[1999 Code § 15.04.010]
a. As used in this section:
DEPARTMENT
Means the Department of Community Affairs.
THE ACT
Means N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., State Uniform Construction
Code Act.
THE REGULATIONS
Means the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as adopted
by the Department of Community Affairs N.J.A.C. 5:23-1 et seq., three
(3) copies of which are on file with the Edison Township Clerk.
b. All other words and phrases shall be defined as set forth in the
Act and the regulations.
[1999 Code § 15.04.020]
a. There is established in Edison Township a State Uniform Construction
Code enforcing agency to be known as the Edison Construction Code
Enforcement Agency, consisting of a Construction Official, Building
Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Fire Protection Subcode
Official and such other subcode officials for such additional subcodes
as the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, State
of New Jersey, shall hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform
Construction Code. The Construction Official shall be the chief administrator
of the enforcing agency.
b. Each official position created in paragraph a. above shall be filled
by a person qualified for such position pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119
et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided that, in lieu of any particular
subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by
contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each such position.
c. The public shall have the right to do business with the enforcing
agency at one (1) office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen
or unavoidable circumstances.
[1999 Code § 15.04.030]
a. It is unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, move or demolish a structure;
or to change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring greater
strength, exitway or sanitary provisions; or to change to a different
use group; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision
is made or the installation of which is regulated by the regulations,
without first filing an application with the Construction Official
in writing and obtaining the required permit therefor.
b. The following are exceptions from paragraph a. above:
1. Ordinary repairs, as provided for in Article 7 of the regulations,
which do not involve any violation of the regulations;
2. Minor work as determined by the appropriate subcode official;
3. Emergency work, except that a permit shall be applied for as soon
thereafter as is practicable, but not later than seventy-two (72)
hours thereafter.
[1999 Code § 15.04.040]
a. The application for a permit shall be submitted on forms provided
by the enforcing agency and shall be accompanied by plans and specifications,
as required by the regulations, and the required fee, as provided
for in this section. The application shall be a public record and
shall not be removed from the custody of the enforcing agency after
a construction permit has been issued.
b. If the application conforms with the Act, the Code, this section
and the requirements of other applicable laws and ordinances, the
enforcing agency shall approve the application and shall issue a construction
permit to the applicant. Every application for a construction permit
shall be granted, in whole or in part, or denied, within twenty (20)
business days. If the application is denied in whole or in part, the
enforcing agency shall set forth the reasons therefor in writing.
If the enforcing agency fails to grant, in whole or in part, or deny
an application for a construction permit within the period of time
prescribed herein, such failure shall be deemed a denial of the application
for the purposes of an appeal to the County Construction Board of
Appeals, unless such period of time has been extended with the consent
of the applicant. The enforcing agency may approve changes in plans
and specifications previously approved by it if the plans and specifications
when so changed remain in conformity with the law.
c. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed
to have been abandoned six (6) months after the day of filing, unless
such application has been diligently prosecuted or a permit shall
have been issued, except that for reasonable cause, the Construction
Official may grant one (1) or more extensions of time for additional
periods not exceeding ninety (90) days each.
d. A construction permit issued in accordance with the foregoing provisions,
pursuant to which no construction has been undertaken above the foundation
walls within one (1) year from the time of issuance or if authorized
work is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after
the time of commencement of the work, shall expire and be invalid.
The enforcing agency may suspend, revoke or cancel a construction
permit in case of neglect or failure to comply with the provisions
of the Act, the regulations or this section, or upon a finding by
it that a false statement or representation has been made in the application
for the construction permit.
[1999 Code § 15.04.050]
a. The issuance of the construction permit shall be conditioned upon
the following:
1. The payment of appropriate fees;
2. That work will conform to the approved application, plans and specifications
for which the permit has been issued, including prior approvals and
any approved amendments thereto;
3. That the permit is a license to proceed with the work and shall not
be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the
provisions of the regulations;
4. That the owner, his or her agent, contractor or other employees will
assist the enforcing agency in its inspection work if requested;
5. That an as-built foundation resurvey of the lot is submitted to the
Construction Code Official for approval prior to the placing of sills
on the foundation. This survey shall have the seal and signature of
the registered architect or licensed engineer who prepared the survey
affixed thereto. The Construction Official shall waive the requirement
for an as-built foundation survey in the case of a single-family homeowner
who had prepared his or her own plans for the construction, alteration
or repair of a structure used or intended to be used exclusively as
his or her private residence and to be constructed by himself or herself,
provided that the owner shall submit an affidavit attesting to the
fact that the construction has proceeded pursuant to the plans originally
submitted and that all minimum lot requirements have been met.
b. A true copy of the construction permit shall be kept on the site
of operations open to inspection during the entire time of prosecution
of the work and until the completion of the same.
c. At least twenty-four (24) hours' notice of start of work under a
construction permit shall be given to the Construction Official.
[1999 Code § 15.04.070; Ord. No.
O.1867-2014]
a. No building or structure hereafter constructed shall be used or occupied,
in whole or in part, until a certificate of occupancy shall have been
issued by the enforcing agency. No building or structure hereafter
altered, in whole or in part, shall be used or occupied until such
a certificate has been issued, except that any use or occupancy in
an already existing building or structure that was not discontinued
during its alteration may be continued in the preexisting structure
for thirty (30) days after the completion of the alteration without
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
b. After a change of use has been made in a building or structure, the
reestablishment of a prior use that is not legal in a new building
of the same type of construction is prohibited unless the building
complies with all applicable provisions of the regulations. A change
from one prohibited use for which a permit has been granted to another
prohibited use shall be deemed a violation of this section.
c. A written application for a certificate of occupancy shall be filed
with the enforcing agency by the owner or his or her agent. The application
shall be on forms provided by the enforcing agency and shall contain
all the information required thereby.
d. When a building or structure is entitled thereto, the Construction
Official shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy within ten
(10) business days after written application therefor. The certificate
shall certify the purpose for which the building or structure may
be used in its several parts. The certificate of occupancy shall specify
the use group, in accordance with the provisions of the building subcode;
the fire grading, as defined in the building subcode; the maximum
live load on all floors, as prescribed in the building subcode; the
occupancy load in the building and all parts thereof as defined in
the building subcode; and any special stipulations and conditions
of the construction permit. The Construction Official shall affix
his or her signature thereto and shall thereby certify that the building
or structure has been approved for occupancy by all applicable subcode
officials in accordance with the provisions of Part II of the regulations.
e. No temporary or final certificate of occupancy shall be granted until
all required utilities, including but not limited to water, sewer,
electric and gas, are installed and in service.
f. The enforcing agency may revoke a certificate of occupancy whenever
a condition of a certificate has been violated.
g. Time Limit. The provisions of this section do not preclude periodic
certification pursuant to other applicable laws and ordinances.
h. Certificates of occupancy shall be conditioned upon the following:
1. That the completed project meets the conditions of the construction
permit and the approved drawings, including all amendments and all
prior approvals;
2. That all required fees have been paid in full;
3. That all necessary inspections have been completed and that the completed
project meets the requirements of the regulations;
4. That all violations have been corrected and that any assessed penalties
have been paid;
5. That all protective devices and equipment required to be installed
by the regulations will continue to be operational as required by
the regulations.
i. A certificate of occupancy issued by the Construction Official shall
be required prior to the occupancy of any building, structure or dwelling
for which site plan or subdivision approval has been given. No final
certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all improvements, as
shown on the applicant's site plan(s) or subdivision plan(s), and
as approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board, are completed in
their entirety. In addition, no final certificate of occupancy shall
be issued until the required performance guaranties are posted.
j. Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
1. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Construction
Official only when all of the following conditions exist:
(a)
The building, structure or dwelling for which occupancy is desired
has met all requirements of the Uniform Construction Code, the Township
Health regulations and the Township Division of Engineering requirements
and all required inspections have been made and approved;
(b)
The only remaining items not completed in accordance with the
approved drawings are landscaping, sidewalk, final street surfacing
and striping;
(c)
A certified check shall be deposited with the Township Clerk
in an amount to cover the cost of unfinished items. The sum to be
deposited shall be determined by the Township Engineer or his or her
designee.
2. A temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued for not more
than six (6) months. A final certificate of occupancy shall be issued
when all work has been satisfactorily completed. Application may be
made to the Township Engineer or his or her designee for the retaining
of all moneys deposited for completion of unfinished items as condition
precedent to the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy.
k. Certificate of Continued Occupancy.
1. No building or structure shall be occupied or used in whole or part unless and until a certificate of continued occupancy has been issued by the enforcing agency, subject to the provisions of paragraph k, 7 of subsection
14-1.6. The enforcing agency shall not issue such certificate unless he determines, after inspection, that there are no violations of any applicable laws, ordinances or orders pending at the time of issuing the certificate. The certificate shall be issued upon written application by the owner or his authorized agent.
2. A certificate of continued occupancy shall be applied for and obtained
prior to the use or occupancy of the whole or any part of any building
undergoing a change in ownership or a change of occupancy. Upon receiving
an application for a certificate of continued occupancy, the enforcing
agency shall make an inspection of the building or part thereof for
which the certificate is requested and shall forthwith issue the certificate
of continued occupancy if the use and occupancy thereof shall be in
conformity with the Code of the Township of Edison or other applicable
ordinances of the Township and if the building is safe and does not
constitute a nuisance or hazard likely to result in injuries to persons
or damages to property; in case the enforcing agency shall decline
to issue a certificate of continued occupancy, his reasons for doing
so shall be stated to the applicant, and a written statement thereof
shall be transmitted to the applicant on request.
3. A certificate of continued occupancy shall be issued to any person
having a proprietary or tenancy interest who shall be held responsible
for any violations on the premises. A record of all certificates shall
be kept on file by the enforcing agency, and copies shall be furnished
to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building
affected.
4. A fee of one hundred fifty ($150.00) dollars shall be charged and
paid to the Township for each original certificate of continued occupancy.
5. Temporary Certificate of Continued Occupancy. If, in the opinion
of the enforcing agency, a time period is required to conform with
the requirements as set forth in the inspection of said structure
or dwelling, a temporary certificate of continued occupancy may be
issued by the Construction Official for a period of no less than thirty
(30) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days. In addition
to the fee for a continuing occupancy certificate, the fee for a temporary
certificate shall be fifty ($50.00) dollars.
6. Any owner-occupant of a building, structure or premises, or any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person employed in connection therewith, who violates this section or assists in the commission of such violation shall be subject to the penalty set forth in Chapter I, Section
1-5 and the Act.
7. A certificate of continued occupancy shall not be required for any building or structure for which a certificate of occupancy has been obtained pursuant to paragraphs a through i, subsection
14-1.6, within the six (6) months prior to undergoing a change in ownership or change in occupancy; provided, however, that the continued validity of the certificate of occupancy within the six (6) month period shall be contingent upon the maintenance of the level of code compliance existing at the time of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy and upon compliance with any orders issued by the enforcing agency.
8. A certificate of continued occupancy shall not be required for any building or structure undergoing a change in ownership or change in occupancy where the new owner or occupant certifies that the building or structure will be vacated and demolished. For purposes of this section, a new owner or occupant must provide evidence to the enforcing agency that such person or persons has or have a proprietary or tenancy interest in the entire building or structure and must submit an affidavit of the owner or occupants having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the entire building or structure that such building or structure has been vacated as of the date of submission and will be demolished within a six (6) month period from the date of submission. The enforcing agency in receipt of such submission shall be entitled to rely upon such submission and shall not be required to issue a certificate of continued occupancy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the building or structure the subject of this paragraph k, 8 of subsection
14-1.6 shall not be occupied or used in whole or in part for any reason unless or until a certificate of continued occupancy has been issued by the enforcing agency.
[1999 Code § 15.04.080]
The construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition,
use, location and occupancy of all buildings and structures and their
service equipment in Edison Township, Middlesex County, shall be performed
in compliance with the regulations as filed with the Municipal Clerk.
[1999 Code § 15.04.090]
Appeals from the decisions of the enforcing agency shall be
to the Middlesex County Board of Construction Appeals.
[1999 Code § 15.04.100; Ord. No.
O.1643-2008§ 1; Ord. No.
O.1846-2013; Ord. No. O.1850-2013; Ord. No. O.1902-2015]
a. Terms. Unless defined herein, all terms shall have the meaning ascribed
in the State Uniform Construction Code, or as commonly understood
in the construction industry, unless the context indicates a different
meaning:
Commercial shall mean all other Use Groups which are not an
R-5 Use Group, including but not limited to: A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5,
B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, M, R-1,
R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2 & U.
Residential shall mean Use Group R-5 only.
b. Collection of Fees. All fees required for plan review and for the
issuance of any permit or certificate shall be collected prior to
the issuance of the permit or certificate. Fees shall be computed
in accordance with the requirements and standards set forth in the
State Uniform Construction Code and in accordance with the following
fee schedule.
c. Plan Review Fee. Twenty percent (20%) of the initial, aggregate construction
permit fee (described below) shall be deemed to be the plan review
fee, which portion shall not be refundable. The subsequent review
of revised plans shall incur additional plan review fee(s), as provided
for herein.
d. Construction Permit. The fee for a construction permit shall be the
sum of the subcode fees listed herein:
1. Building Subcode Fees. The fees for the Building Subcode shall be
as follows:
New construction based on volume:
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All Use Groups (other than large, open volume buildings): $.035/cubic
foot
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Large, open volume buildings (such as barns, silos, greenhouses,
warehouses/ distribution centers, and other agricultural, recreational
and storage-use buildings): $.0225/cubic foot
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DCA fee for new construction: Per the State Uniform Construction
Code
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Alteration, Minor Work, Reconstruction, Renovation, Repair or
work that cubic volume cannot be calculated. Fee based on cost of
construction.
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Use Group R-5:
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$25.00/$1,000.00
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All Other Groups:
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$35.00/$1,000.00
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DCA Fee Alterations:
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Per the State Uniform Construction Code
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Plan Review (revised plans):
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20% of initial building fee (non-refundable)
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Updates:
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20% of Building Technical Subcode Permit
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Antennas, dish, etc:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$250.00
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Asbestos Abatement:
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All Groups:
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$250.00
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Certificate of Occupancy:
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Use Group R-5:
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$100.00
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All Other Groups:
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$200.00
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Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
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All Groups:
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$30.00
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Certificate of Occupancy Temporary Structure:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$150.00
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Certificate of Occupancy Temporary Trailer:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$150.00
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Change of Contractor:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups
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$150.00
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Chimney Liner:
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$75.00
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Continuing Certificate of Occupancy:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$150.00
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Change of Use: Review
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$600.00
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Demolition: Building/Structure
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Use Group R-5:
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$500.00
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All Other Groups:
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$3,000.00
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Demolition: Deck, Pool, Shed
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$150.00
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Fences over 6' or Pool Barriers: Alteration Fee
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Use Group R-5:
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$20.00/$1,000.00 cost of work
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All Other Groups:
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$35.00/$1,000.00 cost of work
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Fireplace/stove:
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Use Group R-5:
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$100.00
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All Other Groups:
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$250.00
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Minimum Fee:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$150.00
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Pools, Above Ground:
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Use Group R-5:
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$100.00
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All Other Groups:
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$200.00
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Pools, Inground:
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Use Group R-5:
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$250.00
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All Other Groups:
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$500.00
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Signs: All Use Groups
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$3.50/sq. ft.
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Temporary Structure:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$250.00
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Temporary Trailer:
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Use Group R-5:
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$75.00
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All Other Groups:
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$250.00
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Variation:
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Use Group R-5:
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$250.00
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All Other Groups:
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$500.00
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2. Plumbing Subcode Fees. The fees for the Plumbing Subcode shall be
as follows:
Equipment:
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Use Group R-5
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All Other Groups, including but not limited to: A-1, A-2, A-3,
A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3,
I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2 & U
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A/C Unit
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Air Test
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Back Flow Preventer
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Back Flow Preventer Test
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Back Water Value
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Boiler
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Cooling Tower
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Evaporator
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Fuel Piping
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Fuel Tank
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Gas Appliance
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Gas Equipment
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Gas Dryer
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Gas Piping
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Gas Range
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Generator
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Grease Trap
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Interceptor/Separator
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Lawn Sprinkler
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$75.00
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$125.00
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LP Tank
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Medical Gas Piping
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Pool Heater
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Pressure Test
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Radiant Heat
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Refrigeration Unit
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Removal/Capping of Equipment
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Rooftop Unit
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Sewer
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Sewer Cap
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Sewer Ejector
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Solar System
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Sump Pump
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Washing Machine
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Water Heater
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Water Cap
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Water Service
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Water Softener
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Similar Equipment or Devices
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$75.00
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$125.00
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Fuel fired Appliance
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Venting (Existing) R-3, R-4 and R-5
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$20.00
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Fixtures:
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Area Drain
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Bath Tub
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Condensate
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Drinking Fountain
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Dishwasher
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Floor Drain
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Garbage Disposal
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Hose Bib/Hydrant
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Humidifier
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Icemaker
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Indirect Waste Connection
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Lavatory
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Medical Gas Point
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Pot Filler
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Removal/Capping of fixtures
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Roof Drain
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Shower
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Sink
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Stack
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Trap Primer
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Urinal/Bidet
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Water Closet
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Water Filter
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$20.00
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$30.00
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Similar fixture or Devices
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$20.00
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$30.00
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CCO Inspection
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$75.00
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$150.00
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Change of Contractor
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$75.00
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$150.00
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Change of Use Review
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$600.00
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$600.00
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Minimum Fee
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$75.00
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$150.00
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Plan Review (revised plans): 20% of plumbing permit fee (non-refundable)
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Variation
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$250.00
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$500.00
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3. Electrical Subcode Fees. The fees for the Electrical Subcode shall
be as follows:
Devices
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Use Group R-5
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All Other Groups, including but not limited to: A-1, A-2, A-3,
A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3,
I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2 & U
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1-10 Count
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$75.00
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$100.00
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11-50
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$100.00
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$150.00
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51-75
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$125.00
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$175.00
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76-100
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$150.00
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$200.00
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101-125
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$175.00
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$225.00
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126-150
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$200.00
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$250.00
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151-175
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$225.00
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$275.00
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176-200
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$250.00
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$300.00
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201-225
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$275.00
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$325.00
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226-250
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$300.00
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$350.00
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251-275
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$325.00
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$375.00
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276-300
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$350.00
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$400.00
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301-325
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$375.00
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$425.00
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326-350
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$400.00
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$450.00
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351-375
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$425.00
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$475.00
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376-400
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$450.00
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$500.00
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401-425
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$475.00
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$525.00
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426-450
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$500.00
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$550.00
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451-475
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$525.00
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$575.00
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476-500
|
$550.00
|
$600.00
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Add $25.00 per each group of 25 Devices over 501 Count.
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Electrical Services:
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Up to 100 AMPS
|
$100.00
|
$125.00
|
101-200 AMP
|
$125.00
|
$150.00
|
201-300 AMP
|
$150.00
|
$200.00
|
301-400 AMP
|
$200.00
|
$300.00
|
401-800 AMP
|
$300.00
|
$400.00
|
Over 800 AMP
|
Add $100.00 per each additional 100 AMPS, or fraction thereof.
|
Subpanels, Disconnects and Control Panels:
|
Up to 100 AMPS
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
101-200 AMP
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
Over 200 AMP
|
Add $25.00 per each 100 AMPS, or fraction thereof.
|
Feeders:
|
Relocate, Replace, or Add New
|
$50.00
|
$75.00
|
Pools:
|
Above Ground
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
Inground
|
$150.00
|
$250.00
|
Over 1,200 sq. ft.
|
$250.00
|
$500.00
|
Bonding
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
Annual Pool Inspection
|
One Pool
|
$200.00
|
$200.00
|
Additional Pool
|
$100.00
|
$100.00
|
Spa/Hot Tub
|
$100.00
|
$150.00
|
Fish Pond
|
$100.00
|
$150.00
|
Hydro Tub
|
$75.00
|
$150.00
|
Reintroduction of Service
|
$75.00
|
$150.00
|
Cubicles/Workstations
|
N/A
|
$10.00 Each
|
Transformers
|
Up to 10 KVA
|
$75.00
|
$100.00
|
11-45 KVA
|
$100.00
|
$125.00
|
46-112.5 KVA
|
|
$200.00
|
113-500 KVA
|
|
$500.00
|
Add $50.00 for each 100 KVA or fraction thereof over 500 KVA.
|
Motors
|
All Use Groups
|
|
Less than 1 HP
|
$10.00
|
|
1-5 HP
|
$40.00
|
|
6-25 HP
|
$75.00
|
|
26-50 HP
|
$100.00
|
|
51-100 HP
|
$150.00
|
|
Add $ 50.00 for each 50 HP or fraction thereof over 100 HP.
|
Generators
|
Use Group R-5
|
All Other Groups, including but not limited to: A-1, A-2, A-3,
A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3,
I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2 & U
|
Up to 10 KW
|
$75.00
|
$100.00
|
11-25 KW
|
$100.00
|
$150.00
|
26-50 KW
|
$150.00
|
$250.00
|
51-100 KW
|
$200.00
|
$300.00
|
101-300 KW
|
|
$500.00
|
Add $100.00 for each 100 KW or fraction thereof over 300 KW.
|
Light Poles
|
$50.00 each
|
$75.00 each
|
Equipment
|
Boilers/Furnace
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
Radon Fan
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
HVAC CU
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
Kitchen Appliances (Fixed in Place)
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
Signs (each)
|
$75.00
|
$75.00
|
Variation
|
$250.00
|
$500.00
|
Minimum Fee
|
$75.00
|
$150.00
|
CCO (UCC) Inspection
|
$75.00
|
$150.00
|
Change of Contractor
|
$75.00
|
$150.00
|
Update Minimum Fee
|
$75.00
|
$150.00
|
Fees for voltages in excess of 600 Volts AC shall be $50.00
per $1,000.00 of Estimated Job Costs (with a minimum fee of $500.00).
|
For other items not listed, the fee shall be $50.00 per $1,000.00
of Estimated Job Costs.
|
Solar Systems
|
|
|
1-50 KW
|
$75.00
|
$125.00
|
51-100 KW
|
|
$250.00
|
Over 101 KW
|
|
$500.00
|
(All Related Equipment to be itemized for fees.)
|
Alarm Systems (Burglar, Fire, CCTV, Access, etc.)
|
1-15 DEVICES
|
$50.00
|
$75.00
|
Add $ 5.00 for each additional 5 devices or fraction thereof
over 15.
|
Alarm Panels
|
$40.00
|
$50.00
|
Irrigation Systems
|
$75.00
|
$100.00
|
Change of Use Review
|
|
$600.00
|
Plan Review (revised plans): 20% of electrical permit fee (non-refundable)
|
4. Fire Subcode Fees. The fee for the Fire Subcode shall be as follows:
|
Fee
|
---|
Appliance Venting
|
$75.00
|
Automatic Fire Alarm System
|
$150.00
|
Boiler
|
$75.00
|
Central Station Alarm
|
$150.00
|
Chimney/Chimney liner
|
$75.00
|
Exhaust System (gas, vapor & smoke)
|
$125.00
|
Elevator Recall
|
$150.00
|
Fire Alarm Devices (horn, strobes, pull stations (& signaling
devices)
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Fire Dept Connection
|
$125.00
|
Fire Flow Test
|
$125.00
|
Fire Pump
|
$300.00
|
Fire Protection Backflow Preventor
|
$150.00
|
Fireplace
|
$75.00
|
Foam Fire Suppression System
|
$150.00
|
Furnace
|
$75.00
|
Fuel Piping & Valve
|
$150.00
|
Fuel Dispenser
|
$150.00
|
Gas Fire Appliance
|
$75.00
|
Generator
|
$75.00
|
Hood Exhaust System
|
Type 1
|
$125.00
|
Type 2
|
$125.00
|
Hyraulically Designed System Calculations
|
$75.00
|
Incinerator/crematorium
|
$400.00
|
Main Sprinkler Alarm Valve Replacement
|
$75.00
|
Manual Fire Alarm System
|
$75.00
|
Post Indicator Control Valve (PIV Valve)
|
$75.00
|
Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression System
|
$125.00
|
Range Hood Extinguishing
|
System - Wet Chemical
|
$125.00
|
Dry Chemical
|
$125.00
|
CO2 Suppression
|
$125.00
|
Security Locks for fire system
|
$75.00
|
Shear Valves per dispenser
|
$150.00
|
Site Fire Protection Underground & Mains
|
$200.00
|
Smoke Control/Removal System
|
$75.00
|
Smoke/Fire Damper
|
$75.00
|
Duct Smoke Detector
|
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Residential Smoke Detector
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Residential CO Detector
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Commercial CO Detector
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Commercial Smoke Detector
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Flame or Beam Smoke Detector
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Heat Detector
|
1-5
|
$75.00
|
6-20
|
$100.00
|
Over 20
|
$150.00 (per lot of 20 or fraction thereof)
|
Sprinkler
|
1-20 heads
|
$150.00
|
21-100 heads
|
$200.00
|
101-400 heads
|
$400.00
|
401-600 heads
|
$600.00
|
Each add'l head over 600
|
$5.00
|
Sprinkler Riser
|
$100.00
|
Spray Booth
|
$250.00
|
Standpipe Riser
|
$225.00
|
Tank Installation/Removal/Abandonment
|
0-500
|
$100.00
|
501-1000
|
$200.00
|
1001-2000
|
$300.00
|
2001-5000
|
$400.00
|
5001-10,000
|
$500.00
|
10,001-20,000
|
$600.00
|
20,001-50,000
|
$700.00
|
50,001-and up
|
$1,000.00
|
Vapor Recovery System
|
$150.00
|
Water Heater
|
$75.00
|
Water Storage Tank for Fire Protection System
|
$400.00
|
Witnessing of Test
|
$300.00
|
Plan Review of Emergency Lights, Exit Signs (each five or part
of)
|
$75.00
|
Minimum Fee:
|
R-5
|
$75.00
|
All Other Groups
|
$150.00
|
Variations
|
R-5
|
$150.00
|
All Other Groups
|
$500.00
|
Updates: 20% of Fire Subcode fee or fee listed.
|
Plan Review (revised plans): 20% of Fire Subcode fee (non-refundable)
|
Continuing Certificate of Occupancy
|
Use Group R-5
|
$75.00
|
All Other Groups
|
$150.00
|
Change of Contractor
|
|
Use Group R-5
|
$75.00
|
All Other Groups
|
$150.00
|
Change of Use Review
|
$600.00
|
Systems and Devices not listed above, fee shall be based on
cost of Alteration/Installation at $20.00/$1,000.00 with a minimum
fee of $75.00 for R-5 and $35.00/$1,000 with a minimum fee of $150.00
for all other Use Groups, including but not limited to: A-1, A-2,
A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2, H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2,
I-3, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, S-1, S-2 & U.
|
e. Waiver of Fees.
Municipal fee waivers by local ordinance related to Senior Residents,
Volunteers, Disabled Residents and Disaster related permits shall
be for work limited to repairs, minor work and alterations only. New
work fees shall not be fee exempt.
[1999 Code § 15.04.110]
a. Any person or corporation, including an officer, director or employee
of a corporation, who:
1. Violates any of the provisions of this section, the Act or the regulations;
2. Constructs a structure or building in violation of a condition of
a construction permit;
3. Fails to comply with any order issued by the enforcing agency or
the Department; or
4. Makes a false or misleading written statement, or omits any required
information or statement in any application or request for approval
to the enforcing agency or the Department; shall be subject to a penalty
of not more than two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars.
b. Anyone who knowingly refuses entry or access to any premises, building
or structure to an inspector lawfully authorized to inspect any such
premises, building or structure pursuant to this section, the Act
or the regulations, or who unreasonably interferes with such an inspection,
shall be subject to a fine of not more than two hundred fifty ($250.00)
dollars.
c. With respect to paragraph a3 above, a person shall be guilty of a
separate offense for each day that he fails to comply with a stop-construction
order validly issued by the enforcing agency or the Department and
for each week that he or she fails to comply with any other order
validly issued by the enforcing agency or the Department. With respect
to subsection paragraph a1 and a4, a person shall be guilty of a separate
offense for each violation of any provisions of this section, the
Act or the regulations and for each false or misleading written statement
or omission of required information or statement made in any application
request for approval to the enforcing agency or the Department. With
respect to paragraph a2, a person shall be guilty of a separate offense
for each violation of conditions of a construction permit.
d. No such penalty shall be assessed except upon notice of violation
and orders to terminate, and upon the expiration of the time period
delineated in the notice, except that in the case of a false or misleading
statement pursuant to paragraph a4, an order to pay a penalty may
be issued immediately upon the discovery of a violation.
e. The Construction Official may separately serve a notice of penalty
assessment and an order to pay a penalty whenever he or she shall
not have done so in the original notice and orders.
f. The penalties pursuant to this section may be collected in a summary
proceeding pursuant to the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:58-10
et seq.). Jurisdiction to enforce such penalties is conferred upon
Judges of the Municipal Court in addition to the courts specified
by N.J.S.A. 2A:58-10 et seq. Suit may be brought by a municipality
or the State of New Jersey. Payment of a money judgment pursuant hereto
shall be remitted, in the case of a suit brought by a municipality,
to the municipal treasurer and, in the case of a suit brought by the
State of New Jersey, to the State Treasurer.
g. The Construction Official may assess a monetary penalty whenever
such shall be likely to assist in bringing about compliance.
h. If the construction of a structure or building is being undertaken
contrary to the provisions of this section, the Act or the regulations,
or other applicable laws or ordinances, the enforcing agency may issue
a stop-construction order, in writing, which shall state the reasons
for such order and the conditions upon which construction may be resumed
and which shall be given to the owner or the holder of the construction
permit or to the person performing the construction. If the person
doing the construction is not known or cannot be located with reasonable
effort, the notice may be delivered to the person in charge of, or
apparently in charge of, the construction. It is unlawful to continue,
or cause or allow to be continued, the construction of a building
or structure in violation of a stop-construction order, except with
the permission of the enforcing agency to abate a dangerous condition
or remove a violation, or except by court order.
[1999 Code § 15.04.120]
a. No person shall be charged a construction permit surcharge fee or
enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration
or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility
by disabled persons to an existing structure or any of the facilities
contained therein.
b. A disabled person, or a parent or sibling of a disabled person, shall
not be required to pay any municipal fee or charge in order to secure
a construction permit for any construction, reconstruction, alteration
or improvement which promotes accessibility to his or her own living
unit.
c. Disabled person means a person who has a total and permanent inability
to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically
determinable physical or mental impairment, including blindness, and
shall include, but not be limited to, any resident of this State who
is disabled pursuant to the Federal Social Security Act (42 USC Section
416), or the Federal Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 USC Section
231 et seq.), or is rated as having a sixty (60%) percent disability
or higher pursuant to any Federal law administered by the United States
Veterans Act. For purposes of this paragraph, "blindness" means central
visual activity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of
a corrective lens. An eye which is accompanied by a limitation in
the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field
subtends an angle no greater than twenty (20°) degrees shall be
considered as having a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.010;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
The Municipal Council declares its intent to regulate the modification
and/or improvements of any site within the Township of Edison. The
Director of Planning and Engineering or their designee is therefore
directed to determine whether changes to a site will be covered under
this section and to promulgate rules and regulations to provide that
site modifications and improvements are in conformance with approved
plans and have no adverse impacts upon other properties.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.020;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
Prior to the commencement of any construction, modification
or improvement to any existing structure, proposed structure or to
any lands situated within the Township, which includes but is not
limited to the installation or modification of any stormwater and
sanitary sewer facility, grading change, paving, curbing, area lighting,
landscaping and signage, a site improvement permit shall be obtained
from the Director of Planning and Engineering or their designee
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.030;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
The Director of Planning and Engineering or their designee is
hereby empowered to waive the requirements outlined under this section
if, in the Director of Planning and Engineering or their designee’s
opinion, the construction modification or improvement being proposed
is de minimus.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.040;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
The Director of Planning and Engineering or their designee is
hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to
implement the legislative intent of this section.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.050;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
A certificate of occupancy will not be issued by the Construction
Official if a Certificate of Site Occupancy is not received by the
Construction Official from the Director of Planning and Engineering
or their designee and in accordance with the Zoning Board and Planning
Board approval.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.060;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
Application for a site improvement permit must be made at the
office of the Director of Planning and Engineering. Upon review of
a completed application, the Engineering Department will, within seven
(7) days, either approve or deny said permit. If the Engineering Department
does not approve of deny said application within seven (7) days, the
application is deemed approved. If said permit is approved, work may
then, and only then, commence. If said permit is denied, the Township
Engineer will supply supporting information and list all deficiencies.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.070;
amended 5-23-2022 by Ord. No. O.2145-2022; 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
The following fees will cover the costs incurred for plan review,
periodic site inspection, final site inspection and the issuance of
the final site inspection approval form by the Zoning and Planning
Board to the Construction Official.
a. Commercial/Industrial.
1. Commercial or subdivision: Up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet
of lot area or 2 lot subdivision: $1,500.00 each.
(a) $100.00
to Township and $1,400 deposit to initial escrow fee.
2. Commercial or major development: Over ten thousand (10,000) square
feet of lot area or 3 or more subdivision: and over: $2,000.00 each.
(a) $100.00
to Township and $1,900 deposit to initial escrow fee.
b. Inspection
fees: Inspection fees are to be posted as escrow prior to the start
of construction.
1. Escrow
amount shall be the greater of 5% of the overall estimated construction
cost, or $500.00.
2. Inspections
will be charged against the escrow at the inspector’s hourly
rate. Charges shall accrue with a minimum of 1 hour of initial time
and 15 minute increments after the first hour. Any outstanding inspection
fees shall be paid prior to the recommendation of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.080;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
All site improvements and/or modifications shall be inspected
during the time of their occurrence by the Director of Planning and
Engineering or a duly authorized representative. A set of approved
plans relative to the work being done must be made available on site
for inspection by any authorized Township official. No underground
installation shall be covered or backfilled until inspected and approved.
If backfilling or covering occurs prior to inspection, said installation
must either be uncovered or excavated for inspection or inspected
by some alternative means acceptable to the Director of Planning and
Engineering.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.090;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
Inspection of any work by the Director of Planning and Engineering
or a duly authorized representative shall not be considered to be
final acceptance or rejection of the work, but shall only be considered
to be a determination of whether or not the specific work involved
was being done in accordance with Township specifications or other
required standards at the time of inspection. Any damage to such work
or other unforeseen circumstances, such as the effect of the weather,
other construction, changing conditions, settlement, etc., between
the time of installation and the time of final inspection by the Director
of Planning and Engineering or a duly authorized representative shall
be the full responsibility of the contractor/developer to remedy the
condition prior to acceptance authorized by the Director.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.100;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
When a final inspection has been completed, and site improvements
deemed acceptable, the Director of Planning and Engineering shall
approve the subject site and issue a certificate of site occupancy,
if required.
[Ord. No. O.1523-2006§ 15.50.110;
amended 9-14-2022 by Ord. No. O.2152-2022]
a. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalty stated in Chapter I, Section
1-5.
b. Failure to obtain the proper permit, make satisfactory improvements,
as determined by the Director of Planning and Engineering or their
designee, or pay the proper permit fee shall be considered a violation
and shall be punishable under this section.
[1999 Code § 5.64.010]
This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Tenant's
and Home Buyer's Protection Code of the Township of Edison."
[1999 Code § 5.64.020]
This section shall be administered, regulated and enforced by
the Construction Official and the Zoning Officer of the Township.
The Construction Official and the Zoning Officer shall be responsible
for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this section.
[1999 Code § 5.64.030]
As used in this section:
LOT
Means a parcel or portion of land separated from other parcels
or portions by description, as on a subdivision of record or survey
map or by metes and bounds for purpose of sale, lease or separate
use.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
Means all subdivisions not classified as minor subdivisions;
provided, however, that for the purposes of this section, all residential
development to be constructed pursuant to the provisions of the planned
unit development ordinance of the Township shall be considered "major
subdivisions."
OFFICIAL MAP
Means a map adopted in accordance with the Official Map and
Building Permit Act, Chapter 434 of the Laws of 1953, or any prior
act authorizing such adoption. Such a map shall be deemed to be conclusive
with respect to the locations and width of the streets, public parks
and playgrounds and drainage rights-of-way shown thereon.
OWNER
Means any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership
or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in the land
subdivided and to be sold under this section of Chapter XXXVI, Subdivision.
PLOT
Means the map or other drawing of a subdivision.
SALES MAP
Means the map, of sufficient accuracy, to be used by the
owner for the purpose of sale of the lots within the subdivision.
STREET
Means any street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, parkway,
viaduct, alley or other way which is an existing State, County or
municipal roadway or a street or way shown upon a plat heretofore
approved pursuant to law or approved by official action or a street
or way on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County
Recording Officer, and includes the land between the street lines,
whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavements, shoulders,
gutters, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street.
SUBDIVIDER
Means any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership,
corporation, trust or any other legal entity proceeding under Chapter
XXXVI, Subdivision, to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for
himself or herself or for another.
SUBDIVISION
Means the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into
two (2) or more lots, sites or other divisions of land for the purpose,
whether immediate or future, of sale or building development, except
that the following divisions shall not be considered subdivisions;
provided, however, that no new streets or roads are involved: the
division of land for any purpose where the resulting parcels are three
(3) acres or greater in size; the division of property by testamentary
or intestate provisions; divisions of property upon court order; or
the division of land fronting on presently existing streets or on
filed and approved maps or on the present Township Tax Map. Subdivision
also includes resubdivision and, where appropriate to the context,
relates to the process of subdividing or to the lands or territory
divided; provided, however, for the purposes of this section, that
all residential development to be constructed pursuant to the provisions
of the planned unit development regulations shall be considered a
"subdivision."
[1999 Code § 5.64.040]
a. Any owner or seller of land within the Township who has obtained
a preliminary approval to subdivide the land into ten (10) or more
contiguous plots or tracts to construct homes thereon or has obtained
an approval to develop his or her land under the so-called land unit
development concept shall, prior to the sale or the lots or homes,
maintain a sales office, either within or without the Township.
b. The sales office shall have prominently displayed therein the following:
1. A sales map in such place in the office that the same may be observed
and reviewed by any persons calling at the office;
2. A copy, on standard legal-size paper, in type or clear print, of
any proposed protective covenants to be applied to all or any portion
of the lands within the subdivision.
[1999 Code § 5.64.050]
a. The sales map shall be based on the official tax map information
or some other similarly accurate base at a scale of not less than
one hundred (100) feet to the inch throughout the map, which scale
shall be clearly indicated thereon and shall be consistent in all
directions shown thereon. The map shall show the owner's approved
subdivision and all lands contiguous thereto for a distance of one
thousand five hundred (1,500) feet within or without the Township.
b. The sales map shall clearly show and include, for the area within
one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the subdivision, the following
information:
1. The location of proposed streets and the layout of proposed lots
within the subdivision;
2. The location of all State, County and municipal roads in existence
on the date of the final approval of the subdivision;
3. The location of all State, County and municipal roads proposed and
approved by any governmental agency having jurisdiction to establish
such roads. The location of all such roads shall be as shown on the
official master plan adopted by the appropriate agency of the State,
County or municipality;
4. The location of all existing structures and wooded areas within the
subdivision and for a distance of one thousand five hundred (1,500)
feet beyond the boundaries of the subdivision;
5. A designation of the zoning district to be subdivided and the zoning
district of all contiguous property within a distance of one thousand
five hundred (1,500) feet;
6. The location of all railroads and railroad rights-of-way, airports
and airport runways, overhead easements for the transmission of power
or otherwise and rights-of-way for public utilities and pipelines.
For the purpose of this section, "pipeline" means any conduit through
which natural gas, petroleum or any of their products is conveyed
or intended to be conveyed. The definition of "pipeline" shall include
the compressor plants and other facilities integrated with pipeline
operations;
7. The location of all public or private utility plants and the location
of all sanitary landfill operations in existence or proposed;
8. The location of all schools, parks, playgrounds and public buildings;
9. The location of all streams, ponds and watercourses;
10. The location and description of any use approved by the Board of
Adjustment or other governmental agency having jurisdiction during
the previous three (3) years. The secretary of the Board of Adjustment
shall maintain a list of all variances granted during the previous
three (3) years and shall make the list available to the Construction
Official and the Zoning Officer;
11. The location of all drainage ditches within the area shown on the
sales map;
12. The location of all flood hazard zones;
13. The location of any Federal or State-designated super fund sites.
c. The information required by paragraphs b4, b9, and b11 above may
be shown schematically or nondimensionally.
d. Any owner or seller of land referred to in subsection
14-4.4a may, as an alternative to the requirements imposed by paragraph a., prepare an aerial photograph covering the same geographical areas as set forth in paragraph a., properly labeled so as to fairly and accurately designate the information required by paragraph b.
[1999 Code § 5.64.060]
a. The information to be depicted on the sales map shall be obtained
from the Construction Official and the Zoning Officer, who shall provide
the information to the applicant within thirty (30) days after a request
is made. The Construction Official and the Zoning Officer shall provide
such information as may be required by the applicant to prepare the
sales map, and, after a request for the same, the information so provided
shall be deemed complete for the purposes of complying with the requirements
of this section.
b. The Construction Official and the Zoning Officer shall review each
sales map displayed pursuant to the terms of this section not less
than once every six (6) months and shall provide such additional information
as they may deem necessary to maintain the sales map in an up-to-date
condition. The Construction Official and the Zoning Officer may, from
time to time as they deem necessary, direct the owner or seller to
display additional information on the sales map so that the same may
be maintained in an up-to-date condition. The information provided
by the Construction Official and the Zoning Officer to the owner or
seller shall be included on the sales map within thirty (30) days
of the receipt of such order from the Construction Official and the
Zoning Officer. The information provided by the Construction Official
and the Zoning Officer shall be deemed complete for the purposes of
compliance with the terms of this section.
[1999 Code § 5.64.070]
The applicant referred to in subsection
14-4.6a shall make his or her application to the Construction Official and the Zoning Officer for that purpose and shall pay over as an application fee the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars to compensate the Township for expenses incident to marshalling the information requested, and as part of the application the applicant shall acknowledge that he or she thereby waives any claim or cause of action, either in law or in equity, against the Township or any of its agents or employees for any error, omission or oversight in the information supplied and shall further agree through his or her application to place as a legend on the sales map referred to in subsection
14-4.6a that he or she is solely responsible for that information contained or depicted thereon and that the Township bears no responsibility for any error, omission or inaccuracy contained in or designated on the sales map and for any defects which may occur in connection with any construction related to the development.
[1999 Code § 5.64.080]
a. At or before the execution of the contract of sale for any lot within
a subdivision, the seller shall obtain, on a form approved by the
Construction Official and the Zoning Officer, a certification from
the purchaser that:
1. The sales map was on display and available for inspection on any
occasion of his or her visit to the sales office;
2. He or she had a reasonable opportunity to study and review the sales
map;
3. The owner or seller did not refuse or decline to answer any questions
directed to him or her pertaining to the sales map;
4. The purchaser waives any potential claim or cause of action in law
and equity which he or she may have against the Township as a result
of any error, omission or inaccuracy in the information supplied by
it and for any defects which may occur in connection with any construction
related to the development.
b. The seller shall file the certification mentioned in paragraph a.
with the Construction Official and the Zoning Officer within twenty
(20) days of the closing of title.
[1999 Code § 5.64.090]
Any person offering for rental any residential property, excepting dwellings with less than four (4) rental units, shall have available for inspection by prospective tenants a map as described in subsection
14-4.5b.
[1999 Code § 5.64.100]
Any person offering for sale any newly constructed residence
not otherwise covered by this section shall, at the time he or she
obtains a certificate of occupancy, certify that he or she has informed
the purchaser of the property of the location of any pipeline within
one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the residence to be sold.
[1999 Code § 5.64.110]
a. No owner or his or her agent shall offer for sale a property located
in a single-family residential zone of the Township, and;
1. Represent that the property may be used in a manner not consistent
with the Township's zoning or other ordinances;
2. Represent that the property can be used as a multiple-family residence
when the property is located within a zone where such use is prohibited;
3. Represent that the property is a prior, nonconforming use unless
a certificate to that effect has been issued by the Zoning Officer
of the Township pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68 within one (1) year
of the change in the zoning ordinance which rendered the property
nonconforming and/or an approval has been obtained from the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
b. Any owner or his or her agent who offers for sale a multiple-family
residential property located in a single-family zone shall notify
any prospective purchaser, in writing, that the property is being
used contrary to the zoning law of the Township unless:
1. A certificate has been obtained from a Zoning Officer stating that
the property is a legal "prior non-conforming use" in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68 issued within one (1) year of the change in the
Township zoning ordinance which rendered the property nonconforming;
or
2. The subject property has received approval, granted by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
[1999 Code § 5.64.120]
a. If any person engages in the sale of lots within a subdivision or
rental of any property, as described herein, without first displaying
the sales map as required herein, the owner of the subdivision shall
be subject to a fine of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars per day for
each day that the sales map is not displayed as required herein, and
each day shall be deemed a separate violation of this section.
b. The owner of a subdivision who shall fail to file the certification
of compliance as required herein shall be subject to a fine of one
hundred ($100.00) dollars for the first violation thereof within the
subdivision; a fine of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars for the
second violation within the subdivision; and a fine of two thousand
($2,000.00) dollars for each violation within the subdivision thereafter.
c. In addition to the foregoing, if any person continuously for a period
of five (5) days or more fails and refuses to comply with the requirements
of this section, the Township may institute and maintain action for
injunctive relief to prohibit the continued sale of lots or rental
of units until compliance with this section is completed.
[1999 Code § 15.16.010]
The purpose of this section is to require the clear display
of authorized and assigned house or building numbers on every building
fronting on any street in the Township and to require disclosure of
building layout in (industrial also) apartment complexes, in order
to assist the general public and emergency services, public and private,
in identifying any property in case of emergency or otherwise.
[1999 Code § 15.16.020]
All residential, commercial, industrial or other structures
erected or to be erected within the Township shall display identification
numbers as provided herein and in accordance with specifications provided
herein.
[1999 Code § 15.16.030]
The owner, occupant or lessee of each and every structure which
now fronts or which may hereafter front upon any public or private
street within the Township shall, at his or her own expense, within
one (1) month after the adoption and publication of this section,
cause the authorized and assigned number of such structure to be permanently
and conspicuously placed in accordance with the specifications set
forth herein.
[1999 Code § 15.16.040]
House or building numbers shall be:
b. A minimum height of three (3) inches, provided that if the structure
is greater than fifty (50) feet from the street, the numerals shall
be at least five (5) inches in height;
c. Mounted in a secure fashion to the front wall or porch of the building
so as to be clearly visible from the street;
d. d, Sufficiently legible as to contrasting background, arrangement,
spacing and uniformity so as to be clearly visible from the street;
e. At least thirty (30) inches above ground level and so placed that
trees, shrubs and other obstructions do not block the line of sight
of the numbers from the street upon which the building fronts.
[1999 Code § 15.16.050]
If numbers affixed to the front of the building would not be visible from the street as required in subsection
14-5.4, requirements of this section are satisfied if the owner, occupant or lessee shall provide the Arabic numbers, as required by subsection
14-5.4, upon a post, rod or other type of fixture of substantial nature or a mailbox at or near the road frontage with the same number affixed thereon and so located upon the same, so that the number may be conspicuous and visible from the street upon which the building fronts. When the provisions of this subsection have been complied with, the owner, occupant or lessee of the house or building shall not be otherwise obligated to affix Arabic numbers to the house or building and shall be permitted, at his or her option, to utilize cursive numbers or no numbers at all upon the house or building.
[1999 Code § 15.16.060]
House numbers shall be determined by the Tax Assessor of the
Township. Every owner, occupant or lessee of a building constructed
in the Township shall apply to the Tax Assessor if no number has been
previously assigned for an authorized number in accordance with this
section.
[1999 Code § 15.16.070]
Garden apartments and townhouse complexes shall provide such
building and apartment numbers as are provided for in the BOCA Code.
Failure to so comply will be a violation of this section.
[1999 Code § 15.16.080]
In any complex of residential or commercial structures composed
of three (3) or more buildings, a plan of the layout of the buildings
shall be prominently posted near the entrance of the complex. The
posted plan shall be clearly labeled, numbered and colored and of
sufficient size to facilitate rapid identification of the location
of all structures within the complex.
[Ord. No. O.1740-2010; Ord. No. O.1753-2010]
The purpose of this section is to protect the public health,
safety and welfare of the residents within the Township of Edison
to preserve the quality and quantity of the Township's groundwater
supply. Additionally, requiring new petroleum liquid storage tanks
to be installed above ground will also facilitate the ability to inspect
the tanks to determine if the tank needs replacement before the tank
fails and creates an adverse environmental impact. This is accomplished
by requiring that new petroleum liquid storage tanks be installed
above ground and by promoting the replacement of underground petroleum
liquid storage tanks on residential properties and the installation
and maintenance of above ground petroleum liquid storage tanks and
other fuel sources which do not require tanks such as natural gas.
[Ord. No. O.1740-2010; Ord. No. O.1753-2010]
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ABOVE GROUND
Shall mean, when referring to an interior storage tank, that
greater than one hundred (100%) percent of the volumetric capacity
of the storage tank is above the surface of the ground or located
in a basement or crawl space.
PETROLEUM LIQUID
Shall mean oil or petroleum of any kind normally in liquid
form, including but not limited to waste oils and distillation products
such as fuel oil, propane, kerosene, naphtha, gasoline and benzene.
STORAGE TANK
Shall mean any facility used for storing any petroleum liquid.
UNDERGROUND
Shall mean, when referring to a storage tank, that any portion
of the volumetric capacity of the storage tank is below the surface
of the ground and that portion which is below the surface of the ground
is not fully visible for inspection.
[Ord. No. O.1740-2010; Ord. No. O.1753-2010]
Commencing on the effective date of this section and applied prospectively, on any property that is in
whole or in part used for residential purposes, the installation of
underground petroleum liquid storage tanks intended for residential
fuel oils or other petroleum liquids is prohibited. Any new or replacement
petroleum liquid storage tanks shall be located above ground which
may be located inside or outside of a structure and may be located
in a basement or cellar with sufficient access to allow for routine
inspection of the storage tank.
[Ord. No. O.1740-2010; Ord. No. O.1753-2010]
a. Beginning on the effective date of this section, June 8, 2010, and
continuing for a period of two (2) years, the Township of Edison will
waive any and all applicable municipal permit fees for the replacement
of any existing underground petroleum liquid storage tank with an
above ground petroleum liquid storage tanks or the installation of
other fuel storage sources which do not require tanks such as natural
gas, on any property that is in whole or in part used for residential
purposes.
b. The aforementioned waiver of permit fees by the Township of Edison
does not apply to any fees that are required by the State of New Jersey
and/or the Department of Community Affairs.
[Ord. No. O.1740-2010; Ord. No. O.1753-2010]
In no event shall the Township of Edison's regulation of petroleum
liquid storage tanks pursuant to this section constitute a recommendation,
approval, endorsement or warranty of a petroleum liquid storage tank
or other fuel sources which do not require tanks such as natural gas.
The Township shall not thereby be deemed to have acquired any special
expertise with respect to any of the foregoing nor to have acquired
or incurred any special duty, liability or standard of care concerning
any of the foregoing. Accordingly, the Township shall not be responsible
for or liable to any person or entity for any injury to person, property
or the environment caused directly or indirectly by the leaking of
any underground or above ground petroleum liquid storage tanks or
other fuel sources which do not require tanks such as natural gas
or by anything else claimed to have been caused or facilitated by
the acts or omissions of the Township in regulating petroleum liquid
storage tanks or undertaking to do so.
[Added 10-28-2020 by Ord. No. O.2084-2020; amended 8-25-2021 by Ord. No. O.2113-2021; 5-22-2024 by Ord. No. O.2223-2024]
a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The certificate provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, indicating
that the construction authorized by the construction permit has been
completed in accordance with the construction permit, the act and
the regulations. See "State Uniform Construction Code Act." P.L.1975,
c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
CHARGING LEVEL
The amount of voltage provided to charge an electric vehicle
varies depending on the type of EVSE as follows:
1.
Level 1 operates on a fifteen (15) to twenty (20) amp breaker
on a one hundred twenty (120) volt AC circuit.
2.
Level 2 operates on a forty (40) to one hundred (100) amp breaker
on a two hundred eight (208) or two hundred forty (240) volt AC circuit.
3.
Direct-current fast charger (DCFC) operates on a sixty (60)
amp or higher breaker on a four hundred eighty (480) volt or higher
three (3) phase circuit with special grounding equipment. DCFC stations
can also be referred to as rapid charging stations that are typically
characterized by industrial grade electrical outlets that allow for
faster recharging of electric vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Any vehicle that is licensed and registered for operation
on public and private highways, roads, and streets; and operates either
partially or exclusively using an electric motor powered by an externally
charged on-board battery.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/SERVICE EQUIPMENT or (EVSE)
The equipment, including the cables, cords, conductors, connectors,
couplers, enclosures, attachment plugs, power outlets, power electronics,
transformer, switchgear, switches and controls, network interfaces,
point of sale equipment, and associated apparatus designed and used
for the purpose of transferring energy from the electric supply system
to a plug-in electric vehicle. "EVSE" may deliver either alternating
current or, consistent with fast charging equipment standards, direct
current electricity. "EVSE" is synonymous with "electric vehicle charging
station."
MAKE-READY PARKING SPACE
The pre-wiring of electrical infrastructure at a parking
space, or set of parking spaces, to facilitate easy and cost-efficient
future installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or Electric
Vehicle Service Equipment, including, but not limited to, Level Two
EVSE and direct current fast chargers. Make-ready includes expenses
related to service panels, junction boxes, conduit, wiring, and other
components necessary to make a particular location able to accommodate
Electric Vehicle Service Equipment on a "plug and play" basis. "Make-Ready"
is synonymous with the term "charger ready," as used in P.L.2019,
c.362 (C.48:25-1 et al.).
PRIVATE EVSE
EVSE that has restricted access to specific users (e.g.,
single and two-family homes, executive parking fleet parking with
no access to the general public).
PUBLICLY-ACCESSIBLE EVSE
EVSE that is publicly available (e.g., park & ride, public
parking lots and garages, on-street parking, shopping center parking,
non-reserved parking in multi-family parking lots, etc.).
b. Approvals and Permits.
1. An application for development submitted solely for the installation
of EVSE or Make- Ready parking spaces shall be considered a permitted
accessory use and permitted accessory structure in all zoning or use
districts and shall not require a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-55D-70.
2. EVSE and Mark-Ready Parking Spaces installed pursuant to paragraph
c below in development applications that are subject to site plan
approval are considered a permitted accessory use as described in
paragraph 1 above.
3. All EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces shall be subject to applicable
local and/or Department of Community Affairs permit and inspection
requirements.
4. The municipal engineer and/or his designee shall enforce all signage
and installation requirements described in this section. Failure to
meet the requirements in this ordinance shall be subject to the same
enforcement and penalty provisions as other violations of Edison Township's
land use regulations.
5. An application for development for the installation of EVSE or Make-Ready
spaces at an existing gasoline service station, an existing retail
establishment, or any other existing building shall not be subject
to site plan or other land use board review, shall not require variance
relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. or any other law, rule
or regulation, and shall be approved through the issuance of a zoning
permit by the administrative officer, provided the application meets
the following requirements:
(a) The proposed installation does not violate bulk requirements applicable
to the property or conditions of the original final approval of the
site plan or subsequent approvals for the existing gasoline service
station, retail establishment, or other existing building;
(b) All other conditions of prior approvals for the gasoline service
station, the existing retail establishment, or any other existing
building continue to be met; and
(c) The proposed installation complies with the construction codes adopted
in or promulgated pursuant to the "State Uniform Construct Code Act,"
P.L. 1975, c.217 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.), any safety standards
concerning the installation, and any State rule or regulation concerning
electric vehicle charging stations.
6. An application pursuant to paragraph 5 above shall be deemed complete
if:
(a) The application, including the permit fee and all necessary document,
is determined to be complete.
(b) A notice of incompleteness is not provided within twenty (20) days
after the filing of the application, or
(c) A one-time written correction notice is not issued by the enforcement
official within twenty (20) days after filing of the application detailing
all deficiencies in the application and identifying any additional
information explicitly necessary to complete a review of the permit
application.
7. EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces installed at a gasoline service
station, an existing retail establishment, or any other existing building
shall be subject to applicable local and/or Department of Community
Affairs inspection requirements.
8. A permitting application solely for the installation of electric
vehicle supply equipment permitted as an accessory use shall not be
subject to review based on parking requirements.
c. Requirements for New Installation of EVSE and Make-Ready Parking
Spaces.
1. As a condition of preliminary site plan approval, for each application
involving a multiple dwelling with five (5) or more units of dwelling
space, which shall include a multiple dwelling that is held under
a condominium or cooperative form of ownership, a mutual housing corporation,
or a mixed-used development, the developer or owner, as applicable,
shall:
(a) Prepare as Make-Ready parking spaces at least fifteen (15%) percent
of the required off-street parking spaces, and install EVSE in at
least one-third of the fifteen (15%) percent of Make-Ready parking
spaces; and
(b) Within three (3) years following the date of the issuance of the
certificate of occupancy, install EVSE in an additional one-third
of the original fifteen (15%) percent of Make-Ready parking spaces;
and
(c) Within six (6) years following the date of the issuance of the certificate
of occupancy, install EVSE in the final one-third of the original
fifteen (15%) percent of Make-Ready parking spaces.
(d) Throughout the installation of EVSE in the Make-Ready parking spaces,
at least five (5%) percent of the electric vehicle supply equipment
shall be accessible for people with disabilities.
(e) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict the ability
to install electric vehicle supply equipment or Make-Ready parking
spaces at a faster or more expansive rate than as required above.
2. As a condition of preliminary site plan approval, each application
involving a parking lot or garage not covered in paragraph 1 above
shall:
(a) Install at least one (1) Make-Ready parking space if there will be
fifty (50) or fewer off-street parking spaces.
(b) Install at least two (2) Make-Ready parking spaces if there will
be fifty-one (51) to seventy-five (75) off-street parking spaces.
(c) Install at least three (3) Make-Ready parking spaces if there will
be seventy-six (76) to one hundred (100) off-street parking spaces.
(d) Install at least four (4) Make-Ready parking spaces, at least one
(1) of which shall be accessible for people with disabilities, if
there will be 101 to 150 off-street parking spaces.
(e) Install at least four (4%) percent of the total parking spaces as
Make-Ready parking spaces, at least five (5%) percent of which shall
be accessible for people with disabilities, if there will be more
than 150 off-street parking spaces.
(f) In lieu of installing Make-Ready parking spaces, a parking lot or
garage may install EVSE to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.
(g) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to restrict the ability
to install electric vehicle supply equipment or Make-Ready parking
spaces at a faster or more expansive rate than as required above.
(h) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a retailer that provides
twenty-five (25) or fewer off-street parking spaces or the developer
or owner of a single- family home shall not be required to provide
or install any electric vehicle supply equipment or Make-Ready parking
spaces.
3. To the extent not covered in paragraphs 1 or 2 above, the following
requirements to provide electric vehicle charging stations shall apply
to all new site plans and all site plans coming before either the
Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment for substantial modifications
to a previously approved preliminary or final site plan approval.
A revised site plan shall be considered a substantial modification
if there is any significant alteration in the layout of the buildings,
public or private roadways, parking aisles or parking lots from that
which was previously approved by the applicable Board.
(a) All developments of three (3) or more single-family units and condominium
units that are assigned a specific garage for the parking of their
motor vehicle shall provide a 240-volt electric outlet in the garage
in order to accommodate Level 2 electric vehicle charging equipment.
(b) The use groups specified below shall provide either Level 2 EVCE
with a minimum output rate of 7.2 kilowatts per hour or DC fast charging
stations in the common parking areas in an amount equal to three (3%)
percent of the required number of parking spaces, subject to a minimum
of two (2) EVCS per location. In addition, appropriately sized electrical
conduit shall be installed to additional spaces in order to allow
for future expansion of the number of EVCS to seven (7%) percent of
the required number of parking spaces. These additional EVCS shall
be installed within six (6) months of notification by the Township
that the number of plug-in electric vehicles sold in the state annually
exceeds 100,000 vehicles based upon figures provided by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mobile Sources.
(1)
All apartment complexes, townhouse complexes, condominium complexes
and cooperative complexes in excess of twenty (20) residential units
that do not provide individual garages for parking of vehicles.
(2)
All office developments and warehouse developments in excess
of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of office, warehouse or other
useable space.
(3)
All hotels and motels in excess of fifty (50) guest rooms.
(4)
All large retail establishments referred to as "big box stores,"
grocery stores, and other retail establishments in excess of ten thousand
(10,000) square feet, as well as all gymnasiums and health clubs in
excess of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(5)
All restaurants not classified as a "drive-in restaurant" in
excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet.
(6)
All movie theatres, roller skating rinks, commercial recreation
establishments, mechanical amusement game rooms and other places of
assembly.
(c) In addition, the use groups specified below shall provide two EVCS
in the common parking area, consisting of either DC fast charging
stations or Level 2 EVCS with a minimum output rate of 15 kilowatts
per hour.
(1)
All automobile service stations that include a convenience store
in excess of four thousand (4,000) square feet.
(2)
All drive-in restaurants in excess of two thousand (2,000) square
feet.
d. Minimum Parking Requirements.
1. All parking spaces with EVSE and Make-Ready equipment shall be included
in the calculation of minimum require parking spaces pursuant to the
Township Code.
2. All parking space prepared with EVSE or Make-Ready equipment shall
count as at least two (2) parking spaces for the purpose of complying
with a minimum parking space requirement. This shall result in a reduction
of no more than ten (10%) percent of the total required parking.
3. All parking space calculations for EVSE and Make-Ready equipment
shall be rounded up to the next full parking space.
4. Additional installation of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces above
what is required in paragraph c above may be encouraged, but shall
not be required in development projects.
e. Reasonable Standards for All New EVSE and Make-Ready Parking Spaces.
1. Location and layout of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces is expected
to vary based on the design and use of the primary parking area. It
is expected flexibility will be required to provide the most convenient
and function service to users. Standards and criteria should be considered
guidelines and flexibility should be allowed when alternatives can
better achieve objectives for provision of this service.
2. Installation:
(a) Installation of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces shall meet the
electrical subcode of the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16.
(b) Each EVSE or Make-Ready parking space that is not accessible for
people with disabilities shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide
or eighteen (18) feet in length. Exceptions may be made for existing
parking spaces or parking spaces that were part of an application
that received prior site plan approval.
(c) To the extent practical, the location of accessible parking spaces
for people with disabilities with EVSE and Make-Ready equipment shall
comply with the general accessibility requirements of the Uniform
Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, and other applicable accessibility
standards.
(d) Each EVSE or Make-Ready parking space that is accessible for people
with disabilities shall comply with the sizing of accessible parking
space requirements in the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23,
and other applicable accessibility standards.
3. EVSE Parking:
(a) Publicly-accessible EVSE shall be reserved for parking and charging
electric vehicles only. Electric vehicles shall be connected to the
EVSE. It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave standing
a vehicle in a space designated for the charging of plug-in electric
vehicles unless the vehicle is connected for charging purposes and
actively charging.
(b) Electric vehicles may be parked in any parking space designated for
parking, subject to the restrictions that would apply to any other
vehicle that would park in that space.
(c) Public Parking. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, publicly-accessible
EVSE parking spaces shall be monitored by the municipality's
police department and enforced in the same manner as any other parking.
It shall be a violation of this Section to park or stand a non-electric
vehicle in such a space, or to park an electric vehicle in such a
space when it is not connected to the EVSE. Any non-electric vehicle
parked or standing in a EVSE parking space or any electric vehicle
parked and not connected to the EVSE shall be subject to fine and/or
impoundment of the offending vehicle as described in the general penalty
provisions of the Code. Signage indicating the penalties for violations
shall comply with paragraph 5 below. Any vehicle parked in such a
space shall make the appropriate payment for the space and observe
any applicable time limits for the underlying parking area.
(d) Private parking. The use of EVSE shall be monitored by the property
owner or their designee.
4. Safety.
(a) Each publicly-accessible EVSE shall be located at a parking space
that is designated for electric vehicles only and identified by green
painted pavement and/or curb markings, a green painted charging pictograph
symbol, and appropriate signage pursuant to paragraph 5 below.
(b) Where EVSE is installed, adequate site lighting and landscaping shall
be provided in accordance with Edison Township's ordinances and
regulations.
(c) Adequate EVSE protection such as concrete-filled steel bollards shall
be used for publicly-accessible EVSE. Non-mountable curbing may be
used in lieu of bollards if the EVSE is setback a minimum of twenty-four
(24) inches from the face of the curb. Any stand-alone EVSE bollards
should be three to four (3-4) feet high with concrete footings placed
to protect the EVSE from accidental impact and to prevent damage from
equipment used for snow removal.
(d) EVSE outlets and connector devises shall be no less than thirty-six
(36) inches high and no higher than forty-eight (48) inches from the
ground or pavement surface where mounted, and shall contain a cord
management system as described in paragraph e below. Equipment mounted
on pedestals, lighting posts, bollards, or other devices shall be
designated and located as to not impede pedestrian travel, create
trip hazards on sidewalks, or impede snow removal.
(e) Each EVSE shall incorporate a cord management system or method to
minimize the potential for cable entanglement, user injury, or connector
damage. Cords shall be retractable or have a place to hang the connector
and cord a safe and sufficient distance above the ground or pavement
surface. Any cords connecting the charger to a vehicle shall be configured
so that they do not cross a driveway, sidewalk, or passenger unloading
area.
(f) Where EVSE is provided within a pedestrian circulation area, such
as a sidewalk or other accessible route to a building entrance, the
EVSE shall be located so as not to interfere with accessibility requirements
of the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23, and other applicable
accessibility standards.
(g) Publicly-accessible EVSEs shall be maintained in all respects, including
the functioning of the equipment. A 24-hour on-call contact shall
be provided on the equipment for reporting problems with the equipment
or access to it. To allow for maintenance and notification, the owners/designee
of publicly-accessible EVSE shall be required to provide to the Township
of Edison information on the EVSE's geographic location, date
of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information.
5. Signs.
(a) Publicly-accessible EVSE shall have posted regulatory signs, as identified
in this section, permitting only charging electric vehicles to park
in such spaces. For purposes of this section, "charging" means that
an electric vehicle is parked at an EVSE and is connected to the EVSE.
If time limits or vehicle removal provisions are to be enforced, regulatory
signs including parking restrictions shall be installed immediately
adjacent to, and visible from the EVSE. For private EVSE, installation
of signs and sign text is at the discretion of the owner.
(b) All regulatory signs shall comply with visibility, legibility, size,
shape, color, and reflectivity requirements contained within the Federal
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as published by the Federal
Highway Administration.
(c) Wayfinding or directional signs, if necessary, shall be permitted
at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to the
EVSE parking space(s). Wayfinding or directional signage shall be
placed in a manner that shall not interfere with any parking space,
drive lane, or exit and shall comply with b above.
(d) In addition to the signage described above, the following information
shall be available on the EVSE or posted at or adjacent to all publicly-
accessible EVSE parking spaces:
(1)
Hours of operations and/or time limits if time limits or tow-away
provisions are to be enforced by the municipality or owner/designee;
(2)
Usage fees and parking fees, if applicable; and
(3)
Contact information (telephone numbers) for reporting when the
equipment is not operating or other problems.
6. Usage Fees.
(a) For publicly-accessible municipal EVSE. In addition to any parking
fees, a usage fee to use parking spaces within the municipality identified
as EVSE spaces shall be zero ($0.00) dollars for each hour that the
electric vehicle is connected to the EVSE.
(b) This fee may be amended by a resolution adopted by the governing
body.
(c) Private EVSE. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude
a private owner/designee of an EVSE from collecting a fee for the
use of the EVSE, in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
Fees shall be available on the EVSE or posted at or adjacent to the
EVSE parking space.