[Ord. No. 2012-22 § 3; Ord. No. 2015-46; amended 8-4-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-25]
The following is a summary of fees in effect in the Town:
Permit/Fee Type
Fees
Source
Returned Check Fees
$20
2-86.1b; N.J.S.A. 40:5-18
ABC Additional Interim Permit
$75
N.J.S.A. 33:1-74
ABC Additional Interim Permit-Each additional day
$5
N.J.S.A. 33:1-74
ABC Both Person-to-Person and Place-to-Place Transfer Fee -20%
20%
ABC Fee Schedule
ABC Bulk Permit
$75
N.J.A.C. 13:2-23.12
ABC Club License - Municipal Fee
$150
6-3.6
ABC Extension of Premises (per day)
$75
ABC Fee Schedule
ABC Person-to Person Transfer Fee -10% of the Municipal Fee
10%
N.J.A.C. 13:2-7.11
ABC Place-to-Place Transfer Fee -10% of the Municipal Fee
10%
N.J.A.C. 13:2-7.11
ABC Plenary Retail Consumption License - Municipal Fee
$930
6-3.6
ABC Plenary Retail Distribution License - Municipal Fee
$720
6-3.6
Arcade (Single building or premises containing 5 or more coin-operated amusement devices):
5-8.4
Coin operated amusement devices Distributor Fee
$100
5-8.4a
Coin operated amusement device (first machine)
$50
5-8.4b
Coin operated amusement device (each additional machine)
$25
5-8.4b
Arcade fee (includes distribution fee)
$1,500
5-8.4c
Auctioneer
$75
5-4.6
Bingo License (per occasion)
$10
5-35.2a,1
Canvassing - 24 Hours
$30
5-3.4a
CDs
$0.25
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5d
Circuses, Exhibitions, Carnivals and Marathons (per day except days for set up and restoration)
$200
4-21.1b,13
Copy Machine- per letter size page (for individuals walking off the street)
$0.05
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5b
Copy Machine- per legal size page (for individuals walking off the street)
$0.07
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5b
Curb Cut
$75
23-7b
Fiber Optic Cable Installation - cost review fee
$500
30-2c,1
Fiber Optic Cable Installation-only if the existing easement holder requires applicants to obtain Town approval or consent by ordinance
$200
30-2c,5
Filming Permit Daily (nonprofit)
5-71.5b
Handicapped Parking Permit (Restricted) (each 2-year renewal application)
$20
7-35.2l
Handicapped Parking Permit (Restricted) per occurrence
$40
7-35.2l
Instant Raffle games awarding cash or merchandise (fee is for each day tickets are sold or offered)
$20
5-35.2a,2
Land Use Book
$50
Limousine and Car Services Permit
$75
5-70A.5
Motion Picture Filming - basic permit for educational purposes (permit term not to exceed 7 consecutive days, renewable for same
$100
5-71.5a
Motion Picture Filming - basic permit for educational purposes for nonprofit organizations (permit term not to exceed 7 consecutive days, renewable for same
$50
5-71.5a
Motion Picture Filming - commercial vehicles used by the permittee (maximum $500 in 1 event) total
$750
5-71.5b
Motion Picture Filming - daily filming permit for all other applicants except nonprofit (permit not to exceed 7 consecutive days, renewable for same
$150
5-71.5b
Motion Picture Filming - daily filming permit for major motion picture $1M and less $5M (permit term not to exceed 7 consecutive days, renewable for same
$1,000
5-71.5b
Motion Picture Filming - daily filming permit for major motion picture in excess of $5M budget
$2,000
5-71.5b
Motion Picture Filming - each commercial vehicle used by the permittee (per day) per car
$75
5-71.5b
Motion Picture Theater, Playhouse or Amusement hall (yearly)
$250
5-30.2
Motor Vehicle Sales and Storage (yearly)
$500
5-28.5
Municipal Police Towing License (annual fee)
$350
5-33.1f,2
Ordinance and Master Plan Book
$75
Overnight Residential Off-Street
$25
5-11.1a
Peddler License
$50
5-2.6a, 1 thru 9, 11, 12
Peddler of ice cream or ice-cream combinations
$100
5-2.6a,10
Pool Hall or Billiard Parlors License
$50
5-31.2
Road Opening - PSE&G
$100
23-20.7
Sidewalk Cafe
$50
5-72.4
Sidewalk Sales - Owner owned
$25
Sidewalk Sales - Town event sponsored
$-
5-37.5b
Sidewalk Sales Violations and Penalties
$50
5-37.13
Taxi Cab Driver yearly
$25
5-70.8
Taxi Cab Owner (per cab 1st year)
$60
5-70.6a
Taxi Cab Owner (per cab for every year thereafter)
$50
5-70.6a
Transient Merchant or Itinerant Vendor (valid for 180 days)
$500
5-5.8a
Vending Machines (per machine annually)
$50
5-9.2
Cargo Container (Container going overseas) (3 day period only)
$100
Earth Shoulder Opening Permit, $5 per square yard, but not less than $5
$5
23-20.7b,3
Leaf Bag (per 10)
$5
Obstruct sidewalk temporarily (per day)
$15
Opening of Street for sewer lateral or other utility (1 day only). Give backfill directions
$200
Opening of Street for sewer lateral or other utility-Review and inspection fee
$200
23-20.7
Pay Telephone processing fee if submitted after 12-31-2001
$100
23-25.5
Pay Telephone processing fee if submitted prior to 12-31-2001
$25
23-21.5
Permit to occupy streets
$75
23-1.2
Recycling Bin Containers (each)
$15
Rental of Town Truck by residents (1 day for clean-out items only)
$150
20-1.7
Replacement of Container (Dumpster) on street - 1st 72 hours period
$100
20-3.1b
Replacement of Container (Dumpster) on street - 2nd 72 hour period
$50
20-3.1b
Replacement of Container (Dumpster) on street - additional 7-day period or part thereof
$200
20-3.1b
Replacement of Sidewalk (10-day period only)
$50
Sidewalk or driveway entrance construction permit
$50
20-3.1a/23-17.3
Storage of Construction Materials inspection charge - first 15 days
$75
23-20.8f,4(d)
Storage of Construction Materials inspection charge - per month or portion of month thereafter
$200
23-20.8f,4(d)
Street Openings and Excavation Permit: Bituminous-concrete surface pavements on concrete base and reinforced-concrete pavements, $8 per square yard, but not less than $50
$75
23-20.7b, 1
Street Openings and Excavation Permit: Bituminous pavements on stone base, $7.50 per square yard, but not less than $25
$50
23-20.7b,2
Life Hazard Use Application fee for a permit - Type 1
$42
Life Hazard Use Application fee for a permit - Type 2
$166
Life Hazard Use Application fee for a permit - Type 3
$331
Life Hazard Use Application fee for a permit - Type 4
$497
Cat Licenses: Unneutered/Unspayed
$21
9-10.2a
Cat Licenses: Late Registration (After March 31)
$25
9-10.2a
Cat Licenses: Neutered/Spayed (with proof)
$18
9-10.2a
Dog/Cat Licenses: Neutered/Spayed (with proof)
$18
9-2.1
Dog Licenses: Unneutered/Unspayed
$21
9-2.1
Dog Licenses: Late Registration (After March 31)
$25
9-2.1
Death Certificate
$10
Marriage Certificate
$20
Domestic Partnership Certificate
$20
Burial Permits
$5
N.J.S.A. 26:6-17 et seq.
Civil Union Certificate
$20
Marriage/Civil Union License Application
$28
N.J.S.A. 37:1-12.1 et seq.
Domestic Partnership Affidavit
$28
N.J.S.A. 26:8A-13 et seq.
No Record of Marriage Search
$10
Vital Statistics Correction
$10
Pet shop
$50
5-1.1
Pound
$100
5-1.1
Kennel
$100
5-1.1
Coin-operated dry cleaning
$75
5-1.1
Food vending machine (per machine including milk)
$50
5-1.1
Mobile Retail Food Establishments
$250
5-1.1
Restaurants (seating 1-20)
$50
5-1.1
Restaurants (seating 21-50)
$75
5-1.1
Restaurants (seating 51 and over)
$100
5-1.1
Retail Food Establishment (selling area over 5,000 square feet)
$100
5-1.1
Retail Food Establishment (selling area under 5,000 square feet)
$50
5-1.1
Retail Food Establishment (temporary)
$20
5-1.1
Food and Drinks Establishments; On-Premises Consumption
$5
5-19.2
Shelter
$100
5-1.1
Body Piercing
$100
5-15.4
Ear Piercing
$50
5-15.4
Permanent cosmetics and any other procedures
$250
5-15.4
Tattoo Parlor
$250
5-15.4
Tattoo License
$200
Tattoo operation renewal licenses (per year)
$100
Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapy Establishments
Application Fee:
Therapist
$25
5-36.9a, 1
Non therapist employee application
$25
5-36.9a,2
Establishment application
$100
5-36.9a,3
License and Annual Renewal of Each License:
Therapist
$100
5-36.9b,1
Non therapist employee application
$25
5-36.9b,2
Establishment application
$50
5-36.9b,3
Marriage and Civil Ceremonies (elsewhere)
$100
2-86.4a,2
Marriage and Civil Ceremonies (Town Hall)
$50
2-86.4a,1
ABC Licenses
$25
3-5.1e
Copy of Audio Tape
$25
Copy of Video Tape
$50
3-5.1k
Fingerprinting
$10
3-5.1d
Letter of Good Conduct
$20
3-5.1f
Loudspeakers; Amplifiers (Permit issued by Chief of Police)
$1
5-13.2
Motor Vehicle Accident Report - request other than in person
$5
2-87a,5
Off-Duty Police Employment - Administrative costs (per hour)
$10
3-6.5a,5
Off-Duty Police Employment - Police Vehicle Fees (per 8 hours shift or part thereof)
$100
3-6.5a,4
OPRA Request - per page legal size (8 1/2" x 14") or larger
$0.07
2-87
OPRA Request - per page letter size (8 1/2" x 11") and smaller
$0.05
2-87
Permit to purchase a handgun
$25
3-5.1g
Reprint of a Photograph
$10
3-5.1i
View a Videotape
$25
3-5.1j
Adult (21 years of age to 61 years of age) Golf registration
$20
11-6.2a
Adult (Senior Citizen 62 years of age and older) Golf registration
$10
11-6.2a
American Legion registration
$35
11-6.1a
Cheerleaders registration
$35
11-6.1a
Flag Football registration
$35
11-6.1a
Generals Football registration
$35
11-6.1a
Girls Softball registration
$35
11-6.1a
Kearny Youth Soccer registration
$35
11-6.1a
Little League Baseball registration
$35
11-6.1a
Mantle Baseball registration
$35
11-6.1a
Senior Baseball registration
$35
11-6.1a
Street Hockey registration
$35
11-6.1a
Wrestling registration
$35
11-6.1a
Youth Basketball registration
$35
11-6.1a
Frank A. Vincent Marina permit fee for: Resident (1 time in any 60-day period and no more than 3 times in 1 calendar year)
$100
11-6.1a,3
Frank A. Vincent Marina permit fee for: Nonresident (1 time in any 60-day period and no more than 3 times in 1 calendar year)
$200
11-4.1a,3
Parks and Recreational Facilities: Ballfield lighting charges (per hour) Kearny private groups
$100
11-3.4e
Parks and Recreational Facilities: Ballfield lighting charges (per hour) Non-Kearny private groups
$200
11-3.4e
Pool Badge 0 to 12 years (per annum)
$20
11-5.1b
Pool Badge 13 to 61 years (per annum)
$30
11-5.1b
Pool Badge Age 62 + (per annum)
$10
11-5.1b
Riverbank Park permit fee for individual, group or organization: Resident (1 time in any 60-day period and no more than 3 times in 1 calendar year)
$100
11-4.1a,1
Riverbank Park permit fee for individual, group or organization: Nonresident (1 time in any 60-day period and no more than 3 times in 1 calendar year)
$200
11-4.1a,1
Riverbank Park permit fee for Youth group or organization: Resident (1 time in any 60-day period and no more than 3 times in 1 calendar year
$50
11-4.1a,2
Riverbank Park permit fee for Youth group or organization: Nonresident (1 time in any 60-day period and no more than 3 times in 1 calendar year)
$100
11-4.1a,2
Improvement to Commercial and Industrial Structures-5-year tax exemption application fee
$1,500
12-2.3b
Construction of New Commercial and Industrial Structures-5 year tax exemption application fee
$1,500
12-2.4b
Interest rate for delinquent taxes:
8% per annum on the first $1,500
$0.08
2-86.3a
18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500
$0.18
2-86.3a
0% charged if paid within first 10 days after which such payment becomes due
2-86.3b
6% per annum on any amount in excess $10,000 if not paid prior to end of fiscal year
$0.06
2-86.3c
Any sewer user charge not paid within 30 days, late fee of 8% per annum together with all other applicable fees and charges
$0.08
2-86.3d
Parking Tax on receipts for fees for parking, storing or garaging of motor vehicles within the Town of Kearny (excluding residential parking; employee parking, when provided by an employer or at a facility owned or operated by the employer; municipal metered parking; and parking receipts subject to a tax imposed by other law or ordinance)
12-8.2a,b
Hydrant or standpipe use
$75
Off-street business parking permits
[Ord. No. 2015-46]
$525
7-34.4d
Overnight commercial off-street parking permit (Mandee lot, Police substation lot, 101 Kearny Avenue lot)
[Ord. No. 2015-46]
$250
7-34.4g
Right-of-way permit, 1 to 5 placements on existing poles
$500 plus $100 for each additional placement
39-6a
Right-of-way permit, new pole
$1,000
39-6a
Annual fee for using wireless facility installed pursuant to Ch. 39
$270 per wireless facility
39-6c