[HISTORY: Derived from Ch. 6A of the 1971 Code. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
Documents, copying and miscellaneous charges.
[Amended 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. 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]
(2)
Marriage and civil unions; birth and death certificates.
(a)
Fees for marriages and civil unions: $28.
(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.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(e)
Corrections to vital records: $35.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(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)
[Added 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20; amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(4)
Volume 1 of the Minute Book: not to exceed $10.
(5)
Copies of municipal budget: $5.
(6)
Master Plan: $15.
(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.
(18)
Execution fee for passport applications: $25.
(19)
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.
(20)
Flu shot fee (no fee if for senior citizen or high risk): $15.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(21)
Tax Maps: $250 per full size set $100 per half size set.
(22)
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.
(23)
Storage of vehicles: $20 per day.
(25)
A Guide to Lawrenceville's Historic Landmarks: not to exceed
$7.
(27)
Vaccinations,
per dose administered: $0 to $30.
[Added 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(28)
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.
[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 2389-21]
B.
Police Department fees.
[Amended by Ord. No. 1359-93; Ord. No. 1943-07; 2-1-2011 by Ord. No. 2079-11; 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 2083-11; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No.
2134-12; 11-9-2017 by Ord. No. 2279-17; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2293-18; 7-23-2019 by Ord. No. 2332-19]
[Amended by Ord. No. 1807-04]
[Amended by Ord. No. 1791-04]
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.
[Added by Ord. No. 1731-02]
[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.
[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.
[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.
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.
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]
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
|
(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.
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
|
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.
(Chapter 252, Motor Vehicle Dealers)
[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)
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.
[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]
[Amended by Ord. No. 1652-01]
[Amended by Ord. No. 1311-92]
A.
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]]
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.
(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.
A.
Individual well (for single-family residences — non-public
supply)
[Amended by 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; 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
D.
Sewer connection: schedule of rates for sewer services. (Chapter 360, Article II, Sewer Connections)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1660-01; Ord. No. 1756-03; Ord. No. 1876-06; Ord. No. 1976-08; Ord. No. 2002-09; 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 2088-11; 5-15-2012 by Ord. No. 2120-12; 10-18-2016 by Ord.
No. 2247-16; 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 2393-21]
(1)
Fixed charge.
[Amended 3-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2418-22]
(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.
[Amended 3-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2418-22]
(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. Annual water use shall be measured by the amount
of water supplied to the user or returned to the sewer system.
(3)
Water meters required. All users connected to the sanitary sewer
system shall have installed either of the following:
(4)
Rate charges for unmetered premises.
[Amended 3-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2418-22]
(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:
(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:
(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:
F.
Individual subsurface sewage disposal systems. (Chapter 360, Article II, Individual Sewage Disposal Systems)
[Amended by Ord. No. 1412-95; 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 2046-10; 3-2-2010 by Ord. No.
2047-10; 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)
New construction (fee per system) fee for review of design and installation:
$775.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(2)
Alterations to existing system fee for review of design and installation:
$600.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(3)
Minor repair: $175.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(4)
Septic system tank permit to empty: $10.
[Amended 1-5-2021 by Ord. No. 2381-21]
(5)
Septic tank abandonment: $50.
(6)
Soil testing: $75 per hour.
[Amended 12-4-2018 by 2318-18]
(7)
A minimum of $450 per lot must be deposited in escrow for soil testing
services.
[Amended 12-4-2018 by 2318-18]
(8)
Septic
system application, new: $775.
[Added 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20]
(9)
Septic
system application, alteration: $600.
[Added 10-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2369-20]
[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
|
