[HISTORY: Adopted by Township Committee of
the Township of Franklin 9-8-1994 by Ord. No. 94-13 (Ch. A140 of the 1988
Code); amended in its entirety 10-31-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-12. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Land use fees — See Ch. 225.
The following fees are hereby established with
respect to licenses, permits and activities required or regulated
under the provisions of various chapters of the Code of the Township
of Franklin. Applications for and the issuance of such licenses and
permits shall be subject to the provisions of the specific chapter
of the Code which is indicated for each type of license or permit.
The business, activity or operation for which the license or permit
is required shall be subject to all regulations set forth in the chapter
to which reference is made.
A.
Public Defender application fee: $50.
B.
Discovery fees:
(1)
For each of the first 10 pages photocopied: $0.75.
(2)
For each of the next 10 pages photocopied: $050.
(3)
For each of the pages photocopies thereafter: $0.25.
(4)
For any discovery sent by mail: actual postage.
(5)
For the envelope for any discovery sent by mail: $0.25.
(6)
Photographs: photocopied at the rates established
herein. If requests are made for duplicate photographs, the actual
cost of making the photographs will be charged.
(7)
Duplication of videotapes: constitutes an extraordinary
duplication process and will be charged at the rate of $5 per videotape.
(8)
Any item that cannot be photocopied on the Township
copy machine or not otherwise provided for in this schedule: the actual
cost incurred in making the copy.
[Amended 6-28-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-06]
A.
Police supplementary employment: $85 per hour.
B.
Police reports (paper copies):
(1)
If requested in person: $0.05 per letter-size page or smaller, and
$0.07 per legal-size page or larger.
(2)
If requested by mail or fax: $5 for the first three pages and $1
for each additional page.
(3)
Records in another medium (i.e., computer disc, CD-ROM, DVD, photographs):
the actual cost to provide the record.
Alarm system permit: $27.
[Amended 11-8-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-04A[1]]
A.
Plenary retail consumption license: $2,400.
B.
Plenary retail distribution license: $2,400.
C.
Club license: $120.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of
1-1-2008.
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License and registration tag (annual):
[Amended 11-8-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-04[1]] | |||
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Neutered
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$12.00
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Unneutered
[Amended 5-22-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-08] |
$15.00
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Delinquent fees, after January 31
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$17.00
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Kennel license, annual:
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10 or fewer dogs
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$50.00
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More than 10 dogs
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$100.00
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Pet shop license, annual
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$120.00
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Maintenance fee, per day
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$4.00
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[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of
1-1-2008.
License: $35.
[Amended 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-02; 9-25-2008 by Ord. No.
2008-17; 5-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-05; 11-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11]
A.
Building subcode fees.
(1)
The minimum fee in any case for all building subcodes shall be $70
for any one permit. The separate fees set forth below, if less than
$70, shall be increased to $70 if the total fees for permits applied
for as to the building subcode do not total at least $70.
(2)
For all new construction other than commercial farming and use groups
U, R-3, R-4, and R-5, the permit fee shall be based on the volume
of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.28. The fee for building in all use groups other than those
listed above shall be $0.047 per cubic foot. The minimum fee in any
case shall be not less than $150.
(3)
For new construction buildings in use groups U,R-3, R-4, and R-5,
the fee per cubic foot shall be $0.045. The minimum fee in any case
shall be $70.
(4)
For newly constructed commercial farm buildings fulfilling the specific
requirements as described in the State of New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code section N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), the fee shall be $0.020 per cubic
foot with a minimum fee of $70.
(5)
For renovations, alteration and repairs, the fee shall be $37 per
$1,000 estimated cost of the work, up to and including $50,000. The
additional fee for costs above $50,000 estimated cost of the work
shall be $30 per $1,000 of estimated cost. The minimum fee in any
case shall be $70.
(6)
For repairs and alterations to commercial farm buildings, the fee
shall be $24 per $1,000 estimated cost of the work.
(7)
For combinations of renovations and additions or alterations, all
fees shall be computed separately as new building and additions or
alterations.
(8)
The fee for roofing, reroofing, siding, and re-siding work shall
be $34 per $1,000 estimated cost of the work in all use groups except
R-4 and R-5.
(9)
The fee for roofing, reroofing, siding and re-siding work in use
groups R-4 and R-5 shall be $75 each.
(10)
The fee for a demolition permit shall be a set fee of $125 per
residential structure and $250 for commercial structure.
(11)
The fee for solid-fuel stoves and factory-built stoves and chimney
liners shall be a set fee of $75.
(12)
The fee for premanufactured sheds up to 250 square feet shall
be a set fee of $175. Sheds over 250 square feet shall be priced per
cubic volume above.
(13)
The fee for installation of an in-ground swimming pool shall
be $375 and for the installation of an aboveground pool shall be $175.
Hot tubs shall be a set fee of $75. These fees are solely for pool
construction and do not include fees for other necessary work, such
as, by way of example, fees for installation of electrical, pool heaters
or fences.
(14)
The fee for fences required by code surrounding all pools shall
be a set fee of $85.
(15)
The fee for nonregulated tank removals shall be a set fee of
$150.
(16)
The fee for radon mitigation shall be a set fee of $100.
(17)
The fee for plan (not for as-built plan review, which is separately
provided below) 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 toward the amount of
the fee to be charged for the construction permit. Plan review fees
are not refundable.
(18)
The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure
from one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot shall
be $225 for residential and $350 for commercial.
(19)
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be $6 per square
foot of the surface area of the sign, provided that the minimum fee
shall be calculated from one side only.
(20)
The fee for a certificate of continued use occupancy shall be
$150.
(21)
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy renewal shall
be $35.
(22)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a
change of use shall be $174.
(23)
The fee for multiple certificates of occupancy shall be $100
per unit for R-4 or R-5.
(24)
The fee for a residential certificate of occupancy as a result
of new construction, renovation, addition or the like in the R-4 and
R-5 groups shall be $100. The fee for all other use groups shall be
10% of the construction permit fee, but the minimum fee for a certificate
of occupancy shall be no less than $100.
(25)
Lead and asbestos clearance certificates shall be $75.
(26)
The fee for the construction of a retaining wall, tennis court,
all other playing courts accessory to a R-3, R-4 or R-5 shall be $175.
B.
Plumbing subcode fees.
(1)
The minimum plumbing subcode permit fee for any one permit shall
be $70 per permit. The separate fees set forth below, if less than
$70, shall be increased to $70 if the total fees for permits applied
for as to the plumbing subcode do not total at least $70.
(2)
The fee shall be $18 per fixture or stack connected to the plumbing
system and for each appliance connected to the gas piping or oil piping
system.
(3)
The fee for special devices, including, but not limited to, service
connections, separators, refrigeration units, backflow preventers,
steam boilers, hot-water boilers, solar systems, sewer pumps and other
similar devices, shall be $85 each.
(4)
The fee for repairs to septic systems shall be $70.
(5)
The fee for nonregulated tanks shall be a set fee of $85 per tank.
(6)
Backflow preventers and cross-connections that are subject to annual
testing and inspection pursuant to the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code shall be charged $75 per device annually.
(7)
Gas piping shall be $65 for each four appliances.
(8)
Hydronic piping shall be $25 for each separate zone.
(9)
Mechanical fees shall be $85 for the first appliance and $55 for
each additional appliance.
C.
Electrical subcode fees.
(1)
The minimum electrical subcode fee per permit shall be $70. The separate
fees set forth below, if less than $70, shall be increased to $70
if the total fees for permits applied for as to the electrical subcode
do not total at least $70.
(2)
The fee for receptacles and fixtures shall be $70 for the first 50
and $25 for each additional 25 or part thereof.
(6)
All electric for pools and hot tubs shall be a set fee. Aboveground
pools and hot tubs shall be $195. In-ground pools shall be $295.
(7)
The fee for the electrical certificate of continued occupancy shall
be $100.
(8)
Solar photovoltaic systems; other electrical devices.
(a)
For solar photovoltaic systems for any use group or accessory
thereof, the fee shall be based on the total number of solar photovoltaic
modules being installed as follows:
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Number of Modules
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Fee
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1 to 50
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$125
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51 to 100
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$200
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101 to 250
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$375
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251 to 500
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$700
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(b)
Greater than 500 modules, the fee shall be an additional $1
per module. All other electrical devices, other than solar photovoltaic
modules, shall be a separate fee based on the ampere or kilowatt rating
of the device.
D.
Miscellaneous.
(1)
The fee for an application for variation shall be $174 for Classes
2 and 3, with a resubmission fee of $100. The fee for Class 1 applications
shall be $826, with a reapplication fee of $375.
(2)
For cross-connection backflow preventers that are subject to testing
and require inspection annually, the fee shall be $75 for each device
when they are tested by an approved agency.
(3)
All construction fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
(4)
During a temporary absence (vacation, sick day, etc.) of the Construction
Official, the Construction Official may assign the duties of the Construction
Official to a person(s) holding the requisite state licensing and
credentials.
(5)
The annual permit fees shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
(6)
Fees for lead and asbestos abatement shall be a set fee of $150.
Clearance certificate fees shall be $50 each.
(7)
The fee for temporary tent shall be a set fee of $125.
(9)
Plan review on as-built drawings shall be priced at $64 per hour.
(10)
Permits for and inspections of all elevators shall be obtained
from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
E.
Fire protection subcode fees.
(1)
The minimum fee for any one fire subcode permit shall be $70. The
separate fees set forth below, if less than $70, shall be increased
to $70 if the total fees for permits applied for as to the fire protection
subcode do not total at least $70.
(2)
The fees for alarm, signal, and supervisory devices, including but
not limited to total of smoke/heat detectors, pull stations, water-flow
switches, horns, strobes, bells, tamper switches, and low/high air
switches shall be as follows:
(3)
The fee for R-4 and R-5 fire alarm systems shall be $60.
(4)
The fee for each gas or oil appliance not connected to the plumbing
shall be a set fee of $65 each.
(5)
The fee for standpipes shall be $365 each.
(6)
The fees for suppression system devices, including but not limited
to fire pumps, dry pipe/alarm valves, and preaction valves shall be
$60 each.
(7)
Sprinkler system fees (wet and dry) shall be as follows:
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Number of Heads
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Fee
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1 to 20
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$135
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21 to 100
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$225
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101 to 200
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$375
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201 to 400
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$825
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401 to 1,000
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$1,125
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Over 1,000
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Additional $1 per head
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(8)
The fee for storage tanks above or below the ground shall be $85
each.
(9)
The fee for pre-engineered systems shall be as follows:
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Item
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Fee
(for each item)
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Wet chemical
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$235
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Dry chemical
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$235
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CO2 suppression
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$235
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Foam suppression
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$235
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Halon (or similar) suppression
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$235
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Smoke control systems
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$425
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Kitchen hood exhaust systems (commercial)
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$195
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Commercial ovens
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$100
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Spray booths
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$225
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Appliances, other:
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Woodburning fireplaces or solid fuel
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$75
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Fuel-burning appliances
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$75
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F.
Site construction associated with premanufactured construction shall
be charged by cost per thousand(s).
G.
If any part or parts of this section are for any reason held to be
invalid, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this section and the state fees shall apply at a minimum
without waiver.
H.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent herewith
are repealed, but only to the extent of such inconsistency. All other
parts of the Code of Township of Franklin not inconsistent herewith
are ratified and confirmed.
I.
Construction code fees. Buildings owned by the Quakertown Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Squad shall be exempt from the payment of all Uniform
Construction Code fees, but not inspections.
J.
State surcharge fees shall be set by the State of New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs in conjunction with New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code, 5:23-4.19.
K.
Any fee or fees not covered by this section will be charged in accordance
with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code § 5:23-4.20.
L.
Upon the resale or transfer of any real estate sold within the Township
of Franklin, Hunterdon County, a resale clearance certification shall
be required to be obtained by the seller. Separate from the Uniform
Construction Code, the seller shall be charged $200 for a background
records search for the seller to verify that permits have been issued
pursuant to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and that all
open or applied-for permits are closed and the proper certificates
have been issued. At such time, the current owner shall be given an
approval certificate to show that, to the best knowledge of the Township
Construction Office, the open permits and inspections have been completed
per New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
[Amended 10-27-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-11; 2-22-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-02; 4-8-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-01]
A.
The application fee for a fire safety permit shall be in accordance
with the fees established in the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(c).
A copy of the fees shall be on file with the Fire Prevention Bureau.
B.
The application fee for a certificate of smoke detector and carbon
monoxide alarm compliance (CSACMAPFEC), as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3,
shall be in accordance with the following fees schedule:
[Amended 7-8-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-08]
(1)
Requests for a CSACMAPFEC received more than 10 business days prior
to the change of occupancy: $60.
(2)
Requests for a CSACMAPFEC received four to 10 business days prior
to the change of occupancy: $100.
(3)
Requests for a CSACMAPFEC received fewer than four business days
prior to the change of occupancy: $170.
(4)
A no-show or failed inspection shall be subject to a $25 reinspection
fee. A "no-show inspection" shall be defined as:
(a)
The owner/agent failed to meet the inspector for inspection or reinspection;
or
(b)
The owner/agent did not have a key or is unable to give the Fire
Marshal or designee access to the premises for the scheduled inspection
or reinspection; or
(c)
Electrical power to a premises is disconnected and smoke alarm(s)
to be tested are powered by electrical current from the building wiring
system; or
(d)
Snow/ice prohibited safe entry into the premises. A clear path removed
of snow and ice shall be available from the curb or driveway to the
front entrance. If the inspector deems it is not clear enough for
safe travel, the inspection will be marked as a failure and subject
to the reinspection fee.
(5)
An
owner who sells, leases, rents or otherwise permits to be occupied
for residential purposes any premises subject to the provisions of
this section when the premises do not comply with the requirements
hereof, or without complying with the inspection and certification
requirements hereof, shall be subject to a penalty up to $500. This
penalty shall be separate and distinct from penalties assessed under
the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:270-198.3. Penalties shall
be paid within 30 days of issuance.
(6)
No
certificate shall be issued if any penalties are assessed under this
section or under the Uniform Fire Safety Act penalty enforcement act
until such penalties are collected.
C.
Non-life-hazard uses.
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Building Size
(square feet)
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Annual Inspection Fee
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0 to 499
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$50
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500 to 999
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$75
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1,000 to 2,999
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$125
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3,000 to 5,999
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$150
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6,000 to 11,999
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$200
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12,000 to 24,000
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$325
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24,999 and over
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$600
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Annual permanent food license fee
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$200
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Temporary food license
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$125
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Temporary food stand permit
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$75
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New wells
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Fee determined by Hunterdon County
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New septic system
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Fee determined by Hunterdon County
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Construction permit review
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$25.00
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Percolation and soil log
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$300.00
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Each additional perk or soil log
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$60.00
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See Chapter 225, Land Use Fees.
A.
Inspection costs.
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Total Cost of Required Improvement
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Not over $5,000
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$250
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Over $5,000 but not over $10,000
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$250 plus 4 1/2% of excess over $5,000
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Over $10,000 but not over $50,000
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$475 plus 4% of excess over $10,000
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Over $50,000 but not over $75,000
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$2,075 plus 3 1/2% of excess over $50,000
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Over $75,000 but not over $100,000
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$2,950 plus 3% of excess over $75,000
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Over $100,000
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$3,270 plus 2 1/2% of excess over $100,000
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B.
Performance guaranty: 120% of cost of improvements.
C.
Maintenance guaranty: 15% of cost of improvements.
D.
Per running foot of street for each plowing: $0.25.
E.
Per running foot of street for each application of
salt and/or sand: $0.25.
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Type
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Amount
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Liability insurance
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Personal injury to one person
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$300,000.00
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Personal injury in one accident
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$750,000.00
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Property damage
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$200,000.00
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Cash deposit for opening permit, minimum
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$750.00 plus engineering fees, plus 10% of estimated
costs
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Final application fee
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$50.00 plus engineering fees
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Public utility corporations
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Corporate bond
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$20,000.00
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Opening permit, minimum fee
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$750.00
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Renewal of opening permit
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$25.00
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|---|
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Review and inspection, single lot
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$30.00 plus fees for professional
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Inspection for single lot
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$30.00 plus fees for professional
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All other applicants
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Review
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$60.00 plus fees for professional
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Inspection
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$30.00 plus fees for professional
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See Chapter 336, Towing and Storage of Vehicles.
A.
Well pump and recovery test review and interference
test review.
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Well pump and recovery test review
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Per well, per day
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$300.00
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Interference test review
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Per well, per day
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$300.00
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Per monitor well, per day
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$72.00
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B.
The fee for the Franklin Township well drilling permit
shall be $25.
[Amended 10-8-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-09]
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Type
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Fee
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Individual, application and plans to locate
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Fee determined by Hunterdon County
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Application to alter
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Fee determined by Hunterdon County
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Application to repair
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Fee determined by Hunterdon County
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Application for septic waiver
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Professional review escrow: $500
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Marriage certificate: $4.
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Transcript, per page
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$1.00
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Health inspection
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For news stands, pharmacies, liquor stores,
video stores and other retail establishments which handle commercially
prepared, prepackaged, nonpotentially hazardous foods as an incidental
part of their business
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$125.00
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For bed-and-breakfasts, which serve full breakfasts,
and for agricultural markets (with no on-site food preparation), where
potentially hazardous foods are offered for sale or where grocery
food items account for 50% or more of the agricultural market's sales
area. Bed-and-breakfasts which only serve continental breakfasts and
agricultural markets which only sell raw agricultural products and
an incidental amount of grocery food items are exempt from inspection
fees.
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$125.00
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For all other retail food establishments
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$250.00
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Temporary retail food establishments (as defined
under N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.3) that are operational for a period of not
more than three days
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$100.00
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Temporary retail food establishments (as defined
under N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.3) that are operational for a period of four
or more days
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$150.00
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[Added 12-11-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-04]
A.
The following fees shall be charged for payment by credit card over
the counter, by phone or by mail:
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Type of Card
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Visa/Mastercard/Discover
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2.45%
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American Express
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2.45%
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Signature Debit
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2.45%
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There is a minimum convenience fee of $3 for all transactions.
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B.
The following fees shall be charged for payment by credit card for
e-commerce transactions:
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Type of Card
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Visa/Mastercard/Discover
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2.45%
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American Express
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2.45%
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There is a minimum convenience fee of $3 for all transactions.
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C.
A fee of $1.50 per check shall be charged for payment by electronic
check or eCheck.
D.
Future amendments to fees will be set by resolution of the Township
Committee. A copy of this section is to be kept on file in the Township
clerk's office and is available for review during regular business
hours.
[Added 10-22-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-08]
Any future payments made on behalf of the party having previously
issued payment and had the check returned shall be tendered in cash
or by certified or cashier's check at the discretion of the municipal
official, and the party shall be assessed a twenty-dollar fee.
[Added 10-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-07]
The Tax Collector shall charge to the assessed owner of any
property on the advertised municipal tax sale list a fee of $25 per
notice sent.
[Added 5-7-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05]
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Filming permit (includes first day of filming and includes nonrefundable
filing fee of $100)
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$500
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Every day thereafter
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$300
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Plus, additional bond as referenced in § 185-3.1 of the Filming Ordinance
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