[HISTORY: Adopted by the Municipal Council of the Town (now Township) of Irvington 1-13-1981 by Ord. No. MC 2622 as Ch. 98 of the 1981 Revised Code.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Escrow fees for redevelopment and foreclosure matters — See Ch. 282.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 313.
[1]
Editor's Note: Chapter 98, Fees and Licenses, of the 1981 Revised Code contained all fee amounts imposed by all other chapters throughout the Code. At the request of the Township, all fee amounts imposed by other chapters have been relocated to the authorizing chapter.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by the Revised Code or other ordinances of the Town, all types of licenses required by the various provisions of the Revised Code and other ordinances of the Town shall be applied for by proper application to the Division of Licensing of the Department of Revenue and Finance of the Town.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by the Revised Code or other ordinances of the Town, all licenses of every type and kind as regulated by the provisions of the Revised Code and the various other ordinances of the Town shall be issued, after proper application as set forth in § 290-1, through the Division of Licensing.
This article shall not apply to the various types of licenses which are specifically delegated to be applied for, issued and regulated by any municipal department or municipal agency pursuant to the direction of any law or statute of the state.
[Added 8-13-1991 by Ord. No. MC 2929[1]; amended 12-18-2012 by Ord. No. MC 3476; 4-8-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3696; 9-23-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3712; 9-9-2024 by Ord. No. MC 3876; 8-11-2025 by Ord. No. MC 3911; 5-4-2026 by Ord. No. MC 3941]
BUSINESS
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following term(s) shall have the meanings as indicated:
BUSINESS
Any individual, partnership or corporation who is conducting a commercial activity within the phy boundary of the Township of Irvington.
B. 
Display of license or permit.
(1) 
Any and all license(s) or permit(s) issued to an individual, partnership or corporation to conduct business in the Township of Irvington must be current and displayed on such premises, at all times and in a conspicuous manner, within five feet of the front entrance of said business. Failure to properly display a license required to operate the business shall constitute a violation of this section subjecting the property and/or business owner to penalty as indicated by this section.
(2) 
Any and all individuals, partnerships or corporations conducting business in the Township of Irvington must also display their current hours of operation conspicuously on the front entrance of business. Failure to properly display business hours of operation shall also constitute a violation of this section subjecting the property and/or business owner to penalty as indicated by this section.
(3) 
This subsection shall not apply to those businesses regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.
(4) 
Failure to obtain a license covering the type of commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is engaged in shall constitute a violation of this section and subject both the property and/or business owner to a penalty as indicated by this section.
(5) 
Failure to obtain a Township license covering the commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is engaged shall subject the property and/or business owner to the following penalties:
(a) 
The business/entity may be issued a "Cease and Desist" order to close and stop all operations until such time it is properly licensed by the Township with all of the necessary inspections and approvals 100% complete.
(b) 
A Code Violation Summons will be issued with a minimum fine of $1,000, and a maximum fine $5,000 for the first offense. For subsequent violations the fines will double. For a third offense the fines will triple.
(c) 
If the cease and desist order is violated a minimum fine of $200 per day will be imposed for every day the business/entity is open from the date of the order.
(d) 
In addition to daily fines, the Township will seek an Order from the Essex County Superior Court for Judgement of Possession of the property; and forfeiture of the contents therein.
(6) 
Failure to display a license for the commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is engaged shall subject the property and/or business owner to the following penalties:
(a) 
Fines:
[1] 
First offense: $50.
[2] 
Second offense: $150.
[3] 
Third offense: $250.
[4] 
Fourth offense: mandatory court hearing with a fine up to $500 and prohibition on conducting any commercial activity within the Township for one year by the business entity and/or owner.
(7) 
Failure to display hours of operation on the front window of a business conducting commercial activity for which the property and/or business owner is licensed shall subject the property and/or business owner to the following penalties:
(a) 
Fines:
[1] 
First offense: $250.
[2] 
Second offense: $350.
[3] 
Third offense: $550.
[4] 
Fourth offense: mandatory court hearing with a fine up to $700 and prohibition on conducting any commercial activity within the Township for one year by the business entity and/or owner.
DENIAL OF LICENSE
C. 
No license or permit shall be issued or renewed, as the case may be, to any applicant who is the owner of property wherein a business or activity for which a license or permit is sought or wherein a business or activity is to be conducted unless and until any delinquent property taxes or assessments on such property are paid and current. This subsection shall not apply to licenses issued pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of the State of New Jersey.
D. 
No new licenses or permits shall be issued to business with names containing the following: "budget," "discount," "dollar store," "money transfer." This rule shall not apply to existing commercial enterprises containing these words or phrases. They shall be grandfather in and be allowed to recertify as required.
E. 
The applicant shall supply a certificate from the Township Tax Collector that all property taxes and assessments are paid and current on the subject property.
F. 
A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked or suspended when any licensee who is the owner of the property upon or within which the licensed activity is conducted has failed to pay the taxes due on the property for at least three consecutive quarters.
G. 
A license may be denied wherein the business has willfully conducted business activity with the intent to avoid the requirements of this Code and/or the payment necessary to conduct such activity(ies).
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 4 of this ordinance provided as follows: "The issuance or maintenance of licenses or permits under any provision of this ordinance will not be withheld or denied if such action will jeopardize the health and safety of the citizens of Irvington."
[Amended 9-22-1977 by Ord. No. MC 2508; 1-22-1980 by Ord. No. MC 2594; 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
A. 
The fee for the service of the Construction Officer in giving advice and making a decision as to compliance with Chapter 313 of the Revised Code of the Town of Irvington shall be $55.
B. 
The fee for information supplied by the Township Engineer as to whether a particular block and/or lot is located in the special flood hazard area shall be the sum of $22.
[Added 3-25-1980 by Ord. No. MC 2601; amended 2-24-1981 by Ord. No. MC 2623; 6-26-1984 by Ord. No. MC 2731; 11-27-1984 by Ord. No. MC 2757; 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. 2834; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 3-11-2008 by Ord. No. MC 3375; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413; 4-8-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3696; 9-23-2019 by Ord. No. MC; 5-4-2026 by Ord. No. MC 3941]
License or permit fees shall be paid annually to the Division of Licensing of the Township of Irvington for the period beginning April 1 of each year for the conduct of the following businesses, such fees to be for the purpose of regulation, control and revenue to offset the cost of services:
A. 
To conduct or operate a telephone answering service, the license fee shall be $65.
B. 
To conduct or operate the business of manufacturing, distributing or selling cosmetics (liquids, creams or sprays) or beauty parlor or barbershop supplies, the fee shall be $235 initially and $65 annually thereafter.
C. 
To conduct or operate the business of automobile washing, the fee shall be $397 initially and $160 annually thereafter.
D. 
To conduct or operate the business of check cashing, the fee shall be $535.
E. 
To conduct or operate the business of body art (tattoo, permanent cosmetics, ear and body piercing) establishments, the initial license fee shall be $500. Thereafter, the annual renewal fee to conduct or operate the business of body art (tattoo, permanent cosmetics, ear and body piercing) shall be $250.
F. 
To conduct or operate the business of buying or selling used merchandise, the license fee shall be $217.
G. 
To conduct or operate the business of a hotel or motel, the license fee shall be $1,082 initially and $325 annually thereafter.
H. 
Every person who desires a topographic sheet or a sewer master plan sheet shall pay the sum of $108 for each copy thereof.
I. 
General business fee. Any business not falling within any category outlined in any other section of this chapter shall not be issued a license to conduct commercial activity within the Township of Irvington. Existing miscellaneous businesses will be recertified under different categorical licenses where possible. Business that cannot limit their operations to a specified category may lose their license, until such time that they can limit business operations so that they fall within a specific licensing category.
J. 
Existing miscellaneous business shall be recategorized as follows:
(1) 
Retail excluding food, the fee for recertification under this license shall be $250;
(2) 
Auto maintenance the fee for recertification under this license shall be $200;
(3) 
Professional Services the fee for recertification under this license shall be $150;
(4) 
Cargo, logistics or shipping the fee for recertification under this license shall be $400.
A. 
Every person who desires a certified copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate or an amendment/correction to the record thereto shall complete and submit an application form accompanied by the full amount of the application fees to the Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Township of Irvington as follows:
[Amended 3-26-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3485]
(1) 
For each certified copy of a birth certificate, the fee shall be $25 for the first copy and $9 for each copy thereafter per transaction.
(2) 
For each certified copy of a death certificate, the fee shall be $25 for the first copy and $9 for each copy thereafter per transaction.
(3) 
For each certified copy of a marriage certificate, the fee shall be $25 for the first copy and $9 for each copy thereafter per transaction.
(4) 
For any correction to a birth, marriage or death certificate, the fee shall be $25.
B. 
Inmate birth certificates.
[Added 2-23-2011 by Ord. No. MC 3432]
(1) 
Inmates who are enrolled in the STARS program and successfully complete it before release shall be entitled to discount fee of $4 from the birth certificate fee of $25.
(2) 
The aforementioned shall apply only after the Township receives $5 to cover birth certificate fees from the New Jersey Department of Corrections.
(3) 
The aforementioned discount only applies to inmates in the STARS program and who are Irvington residents.
[Added 10-23-1984 by Ord. No. MC 2752; amended 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134]
A. 
Parking fees for the Nye Avenue Parking Garage shall be as follows:
(1) 
Up to three hours: $1.
(2) 
Over three hours, per day: $4.
B. 
Parking permits for the Nye Avenue Garage shall be as follows:
(1) 
Per month: $60.
(2) 
Initial deposit for entry card: $5 (deposit is refunded when card is returned).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 98-31C, regarding the Washington Avenue lot, was moved to § 620-57 at the request of the Township.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for a parking lot shall be $423 initially and $217 annually thereafter.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 3-14-1989 by Ord. No. MC 2880; 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for a used car lot shall be $108 per year with a display of five cars or less and $645 with more than five cars on display.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for an incinerator shall be $693 initially and $96 annually thereafter.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for an apartment rental agency, not operating as part of a licensed real estate firm, shall be $2,164 initially and $535 annually thereafter.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413; 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3655; 1-28-2019 by Ord. No. MC 3681]
A. 
License required. No person shall sell tobacco unless a local license to operate the same has been issued by the Department of Health following the requisite approval, as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.5.
B. 
Annual fee. The annual fee for a tobacco license shall be $250.
C. 
Display of license. The license issued under the provision of this section shall be displayed in a conspicuous place, by the establishment's entrance or cash register in such a manner that the public may view the license.
D. 
Violations. A license issued under the provision of this section may be revoked or suspended, a request for a license may be denied, and the violation may be reported to the New Jersey Department of Taxation based upon just cause which shall include:
(1) 
The violation of any statute, regulation or code of the State of New Jersey dealing with health, disease control, sanitary practices, or environmental control;
(2) 
The sale of tobacco and/or any type of smoking device or product to a person under the legal age, as defined in N.J.S.A. 54:40A-4.1;
(3) 
The illegal sale of untaxed, counterfeit or single cigarettes; or
(4) 
The violation of any provision of any other ordinance of the Township of Irvington.
E. 
Penalties. Fines for violations of this section are as follows:
(1) 
First violation: a fine of $100.
(2) 
Second violation: a fine of $500.
(3) 
Third violation: a fine of $1,000 and a mandatory court appearance.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for a wrecker/tow truck shall be $108 annually.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for an antique store shall be $108 annually.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for livery services shall be $217 annually.
[Added 8-11-1987 by Ord. No. MC 2834; amended 12-12-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3027; 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The license fee for newspaper vending machines shall be $53 annually, and such machines shall not block the sidewalk.
[Added 6-27-1995 by Ord. No. MC 3019; amended 6-25-1996 by Ord. No. MC 3037; 6-24-1997 by Ord. No. MC 3069; 6-23-1998 by Ord. No. MC 3097; 4-10-2012 by Ord. No. MC 3461; 5-4-2026 by Ord. No. MC 3941]
Summer season fees for persons desiring to use the facilities of the Irvington Swimming Pool shall be as follows:
A. 
Family (permanent residents of Irvington for the purposes of this chapter shall be defined as up to four total individuals with up to two adults and two children/one adult and three children). Unmarried children up to and including 18 years of age, residing in the same household): $75.
(1) 
Each additional child up to 18 years old: $5.
B. 
Adults (permanent residents of Irvington, over the age of 18 and up to the age of 59): $35.
Minors (permanent residents of Irvington, ages three up to 18 years of age, minors ages three to 13 must be accompanied to the pool by an adult: $15.
C. 
Senior citizens (permanent residents of Irvington, ages 60 and older): $15.
D. 
Nonresidents (daily): $35.
[Added 9-9-1998 by Ord. No. MC 3097; amended 10-14-2015 by Ord. No. MC 3553; 5-4-2026 by Ord. No. MC 3941]
A. 
Township facilities such as shelter houses owned and operated by the Township of Irvington shall be made available for public use by the following Irvington organizations without any cost after appropriate application is made for such use and depending upon the availability of the facility requested:
(1) 
All Irvington-recognized block associations by listing filed with the Community Development Department and Public Safety Department, with president and vice president.
(2) 
All tenant associations.
(3) 
Irvington Chamber of Commerce.
(4) 
Irvington Anti-Graffiti Committee.
(5) 
Irvington Economic Development Committee.
(6) 
Irvington Little League Organization.
(7) 
Irvington International Small Fry Parents Association.
(8) 
Irvington Urban Enterprise Zone Organization.
(9) 
Irvington Special Improvement Association.
(10) 
Irvington Clergy Association.
(11) 
Irvington Golden Knights.
(12) 
Irvington Municipal Council representative (for community events, Council member must be in attendance at event).
(13) 
Irvington Springfield Avenue Business Association (for meetings only).
(14) 
Community events for the Mayor.
(15) 
Irvington Board of Education provided they carry liability insurance listing the Township as additional insured.
B. 
Other not for profit entities, not specifically mentioned herein may apply for use of the herein-mentioned facilities without cost, but will have to pay fee of $50 per hour for Township staff to maintain facility during use and shall be given proper consideration after its use application is reviewed by Recreation Committee.
C. 
Facility use fees and requirements for non-exempt entities.
(1) 
All facility usage fees are dedicated to the Recreation Trust Account.
(2) 
All groups not otherwise exempt under Subsection A of this section shall be permitted to utilize Township-owned facilities, subject to the following fee schedule and requirements:
(a) 
Permit application fee.
[1] 
A nonrefundable fee of $50 shall be submitted with all facility use applications.
(b) 
Standard use (up to six hours, inclusive of setup/cleanup time).
[1] 
Use of Township facilities shall be limited to a six-hour period, which includes one hour of setup and/or cleanup four-hour period with an additional hour for setup and an hour for cleanup. Fees shall be based on the anticipated number of participants:
[a] 
Groups of 1 to 49 persons: $50 per hour (total $200 for six hours).
[b] 
Groups of 50 to 99 persons: $100 per hour (total $400 for six hours).
[c] 
Groups of 100 or more persons: $150 per hour (total $750 which includes one hour setup and one hour cleanup for six hours) and a refundable security deposit of $2,500.
(c) 
Hourly rate for time exceeding six hours.
[1] 
Any use exceeding the six-hour maximum shall incur an additional hourly fee, based on group size:
[a] 
One to 49 persons: $50/hour.
[b] 
50 to 99 persons: $100/hour.
[c] 
100 or more persons: $150/hour.
(d) 
Refundable security deposit. For groups of 100 or more, a $2,500 security deposit shall be submitted via bank check or other guaranteed funds. The deposit shall be fully refunded within three to four weeks after the event has taken place provided that:
[1] 
The facility and surrounding grounds are returned in substantially the same condition as received; and
[2] 
No damage, vandalism, or excess refuse is present at the conclusion of the event.
(e) 
Security plan requirement. All applicants must submit a security plan as part of their permit application. For events involving 100 or more participants, the applicant must:
[1] 
Provide for the presence of Irvington Police Officers under the "Jobs in Blue" program; and
[2] 
Obtain an event insurance policy with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000, naming the Township of Irvington as an additional insured.
(f) 
Insurance requirements based on event type and size.
[1] 
Events with fewer than 100 participants that do not involve admission fees or sales are exempt from insurance requirements (unless you have a bounce house, rides, etc., insurance is required).
[2] 
Any event, regardless of size, that charges an entry fee or involves the sale of goods or services must obtain an event insurance policy.
[3] 
All events with 100 or more participants must obtain event insurance and utilize Jobs in Blue, regardless of admission or sales activity.
[4] 
These requirements apply equally to all applicants, including not-for-profit entities.
(g) 
Cancellation Policy. In the event of cancellation by the applicant, the $2,500 security deposit shall be fully refunded within four weeks of the date that the event was scheduled to take place. No cancellation fees shall be imposed by the Township.
[Added 9-28-1999 by Ord. No. 3129[1]]
A. 
Metropolitan Fiber Systems of New Jersey, Inc., (MFS) shall pay the Township $1,000 as an initial administrative processing fee, upon effective date; and
B. 
A fee equal to the actual costs to the Township as invoiced annually, within one year of the accrual of said actual cost; or
C. 
The greater of $500 or $200 per route mile of its facilities physically occupying the public rights-of-way.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also stated: "This Agreement is subjected to any ruling by a court of competent jurisdiction allowing municipalities to impose a higher fee."
[Added 11-9-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3133; amended 2-26-2002 by Ord. No. MC 3188; 4-22-2008 by Ord. No. MC 3377; 11-25-2014 by Ord. No. MC 3517; 11-28-2022 by Ord. No. MC 3809]
The governing body of the Township of Irvington, in the County of Essex, in the State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Township to utilize a range for attorney fees from $115 to $400 per hour for legal matters assigned by the legal department. The Township Attorney has authority to exceed these rates for emergent or extraordinary circumstances.
[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. MC 3148; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The fee for a junkyard shall be $1,271 annually.
[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 4-25-2000 by Ord. No. MC 3148; 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The fee for towing and storage of motor vehicles shall be $1,271 annually.
[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 8-14-2001 by Ord. No. MC 3176; 10-12-2005 by Ord. No. MC 3306; 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413]
The fee for the Health Officer to search the Township's environmental and/or medical records shall be $55 per hour with a minimum charge of $99.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 98-49, False fire alarms, as amended, which previously followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3134; amended 4-10-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3641]
The fee for firesafety inspections shall be as follows:
A. 
One unit: $100.
B. 
Two units: $150.
C. 
Three units: $200.
D. 
For structures with more than three units a fee of $20 per additional unit shall be added to the $200 fee.
E. 
The reinspection fee shall be 50% of the initial fee.
F. 
All fees must be paid prior to an initial inspection or reinspection.
[Added 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. MC 3135; amended 12-29-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3413; 5-4-2026 by Ord. No. MC 3941]
A. 
Membership fees for the Chris Gatling Center for persons desiring to use the facilities shall be as follows:
(1) 
Family membership (up to two adults and two children or one adult and three children); each additional child up to 18 years old: $5 per year.
(2) 
Adult membership (age 18 or over): $75 Residents/$100 non-residents per year.
(3) 
Senior citizen: ages 60 and older Free for Irvington residents, $20 per year for non-residents.
(4) 
Guest pass: $5 per day for Irvington residents/$10 for non-residents.
(5) 
Special activities fee: $50 to $100 per activity instructor fee.
B. 
Membership is limited to Irvington residents.
[Added 7-15-2003 by Ord. No. MC 3227]
The fee to sell goods at the Farmer's Market shall be $50 per month or part thereof payable monthly, in advance, to the Township of Irvington.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 290-29, Fees for day-care center, added 10-13-2004 by Ord. No. MC 3274, as amended, was superseded by Ord. No. MC 3668, adopted 10-10-2018. See now Ch. 255, Art. I, for fees related to day-care facilities.
[Added 3-29-2011 by Ord. No. MC 3435]
The fee for installation of monuments that have not been installed as part of a filed subdivision map shall be $1,000 per monument. This fee shall be deposited with the Municipal Clerk. Upon the installation of the required monuments, the fee shall be returned to the applicant; however, if one year elapses from the date of the posting of the fee and the monuments have not been installed, the Township shall be free to engage the services of a licensed professional land surveyor and install these monuments. The costs incurred for the installation of these monuments, plus reasonable administrative costs, shall be drawn from this fee. In the event there is an available balance after the installation of the monuments, that sum shall be returned to the person posting the fee.
[Added 7-12-2011 by Ord. No. MC 3447; amended 4-10-2012 by Ord. No. MC 3461; 5-4-2026 by Ord. No. MC 3941]
Activity
Fee/Cost
Biddy basketball
$40
Karate
$40
Aerobics
$15/$150 monthly/yearly which is for 10 months)
Adult 30 years and older with 30)
$15/$150 monthly/yearly which is for 10 months
Basketball
Ages 13 through 17 activity Junior Lad
Free
Age 20-29
$50 monthly/yearly which is for 10 months
Weight room
$50/$75 non-residents
Boxing
$50/$75 non-residents
Open activity
Free
Summer registration
$50 which include registration and free breakfast and lunch
Trip activity
Minimum $25 not to exceed $100
Referee
Minimum $60 not to exceed $200 per game
Uniforms
Minimum $25 not to exceed $100
T-shirts
Minimum $20 not to exceed $30
Basketball or Other leagues
$500
(3 months/12 weeks per league)
(per seasonal league: fall league, spring league, winter league, summer league)
Recreation Committee will determine the duration of the leagues. They cannot have use of the kitchen for hot food. Only snacks, juice, chips, water, etc.
The duration of the leagues is four hours (3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10 minute warm up/40 minute game/10 minute.
Basketball leagues or other leagues will follow the procedures for "facility usage" and pay the required fee; this will not permit use of additional amenities beyond the approved location for the activity, such as the kitchen.
[Added 4-9-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3488; amended 3-13-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3635; 1-11-2021 by Ord. No. MC 3752]
There shall be a fee of $50 payable by all vendors who desire to receive a bid package to cover the general costs of producing or reproducing such by the Department of Finance. The fee shall be payable by cash and or check with the latter being made out to the Township of Irvington. A fee of $20 for bank charges will be assessed for any checks returned not payable or dishonored. No fee shall be charged for bids received by e-bidding or other electronic media.
[Added 6-25-2013 by Ord. No. MC 3494]
The Substitute Municipal Prosecutors in the Irvington Municipal Court will be paid at a rate of $300 per session (a full day or full evening) for their services rendered in the Municipal Court.
[Added 9-26-2017 by Ord. No. MC 3618]
A. 
There shall be a user fee that will vary from $1 up to $50 payable by any individual, entity, firm, corporation, company, organization, etc., that desires to use an online/Internet-based system for the purchase of, applying for, obtaining, registering, or receiving any of the various municipal documents, records, permits, forms, certifications, applications, licenses, etc., from the Township of Irvington.
B. 
The user fee will be in addition to and a separate charge from the Township fees already required to obtain what is being sought.
C. 
The user fee may be required by a third party or multiple parties that are distinct and not affiliated with the Township of Irvington.
D. 
The user fee will only apply to transactions conducted over the Internet. The fee is mandatory to process the request. The fee(s) cannot be waived, altered or amended in any way.
E. 
The user fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.
[Added 6-26-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3659]
A. 
Discovery fee. The fee for discovery requested for a matter pending before the Irvington Municipal Court shall be $20 per request for all paper reports. Fees for videotape and audio tape is outlined in Subsection B(1) and (2).
B. 
Videotape and audiotape reproduction fees.
(1) 
The fee for the Police Department reproduction of a videotape or audiotape shall be as follows:
(a) 
Reproduction of videotape: $50 per tape.
(b) 
Reproduction of audiotape: $20 per tape.
(2) 
The fee for any other department of the Township of Irvington for the reproduction of a videotape or audiotape shall be as follows:
(a) 
Less than two hours' playing time: $10 per tape.
(b) 
Over two hours' and less than four hours' playing time: $16 per tape.
(c) 
Over four hours' playing time: $20 per tape.
C. 
This fee shall be collected by the Police Department.
D. 
The Township will waive above fees for all cases represented by a Public Defender.
[Added 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. MC 3664]
A. 
There shall be a mortgage discharge fee in the amount of $50 to be paid by the property owner or his or her authorized representative to cover the cost of the Township preparing and recording the discharge of mortgage, affordability or deed restriction.
B. 
The mortgage discharge fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.
[Added 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. MC 3761]
The following fees are hereby established for various types of Zoning letters as described below.
Type of Letter/Permit
Fees
Zoning rebuild letter
$100
All other letters
$125 [Code variation request (per subcode/per variation)]
[Added 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. MC 3839]
The following fees for tax sale certificate redemption calculations shall be charged as described below.
A. 
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-54, the Tax Collector shall provide to any party entitled to redeem a certificate pursuant to this section (N.J.S.A. 54:5-54) two calculations of the amount required for redemption within a calendar year at no cost. For each subsequent calculation requested from the Tax Collector there shall be a $50 fee. A request for a redemption calculation shall be made in writing to the Tax Collector.
B. 
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1, the Tax Collector may charge a lien holder of a tax lien $50 for the calculation of the amount due to redeem the tax lien as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-97.1. Any request for a redemption calculation shall specify the date to be used for the calculation, which shall be the date of the notice. Neither the Tax Collector nor the municipality shall be liable for an incorrect calculation. The fee paid to the municipality shall not become part of the lien and shall not be passed on to any party entitled to redeem pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54.