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]
a.
Fees for Police Services. 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 with a minimum of four hours plus a 10% administrative fee for all hours worked. A fee is to be charged should a patrol vehicle be required for any such quasi-public duty, not to exceed $50 per day. (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.
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Returned checks
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$20
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FEES FOR MAPS
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Road map (black & white)
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$3
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Road map color plot
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$5
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Zoning map
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$3
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Tax map
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$7
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Aerial photo (36" x 48" grid)
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$7
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Planemetric (36" x 48" grid)
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$7
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Planemetric color plot (36" x 48" grid)
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$10
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Specialty color combination plot (36" x 48" grid)
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$25
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Bingo/raffle license, per game
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$10
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Peddlers/solicitor permit (for profit)
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Yearly fee per person
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$50
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Yearly fee per badge
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$2
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Peddlers/solicitor permit for charitable/religious organizations
and veterans
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No charge
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(Subsection 2-63.1)
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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.
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. 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)
[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)
The following fees are established:
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For each dog/cat impounded
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1] |
$30
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For each dog/cat redeemed
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1] |
$10
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Maintenance charge for each day or part thereof while impounded
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1] |
$10
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Disposal of dogs
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$45
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Disposal of cats
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$30
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Checks returned for insufficient funds
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 1] |
$20
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Replacement dog license and registration; for each dog
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$1
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Adoption fee for a dog or cat
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$10
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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)
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[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:
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Class of License
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Annual License
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Number of Licenses
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Plenary Retail Consumption License
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$940
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17
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Club License
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$150
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2
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(Subsection 6-3.4)
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[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 2]
a.
Retail food establishment license fee annually:
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CLASS I
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Prepackaged only
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$40
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Nonseating
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$65
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1-50 seats
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$85
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51-100 seats
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$120
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101+ seats
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$140
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CLASS II
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Supermarkets (12,000 square feet)
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$200
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CLASS III
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Schools
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$85
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CLASS IV
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Mobile food and drink
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$75
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CLASS V
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Temporary retail food establishments
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$30
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Temporary retail food establishments for nonprofit
organizations
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$15
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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.
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]
[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 3]
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.
2.
Building subcode: The building subcode fees shall be:
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New construction (for all use groups except use groups S-1 and
S-2)
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$0.033
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New construction S-1 and S-2 use groups:
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Up to 100,000 cu. ft. per cu. ft.
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$0.019
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Over 100,000 cu. ft. per cu. ft.
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$0.011
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New construction is subject to a minimum fee of:
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For principal structure
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$110
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For accessory structure
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$50
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Additions to existing structures per cu. ft.
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$0.033
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Subject to a minimum fee of
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$50
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Alterations/renovations/repairs per $1,000 of cost:
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For costs up to $50,000
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$25
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For costs from $50,000 to $100,000
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$13
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For costs exceeding $100,000
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$11
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Addition of open unroofed deck per $1,000 of cost
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$25
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Subject to a minimum fee of
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$50
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R3 or R4 re-roof or re-side
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$70
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Combination of additions and alterations/renovations/repairs
shall be computed separately applying the sum of the above schedule;
subject to the same minimum fee
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Pools:
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Private:
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Above ground
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$100
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Below ground-includes fences
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$250
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Certificate of occupancy
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$20
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Public:
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Less than 25,000 gallons capacity
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$198
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In excess of 25,000 gallons capacity
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$396
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Certificate of occupancy
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$85
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All structures for which volume cannot be computed, shall be
computed as follows:
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Under 35 feet in height - per $1,000 of cost
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$20
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Subject to minimum fee of
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$40
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Exceeding 35 feet in height - per $1,000 of cost
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$25
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Subject to minimum fee of
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$110
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Solid fuel burning device
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$120
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3.
Plumbing subcode: The plumbing subcode fees shall be:
(a)
Per fixture or stack except as elsewhere noted: $15.
(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: $50.
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: $50.
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: $50.
(2)
Twenty-one to 100 heads or detectors: $85.
(3)
One hundred one to 200 heads or detectors: $163.
(4)
Two hundred one to 400 heads or detectors: $423.
(5)
Four hundred one to 1,000 heads or detectors: $585.
(6)
Over 1,000 heads or detectors: $748.
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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.
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(b)
Standpipes: The fee for each standpipe shall be: $163.
(c)
Pre-engineered systems: The fee for each independent pre-engineered
system shall be: $65.
(d)
Kitchen exhaust system: The fee for each kitchen exhaust system
shall be: $42.
(e)
Suppression systems (other than water) per $1,000 of cost: $21.
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.
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:
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Per square feet
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$1
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Subject to minimum fee of
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$50
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10.
Temporary structures:
(a)
The fee for all temporary structures (tents, air supported structures,
trailers, etc.) shall be: $50.
11.
Permit update: The administrative fee for updating permits shall
be $25.
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 certificate of occupancy fee: $100.
(c)
Certificate of continued occupancy fee: $100.
(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):
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Fee for replacement or new installation of:
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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
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$100
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For each additional appliance on same permit (No additional
fee for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connection to appliance
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$75
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[Ord. No. 2016-19 § 3]
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 $50.
b.
Inspection applications that are filed within 10 calendar days prior
to the closing, the inspection fee is $100.
c.
Exceptions:
1.
Short sales where the buyer is responsible for paying for the inspection,
the fee for the inspection will be $50.
2.
Foreclosure sales where the buyer is responsible for paying for the
inspection, the fee for the inspection will be $50.
(Subsection 16-1.8)
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Permit Fees.
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a.
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The permit fees for Life Hazard Inspections shall be as provided
in the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
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b.
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For all commercial occupancies that do not meet the criteria
for Life Hazard Inspection as defined in the New Jersey Uniform Fire
Code, inspection fees are based on the square footage of the occupancy
as follows:
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1.
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20 to 500 square feet: $25.
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2.
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501 to 11,999 square feet: $50.
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(Subsection 16-1.9)
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The State Division of Fire Safety shall collect and account for the annual registration fees. They shall annually bill for and take such steps as may be necessary to collect these annual fees. 65% of these fees shall be remitted to the Township of Sparta in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. (Subsection 16-1.11)
[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:
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N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 Subsection Type
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Single-Family Residential
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Retail Prof. Multi-Family
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Industrial
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(a)
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$100
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$100
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$100
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(b)
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$100
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$100
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$100
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(c)
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$75
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$200
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$200
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(d)
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$200
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$500
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$750
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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.
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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.
[Ord. No. 2015-13]
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Comprehensive Land Management Code
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$30 per copy
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Master Plan
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$35 per copy
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Zoning Permit
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$20
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Highlands Area Exemptions:
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Applicants for a municipal exemption shall pay the following
fees and escrow charges:
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Highlands Exemption Determination Fee (without a zoning permit)
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$50
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Highlands Exemption Determination Fee (with a zoning permit)
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$100
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Highlands Exemption Determination Escrow Deposit for Professional
Review (if needed)
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$750
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(Subsection 18-8.2)
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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.
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 $40 per hole.
2.
For the review of an application and plans to construct, alter or
repair an individual sewage disposal system the fee shall be $40.
3.
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.
Permits:
1.
For the issuance of a permit to locate and construct an individual
sewage disposal system the fee shall be $150.
2.
For the issuance of a permit to alter an existing individual sewage
disposal system the fee shall be $100.
3.
For the reissuance of a permit that has expired to construct, alter
or repair an individual sewage disposal system the fee shall be $40.
4.
For the issuance of a permit to repair an existing individual sewage
disposal system the fee shall be $40.
c.
Reinspection. For each reinspection of an individual sewage disposal
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 State Code, the
fee shall be $50.
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]
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 I
(Subsection 20-3.6e)
SEWAGE GENERATION AND ASSIGNED EDU'S BY USE CALCULATION
OF CONNECTION FEES
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Use
|
Unit Measurement
|
Gallons Per Day
|
No. of EDU's
|
|
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
|
|
TRANSIENT DWELLING UNIT
| |||
|
Hotels
|
Per bedroom
|
75
|
0.30
|
|
Lodging Houses & Tourist Homes
|
Per bedroom
|
60
|
0.24
|
|
Motel & Tourist Cabins
|
Per bedroom
|
60
|
0.24
|
|
Boarding Houses (resident)
|
Per bedroom
|
50
|
0.20
|
|
CAMPS
| |||
|
Trailer Camps (Private bath)
|
Per site
|
200
|
0.80
|
|
Trailer Camps (Central bath, etc.)
|
Per site
|
100
|
0.40
|
|
Luxury Camps (Private bath)
|
Per person
|
50
|
0.20
|
|
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
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
Other Institutions
|
Each bed
|
125
|
0.50
|
|
SCHOOLS
| |||
|
Elementary (No showers/cafeteria)
|
Per person
|
10
|
0.04
|
|
W/cafeteria
|
Per person
|
15
|
0.06
|
|
W/cafeteria & showers
|
Per person
|
20
|
0.08
|
|
W/cafeteria, showers & 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 & 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
|
1,500
|
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 avg. 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
|
|
*Note: 250 gallons per day = 1 EDU; the number of EDU's
shall be determined by multiplying the area of the building (in square
feet), by 0.100 gpd/square feet, and dividing the resulting product
by 250 gpd/EDU.
(Subsection 20-3.6)
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Sewer Connection Permit and Sewer Main Extension Permit Fees.
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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)
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UTILITY CAPITAL CONNECTION FEES
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The Township Engineer and the Utility Superintendent have reviewed
the fees and recommended that the fees for the year 2016 be amended
as provided for in this ordinance.
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Cost Per EDU*
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Town Center Sanitary Sewer Collection System Sparta Local Connection
Fee
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$6,780
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White Deer Plaza Treatment Municipal Utility Connection Fee
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$13,394
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Sparta Township Water Utility Capital Connection Fee
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$8,436
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* EDU = Equivalent Dwelling Unit = 250 gpd
(Subsection 20-3.6)
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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:
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.
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Road Opening permit, square yard
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$25 - Refund upon final inspection
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Inspection/Administrative Fee
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$100 - Non-refundable
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(Subsection 21-1.4)
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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)
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:
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Act, the Company shall, during each year of operation under the consent granted herein, pay to the municipality 2% of the gross revenues from all recurring charges in the nature of subscription fees paid by subscribers to its cable television reception service in the municipality or any amount permitted by the Cable Television Act or otherwise allowable by law. (Subsection 24-1.10)
