 per five consecutive days.
(b)
Additional requirements:
[1]
Must be otherwise permitted for use of a radio, amplifier, loudspeaker,
and mechanical or electrical instrument in or adjacent to any public
street, avenue, or alley.
[2]
Must be signed by Health Department before being issued.
(2) Rubbish and refuse collection license.
(a)
Junkers (individuals engaging in the picking over or removal
of rubbish or refuse):
[1]
Annual license fee/renewals: $200.
[2]
New license issued during the year: prorated, minimum fee of
$100.
(3) License for sale of goods in bankruptcy, liquidation, insurance,
mortgage, insolvency, assignees, receivers, trustees, removal, closeout
or damaged goods sales.
(a)
License fee: $100, valid for 90 days, nonrenewable.
(4) Alarm system: horns, strobes, and pull station.
(a)
Permit fee:
[1]
$25 for first $50,000 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction
thereof.
[2]
Above $50,000:
[a] $25 for first $50,000 per $1,000 of estimate cost
or fraction thereof; and
[b] $10 for each additional $1,000 of estimated cost
or fraction thereof.
(5) Permit fee for operation of a privately owned parking lot.
(a)
Annual permit fee: $200, payable January 1.
(6) Carnival permit fee: $50 for each seven days or part thereof of operation.
(7) Amusement license fees.
(a)
Pool table or billiard: standard pool table: $100.
(b)
Coin-operated pool table: $200.
(d)
All other mechanical devices: $200.
(8) Vendor's license.
(a)
Door-to-door/Tag Day: $200 per license, $100 each worker and
$100 towards mercantile taxes. (Tag day for nonprofit has no fee.)
(b)
Ice cream/water ice trucks: $200 per license, $100 each worker
and $100 towards taxes; also, truck to be inspected by the Health
Department.
(c)
Flowers/Christmas trees: $200 per license, $100 each worker,
$100 towards mercantile taxes and $1,000 bond (if they don't own the
property).
Note: No street vending permitted.
(9) Fire report receipt: $25 per report.
(10)
Duplicate copy of permits or licenses: $5 per copy.
(11)
Expedited permit fee (when available). (Fees are in addition
to original permit fee.)
(a)
Residential:
[1]
One-day residential: $200.
[2]
Five-day residential: $100.
(b)
Commercial:
[1]
One-day commercial: $1,000.
[2]
Five-day commercial: $500.
These fees may be amended by the current Township
Fee Resolution.
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[Added 4-15-2020 by Res.
No. 15-20]
A. The following fees are hereby established for all facilities required to obtain a license and inspection of a food and/or drink facility under Chapter
328, Health and Sanitation, Article
I, Eating and Drinking Establishments. All fees are annual.
Facility
(square footage)
|
Fee
|
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1,500 square feet or less
|
$150
|
1,501 to 2,500
|
$200
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2,501 to 5,000
|
$250
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5,001 to 7,500
|
$325
|
7,501 to 10,000
|
$450
|
10,000 to 15,000
|
$600
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Greater than 15,000 square feet
|
$700
|
All mobile food establishments
|
$150
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"Non-Profit" with current 501(c)(3)
|
$150
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B. All nonprofit
organizations with current 501(c)(3), as defined by Internal Revenue
Service status, shall be charged a $150 fee. All nonprofit organizations
must produce current 501(c)(3) documentation when applying for a food
license.
C. The square footage listed in Subsection
A of this section shall apply to the food preparation, vending space for food, and food seating/service area only.