[HISTORY: Derived from Ch. 6A of the 1971 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended by Ord. No. 1359-93; by Ord. No. 1372-93h; Ord. No. 1414-95; Ord. No. 1470-96; Ord. No. 1521-98; Ord. No. 1536-98; Ord. No. 1539-98; Ord. No. 1565-99; Ord. No. 1569-99; Ord. No. 1591-99; Ord. No. 1705-02; Ord. No. 1716-02; Ord. No. 1786-04; Ord. No. 1792-04; Ord. No. 1802-04; Ord. No. 1804-04; Ord. No. 1816-04; Ord. No. 1824-05; Ord. No. 1830-05; Ord. No. 1943-07; Ord. No. 1957-07; Ord. No. 1960-07; Ord. No. 1967-08; Ord. No. 1994-08; Ord. No. 1999-09; 8-11-2009 by Ord. No. 2027-09; 10-6-2009 by Ord. No. 2034-09; 8-3-2010 by Ord. No. 2059-10; 1-18-2011 by Ord. No. 2075-11; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 2083-11; 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 2087-11; 4-21-2011 by Ord. No. 2090-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 5-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2154-13; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; 12-4-2018 by Ord. No. 2317-18; 7-23-2019 by Ord. No. 2332-19; 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20; 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21; 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 2389-21; 4-18-2023 by Ord. No. 2445-23; 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2461-23; 5-20-2025 by Ord. No. 2495-25]
A. 
Documents, copying and miscellaneous charges.
(1) 
Copies.
(a) 
Letter-sized documents: $0.05 per page.
(b) 
Legal-sized documents: $0.07 per page.
(c) 
Plans 24 inches by 36 inches or larger: $5 per sheet/map.
(d) 
Certified copies of documents: $5.
(e) 
CD-ROM: $0.25.
(f) 
DVD: $1.
(g) 
VHS tape: $4.
(h) 
Maps: $10.
(2) 
Marriage and civil unions; birth and death certificates.
(a) 
Fees for marriages and civil unions: $28.
(b) 
Fee per ceremony performed by Mayor.
[1] 
Within jurisdiction of Lawrence Township: $100.
[2] 
Outside jurisdiction of Lawrence Township: $150.
(c) 
Method of payment.
[1] 
Persons seeking to be married or joined in civil union by the Mayor shall remit the proper fee as indicated above payable to the Township of Lawrence.
[2] 
Said fees are to be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Clerk prior to the ceremony and are to be forwarded to the Finance Department for deposit and disbursement to the Mayor through the biweekly payroll cycle or may be waived by the Mayor for general fund disbursements.
[3] 
Additionally, said fees be waived in their entirety for members of the United States Armed Forces.
(d) 
Certified copies of marriage, birth, death, domestic partnership and civil union records: $18.
(e) 
Corrections to vital records: $35.
(f) 
Electric vehicle charging station: $1 to $5, with a thirty-minute grace period after vehicle is fully charged, after which fee increases to $5 to $50 per hour)
(3) 
Land development.
(a) 
Lien subordination: $100.
(b) 
Land Development Ordinance (with amendments and in binders):
[1] 
Ordinance in binder: $50.
[2] 
Amendments: $5.
(4) 
Volume 1 of the Minute Book: not to exceed $10.
(5) 
Copies of municipal budget: $5.
(6) 
Master Plan: $15.
(7) 
Tax and assessment searches:
(a) 
As prescribed by N.J.S.A. 54:5-14: $10.
(b) 
Continuation search: $2.
(8) 
Burial permit: $5.
(9) 
Transit permit: $1.
(10) 
Housing element plan: $15.
(11) 
Analysis of fair share allocation: (no fee listed)
(12) 
Tricentennial calendar: not to exceed $7.
(13) 
Tricentennial book: not to exceed $50.
(14) 
Research of archival documents: $45 per hour.
(15) 
Electronic file preparation and transmitting: $15.
(16) 
CD copies of recorded Township meetings: $5.
(17) 
Proof of insurance letter for limousines:
(a) 
First car: $25.
(b) 
Each additional car: $15.
(18) 
Landlord certificate of registration and registration of certificate of insurance: $50 annually.
(19) 
Execution fee for passport applications: $25.
(20) 
Bingo and raffle licenses: bingo and raffle license fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.9(a) and (b) and N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.10.
(21) 
Flu shot fee (no fee if for senior citizen or high risk): $15.
(22) 
Tax Maps: $250 per full size set $100 per half size set.
(23) 
Animal trap fee. The fee for utilization of an animal trap provided by Lawrence Township shall be a returnable deposit of $35. Traps not returned within 10 business days of initiated use shall be subject to forfeiture of the deposit.
(24) 
Storage of vehicles: $20 per day.
(25) 
Compost facility charges:
(a) 
Mulch, per cubic yard: $11.
(b) 
Wood chips, per cubic yard: $11.
(c) 
Receiving material, per yard: $11.
(26) 
A Guide to Lawrenceville's Historic Landmarks: not to exceed $7.
(27) 
Mechanic's labor rate:
(a) 
LTBOE: $31.50 per hour.
(b) 
ELSA: $31.50 per hour.
(28) 
Vaccinations, per dose administered: $0 to $30.
(29) 
OPRA requests for records processed and maintained by outside vendors: said fee to be charged to the requestor and must be submitted to the Township prior to the records request being submitted to the outside vendor for processing.
B. 
Police Department fees.
(1) 
Copies.
(a) 
Letter-sized documents: $0.05 per page.
(b) 
Legal-sized documents: $0.07 per page.
(2) 
Initial incident card (IRC): $1 per copy.
(3) 
Fingerprinting: $5 per person.
(4) 
Police certificate of good conduct: $5 per person.
(5) 
Discovery fee - Police Department:
(a) 
Minimum per request: $10.
(b) 
Any New Jersey State police case: $25.
(6) 
Tapes.
(a) 
Dictaphone recorder (original or copy): $130.
(b) 
DWI (copy): $25.
(c) 
Cassette (copy): $10.
(7) 
Photographs: $10 per photo (plus reproduction costs).
(8) 
Firearms:
(a) 
Identification cards: $50.
(b) 
Pistol permits: $25 per permit.
(c) 
Firearms carry permit: $150.
(9) 
Use of police vehicle: $30 per hour.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1807-04]
A. 
Alarm systems registration permit. A fee of $25 will be required for each alarm system registration. (Chapter 76, Alarms)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1791-04]
(Chapter 83, Article I, Alcoholic Beverages)
A. 
Plenary retail consumption license: license year 7-1-2005 and thereafter: $2,500.
B. 
Plenary distribution license: license year 7-1-2009 and thereafter: $2,500.
C. 
Seasonal retail distribution: no fee listed.
D. 
Club license: $50.
A. 
Dog license and registration fees. (Chapter 89, Article III, Licensing of Dogs)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1952-07; 11-23-2010 by Ord. No. 2070-10; 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 2109-11]
(1) 
Dogs.
(a) 
Dogs, if neutered or spayed: $11.
(b) 
Dogs, if not neutered or spayed: $14.
(c) 
The fee for dogs not neutered or spayed shall be charged unless, concurrently with the license application, there is submitted for each such dog either (1) a certification of neutering or spaying for dogs of reproductive age by a licensed veterinarian, or (2) a sworn affidavit of such neutering or spaying executed by and notarized on behalf of the applicant.
(d) 
Registration tags: $0.50.
(e) 
Surcharge for late renewal: $5, plus $1 per month.
(2) 
Potentially dangerous dog annual fee: $150.
B. 
Licensing requirements for cats. (Chapter 89, Article VII, Cats)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1514-98; Ord. No. 2015-09; 8-3-2010 by Ord. No. 2061-10; 9-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2105-11]
(1) 
License fee schedule. A license shall be issued after payment of a fee of $11 for each cat if spayed or neutered, $14 per cat if not spayed or neutered and of reproductive age. The fee of $10 shall be charged unless concurrently with the license application, there is submitted for each cat either (1) a certification of spaying or neutering for cats by a licensed veterinarian or (2) a sworn affidavit of such spaying or neutering executed and notarized on behalf of the applicant. Persons who fail to obtain a license as required within the time period specified in this section will be subject to a surcharge of $2 plus a delinquent fee of $1 per month in addition to the license fee for each cat.
C. 
Fees for kennels and pet shops. (Chapter 89, Article VIII, Kennels, Pet Shops, Shelters and Pounds)
(1) 
Kennels (as prescribed by N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.9):
(a) 
Ten dogs or less: $10.
(b) 
More than 10 dogs: $25.
(2) 
Annual pet shop fee: $10.
(3) 
Surcharge for late renewal: $5.
(a) 
Plus per month: $1.
D. 
Fees for maintenance of swine. (Chapter 89, Article X, Swine)
(1) 
Swine: $2.
(2) 
Surcharge for late renewal (fee): $5.
(a) 
Plus per month: $1.
E. 
Animal traps.
[Amended 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(1) 
Animal trap rental: $15 for one to seven days.
(2) 
Animal release: $50.
[Added by Ord. No. 1731-02]
A. 
License fee and delinquency charge. (Chapter 399, Tattooing and Body Art)
(1) 
The annual license fee shall be $250 and the license shall be issued on February 1 of each year.
(2) 
There shall be a delinquent charge of $1 per day including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays where the operator of a body art establishment fails to apply for a license by February 1.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1349-93; Ord. No. 1404-94; Ord. No. 1441-95; Ord. No. 1530-98; Ord. No. 1554-98; Ord. No. 1575-99; Ord. No. 1893-06; Ord. No. 2014-09; 9-1-2009 by Ord. No. 2028-09]
A. 
Fees for construction permits. In accordance with the provision of N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17, "Municipal enforcing agency fees," the Township of Lawrence hereby adopts the schedule. (Chapter 130, Article I, Uniform Construction Code Administration)
(1) 
General.
(a) 
The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the fee for a construction permit, shall be paid at the time of application for a permit. The amount of this fee shall then be deducted from the amount of the fee due for a construction permit, when the permit is issued. Plan review fees are not refundable.
(b) 
The fee to be charged for a construction permit will be the sum of the basic construction fee plus all applicable special fees, such as elevator or sign fees. This fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.
(c) 
The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be paid before a certificate is issued. This fee shall be in addition to the construction permit fees.
(d) 
Lawrence Township is designated as the plan review agency and as the local enforcing agency pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.3.
(2) 
Where Lawrence Township performs plan review only, the plan review fee shall be in the amount of 25% of the new construction permit fee which would be charged by Lawrence Township pursuant to these rules.
(3) 
Lawrence Township (enforcing agency) fees shall be as follows:
(a) 
Plan review fee or administrative fee: The fee for plan review or an administrative fee to void out an existing issued permit or a proposed permit shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit, except that elevator device plan review shall be as in (c III) 6 and 7 below.
(b) 
The basic construction fee shall be the sum of the parts computed on the basis of the volume or cost of construction, the number of plumbing fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number of electrical fixtures and devices and the number of sprinklers, standpipes, and detectors (smoke and heat) at the unit rates provided herein plus any special fees. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any or all of the building, plumbing, electrical, or fire protection work shall be $46.
(c) 
Fee to review revisions to an approved plan, $50 per hour, maximum fee $150.
[1] 
Building volume or cost. The fees for new construction or alteration areas follows:
[a] 
Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall be in the amount of $0.030 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction as classified and defined in Articles 3 and 4 of the building subcode. The fee shall be $0.010 per cubic foot for structures on farms, including commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3(d).
[b] 
Fees for renovations, alterations, repairs and new or existing HVAC and mechanical systems shall be based upon the estimated cost of work. The fee shall be in the amount of $28 per $1,000. From $50,001 to and including $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $22 per $1,000 of estimated cost above $50,000. Above $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $18 per $1,000 of estimated cost above $100,000. For the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to Lawrence Township such cost date as may be available produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized estimating firm, or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. Lawrence Township shall make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
[c] 
Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for new construction for the added portion.
[d] 
Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with Subsection A(3)(c)[1][a] and [b] above.
[2] 
Plumbing fixtures and equipment fees shall be as follows:
[a] 
The fee shall be in the amount of $15 per fixture connected to the plumbing system for all fixtures and applications except as listed Subsection A(3)(c)[2][b] below.
[b] 
The fee shall be $85 per special device for the following: grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air-conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility service connections, back flow preventers, steam boilers, hot water boilers (excluding those for domestic water heating), gas piping, active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping. There shall be no inspection fee charged for gas service entrances.
[3] 
Electrical fixtures and devices fees shall be as follows:
[a] 
For from one to 50 receptacles or fixtures, the fee shall be in the amount of $46 for each 25 receptacles or fixtures. In addition to this, the fee shall be in the amount of $10. For the purpose of computing this fee, receptacles or fixtures shall include lighting outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacle or similar fixtures, and motors or devices of less than one horsepower or one kilowatt or less.
[b] 
For each motor or electrical device greater than one horsepower and less than or equal to 10 horsepower, and for transformers and generators greater than one kilowatt and less than or equal to 10 kilowatts, the fee shall be $15.
[c] 
For each motor or electrical device greater than one horsepower and less than or equal to 50 horsepower; for each service panel, service entrance, or subpanel less than or equal to 200 amperes; for each transformer and generator greater than 10 kilowatts and less than or equal to 45 kilowatts; and for each utility load management device, the fee shall be $55.
[d] 
For each motor or electrical device greater than 50 horsepower and less than or equal to 100 horsepower; for each service panel, service entrance or subpanel greater than 200 amperes and less than or equal 1,000 amperes; and for transformers and generators greater than 45 kilowatts and less than or equal to 112.5 kilowatts, the fee shall be $110.
[e] 
For each motor or electrical device greater than 100 horsepower, for each service panel, service entrance or subpanel greater than 1,000 amperes; and for each transformer or generator greater than 112.5 kilowatts, the fee shall be $548.
[f] 
For the purpose of computing these fees, all motors except those in plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment, generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices consuming or generating electrical current.
[g] 
Annual electrical certificate of compliance verifying all wiring in or around the pool pump and associated electrical equipment is safe and meets the requirements of the applicable electrical subcode shall be issued annually and the amount of the fee shall be $46.
[4] 
Fire protection and other hazardous equipment: i.e., sprinklers, standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat), pre-engineered suppression systems, gas and oil fired appliance not connected to the plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems, incinerators and crematoriums: The fees are as follows:
[a] 
The fee for 20 or fewer heads or detectors shall be $80; for 21 to and including 100 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $150; for 101 to and including 200 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $275; for 201 to and including 400 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $710; for 401 to and including 1,000 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $985; for over 1,000 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $1,260. In computing fees for heads and detectors, the number of each shall be counted separately and two fees, one for heads, and one for detectors shall be charged.
[b] 
The fee for each standpipe shall be $275.
[c] 
The fee for each independent pre-engineered system shall be $110.
[d] 
The fee for each gas or oil fired appliance that is not connected to the plumbing system shall be $56.
[e] 
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system shall be $56.
[f] 
The fee for each incinerator shall be $440.
[g] 
The fee for each crematorium shall be $440.
[5] 
Certificates and other permits are as follows:
[a] 
The fee for a demolitions or removal permit shall be $80 for a structure of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height, for one- or two-family residences (use group R-3 of the building code), and structures on farms, including commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3(d), and $150 for all other use groups.
[b] 
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be in the amount of $1.50 per square foot surface area of the sign, computed on one side only for double-faced signs. The minimum fee shall be $50.
[c] 
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be in the amount of 10% of the new construction permit fee that would be charged by Lawrence Township pursuant to these regulations. The minimum fee shall be $150, except for one- or two-family residences (use group R-3 to R-5 of the building code) of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height, and structures on farms, including commercial farm buildings subject to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), for which the minimum fee shall be $80.
[d] 
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a change of use group shall be $180.
[e] 
The fee for certificate of continued occupancy shall be $150, and a flat fee of $46 as noted in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(g)4 for cross-connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing and require reinspections, and for other final approvals not listed in this section.
[f] 
There shall be no fee for the issuance of the first temporary certificate of occupancy and no fee for the renewal of said first certificate of occupancy. The fee beyond the first renewal for all additional temporary certificates of occupancies shall be the minimal fee per that particular use group.
[g] 
The fee for a certificate of approval or certificate of compliance certifying the work done under a construction permit has been satisfactorily completed shall be no charge.
[h] 
The fee for plan review of a building for compliance under the alternate systems and non-depletable energy source provisions of the energy subcode shall be $240 for one- and two-family residences (use group R-3 to R-5 of the building subcode), and for all other structures as per Ord. No. 1893-06 for geothermal heating/cooling systems.
[i] 
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2:10 shall be $600 for Class 1 structures and $150 for Class II and Class III structures. The fee for resubmission of an application for a variation shall be $275 for Class I structures and $85 for Class II and Class III structures.
[j] 
A flat fee of $56 per subcode shall be charged on changes of contractors after the permit has already been issued.
[6] 
Annual permit requirements are as follows:
[a] 
The fee to be charged for an annual construction permit shall be charged annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based upon the number of maintenance workers who are employed by the facility, and who are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode. Managers, engineers and clericals shall not be considered maintenance workers for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit fee. Annual permits may be issued for building/fire protection, electrical and plumbing.
[b] 
Fees for annual permits shall be as follows:
[i] 
One to 25 workers (including foremen): $667 per worker;
[ii] 
Each additional worker over 25: $232 per worker.
[c] 
Prior to the issuance of the annual permit, a training registration fee of $176 per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant to the Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Technical Assistance, Training Section, along with a copy of the construction permit (Form F-170C). Checks shall be made payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."
[7] 
The State Department of Community Affairs in the elevator subcode for Lawrence Township and state fees will comply.
[8] 
The fee for a mechanical inspection in a use group R-3 to R-5 structure by a mechanical inspector shall be $50 for the first device and $15 for each additional device. No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections associated with the mechanical equipment inspected.
B. 
Appeal; application fee; waiver. All appeal applications shall be accompanied by a fee of $50. (Chapter 130, Article I, Uniform Construction Code Administration)
C. 
Right-of-way access permit fee. A right of access permit fee shall be $50.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1927-07; Ord. No. 2016-09; Ord. No. 2077-11; Ord. No. 2141-12]
A. 
Emergency medical services and ambulance transport services fees:
(1) 
A fee of $785 plus $15 per mile calculated one way will be charged to all persons receiving ambulance transport service by the Lawrence Township Emergency Medical Services.
(a) 
In addition to the above, a fee in the amount of $70 will be charged for the use of oxygen when required,
(b) 
A fee in the amount of $25 will be charged for the use of a cervical collar when required.
(c) 
When it becomes necessary to extricate a person(s) from a motor vehicle, domestic entrapment or confined spaces, the following fees will be assessed: stabilization/extrication, $950; power extrication with the use of mechanized tools, $1,950; a technical rescue (rope/swift water/floodwater, trench, confined space, etc.), $2,800.
(2) 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the payment of the fee by any person receiving such ambulance transport services from the Lawrence Township Emergency Medical Services will be waived provided such person certifies that he/she has no medical insurance coverage in effect to cover the ambulance transport services.
(a) 
All persons that receive ambulance services shall be billed for any co-payments, co-insurance payment or deductible payment as required.
(b) 
The recipient of ambulance transport services must facilitate the submittal of the bill for such services if required by the insurance company or secondary insurance company, and provide all required information necessary for payment.
(c) 
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Police will be responsible for the billing of all services and/or third party administration of billing.
(3) 
The Township of Lawrence is authorized to enter into contracts with various hospitals that provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to patients that are transported by the Lawrence Township Emergency Medical Service allowing the hospitals to bundle bill Medicare for service rendered. The hospital will reimburse the Township of Lawrence its transportation costs within 45 days of receiving payment.
A. 
Events and gatherings. (Chapter 144, Article I, Amusements and Public Events and Gatherings)
[Amended 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(1) 
Miscellaneous events: $15 per day.
B. 
Golf tournament events. A fee of $1,500 shall accompany the application with 50% of the fee payable to the Township and 50% of the fee payable to Princeton. Additionally, an escrow deposit of $5,000 for retaining professional consultants to review the applicant's submissions shall be paid to Princeton. If additional escrow funds are needed, the applicant shall make payment within 15 days of the request. (Chapter 144, Article II, Tournament Events)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1576-99]
[Amended by Ord. No. 1777-04; Ord. No. 1840-05; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20]
(Chapter 167, Article II, Enforcement of Uniform Fire Safety Code)
A. 
Division of Fire Safety, Uniform Fire Code.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(1) 
Basic inspection fee.
Square Feet
Fee
Under 500
$75
501 to 999
$105
1,000 to 4,999
$145
5,000 to 9,999
$180
10,000 to 15,000
$200
15,001 to 20,000
$285
20,001 to 30,000
$395
Over 30,000
$620
(2) 
Application permit fee.
Type
Fee
Type 1
$54
Type 2
$214
Type 3
$427
Type 4
$641
Type 5
$1,380
(3) 
Certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance.
(a) 
Application fee received:
[1] 
Ten business days prior to change of occupant: $45.
[2] 
Four to 10 business days prior to change of occupant: $90.
[3] 
Fewer than four business days prior to change of occupant: $161.
(4) 
Fire lane summons: $50.
(5) 
MRNA alarm registration: $30.
B. 
Permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code shall be as provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(c).
C. 
Due dates, penalties.
(1) 
Billing for basic inspection fees will take place in January of each year. Fees are due by March 31 in the same year. Failure to remit required basic fees by this date will result in additional fee equal to the amount of the basic fee.
(2) 
Failure to obtain permits required by the Uniform Fire Code will result in penalties detailed in N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12.
D. 
Uniform Fire Code. The following users shall be exempt from the local permit fees; however, they shall be requested to properly apply for such permits and to comply with all other Code requirements.
(1) 
Volunteer Fire Companies.
(2) 
Volunteer Ambulance Squads.
(3) 
Nonprofit civic groups when applying for a use of an occasional nature (once or twice a year).
(4) 
Contractors and construction firms when the activity is part of work performed under a valid permit issued by the construction official.
(5) 
Township of Lawrence.
(6) 
Lawrence Township Board of Education.
E. 
Fees for fire protection subcode permits under the Uniform Construction Code are as follows:
(1) 
Minimum charges:
(a) 
Building permit fees: 30% surcharge on volume-based permit fee (0.0096 per cubic foot).
(b) 
Renovation permits: 30% surcharge on fee ($6 per $1,000 of estimated cost).
(c) 
Certificate of occupancy, continuing certificate of occupancy: 20% surcharge on fee (C.O.: 10% of permit cost; continuing C.O.: $25).
(d) 
Demolition permit: 20% surcharge on fee ($6 per $1,000 of cost).
(2) 
Add-ons, fire protection system.
(a) 
Sprinkler systems and fire detection systems based on the number of sprinkler heads, smoke detectors and heat detectors installed:
Number of Items
Fee
1 to 20 items
$65
21 to 100 items
$120
101 to 200 items
$229
201 to 400 items
$594
401 to 1,000 items
$822
Over 1,000 items
$1,050
(b) 
Standpipe systems: $229 per standpipe.
(c) 
Special extinguishing systems:
[1] 
Dry chemical system: $92.
[2] 
Carbon dioxide system: $92.
[3] 
Halogenerated system: $92.
(d) 
Miscellaneous:
[1] 
Removal of underground storage tanks: $65.
F. 
Pre-engineered systems: $85.
G. 
Tank installation - flammable liquid: $25.
A. 
Inspections.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1377-94; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18]
(1) 
Housing inspection fees. (Chapter 220, Housing)
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(a) 
Single-family dwellings: $80.
(b) 
Multiple dwellings.
Number of Units
Fee
Units 1 through 7
$39 per unit
Units 8 through 24
$27 per unit
Units 25 through 48
$24 per unit
Units 49 and up
$18 per unit
(c) 
Motel, hotel, and rental cottages (dwelling units), rooming and boarding homes which do not contain kitchen facilities.
[Amended 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20]
Number of Units
Fee
Units 1 through 20
$17 per unit
Units 21 through 100
$14 per unit
Units 101 through 250
$10 per unit
Units 251 and up
$7 per unit
(2) 
Condominium conversion fees:
(a) 
Rental property conversion fee: $100 per unit.
(b) 
Administrative appeal hearing: $75 per appeal.
B. 
Periodic inspections of residential rental units. At the time of the filing of the registration form, and prior to the issuance of a license, the owner or agent of the owner must pay a fee in accordance with the following: (Chapter 322, Article II, Licensing of Residential Rental Units)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1932-07]
(1) 
An annual registration fee of $75 which fee shall not include the fees for the issuance of a certificate of inspection.
(2) 
For each inspection of multiple dwelling units pursuant to § 322-15, the following fees are established:
Number of Units
Cost Per Unit
For units 1 through 7
$33
For units 8 through 24
$21
For units 25 through 48
$18
For units 49 and up
$12
(3) 
No re-inspection fee shall be charged for any re-inspection after a notice of failure.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1947-07]
(For current fees, see Chapter 244, Massage and Somatic Therapy)
A. 
The license fee for a massage and/or somatic therapist's license shall be $100 per year and shall be issued by the Municipal Clerk. Included as part of the $100 fee for a massage and/or therapist's license shall be $30 made payable by check to the New Jersey State Bureau of Investigation for a fingerprint background.
B. 
The license fee for a massage establishment license shall be $250 per year and issued by the Municipal Clerk.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1332-92; Ord. No. 1350-93; Ord. No. 1382-84; Ord. No. 1401-94; Ord. No. 1417-95; Ord. No. 1422-95; Ord. No. 1430-95; Ord. No. 1432-95; Ord. No. 1447-96; Ord. No. 1519-98; Ord. No. 1569-99; Ord. No. 1587-99; Ord. No. 1614-00; Ord. No. 1627-00; Ord. No. 1662-01; Ord. No. 1693-02; Ord. No. 1738-03; Ord. No. 1745-03; Ord. No. 1773-04; Ord. No. 1773-04; Ord. No. 1834-05; Ord. No. 1846-05; Ord. No. 1877-06; Ord. No. 1917-07; Ord. No. 1972-08; Ord. No. 1983-08; Ord. No. 1996-08; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2078-11; 12-22-2011 by Ord. No. 2115-11; 12-18-2012 by Ord. No. 2139-12; 2-19-2013 by Ord. No. 2148-13; 9-2-2014 by Ord. No. 2198-14; 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 2224-16; 5-2-2017 by Ord. No. 2264-17]
A. 
Activity fees.
[Amended 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2327-19; 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2362-20]
Activity
Fee
Art/theater camp, full day until April 30
$260
Art/theater camp, full day after April 30
$275
Art/theater camp, half day until April 30
$185
Art/theater camp, half day after April 30
$195
Art, winter
$85
Basketball, competitive
$125
Basketball, summer teen
$65
Basketball, youth
$85
Bocce
$5
Camp, after care
$60
Camp, before care
$50
Cheerleading
$55
Children's triathlon clinic
$75
Field hockey, indoor
$75
Fitness trainer
$60
Garden plot, resident
$45
Garden plot, nonresident
$90
Golf camp, week
$185
Miscellaneous programs/activities
$5/$100
Nature center camp, week
$185
Playgrounds, full day until April 30
$290
Playgrounds, full day after April 30
$305
Playgrounds, half day until April 30
$200
Playgrounds, half day after April 30
$215
Playgrounds, one week full day until April 30
$200
Playgrounds, one week full day after April 30
$215
Safety Town
$75
Senior instruction
$3 per class
Sports camps, full day until April 30
$260
Sports camps, half day until April 30
$185
Sports camps, full day after April 30
$275
Sports camps, half day after April 30
$200
Sports camps, one week full day until April 30
$185
Sports camps, one week full day after April 30
$200
Sports clinics
$40
Swim lessons
$80
Swim team
October - March, Level 1, 2 days/week
$215
October - March, Level 2, 2 days/week
$190
October - March, Level 3, 2 days/week
$190
October - March, Level 1, 1 day/week
$100
October - March, Level 2, 1 day/week
$85
April - May, Level 1
$70
April - May, Level 2
$70
Tennis instruction, adult
$85
Tennis instruction, youth
$11/hour
Travel camp, daily (resident)
$85
Travel camp, daily (nonresident)
$100
Travel camp, week (resident)
$295
Travel camp, week (nonresident)
$350
Volleyball
$70
Wrestling
$45
B. 
Permit fees.
Permit
Fee
Picnic/park/facility
$45
Athletic field without lights
$90/3 hours
Athletic field with lights
$150/3 hours
C. 
Swimming pool fees.
Type
Fee
Family membership
School year
$165
Summer
$115
Individual membership
School year
$90
Summer
$70
Senior membership
School year
$25
Summer
$20
Daily fee (all year nonmember)
$5
Dip ticket
$5
D. 
Miscellaneous fee. Except as provided for, fees for nonresidents and organizations with their base of operation not in Lawrence Township shall be twice the established fee.
E. 
Financial assistance for program fees. Upon review of gross household income and family size, the Superintendent of Recreation can issue a partial scholarship to Lawrence Township residents for Recreation Department fees set forth in said ordinance. Qualified participants will be assessed 35% or 65% of the registration fee. Travel Camp participants meeting the guidelines will be required to pay a minimum of $125 per week.
F. 
Refunds of registration fees. Individuals withdrawing from a program before the start date will receive a refund, minus 25% of the established registration. No refund will be issued if the participant withdraws after the starting date of the activity.
G. 
Temporary food license for community day. Individuals must obtain a temporary food license for the purpose of distributing food and/or beverages at Community Day and meet all the requirements as outlined by the Lawrence Township Health Department. The fee for nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations based in Lawrence Township will be waived.
(For current fees, see Chapter 300, Peddling, Soliciting and Related Activities)
A. 
Peddler permit.
[Amended 11-23-2010 by Ord. No. 2071-10; 6-19-2012 by Ord. No. 2125-12]
(1) 
Issuance fee (includes background check and badge for 1 individual): $75.
(2) 
Additional background checks and badges: $8 each.
B. 
Solicitors and canvassers.
(1) 
Application fee: $50.
C. 
Transient or temporary merchants. The license fee for each transient or temporary merchant license shall be $1,000 for the first month and $500 for each month thereafter, not exceeding in all, a period of six months. Upon application for the license in question, the applicant shall, in addition to the bond, deposit a sum in cash equivalent to the full amount that would be due hereunder for the license based on the estimated time required. The Township will reimburse the licensee if the license is used for less than the full estimated time. It is understood that after the initial $1,000, the $500 monthly additional fee is for the month or any part thereof. Adjustments are not made on a per diem basis.
A. 
There shall be a fee payable to the Township of Lawrence Rent Stabilization Board of $10 per rental unit application with a maximum fee of $2,000 per application. (Chapter 325, Rent Control)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1365-93; Ord. No. 1524-98; Ord. No. 1644-01; Ord. No. 1830-05; Ord. No. 1839-05; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18]
(Chapter 192, Article II, Licensing of Retail Food Establishments)
A. 
Sales predominately for on-premises consumption:
(1) 
Fifty seats or fewer: $125.
(2) 
Fifty-one seats to 200 seats: $200.
(3) 
More than 200 seats: $335.
(4) 
Theaters and auditoriums: $335.
B. 
Temporary or mobile.
(1) 
Temporary establishment/event.
(a) 
Weekdays: $45.
(b) 
Weekends or holidays: $90.
(2) 
Agricultural market and temporary establishment, per location: $45.
(3) 
Mobile unit, per unit: $60.
C. 
Food vending machines.
(1) 
First machine: $25.
(2) 
Each additional machine located in same building: $10.
D. 
Sales predominately for off-premises consumption.
(1) 
Zero to 3,500 square feet per location: $90.
(2) 
3,501 to 5,000 square feet per location: $175.
(3) 
5,001 to 10,000 square feet per location: $325.
(4) 
More than 10,000 square feet per location: $450.
E. 
Delinquent fee/duplicate license.
(1) 
Each business day: $1.50 per day.
(2) 
Duplicate retail food license: $10.
F. 
Retail food establishment plan review.
(1) 
Less than 1,000 square feet: $150.
(2) 
1,000 to 5,000 square feet: $200.
(3) 
More than 5,000 square feet: $250.
G. 
Food handlers licenses:
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(1) 
Various categories: $5 to $450.
(2) 
Food handlers licenses-duplicate: $15.
(3) 
Food handlers licenses-delinquent: $2.50 per day.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1652-01]
A. 
Fee for Lease of Trash Receptacles.
[Amended 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18]
(1) 
The one-time fee for lease of a trash receptacle is as follows:
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(a) 
Thirty-five gallon container: $45.
(b) 
Sixty-five gallon container: $50.
(c) 
Ninety-five gallon container: $55.
(2) 
Annual container lease.
(a) 
Thirty-five gallon container: $150.
(b) 
Sixty-five gallon container: $200.
(c) 
Ninety-five gallon container: $250.
B. 
Garbage collection vehicles.
(1) 
Per year or portion thereof: $10.
(2) 
Above fee shall not be prorated nor any portion refunded for any reason.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1311-92]
A. 
Curb and sidewalk permit; required; fees. (Chapter 384, Article II, Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1311-92]
(1) 
For each permit for the repair of an existing sidewalk, curb or gutter, $1.
(2) 
For each permit for the construction of a new sidewalk, driveway apron, curb or gutter, $20 per 100 linear feet or portion thereof.
B. 
Curb and sidewalk contractor's license. Payment to the Construction Official of the license fee of $25, which shall not be prorated regardless of the date of issue. (Chapter 384, Article II, Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters)
C. 
Excavations in street opening permits. (Chapter 384, Article III, Excavations)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1423-95; Ord. No. 1661-01]
(1) 
Application and inspection fee: $50.
(2) 
Base fee: $225.
(3) 
Square foot fee: $2.50.
(4) 
Bonded utilities which provide street restoration following their excavation shall pay an application and inspection fee only.
(5) 
Street openings resulting from site plans reviewed by the Township Planning Board will not require a fee; however, the permit application process must be followed.
D. 
Right-of-way access permit fee. Whenever a property owner of a single-family dwelling installs a driveway which enters onto a public street when the driveway installation is not part of an approved site plan or other land use development approval, the homeowner shall obtain from the Township Engineer a right-of-way access permit, the fee for which shall be established in Chapter 156, Fees.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1377-94; Ord. No. 1830-05; Ord. No. 1839-05; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; [Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]]
(Chapter 392, Article I, Swimming Pools)
A. 
For the issuance of a permit to locate and construct a public recreational bathing facility: $325.
B. 
For the issuance of a permit to alter a public recreational bathing facility: $325.
C. 
Issuance or renewal of license to operate a swimming pool.
(1) 
Pool operating year-round: $525.
(2) 
Pool operating seasonally: $325.
The annual fee for each taxicab driver's license hereafter issued, or any renewal thereof, shall be $7 for each year or portion of a year for which the license is issued or renewed, and the annual fee for such taxicab owner's license issued or renewed shall be $25 for each year or portion of a year for which the license is issued or renewed. (Chapter 410, Taxicabs)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1831-05]
(For current fees, see Chapter 423, Towing and Storage of Motor Vehicles)
A. 
All applications for a tow operator's license shall be accompanied by a fee of $350.
[Amended 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2080-11]
B. 
No person shall be liable to any tow operator who tows or stores an automobile for any fees in excess of the following:
(1) 
Basic towing service fees (first hour, additional time prorated at 1/4 hour intervals).
Type
Fee
Day
Night
Light duty (DOT Class 1 and 2)
$75
$85
Medium duty (DOT Class 3, 4, 5 and 6)
$125
$130
Heavy duty (DOT Class 7 and 8)
$225
$230
(2) 
Recovery service fees (first hour, additional time prorated at 1/4 hour intervals).
Type
Fee
Light duty (DOT Class 1 and 2)
$85
Medium duty (DOT Class 3, 4, 5 and 6)
$125
Heavy duty (DOT Class 7 and 8)
Price as per job
(3) 
Winching (first hour, additional time prorated at 1/4 hour intervals).
Type
Fee
Light duty (DOT Class 1 and 2)
$85
Medium duty (DOT Class 3, 4, 5 and 6)
$125
Heavy duty (DOT Class 7 and 8)
$250
(4) 
Clean up materials: $15 per 50 pounds speed dry.
(5) 
Service calls.
(a) 
Day: $55 plus parts.
(b) 
Night: $65 plus parts.
(6) 
Rates for towing outside Township three-mile limit: negotiable between tow operator and owner or operator.
(7) 
Storage per day.
Type
Fee
Outside
Inside
Class 1 and 2
$25
$45
Class 3, 4, 5 and 6
$40
$85
Class 7
$50
$100
Class 8
$100
$200
(8) 
Vehicle removal charge.
Type
Fee
Class 1 and 2
$40
Class 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
$55
(9) 
When towing services are required, the day rate shall apply when the time of the accident is between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except New Jersey State holidays. The night, weekend and holiday rate shall otherwise apply.
(10) 
Storage fees are for each twenty-four-hour period or fraction thereof. A new twenty-four hour period begins at 12:01 a.m.
(11) 
Tow operators shall document the time needed to complete each basic towing service, recovery, or winching assignment to alleviate any disputes on charges. Failure to document times will result in the one-hour fee being charged.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1412-95; by Ord. No. 1660-01; Ord. No. 1756-03; by Ord. No. 1839-05; Ord. No. 1876-06; Ord. No. 1976-08; Ord. No. 2002-09; 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2046-10; 3-2-2010 by Ord. No. 2047-10; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 2088-11; 5-15-2012 by Ord. No. 2120-12; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 2134-12; 10-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2247-16; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; 12-4-2018 by 2318-18; 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2367-20; 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20; 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21; 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 2393-21; 3-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2418-22; 5-20-2025 by Ord. No. 2496-25]
A. 
Individual well (for single-family residences — non-public supply)
(1) 
Installation: $175.
(2) 
Abandonment permit: $75.
B. 
(Reserved)[1]
C. 
(Reserved)[2]
D. 
Sewer connection: schedule of rates for sewer services. (Chapter 360, Article II, Sewer Connections)
(1) 
Fixed charge.
(a) 
Single-family residential, multifamily residential, hotel/motel, and commercial. There will be a charge of $65 annually for each residence (including individual apartments in apartment complexes) and each individual nonresidential unit.
(2) 
Fees attributable to operation and maintenance charges.
(a) 
All users shall be subject to an additional fee attributable to operation and maintenance charges of $5.25 per cubic feet of water or part thereof. Current billing shall be based on previous metered water consumption at the property as reported by the water company.
(3) 
Water meters required. All users connected to the sanitary sewer system shall have installed either of the following:
(a) 
A water meter at the source of the water supply, which meter may be read by the Township.
(b) 
An effluent meter at the point at which the effluent leaves the subject property, which meter may be read by the Township.
(4) 
Rate charges for unmetered premises.
(a) 
Charges for residential sewer service for premises without metered sewer or water connections shall be based on an estimated annual water consumption of 14,200 cubic feet. Applying the operation and maintenance charges of $5.25:
[1] 
Each unmetered residential use: $745.50.
[2] 
Each residential use shall be charged the fee for debt service, billing and administration: $65.
(b) 
Charges for sewer service for hotels and motels without metered sewer or water connections shall be based on an estimated annual water consumption of 6,450 cubic feet. Applying the operation and maintenance charges of $5.25 per hundred:
[1] 
Each unmetered room: $338.63.
[2] 
Each room shall be charged the fee for debt service, billing and administration: $65.
(c) 
Charges for sewer service for all other uses without metered sewer or water connections shall be based on an estimated annual water consumption of 14,200 cubic feet for up to 10 fixtures. Each additional fixture shall be estimated at 1,420 cubic feet. Applying the operation and maintenance charges of $5.25 per hundred:
[1] 
Each use up to 10 fixtures: $745.50.
[2] 
Each additional fixture: $74.55.
[3] 
Each use shall be charged the fee for debit service, billing and administration: $65.
E. 
Application for site plan review prior to storage or treatment of waste above or adjacent to aquifers. (Chapter 360, Article IV, Protection of Water Supplies)
(1) 
Maximum: $3,000.
F. 
Individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. (Chapter 360, Article II, Individual Sewage Disposal Systems)
(1) 
New construction (fee per system) fee for review of design and installation: $775.
(2) 
Alterations to existing system fee for review of design and installation: $600.
(3) 
Minor repair: $175.
(4) 
Septic system tank permit to empty: $10.
(5) 
Septic tank abandonment: $50.
(6) 
Soil testing: $75 per hour.
(7) 
A minimum of $450 per lot must be deposited in escrow for soil testing services.
(8) 
Septic system application, new: $775.
(9) 
Septic system application, alteration: $600.
[Added by Ord. No. 2140-12]
A. 
Zoning permit fees.
(1) 
Residential:
Type
Fee
Additions
$50
Pools
$50
Home occupations
$50
Decks and patios
$30
Fences
$25
Sheds
$25
Standard zoning permit (if none of the above)
$25
(2) 
Commercial:
Type
Fee
Business occupations
$50
Signs (reface existing sign)
$50
Signs (new or modified sign
$100
Building expansion
$250
Standard zoning permit (if none of the above)
$30
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2461-23; 5-20-2025 by Ord. No. 2495-25]
A. 
Permit of variance application from noise nuisances. (Chapter 259, Noise)
(1) 
Application fee of $25.
B. 
Annual license to deliver unsolicited and unsubscribed publications. (Chapter 375, Article VI, Deposit of Litter on Private Property and Public Roadways)
(1) 
Per year or portion thereof: $150.
C. 
Lead inspection rental units.
(1) 
DCA: $20.
(2) 
Health Department: $25.
D. 
Returned check fee - Tax Collector only (to include: non-sufficient funds, closed accounts, refer to maker, missing signature and other various check forms): $20.