Editor's Note: This Appendix Fee Schedule contains reprinted sections of the Code. For source information, see the Code text.
Copies of the Code book containing the Code may be purchased from the Municipal Clerk upon the payment of a fee to be set by resolution of the Township Council, which may also arrange, by resolution, for procedures for the periodic supplementation thereof. (Subsection 1-6.2)
Each applicant applying for the services of the Municipal Public Defender shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $200. The fee may be waived or reduced, in part, as the Court determines based on the financial circumstances of the applicant. The application fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in a dedicated fund administered by the Township's Chief Financial Officer. The funds shall be used exclusively to meet the costs incurred in providing the services of the Municipal Public Defender including, when required, any expert or lay investigation and testimony. (Subsection 2-11.3)
[Ord. No. 2015-07; amended 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-16]
a. 
Whenever the Chief of Police authorizes the assignment of a Township Police Officer or Special Officer to quasi-public duty, the fee for this service shall be equal to the Senior Patrol Officer's overtime hourly rate of prior years' pay or a capped rate, determined by the Chief or his designee, until a fee increase is warranted. Officers will receive a minimum of four hours for each assigned detail. There is a 10% administrative fee for all hours worked. A fee will be charged, should a patrol vehicle be required for any such quasi-public duty, not to exceed $50 for any detail lasting up to four hours and, not to exceed, $100 for any detail lasting more than four hours. (Subsection 2-18.10)
[Ord. No. 13-14 § 3]
Requests for copies of government records under the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.
1. 
Photostatic copies of any government record that can be photocopied with municipal facilities - $0.05 per letter size page or smaller and $0.07 per legal size page or larger.
2. 
In the event that the actual cost for duplication of a government record exceeds the foregoing rate, the charge shall be the actual cost of duplicating the government records requested. The actual cost shall be the cost of materials and supplies used to make a copy of the record, but shall not include the cost of labor or other overhead expenses associated with making the copy except as provided in Subsection 5 hereof.
3. 
For any government record copied onto a non-paper medium, the actual cost of the non-paper medium.
4. 
For any copy of a government record for which the Township is unable to duplicate with its own facilities and requires the services of an outside vendor, the actual cost to the Township from the outside vendor.
5. 
Whenever the nature, format, manner of collation or volume of a record embodied in the form of printed matter to be inspected, examined or copied is such that the record cannot be reproduced by ordinary document copying equipment in the ordinary business size or involves an extraordinary expenditure of time and effort to accommodate the request, the charge for the record shall be the actual cost to the Township, together with a service charge of $12 per hour for each hour required to duplicate the record. The requestor shall have the opportunity to review and object to the charge prior to it being incurred.
6. 
In the event that the Township does not maintain the record requested in the medium requested, the Township shall either convert the record to the medium requested or provide a copy in some other meaningful medium. If a request is for a record in a medium not routinely used by the Township, not routinely developed or maintained by the Township or requiring a substantial amount of manipulation or programming of information technology, the cost for the record shall be the actual cost of duplication together with a special charge that shall be reasonable and shall be based upon the cost for any extensive use of information technology, or for the labor cost of personnel providing the service, that is actually incurred by the Township or attributable to the Township for the programming, clerical and supervisory assistance required, or both.
7. 
Access to electronic records and non-printed materials shall be provided free of charge, provided however, that the Township may charge for the actual costs of any needed supplies, such as computer disks.
Returned checks
$20
FEES FOR MAPS
Road map (black & white)
$3
Road map color plot
$5
Zoning map
$3
Tax map
$7
Aerial photo (36" x 48" grid)
$7
Planemetric (36" x 48" grid)
$7
Planemetric color plot (36" x 48" grid)
$10
Specialty color combination plot (36" x 48" grid)
$25
Bingo/raffle license, per game
$10
Peddlers/solicitor permit (for profit)
[Amended 9-24-2019 by Ord. No. 19-16]
Yearly fee per person
$50
Yearly fee per badge
$2
Peddlers/solicitor permit for charitable/religious organizations and veterans
No charge
(Subsection 2-63.1)
a. 
Informal tax status advice;
Per line item: $1
b. 
Assessment search: $10
c. 
Two hundred feet list: $10
(Subsection 2-63.2)
a. 
Copies of All Police Reports:
Photostatic copies of any police report that can be photocopied with municipal facilities - $0.05 per letter size page or smaller and $0.07 per legal size page or larger.
Police Motor Vehicle Accident Reports not requested in person and not part of municipal court discovery, an additional administrative fee of $5 shall be charged.
b. 
Clearance visa and letters of good conduct (except to bona fide charitable or religious organizations for which there is no charge: $15.
c. 
Fingerprints: for bartender permit, applicants for peddlers, canvassers or wherever required: $5.
d. 
Duplicate copies of fingerprints, per copy: $3.
e. 
For any police record, including photographs, copied onto a non-paper medium, the actual cost of the non-paper medium.
f. 
For any copy of a police record for which the Township is unable to duplicate with its own facilities and requires the services of an outside vendor, the actual cost to the Township from the outside vendor.
(Subsection 2-63.3)
The fee for participating in the Sparta Township Cooperative Pricing Council shall be $300 per year payable by March 31.
(Subsection 2-56-5)
When a complaint is filed under the provisions of this section, the person filing such complaint shall deposit the sum of $25 to cover court costs with the Clerk of the Municipal Court at the time when the complaint is made. If the complaint is subsequently withdrawn by the complainant, or if for any other reason there is no conviction of the defendant named in the complaint, the sum of $25 shall be retained to cover the costs of making out the complaint and service of the same. In the event the defendant is convicted, he shall be required to pay the costs and in this event the $25 deposit shall be returned to the complainant. (Subsection 3-11.4)
The annual license fee for operating or maintaining each amusement device shall be $10 per year or any part thereof for each device and payable to the Municipal Clerk at the time of the filing of the application. (Subsection 4-2.5a)
The annual fee for the license of tourist homes and motels shall be $10 for each housing or lodging unit, provided, however, that the annual license fee shall not exceed $100 annually. (Subsection 4-7.7)
A fee of $25 shall be paid when filing for a registration permit. The permit application shall be submitted no later than January 31 of each year or within 30 days of installation of the system. A late fee of $5 per month shall be incurred. (Subsection 4-12.4e)
A fee of $25 shall be paid to the Township for any alarm not registered as required by this section. (Subsection 4-12.4f)
The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a license for any vehicles to be used in accordance with the terms hereof, upon the payment by the applicant of the initial application fee of $1,000 plus the fee of $30 per vehicle. The annual application fee after the initial application shall be $100 plus the fee of $30 per vehicle. (Subsection 4-16.2)
The annual fee for a deer hunting permit shall be $75, or such other fee established by the Township Council. Applications must be submitted between July 1 and July 31 each year. Permits shall be issued during the first week of September each year. (Subsection 4-3.1)
[Ord. No. 2018-06]
a. 
The permit fee for a fireworks display is $600. (Subsection 4-18.3)
[Ord. No. 13-14 § 1; Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1]
a. 
Fees; Term of License. The person applying for the license and registration tag shall pay a fee of $15 for a one-year license and $35 for a three-year license for each dog. Additional fees established by the State of New Jersey will also be incurred. The licenses, registration tags and renewals thereof shall expire on the last day of January in each year. (Subsection 5-2.6)
b. 
Lost Tags. The owner of any dog may, if the license tag is mislaid, stolen or lost, procure a replacement dog license and registration upon the payment of a fee of $1. The owner must provide adequate proof that the dog is currently licensed for the year in which the replacement tag is desired. (Subsection 5-2.3e)
c. 
Delinquent Fees. Any dog owner or person harboring a dog, found to have an unlicensed dog by the Animal Control Officer, dog canvassers or any other municipal official after February 1 of each year, shall be required to pay a delinquent fee of $5 per month for each dog, plus the required license and registration tag fees provided in this section, in addition to any fine imposed for failure to obtain a dog license before February 1. The aforementioned delinquent fee shall not apply to dogs which have been acquired by the owner after March 1, on which the license fee shall be the same as required in Subsection 5-2.5. The owner, however, shall present sufficient proof to establish that the dog was acquired after March 1. (Subsection 5-2.8)
d. 
Fee for License for Potentially Dangerous Dogs. The annual license and registration fee for a potentially dangerous dog is $500 each. (Subsection 5-9.13)
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1]
a. 
Fees. A license shall be issued after payment of a fee of $12 for each neutered cat for a one-year license or $24 for a three-year license and $15 for each unneutered cat for a one-year license or $30 for a three-year license for each unneutered cat. Persons who fail to obtain a license as required by February 1, will be subject to a delinquent fee of $5 per month for each cat. (Subsection 5-12.8)
b. 
Loss of License; Replacement Fee. If a license tag or sleeve has been misplaced or lost, the Health Department may issue a duplicate license and/or registration sleeve for that particular cat at a fee of $1. (Subsection 5-12.10)
The following fees are established:
For each dog/cat impounded
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1]
$30
For each dog/cat redeemed
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1]
$10
Maintenance charge for each day or part thereof while impounded
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1]
$10
Disposal of dogs
$45
Disposal of cats
$30
Checks returned for insufficient funds
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1]
$20
Replacement dog license and registration; for each dog
$1
Adoption fee for a dog or cat
$10
There shall be charged to the owner of each dog which is impounded, pursuant to Subsection 5-20.1, the sum listed in Subsection a for picking up each dog; and the sum listed in Subsection b for each dog which is redeemed by its owner, plus the sum listed in Subsection c per day maintenance fee for each day or part thereof that the dog has been impounded, which fee shall be paid when the dog is released.
(Subsection 5-20.4)
[Ord. No. 13-14 § 2]
The annual fee of licenses for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages in the Township shall be as follows:
Class of License
Annual License
Number of Licenses
Plenary Retail Consumption License
$940
17
Club License
$150
2
(Subsection 6-3.4)
[Added 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-16]
[Added 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-16]
See also § 9-5, Fees.
Type
Minimum
Maximum
Recreation Division
Summer recreation day camp registration fee - weekly*
$35
$235
Creative Kids Camp (Summer Program)*
$10
$250
Adult leagues (basketball softball and mushball)*
$150
$400
Other program fees*
$5
$300
Pre-school (yearly)*
$1,000
$2,500
Senior Division
Program fees*
$5
$270
Senior trips **based on location and length of trip
Vary**
Facility Rental Fees
Station Park, Sparta Glen, Tyler Park, Edison Park - per day
$50
$300
Recreation facility: per usage
$50
$400
Field light fee: per usage
$25
$500
*
All programs are self-sustaining and fees are determined based on the program costs.
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 2; amended 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-16]
a. 
Retail food establishment license fee annually:
CLASS I
Prepackaged only
$40
Nonseating
$65
1-50 seats
$85
51-100 seats
$120
101+ seats
$140
CLASS II
Supermarkets (12,000 square feet)
$200
CLASS III
Schools
$85
CLASS IV
Mobile food and drink
$75
CLASS V
Temporary retail food establishments
$30
Temporary retail food establishments for nonprofit organizations
$15
Retail food license application late fees (assessed for license and registration renewal applications received 30 days from the date of license expiration).
Late fee (first 30 days) $50.
Late fee (every additional 30 days from first 30 days) $50.
b. 
Milk or cream, distribution or sale, by motor vehicle, license fee, annually: $10
c. 
There shall be a fee of $25 for each permit issued pursuant to this section, per year. However, if the establishment sells only prepackaged foods such as candy, nuts, fruitcakes and like items, the fee shall be $20 for foods not contained in indoor vending devices. The fee for indoor vending machines shall be $10 per machine, with the exception of gum machines and $0.01 to $0.05 candy machines for which a fee of $2 per machine shall be charged.
d. 
Farmer's Market Licenses shall be issued for the period January 1 to December 31 of each year. There shall be a fee of $75 for each Farmer's Market License issued per calendar year or any portion of a year. The payment is due on or before March 1 of each year and in the event the payment is not received by March 1 the applicant shall be subject to a $25 late fee. Subsection 11-2.8 does not apply to the Farmer's Market License.
(Subsection 11-2.7)
The following fees are hereby established:
a. 
For the issuance of a permit to locate and construct a swimming pool, the fee shall be as established in Chapter 12, Subsection 12-1.3a2(h).
b. 
For the issuance of a permit to alter a swimming pool, the fee shall be as established in Chapter 12, § 12-1.3, Construction Permits.
c. 
For the issuance of an annual license to operate a public recreational bathing place, the fee shall be as follows:
Public bathing place
$225
Hot tub or spa
$40
Swimming pool
$65
Wading pool
$30
(Subsection 11-6.5)
a. 
Incinerators. No person shall operate or permit the operation of an incinerator in the Township without a permit issued by the Sussex County Health Department. The Sussex County Health Department shall recommend issuance of a permit for the operation of an incinerator after examining the application and inspecting the facility and being satisfied that it may be operated in accordance with this code. The permit may be conditioned on improvements being made within a prescribed time or on certain operating restrictions, if necessary, to comply with this section. All permits shall be issued by the Sussex County Health Department and shall expire on September 15 following their issuance, or at such time prior thereto as any conditions or restrictions shall not be complied with. Each incinerator shall require a permit for which the annual fee shall be $25 payable to the Township of Sparta. (Subsection 11-8.8a)
[Ord. No. 13-14 § 3]
a. 
Certified copies of births, marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships: $10.
b. 
Certified copies of death certificates: $25/first copy and $2 for each thereafter.
11-3)
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 3; amended 10-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13; 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-16]
a. 
The fees for construction permits shall be as follows:
1. 
Plan review:
(a) 
The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited towards the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit and shall not be refundable.
(b) 
Issued permits with no activity for 12 consecutive months shall be considered abandoned. No refunds will be provided.
2. 
Building subcode: The building subcode fees shall be:
New construction (for all use groups except use groups S-1 and S-2)
$0.033
New construction S-1 and S-2 use groups:
Up to 100,000 cu. ft. per cu. ft.
$0.019
Over 100,000 cu. ft. per cu. ft.
$0.011
New construction is subject to a minimum fee of:
For principal structure
$110
For accessory structure
$50
Additions to existing structures per cu. ft.
$0.033
Subject to a minimum fee of
$50
Alterations/renovations/repairs per $1,000 of cost:
For costs up to $50,000
$25
For costs from $50,000 to $100,000
$13
For costs exceeding $100,000
$11
Addition of open unroofed deck per $1,000 of cost
$25
Subject to a minimum fee of
$65
R3 or R4 re-roof or re-side
$70
Combination of additions and alterations/renovations/repairs shall be computed separately applying the sum of the above schedule; subject to the same minimum fee
Pools:
Private:
Above ground
$100
Below ground-includes fences
$250
Certificate of occupancy
$20
Public:
Less than 25,000 gallons capacity
$198
In excess of 25,000 gallons capacity
$396
Certificate of occupancy
$85
All structures for which volume cannot be computed, shall be computed as follows:
Under 35 feet in height - per $1,000 of cost
$20
Subject to minimum fee of
$40
Exceeding 35 feet in height - per $1,000 of cost
$25
Subject to minimum fee of
$110
Solid fuel burning device
$120
3. 
Plumbing subcode: The plumbing subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
Per fixture or stack except as elsewhere noted: $25.
(For the purpose of computing this fee, fixtures or stacks shall include but not be limited to lavatories, kitchen sinks, slop sinks, sinks, urinals, water closets, bathtubs (excluding whirlpool type). Shower stalls, laundry tubs, floor drains, leaders, roof drains, drinking fountains, dishwashers, water heaters, air cooled air condition or refrigeration units, clothes washers, or similar devices.)
(b) 
Special devices as listed herein: $75.
Grease interceptors, oil separators, water cooled air condition or refrigeration units, public or private water or sewer utilities, steam or water boilers, whirlpool type bathtubs, sewer ejectors, storm sewer, lawn sprinkler systems, reduced pressure backflow preventers, gas piping, water conditioners.
(c) 
Minimum plumbing subcode fee: $65.
4. 
Electrical subcode: The electrical subcode fees shall be 100% of Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) fees.
(a) 
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20 (c) iii (see schedule of fees on file in Construction Code Enforcement Office).
(b) 
Minimum fee: $65.
5. 
Fire protection subcode: The fire protection subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
Sprinkler systems and smoke and heat detectors.
(1) 
One to 20 heads or detectors: $91.
(2) 
Twenty-one to 100 heads or detectors: $168.
(3) 
One hundred one to 200 heads or detectors: $321.
(4) 
Two hundred one to 400 heads or detectors: $831.
(5) 
Four hundred one to 1,000 heads or detectors: $1,150.
(6) 
Over 1,000 heads or detectors: $1,469.
In computing fees for heads and detectors the number of each shall be counted separately and two fees, one for heads and one for detectors shall be charged.
(b) 
Standpipes: The fee for each standpipe shall be: $163.
(c) 
Pre-engineered systems: The fee for each independent pre-engineered system shall be: $129.
(d) 
Kitchen exhaust system: The fee for each kitchen exhaust system shall be: $65.
(e) 
Suppression systems (other than water) per $1,000 of cost: $42.
Subject to a minimum fee of: $42.
(f) 
Manual alarm systems: The fee for a manual alarm system shall be: $60.
(g) 
Appliances: The fee for each gas or oil fired appliance which is not connected to the plumbing system shall be: $50.
(h) 
Storage tanks:
(1) 
Up to 1,000 gallons each tank: $65.
(2) 
1,001 to 2,000 gallons each tank: $75.
(3) 
2,001 to 5,000 gallons each tank: $100.
(4) 
5,000 gallons or more each tank: $150.
(i) 
Chimney liners: The fee for wood burning chimney lines is: $75.
Wood burning fireplace of insert fee is: $75.
6. 
Elevator subcode: The elevator subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6 (see schedule of fees of elevator inspection agency on file in construction code enforcement office).
(b) 
Township of Sparta administration fee shall be 15% of the elevator subcode permit fee.
7. 
Demolition:
(a) 
The fee for a demolition permit for a structure less than 5,000 square feet and less than 30 feet in height for one- or two-family residences (use groups R-3 and R-4) and all structures on farms regardless of height, used exclusively for storage of feed or grain or sheltering of livestock shall be: $75.
(b) 
The fee for all other demolition permits shall be: $125.
8. 
Moving/relocation:
(a) 
The fee for a permit for removal of one building from one lot to another or to another location on the same lot shall be in the amount of $25 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of moving, plus the estimated cost of new foundation and all work necessary to place the building in its completed condition in the new location.
9. 
Signs:
(a) 
Advertising signs shall be computed on the basis of square footage of surface area. Double faced signs shall be computed on one side only:
Per square feet
$1
Subject to minimum fee of
$65
10. 
Temporary structures:
(a) 
The fee for all temporary structures (tents, air supported structures, trailers, etc.) shall be: $65.
11. 
Permit update: The administrative fee for updating permits shall be $25.
12. 
Renewal of permits:
(a) 
The fee for expired permits shall be the same as a new permit.
13. 
Variation: The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $423 for class I structures and $85 for class II and class III structures. The fee for resubmission of an application for a variation shall be $163 for class I structures and $46 for class II and class III structures.
14. 
Certificate of occupancy/approval:
(a) 
The minimum fee shall be $100 except for one- or two- family (use group R-3 and R-4) structures of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 35 feet in height and structures on farms (regardless of height) used exclusively for storage of food or grain or sheltering of livestock, for which the minimum fee shall be: $50.
(b) 
Change of use of occupancy fee: $250 (includes four technical applications/processing).
(c) 
Certificate of continued occupancy fee: $250 (includes four technical applications/processing).
(d) 
There shall be no fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy: $0.
(e) 
Certificate of approval fee: $0.
(f) 
Certificate of occupancy for R-3 or R-4 additions or alterations: $20.
15. 
All fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
16. 
Waiver of fees:
(a) 
The Township of Sparta waives all construction code fees subject to exceptions set forth herein for the following entities:
(1) 
Sparta Township Fire Department.
(2) 
Sparta Township Ambulance Squad.
(3) 
Charitable, philanthropic, fraternal, and religious nonprofit organizations holding a tax exempt status under the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. Section 501 (c) or (d)).
(4) 
Those entities set forth in Section 52:27D-16C of the Uniform Construction Code Act.
(5) 
The within waiver shall not apply to Department of Community Affairs Training Fees and private enforcing agency fees.
17. 
Training fees:
(a) 
In order to provide for the training and certification and technical support programs required by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, the Township shall collect a surcharge fee which shall be forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey.
(b) 
This fee shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
18. 
Unlisted fees: Construction fees not specifically listed in this schedule shall be as listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
19. 
Mechanical subcode:
Mechanical inspections (replacement):
Fee for replacement or new installation of:
Oil or gas-fired stove or fireplace, water heater, boiler, furnace, air conditioning unit, pool heater, oil and propane tanks, oil or gas lines in existing R-3, R-4 and R-5 structures
$75
For each additional appliance on same permit (No additional fee for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connection to appliance
$60
20. 
HVACR work.
Commercial HVACR duct work: Up to 4,500 square feet in area:
$100
Above 4,500 square feet:
$150
Heating and cooling units: First 10 tons:
$100
Each additional ten (10) tons:
$65
21. 
Fill permit fees and escrows.
Soil/fill:
Minor Permit
Fee: $100
Escrow: $500*
Major Permit
Fee: $100
Escrow: $2,000**
Notes:
*
The escrow for a Minor Permit to be provided if it determined by the Zoning Officer that the Township Engineer review is required.
**
The initial escrow deposit is only a deposit and additional escrow fees may be charged by the Township to pay for the costs of the Township's professionals to review the application documents, plans and reports.
b. 
Building permits must be obtained before any work is commenced involving new construction, additions or alterations to existing structures and repairs or maintenance to existing structures (other than exterior or interior painting or redecoration).
(Subsection 12-1.3)
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 3; amended 11-22-2022 by Ord. No. 22-16; 11-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-21]
The application fees for a certificate of smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguisher compliance are as follows:
a. 
Inspection applications filed prior to 10 calendar days before the closing date, the inspection fee is $60.
b. 
Inspection applications that are filed within 10 calendar days prior to the closing, the inspection fee is $120.
Other Fees.
a.
The permit fees shall be in accordance with those set by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
b.
Non-Life Hazard Use inspection fees for all commercial occupancies that do not meet the criteria for Life Hazard Inspection, as defined in the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, are based on the square footage of the occupancy as follows:
1.
20 to 500 square feet: $25.
2.
501 or more square feet: $50.
c.
Annual Life Hazard registration fees shall be collected and accounted for by the State Division of Fire Safety. They shall annually bill for and take such steps as may be necessary to collect these annual fees. Sixty-five percent of these fees shall be remitted to the Township of Sparta in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
(Subsection 16-1.9)
[Former § 16-1.11, Annual Registration Fees, was repealed 11-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-21. Prior history includes 1978 Code § 13-1.11; Ord. No. 694 § 11.]
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 4]
a. 
Minor subdivision — lot line adjustment, application fee: $250.
b. 
Minor subdivision — two or three lots. Base fee: $300 plus $10 per lot.
c. 
Preliminary major subdivision plat — original submission. Base fee: $750 plus $25 per lot.
d. 
Final subdivision plat. Base fee: $500 plus $25 per lot.
e. 
Site plans — preliminary. Base fee: $500 plus $25 per 1,000 square feet gross floor area plus $10 per 1,000 square feet site disturbance. Final - 1/2 preliminary fee.
f. 
Appeals, interpretations and variances. For each application requesting an appeal interpretation, or variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a), (b), (c) and/or (d), the following application fees shall apply:
1. 
Base fees:
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 Subsection Type
Single-Family Residential
Retail Prof. Multi-Family
Industrial
(a)
$100
$100
$100
(b)
$100
$100
$100
(c)
$75
$200
$200
(d)
$200
$500
$750
If the application requires more than one type of relief under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 (a, b, c, d) as listed in Subsection f, the applicant shall apply the fee required for every and each type variance requested.
g. 
Other Base Fees.
1. 
Construction of a single family residence on an undersized lot (in addition to the foregoing) - $100.
2. 
Special meeting of either the planning board or zoning board of adjustment - $1,000.
3. 
Request for extension of preliminary or final site plan or subdivision approval - $500.
4. 
Request to planning board for zone change - $500.
h. 
Upon submission of a lot line adjustment (minor subdivision): Review inspection escrow: $500.
i. 
Minor subdivision, including lot line adjustment, two or three lots; Review inspection escrow: $1,200, plus $25 per lot for minor subdivision other than lot line adjustment.
j. 
Upon submission of preliminary major subdivision: Review inspection escrow: $2,500, plus $50 per lot.
k. 
Upon submission of final plat: Review inspection escrow: $2,000, plus $50 per lot.
l. 
Preliminary - $500 plus $25 per 1,000 square feet floor area plus $10 per 1,000 square feet site disturbance. Final, if submitted separately - 1/2 of preliminary.
m. 
Applications involving residential properties - $300.
n. 
Applications involving commercial properties - $500.
o. 
Subdivision amendment: Application fee: $500: Review inspection escrow: $1,200.
p. 
Site Plan Amendment: Application fee: $500: Review inspection escrow: $1,200.
(Subsection 18-8.1)
[Ord. No. 2015-13]
Comprehensive Land Management Code
$30 per copy
Master Plan
$35 per copy
Zoning Permit
$20
Highlands Area Exemptions:
Applicants for a municipal exemption shall pay the following fees and escrow charges:
Highlands Exemption Determination Fee (without a zoning permit)
$50
Highlands Exemption Determination Fee (with a zoning permit)
$100
Highlands Exemption Determination Escrow Deposit for Professional Review (if needed)
$750
(Subsection 18-8.2)
The term "professional personnel" or "professional services," as used herein, shall include the services of a duly licensed engineer, surveyor, planner, attorney, realtor, appraiser or other expert who would provide professional services or advise to insure an application complies with the standards set forth in this ordinance and other experts whose testimony is in an area testified to be any of the applicant's experts. "Professional personnel" shall include personnel retained by the Township pursuant to a professional services contract, as well as Township employees (i.e., personnel whose services are provided by a Township employee). The charge shall not exceed 200% of the sum of the products resulting from multiplying (1) the hourly base salary, which is established annually by ordinance, of each of the professionals by (2) the number of hours spent by the respective professionals upon review of the application or inspection of the developer's improvements. (Subsection 18-8.3)
a. 
Residential Development Fees. Residential development in the Township of Sparta that includes less than four residential lots and/or dwelling units shall pay a development fee of 1 1/2% of the equalized assessed value of any eligible residential activity. The term developer shall mean the legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or any land proposed to be included in a proposed development including the holder of an option to contract or purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land. Teardowns and reconstruction of previously existing dwellings are subject to the requirements of this section except existing housing units reconstructed after being destroyed by a catastrophic event such as fire, flood or other natural disaster. (Subsection 18-8.4b)
b. 
Collection of Fees.
1. 
Developers shall pay 50% of the calculated development fee to the Township of Sparta at the issuance of building permits. The developer shall submit to the Housing Officer an estimate of the assessed value of the new construction and lot to be verified if required by the Tax Assessor.
2. 
Developers shall pay the remaining fee to the Township of Sparta at the issuance of certificates of occupancy. At the issuance of certificates of occupancy, the Tax Assessor shall calculate the equalized assessed value and the appropriate development fee. The developer shall be responsible for paying the difference between the fee calculated at certificate of occupancy and the amount paid at building permit.
(Subsection 18-8.4d)
The following fees and charges are hereby established:
a. 
The fee for the issuance of a permit to locate, construct or alter non-public or non-community water system: $150.
b. 
The fee for the filing of an application and plans and issuance of a permit to locate, construct or alter a pump and/or storage tank for the purpose of supplying water to a non-public or public non-community water system: $40.
c. 
The fee for each reinspection of a water supply system or part thereof, caused by the failure of the permittee to locate and construct or alter the same in accordance with the terms of the permit issued or the terms of the aforesaid Code shall be for each house or building to be served: $50.
d. 
The fee for the review of an application and plans to locate, construct or alter a non-public or public non-community water system: $40.
e. 
The fee for the review of an application and plans to locate, construct or alter a non-public or public non-community water system, after the initial review which is necessary because of applicant's failure to submit an application and plans that conform to the required State Law and Regulations and local ordinances shall be: $25.
f. 
The fee for the reissuance of a permit that has expired to locate, construct or alter a non-public or public non-community water system: $40.
(Subsection 19-1.6)
The following prices, annual rentals and water charges are hereby established by the Township in accordance with the following schedule:
a. 
Water Use Rates. Customers shall be charged at the rate of $4.50 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption plus a minimum quarterly service charge in accordance with the size of the service meter as follows:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Minimum Quarterly Service Charge
5/8 x 3/4
$33.38
3/4
$44.58
1
$72.18
1 1/4
$102.88
1 1/2
$123.28
2
$194.88
3
$332.88
4
$410.88
6
$880.88
8
$1376.88
b. 
Unmetered Customers. Unmetered single-family residences which would normally be provided with standard 5/8 inch by 3/4 inch service meters, shall be charged a quarterly flat rate equal to a minimum 25,000 gallons plus service charge, or alternate usage determined by the Utility based upon historical records. This flat rate shall also be applicable to one inch and larger meters.
In those cases where a metered customer has equipment that is not working properly to determine water usage and access has been denied to the Township after repeated attempts to repair said equipment, these accounts shall be charged a quarterly flat rate equal to 75,000 gallons plus the applicable service charge, or alternate usage determined by the Utility based upon historical records. This flat rate shall apply until the metering unit can be repaired or replaced. A continued lack of cooperation with providing a Township agent access to correct metering functions may result in a loss of water service.
c. 
Hydrant and Sprinkler Systems.
Public Hydrants – Applicable to municipalities for public fire protection service provided by the Sparta Water Utility and fee distributed to benefiting customers $85 per hydrant per quarter.
Private Hydrant – Applicable for private fire protection through hydrants owned by the Sparta Water Utility or the customer, and connected to utility-owned mains, and located in private rights-of-way $85 per hydrant per quarter.
Private Fire Protection – Applicable for private sprinkler heads, or other fire-fighting facilities connected to a private service connection, with fee based upon size of service line as it enters the building.
Size of Service
(Inches)
Quarterly Fee
Less than 2
$0
2
$31.25
3
$62.50
4
$106.25
6
$225
8
$375
10 or greater
$575
d. 
Fountains. Unmetered water fountains shall be charged a quarterly flat fee equal to 15,000 gallons consumption.
e. 
Temporary Water Service.
Unmetered: $100 per quarter/per service connection, minimum.
Metered: Fees charged for a metered, temporary water service shall be in conformance with rates listed under Subsection a, "Water Use Rates," or at a rate of $100 per quarter per service connection, whichever is greater.
f. 
Turning On or Off Water Service Line.
Turn on during normal working hours
$30
Turn off during normal working hours
$30
Turn off or on outside of normal working hours on emergency call basis
$100
Above fees shall be charged for each visit to site.
g. 
Frozen Meter. Fee for the disconnection, repair, and reconnection of a service shall be:
Service provided during normal working hours
$50
Service provided outside normal working hours on emergency call in basis
$100
The above fees, or actual cost incurred, whichever is greater shall be charged
h. 
Service Meter Test.
Disconnection, testing, and reconnection of service meter
$75
The fee shall be refunded if the meter is found to register consumption in excess of 2% fast of actual water delivered.
i. 
Water Meter Supply and Inspection. As requested, water meters up to two inches in size shall be furnished and installed by the Department provided that all valves and meter yokes have been properly installed (where wiring is required for outside readers, this shall be done prior to meter installation). Meters larger than two inches may be provided and installed by owner/contractor and inspected by the Department. The fee for meters provided by the Department shall be the actual meter cost incurred plus a surcharge by meter size as follows:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Surcharge**
(%)
5/8 x 3/4
25%
3/4 and 1
20%
1 1/2 and 2
10%
Greater than or equal to 3
5%
**
Surcharge equals actual cost of meter plus percentage listed.
Fee for inspection or reinspection of water service meter installed by others for each site visit shall be $25
j. 
Water Meter Installation. As requested, water service meters shall be installed outside of normal working hours for a fee of $100.
k. 
Supply Line Installation. Supply line installation shall be allowed at the sole discretion and approval of the Water Utility as follows: A supply line shall be installed by the Water Department, including all aspects of labor, materials, and equipment for a fee (tapping fee) of $4,200 for a 3/4-inch tap; $4,400 for a one-inch tap; and $4,800 for a two-inch tap. Any additional costs incurred by the Water Department, above fees listed, as a result of certain subsurface or above grade conditions or constraints, shall be borne by the applicant.
[Amended 6-25-2019 by Ord. No. 19-07]
l. 
Thawing Privately-Owned Service Pipe. Point of contact for electrical thawing purposes to any component of the water utility such as a curb box, or main line or hydrant valve requires approval by the water utility and shall be subject to the following fees:
Inspection service within normal business working hours
$30
Inspection service outside normal business working hours
$100
m. 
Meter Readings. Request for special water meter readings other than the routine quarterly readings obtained by water utility personnel shall pay a fee of $30 per reading.
n. 
No Show Service Fee. For any service requiring entry into a building and a prearranged appointment with the property owner or representative to gain access by the water utility, an additional fee shall be charged if the appointment is not met and access to the building cannot be made by the water utility.
Within normal business working hours
$30
Outside normal business working hours
$100
o. 
Water Quality Sampling. As requested by the property owner, an administrative handling fee of $25 shall be charged for the sampling of the water supply at a home or business. This fee shall be in addition to the laboratory analytical costs to be reimbursed by the property owner to the water utility.
p. 
Miscellaneous Service Call Fee. A minimum fee for miscellaneous service calls not specifically identified elsewhere within this fee schedule shall be:
Service call within normal business working hours
$30
Service call outside normal business working hours
$100
q. 
Special Cases. In special cases not specifically identified or clearly defined elsewhere within this fee schedule, the Township Manager is hereby authorized to establish special rates or rentals under such schedules or formulas as the Township Council may deem necessary to keep and maintain the Water Department on a self-liquidating basis.
r. 
Inoperable and Inaccessible Meters. In those cases where the customer's meter is not operating properly so as to be able to determine amount of water usage, there shall be charged each quarter at a rate equivalent to the usage of 25,000 gallons, plus a minimum quarterly service charge as set forth in Subsection a. In those cases where the customer does not provide access to the Township to read or repair the water meter, there shall be charges each quarter at a rate equivalent to the usage of 75,000 gallons, plus a minimum quarterly service charge as set forth in Subsection a. The 75,000 gallon rate will apply until the meter can be required, replaced or, if deemed necessary, water service is discontinued.
s. 
Connection Fee. A connection fee shall be paid by each property connecting to the municipal water system in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11 and this subsection.
1. 
The procedure for the determination of connection fees shall be as follows:
(a) 
The amount representing all debt service, including but not limited to sinking funds, reserve funds, the principal and interest on bonds, and the amount of any loans and the interest thereon, paid by the Township to defray the capital cost of developing the system as of the end of the immediately preceding budget year shall be added to all capital expenditures made by the Township not funded by a bond ordinance or debt for the development of the system as of the end of the immediately preceding budget year.
(b) 
Any gifts, contributions or subsidies to the Township received from, and not reimbursed or reimbursable to, any Federal, State, County or municipal government or agency or any private person, and that portion of amounts paid to the Township by a public entity under a service agreement or service contract which is not repaid to the public entity by the Township shall then be subtracted.
(c) 
The remainder shall be divided by the total number of service units served by the Township at the end of the immediately preceding budget year, and the results shall then be apportioned to each new connector according to the number of service units attributed to that connector. In attributing service units to each connector, the estimated average daily flow of water for the connector shall be divided by the average daily flow of water to the average single-family residence in the Township water system, to produce the number of service units to be attributed. Estimates of water usage for other than residential units shall be based upon commonly used engineering standards, as approved by the Township Engineer. This fee shall be exclusive of the supply line installation fee. The connection fee shall be recomputed at the end of each budget year, after a public hearing is held. The revised connection fee may be imposed upon those who subsequently connect in that budget year to the system.
2. 
Subdivisions and Site Plans. Any property receiving either subdivision or site plan approval for development that has frontage along a right-of-way or easement containing an existing Water Department distribution main shall connect to this main and shall pay a connection fee for water supply and storage in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless stipulated otherwise by a developer's agreement executed with the Township.
3. 
Affordable Housing Connection Fees.
[Added 6-25-2019 by Ord. No. 19-06]
(a) 
New connection. Public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations building affordable housing projects, and any other affordable housing including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects, shall receive a 50% reduction in the connection fees established in Subsection s1 for new connections to the water system.
(b) 
Previously connected to system(s). Units previously connected to the Township's water system that were demolished or refurbished in order to allow for new affordable housing units and for which a water connection or tapping fee was previously paid shall receive a credit in the amount of the connection fee previously paid. However, the connection fee(s) shall be the lesser of the 50% reduced rate provided for in Subsection s3a, or the current nonreduced rate minus the credit for the connection fee previously paid. The affordable housing developer is responsible to provide evidence of the previously paid connection fee; failure to provide such proof of payment shall result in the developer paying the reduced rate provided for in Subsection s3a.
t. 
Bulk Water Purchase. A 10% surcharge will be added to the current water rate per 1,000 gallons of water consumption for bulk water purchase with no hookup fee or a quarterly service charge. A truck using the Germany Flats Filling Station shall pay a flat rate of $50 per visit for a truckload of up to 8,000 gallons.
u. 
Water Distribution Plan Review. As a condition of the Township's Master Permit, if in effect with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), for each permit to construct a water distribution system, the permit application review fee payable to the Township shall be the greater of the amounts calculated based on the number of service connections or the water main length in accordance with the following table:
Service Connection
Water Main Length
(feet)
Fee Required
2 to 5
Less than or equal 100 feet
$250
6 to 15
101 to 500 feet
$1,500
16 to 49
501 feet to 1,500 feet
$2,500
50 to 100
1,501 feet to 3,000 feet
$3,000
101 to 250
3,001 feet to 7,500 feet
$3,500
251 to 500
7,501 feet to 15,000 feet
$4,000
More than 500
More than 15,000 feet
$5,000
19-14)
The fees and charges under this chapter shall be as follows:
a. 
Application:
1. 
For the filing of an application for each soil log/soil test required for the construction, alteration or repair of an individual sewage disposal system, to be witnessed and recorded by a representative of the Health Department the fee shall be $25 per hole.
2. 
For the review of an application and plans to construct, alter or repair an individual sewage disposal system, after the initial review, which is necessary because of applicant's failure to submit an application and plans that conform to the required State Law and Regulations and local ordinances the fee shall be $25.
b. 
License. For the issuance of a license to operate subsurface sewage disposal system in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:9-3.14, the fee shall be $15.
(Subsection 20-1.8)
The following schedule of charges for the use of sewer utility facilities shall apply:
$18.50 per 1,000 gallons or $250 minimum charge per quarter, whichever is higher. (Subsection 20-2.5; 20-4.2)
Where a tap is required into an existing sewer main, a tap-in application fee of $100 shall be charged. The applicant shall also pay the service connection construction cost fee of $1,800. Any additional costs incurred by the Sparta Sewer Utility, above the fees listed, as a result of certain subsurface or above grade conditions or constraints, shall be borne by the applicant. The service connection construction cost fee shall be for the service connection from and including the fitting at the main to and including the cleanout, located in the vicinity of the property line or edge of pavement, as determined by the Township Engineer. The applicant shall have the option to install the service connection with their means at their cost. (Subsection 20-2.8)
[Ord. No. 15-04; Ord. No. 2016-06; amended 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 19-01; 1-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02; 4-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
Connection Fee. All premises required to be connected to the Sparta Township Municipal Sanitary Sewer System pursuant to Subsection 20-2.2 and Subsection 20-3.6, shall pay a wastewater treatment facility connection fee as determined and set forth in accordance with Subsections a and b below.
a. 
Procedure for Connection Fees.
1. 
The procedure for determination of connection fees shall be as follows:
(a) 
The amount representing all debt service, including principal and interest paid by the utility for capital improvements to the Plaza Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System shall be calculated as of the end of the immediately preceding calendar year.
(b) 
An equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) shall be defined as a single family residential dwelling unit. The wastewater flow generated from a single family residential dwelling unit shall be assigned a value of 1.00 EDU and the rate of flow in gallons per day is as defined in Table I, below.
(c) 
The number of equivalent dwelling units (EDU), as of the end of the immediately preceding calendar year, serviced by the utility shall be calculated by dividing the average daily wastewater flow, contributed by its users, by the rate of flow assigned to 1.00 EDU.
(d) 
The connection fee for the subsequent calendar year shall be calculated for a single EDU by dividing the debt service, defined under "a" by the total number of EDU's, defined under Subsection e1(c).
(e) 
The connection fee for a single family residential dwelling unit shall be that for 1.00 EDU.
(f) 
For connectors, other than single family residential dwelling units, the number of EDU's attributed to that connector shall be calculated by dividing the estimated average daily flow of sewage for the connector by the average daily flow of sewage from an average single family residential dwelling unit, as defined in Subsection e1(b) and Table I.
(g) 
The estimated average daily flow of sewage for the connector shall be based upon metered water usage for the prior two years. If metered water usage is not available, sewage flow shall be calculated based upon Table I. If the specific type of use is not covered in Table I, the sewage flow shall be estimated (based upon sound engineering criteria and judgment) by the Township Engineer.
(h) 
The connection fee for connectors, other than single family residential dwelling units, shall be calculated by multiplying the unit price (cost per EDU), as defined under Subsection e1(d) by the number of EDU's attributed to the connector, as defined under Subsection e1(f).
2. 
Calculation of connection fees. Connection fees shall be calculated according to the procedure established in Subsection 20-3.6 Subsection e1 above, pursuant to Table I, below.
TABLE 1 (Part 1 of 2)
Number of EDUs for the Purpose of Calculating Connection Fees
UNIT of Measurement
Gallons Per Day
No. Of EDUs
SCHOOLS
Elementary (No showers/cafeteria)
Per person
10
0.04
W/cafeteria
Per person
15
0.06
W/cafeteria and showers
Per person
20
0.08
W/cafeteria, showers and laboratories
Per person
25
0.10
Boarding
Per person
75
0.30
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
(Additive)
Per filling position
125
0.50
Service bays
Per bay
50
0.20
Minimarket
Per square foot
0.100
*
MISCELLANEOUS
Stores, shopping centers and office buildings (gross area)
Per square foot
0.100
*
Factories (sanitary, per 8 hr. shift)
Per person
25
0.10
Factories (Sanitary, per 8 hr. shift) w/showers
Per person
40
0.16
Car washing (without recycling)
Standard
1500
6.00
Car washing (with recycling)
Standard
750
3.00
Laundries
Per washer
580
2.32
Bowling alley
Per alley
200
0.80
Picnic parks (restrooms only)
Per person
10
0.04
Picnic parks (w/showers)
Per person
15
0.06
Fairgrounds (based on average attendance
Per person
5
0.02
Assembly halls
Per seat
3
0.01
Airports
Per passenger
3
0.01
Churches
Per seat
3
0.01
Theatre
Per seat
3
0.01
Dinner theatre
Per seat
20
0.08
Catering/Banquet hall
Per person
20
0.08
Sports stadium
Per seat
3
0.01
Visitor center
Per visitor
5
0.02
Notes:
The Township reserves the right to modify the number of gallons and EDUs per unit of measurement assigned to any user based upon the projected design flow for each application, or best engineering judgment when allowing for multiple uses.
[*NOTE: 250 Gallons Per Day = 1 EDU; the number of EDUs shall be determined by multiplying the area of the building (in square feet) by 0.100 gpds/square feet, and dividing the resulting product by 250 gpd/EDU.]
The minimum connection fee charged other than for "Residential" and "Deed Restricted Adult Communities" shall be 1 EDU. The connection fee shall be based on Table 1 and rounded up to the next 0.25 EDU — Examples: Calculated = 1.37 shall be rounded up to 1.50 EDU for calculating the connection fee; 2.90 shall be rounded up to 3.0 EDUs.
TABLE 1 (Part 2 of 2)
Number of EDUs for the Purpose of Calculating Connection Fees
Unit of Measurement
Gallons Per Day
No. of EDUs
RESIDENTIAL
Single family private dwelling
Per dwelling
250
1.00
Multiple dwellings
(Condos, Townhouses, etc.)
1 bedroom per dwelling
Per dwelling
140
0.60
2 bedrooms per dwelling
Per dwelling
200
0.80
3 bedrooms per dwelling
Per dwelling
250
1.00
DEED RESTRICTED ADULT COMMUNITIES
1 bedroom per dwelling
Per dwelling
110
0.44
2 bedrooms per dwelling
Per dwelling
170
0.68
3 bedrooms per dwelling
Per dwelling
225
0.90
TRANSIT DWELLING UNIT
Hotels
Per bedroom
75
0.30
Lodging houses and tourist homes
Per bedroom
60
0.24
Motel and tourist cabins
Per bedroom
60
0.24
Boarding houses (resident)
Per boarder
50
0.20
Hotel/condo units*
Per bedroom
*
*
CAMPS
Campground/mobile vehicle/tent/cabin (private bath)
Per site
200
0.80
Campground/mobile vehicle/tent/cabin (central bath, etc.)
Per site
100
0.40
Children's camps (Central bath, etc.)
Per person
50
0.20
Labor camps
Per person
40
0.16
Day camps (no meals)
Per person
15
0.06
RESTAURANTS (including washrooms)
Average type
Per seat
35
0.14
Bar/cocktail lounges
Per seat
20
0.08
Fast food restaurant (no table service)
Per seat
15
0.06
24-hour service restaurant
Per seat
50
0.20
Curb service/drive-in restaurant
Per car space
50
0.20
CLUBHOUSES
Residential type
Per member
75
0.30
Nonresidential
Per member
35
0.14
Golf course (including related facilities)
Per person
35
0.14
Racquet Club
Per court/hour
80
0.32
CLUBHOUSES
Pool/beach bathhouse w/shower
Per person
25
0.10
Pool/beach bathhouse w/o shower
Per person
10
0.04
INSTITUTIONAL
Hospitals
Each bed
175
0.70
Assisted living
Each bed
100
0.40
Other
Each bed
125
0.50
Notes:
[*Hotel/condo units shall be evaluated upon information submitted by the developer/municipality with emphasis on zoning and deed restrictions imposed on the facilities. The Township's decision in its sole discretion shall be final. In no event shall the connection fee be less than the "hotel rate".]
3. 
All applications for a sewer connection to be made to the Sparta Township Municipal Sanitary Sewer System shall be accompanied by a permit fee of $100. (Subsection 20-3.7b1)
UTILITY CAPITAL CONNECTION FEES
The Sparta Township Sewer and Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Chapter 20, Subsection 20-3.6d and e requires the payment of connection fees for properties that connect to the Township's sewer systems.
Cost Per EDU*
Town Center Sanitary Sewer Collection System Sparta Local Connection Fee
$11,802
Sparta Township Water Utility Capital Connection Fee
$8,436
* EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit = 250 gpd
(Subsection 20-3.6)
b. 
Affordable Housing Connection Fees.
[Added 6-25-2019 by Ord. No. 19-06]
1. 
New connection. Public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations building affordable housing projects, and any other affordable housing, including affordable housing units in inclusionary projects, shall receive a 50% reduction in the connection fees established in § 20-3.6e1 for new connections to the sewer system.
2. 
Previously connected to system(s). Units previously connected to the Township's sewer system that were demolished or refurbished in order to allow for new affordable housing units and for which a sewer connection or tapping fee was previously paid shall receive a credit in the amount of the connection fee previously paid. However, the connection fee(s) shall be the lesser of the 50% reduced rate provided for in § 20-3.6e3(a) or the current nonreduced rate minus the credit for the connection fee previously paid. The affordable housing developer is responsible to provide evidence of the previously paid connection fee; failure to provide such proof of payment shall result in the developer paying the reduced rate provided for in § 20-3.6e3(a).
a. 
The schedule of charges for the use of sewer utility facilities shall apply as set forth below:
$18.50 per 1,000 gallons or a minimum of $250, whichever is higher per quarter.
1. 
Sewer charges shall be based upon the consumption of water measured by an approved water meter installed on the premises. Where other water sources are connected to the sewer system, the consumer shall install a separate, approved meter on the building sewer at his own expense. Any consumer may, at his own expense, install such a meter with the approval of the Township. Such installations shall be made under the supervision of the Department.
2. 
Sewer users connected to the system who are not water users may be required by the Department to install suitable metering devices or they may be billed pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 12-4.17a of this section.
b. 
Special regulation of charges.
1. 
Unspecified users. Any other users of the sanitary sewer system, not coming within the above group, shall be charged in accordance with arrangements upon application made to the Township Council of the Township.
2. 
New connections. In the event of a new connection, the sewer rental will be prorated on a monthly basis, with full month charge for the month for which water service is turned on prior to the 15th of the month connection is made.
3. 
Unused building. An unused building connection shall not be connected with the sewer system until the sewer department has inspected the same, and has found it to be clean and to conform with the requirements of this section. If a building is to be unused for more than 90 days, the owner must notify the sewer utility and request a water turn-off by the water utility in writing in order to eliminate the minimum quarter fee.
4. 
Billings and interest. Billings for sewer service shall be rendered in accordance with the standard billing period employed by the Department. Such bills will be mailed within a reasonable time after each billing date. Bills remaining unpaid for more than 45 days after the billing date shall accrue interest, from the billing date, at the maximum rate permitted for nonpayment of real property taxes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-67, i.e., 8% per annum of the first $1,000 of delinquency and 12% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,000 or at such greater rate of interest as may hereinafter be permitted by future amendment to the foregoing statute.
(Subsection 20-3.17)
a. 
Application Fees. Each property owner filing for a sewer allocation permit shall pay the following permit fees:
1. 
Single family residential dwellings — $50.
2. 
Multifamily residential dwellings — $100.
3. 
All commercial properties — $100.
4. 
All nonprofit properties — $50.
5. 
All properties owned by Sparta Township or Sparta Township Board of Education — exempt.
(Subsection 20-6.6)
b. 
Escrow Fees. For all properties requiring eight or more EDUs, the applicant shall also submit an escrow fee of $500 per project with the application to offset the Township's costs in evaluating and processing the application. In the event that the entire escrow is not utilized by the Township in processing the application, any unused escrow shall be returned to the applicant within 90 days of the processing of the application. In the event that additional funds are necessary to complete the review of the application, the applicant will be required to replenish the escrow account in an amount sufficient to cover said costs. (Subsection 20-6.8)
c. 
Sewer Allocation Permit Fees. Upon approval and prior to the issuance of a sewer allocation permit, the property owner shall pay to the Township a nonrefundable allocation reservation fee of $260 per EDU for any improved property or $515 per EDU for any unimproved property. Fractional portions of EDUs shall be paid proportionately. No sewer allocation permit shall be issued unless all application permit fees and escrow fees have been paid in full and all real property taxes for the property are current. The property owner shall pay the allocation permit fee within 90 days of notification by the Township of Sparta of the granting of the allocation or the allocation shall lapse.
(Subsection 20-6.12)
[1978 Code § 14-2.2c]
a. 
Fees and Deposits. Applications for permits referred to herein shall be accompanied by deposits of money sufficient to cover the fees for said openings, which fees may be amended from time to time, and any escrow which may be required to defray inspection costs. The Public Works Department, upon receipt of a properly completed application, shall determine the amount of the deposit to be made by the permittee in accordance with the schedule of charges established by ordinance of the Township Council. The deposit shall be paid at the time the permit is received and the deposit shall be used to reimburse the Township for the cost of all necessary inspections of said work, the cost of restoration or for any other purpose set forth in this section. The Township may elect to waive this requirement insofar as it pertains to a public utility company if such company files with the Township its corporate bond in a form satisfactory to the Township Attorney, conditioned upon the payment to the Township of all costs which would otherwise be covered by and paid out of such a deposit. In the event any public utility company elects to file such a bond, the Township shall bill such company monthly for such costs as they accrue. If any deposit is less than sufficient to pay all costs, the permittee shall, upon demand, pay to the Township an amount equal to the deficiency. If the permittee fails or refuses to pay such deficiency, the Township may institute an action to recover the same in any court of competent jurisdiction until such deficiency is paid in full. No additional permits will be issued to such a permittee.
Road Opening permit, square yard
$25 - Refund upon final inspection
Inspection/Administrative Fee
$100 - Non-refundable
(Subsection 21-1.4)
b. 
Driveways over Drainage Ditches; Permit Required; Fee. No person shall create, construct or put in a driveway over or across a drainage ditch serving any street without first applying to the Township in writing for a permit. The application shall be signed by the owner of the property on which the driveway is to be located, and shall have annexed thereto a simple but legible plan or sketch showing where, how and in what manner the driveway will be constructed over or across the drainage ditch and what materials will be used in permanently preserving drainage space and courses underneath the point where the driveway will cross over the drainage ditch and connect up with the right of way. A non-refundable permit fee of $1 shall accompany each application. (Subsection 21-4.3)
a. 
Upon the installation of street improvements by a developer and prior to acceptance by the Township, and where properties adjacent to said streets contain occupied dwellings, the developer shall be responsible for the maintenance of said streets including but not limited to maintaining the streets free of snow and ice. In the opinion of the Director of Public Works if a developer has not kept any streets in his control free and clear of ice and snow within a reasonable time after any storm, then the Township shall be authorized to plow or treat said streets for snow and ice and such plowing or treatment shall not be considered an acceptance of the roadways. If the Township shall plow or treat the snow and ice, the developer shall pay to the Township fees which are hereby established at the rate of $0.25 per running foot of street for the plowing and $0.25 per running foot of street for each application of salt and/or sand which fee shall be paid by the developer within 10 days of the submission of a statement to the developer. (§ 21-7)
a. 
Driveway permit $25.
(Subsection 21-9)
The applicant shall submit a performance bond or guarantee in favor of the Township of Sparta in an amount sufficient to assure reclamation of the site of quarrying operations pursuant to the reclamation plan. The amount of the performance bond or guarantee shall be based upon a certified estimate prepared by an engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey that reflects the maximum reclamation cost (including regrading, revegetation and demolition of existing structures) that exist, or could exist, as a result of operations on the licensed property during the license period. The performance bond or guarantee shall be posted in accordance with the following standards:
a. 
The form of the performance bond or guarantee shall be subject to the approval of the Township Council and, if a performance bond, shall be a performance bond from a recognized surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and approved by the Township Council or a letter of credit, credit or cash, or such other guarantee as approved by the Township Council;
b. 
The amount of the performance bond or guarantee shall be reviewed and approved by the Township Council based upon information submitted by the applicant and shall be 110% of the cost of reclamation;
c. 
The performance bond or guarantee shall remain in full force and effect during the entire period that quarrying operations are conducted and until completion of reclamation after the termination of those operations. The licensee shall post a maintenance bond in the amount of 15% of the cost of reclamation to cover the period of two years after the completion of reclamation.
23-5)
The following fees and deposits shall be submitted with each original or renewal license application:
a. 
Initial application fee deposit: $5,000.
b. 
Renewal application fee deposit: $4,000.
23-6)
The applicant shall annually post a fee deposit of $4,000 with the Township for reasonable costs associated with services by the Township for conducting inspections. Draws made on the inspection account will be conducted in the same manner as described in § 23-6, Application Fees, above. (§ 23-7)
[Amended 9-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2022-08]
[See also Subsection 24-9]
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Cable Television Act, the Company shall pay to the Township, as an annual franchise fee, a sum equal to two percent (2%) of the actual gross revenues received from all recurring charges in the nature of subscription fees paid by subscribers for its cable television reception services in the Municipality. In the event applicable law hereinafter permits a larger franchise fee to be collected, but does not fix the amount thereof, the Township and the Company shall negotiate in good faith with respect to the amount thereof provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to permit the Township to require payment of a franchise fee by the Company that is higher than the fee paid by all other cable television service providers offering service in the Municipality.
[Added 10-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
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