[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the City of Ventnor City 4-28-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
Extra-duty employment for police officers. The fee shall be based on the hourly rate as set forth in the current collective bargaining agreement plus an administrative fee of $20 per hour. A three-hour minimum payment shall be required for all extra-duty employments. (§ 38-9)
A. 
Field usage. $100 per session or game with no lights; $150 per session or game with lights. (§ 170-8)
B. 
Fees. (§ 170-8)
Fee Range
Type
From
To
BUS TRIPS
$35
$125
BASKETBALL
Hutch
$25
$75
Southshore
$25
$75
WRESTLING CLUB
Wrestling
$50
$75
VOLLEYBALL
$180
$300
BOARDWALK RUN
Early signups
Child
$8
$12
Adult
$10
$15
Family
$15
$25
Day of run
Child
$10
$15
Adult
$15
$25
Family
$20
$30
SCHOOL NIGHT CLASSES
CPR
$10
$30
Gymnastics
$75
$125
Dance
$50
$75
Guitar
$70
$105
Yoga
$80
$120
Hair braiding
$40
$60
Keyboard
$60
$90
SUMMER CAMPS
Single day
$50
$75
Weekly
$200
$300
3 to 4 weeks (1/2 day)
$450
$675
3 to 4 weeks (full day)*
$900
$1,350
5 to 6 weeks (1/2 day)
$525
$800
5 to 6 weeks (full day)*
$1,050
$1,575
7 to 8 weeks (1/2 day)
$575
$875
7 to 8 weeks (full day)*
$1,150
$1,725
*Discount of 15% for full day registration if fee is paid in full at time of registration
SURF CAMP
First week
$275
$425
Additional week
$250
$375
Siblings
$250
$375
TENNIS COURTS
Tennis rentals (1 hour court rental)
$6
$9
Tennis lessons, 1/2 hour
$40
$60
Tennis lessons, full hour
$60
$90
PICKLEBALL RENTALS
Pickleball (1-hour court rental/per person)
$5
$10
Jr. weekly pass (12 and under)
$10
$20
Jr. seasonal pass (12 and under)
$35
$50
Weekly pass
$15
$25
Seasonal pass
$50
$75
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP
$10
$20
C. 
Tournaments (tennis or pickleball). Court fees include $200 per tournament, plus hourly court fee for each court used during the tournament. (§ 170-8)
A. 
The fee for a plenary distribution retail license, plenary retail consumption license, and a club license are as follows: (§ 61-2)
(1) 
The annual fee for a plenary retail distribution license shall be $430 per annum as of 2022. Each year this fee will increase at a rate of 20% per annum until the maximum allowable fee of $2,500 is reached.
(a) 
Year 2023, the fee will be $516.
(b) 
Year 2024, the fee will be $619.
(c) 
Year 2025, the fee will be $742.
(d) 
Year 2026, the fee will be $890.
(e) 
Year 2027, the fee will be $1,068.
(f) 
Year 2028, the fee will be $1,281.
(g) 
Year 2029, the fee will be $1,537.
(h) 
Year 2030, the fee will be $1,844.
(i) 
Year 2031, the fee will be $2,212.
(j) 
Year 2032 and forward, the fee will be $2,500 per annum.
(2) 
The fee for plenary retail consumption license will be $2,000 per annum.
(3) 
A club license shall be $188 per annum.
B. 
The annual fee for the issuance and/or renewal of any plenary retail consumption license shall be $2,000. (§ 61-18).
A. 
Licensing and operation of mechanical devices. The annual license fee is $50 for each machine. (§ 63-6)
A. 
Paid beaches.
(1) 
Per person per season: $10. (§ 72-2)
(2) 
For senior citizens 65 years and older, per season: $3.50. (§ 72-2)
(3) 
Late applications (after May 31): $20 per person. (§ 72-2)
(4) 
Weekly badge: $10 per person per week. (§ 72-2)
(5) 
Holiday beach badge: $12 each. (§ 72-2)
(6) 
Bonfire permits: $250 and a deposit of $500, which shall be refunded so long as the area on which the bonfire is held is cleaned after use. (§ 72-6)
B. 
Fishing derbies.
(1) 
Fishing derby permit: $0 fishing derby or $100 full season. (§ 72-16)
(2) 
Replacement of lost permit: $25. (§ 72-16)
A. 
The fee for registering and inspecting bicycles will be $0.50 per bicycle, unicycle or adult tricycle per year. (§ 75-13)
A. 
Permit application: a nonrefundable fee of $25; additional fees may be incurred. (§ 77-3)
A. 
Annual license to bring a sailboat on the beach: $150. (§ 81-8)
A. 
The fee schedule for the use of motorized boats and nonmotorized crafts from the Municipal Ramp in the City from May 15 through September 15 shall be as follows: (§ 82-3)
Usage
Resident Fee
Nonresident Fee
One use
$5
$10
Seasonal pass:
Motorized
$50
$100
Nonmotorized
$15
$30
Ventnor mercantiled
Marine repair/sales/storage (more than one boat in same season)
$200
N/A
A. 
Application for a permit to move a building: $500. (§ 85-4)
A. 
Application for a certificate of land use compliance: $50. (§ 94-4)
A. 
Application for a clothing donation bin: $25, per N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.61. (§ 95-3)
A. 
Application for a construction contractor license or a renewal thereof, per year: (§ 96-9)
(1) 
Application fee: $25.
(2) 
Class I construction contractor license: $150.
(3) 
Renewal of a Class I license: $100.
(4) 
Class II construction contractor license: $100.
(5) 
Renewal of a Class II license: $50.
(6) 
Class III construction contractor license: $75.
(7) 
Renewal of a Class III license: $50.
A. 
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed herein and shall be paid before the permit is issued. (§ 98-3)
(1) 
Plan review fee: 20% of the total permit fee shall be deemed to be the plan review fee.
(2) 
Construction permit fees for the building subcode shall be $45.
(a) 
Minimum fee for the building subcode shall be $55.
(b) 
For new construction, the fees shall be based on the following:
[1] 
Residential R5 Use Groups: $0.38 per cubic foot of volume.
[2] 
All other use groups: $0.027.
(c) 
For additions, the fees shall be based on the following:
[1] 
Residential R5 Use Groups: $0.38 per cubic foot of volume.
[2] 
All other use groups: $0.027 per cubic foot of volume.
(d) 
For combinations of additions or renovations, the fee shall be computed separately.
(e) 
For renovations and alterations, the fee shall be $26 per $1,000 of estimated cost of work for the first $100,000 and $20 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of work thereafter.
(f) 
For a demolition permit, the fee shall be as follows:
[1] 
Use Group R5: $150.
[2] 
All other use groups: $125.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(2)(f)[3], oil tank removal, which immediately followed, was repealed 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-08.
(g) 
For construction of a fence, there will be a flat fee of $60.
(h) 
For construction of a sign, there will be a fee of $45.
(i) 
For asbestos abatement, the fee shall be set per state statute.
(j) 
For the installation or construction of a temporary structure, there shall be a flat fee of $150, plus the cost of all necessary electrical, plumbing and service connections.
(k) 
For the installation of piles and bulkheads, the fee shall be $40.
(l) 
The fee for changing from one use group to another use group shall be a flat fee of $150.
(m) 
For the moving of a building or structure from one lot to another, the fee shall be $250.
(n) 
The fee for roofing and siding work completed on structures of Group R3 or R5 shall be $65.
(o) 
The fee for an aboveground swimming pool shall be $140 for a pool with a surface area greater than 550 square feet; the fee in all other cases shall be $70. The fee for an in-ground swimming pool shall be $210 for a pool with a surface area greater than 550 square feet; the fee in all other cases shall be $105.
(p) 
The fees for certificates shall be:
[1] 
Certificate of occupancy:
[a] 
Residential use: $100 per unit.
[b] 
All other use groups: $125.
[2] 
Continuing certificates of occupancy: $100.
[3] 
Certificate of approval: no charge.
(3) 
For the elevator subcode, the fees are set by the State of New Jersey in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6, Test and Inspection Fees.
(a) 
The City of Ventnor shall charge an administrative fee of 15% as provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(k)VI for all inspections conducted by any private on-site inspection agency.
(4) 
Construction permit fees for the electrical subcode shall be as follows:
(a) 
The minimum fee for the electrical subcode shall be $55.
(b) 
Receptacles and fixtures:
[1] 
One through 50: $40.
[2] 
Each additional 25: $5.
(c) 
Motors and electrical devices:
[1] 
Over one horsepower to 10 horsepower: $9 each.
[2] 
Over 10 horsepower to 50 horsepower: $43 each.
[3] 
Over 50 horsepower to 100 horsepower: $85.
[4] 
Over 100 horsepower: $500.
(d) 
Transformers and generators:
[1] 
Over one kilowatt to 10 kilowatts: $45.
[2] 
Over 10 kilowatts to 45 kilowatts: $75.
[3] 
Over 45 kilowatts to 112.5 kilowatts: $125.
[4] 
Over 112.5 kilowatts: $500.
(e) 
Service panels, entrances and subpanels:
[1] 
Up to 400 amperes: $55 each.
[2] 
Over 400 amperes to 1,000 amperes: $85 each.
[3] 
Over 1,000 amperes: $500 each.
(f) 
Technical line items:
[1] 
Ranges/ovens/surface units:
[a] 
Up to 10 kilowatts: $15.
[b] 
Over 10 kilowatts: $60.
[2] 
Dishwasher: $15.
[3] 
Garbage disposal: $15.
[4] 
Dryer: $15.
[5] 
Air-conditioning unit: $60.
[6] 
Whirlpool spa: $60.
[7] 
Pool filter motor: $60.
[8] 
Light standards: $60.
[9] 
Water heater: $60.
[10] 
Signs (lighted): $60.
[11] 
Pool bonding, annual: $75.
[12] 
Dock pedestal: $75.
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(g) 
Certification of public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs: $100 each.
[1] 
In-ground pools: $300.
[2] 
Aboveground pools: $40.
(h) 
Solar energy system.
[1] 
Photovoltaic systems: KW photovoltaic arrays:
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
[a] 
One to 50 KW: $150.
[b] 
Fifty to 100 KW: $200.
[c] 
Over 100 KW: $457.
(5) 
Construction permit fees for the plumbing subcode shall be as follows:
(a) 
The minimum fee for the plumbing subcode shall be $55.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(b) 
Fixtures:
[1] 
Water closet: $13.
[2] 
Urinal/bidet: $13.
[3] 
Bathtub: $13.
[4] 
Lavatory: $13.
[5] 
Shower: $13.
[6] 
Sink: $13.
[7] 
Dishwasher: $13.
[8] 
Drinking fountain: $13.
[9] 
Washing machine: $13.
[10] 
Hose bibb: $13.
[11] 
Water heater: $60.
[12] 
Fuel oil piping: $50.
[13] 
Gas piping: $50.
[14] 
Hot water boiler: $60.
[15] 
Sewer pump: $50.
[16] 
Interceptor/separator: $13.
[17] 
Backflow preventer: $13.
[18] 
Grease trap: $60.
[19] 
Water-cooled air-conditioning or refrigerator unit: $60.
[20] 
Sewer connection: $60.
[21] 
Water service: $75.
(c) 
For cross-connection and backflow preventers that are subject to testing requiring reinspection every three months, the fee shall be $45 for each device when they are tested thrice annually and $100 for each device when they are broken down and tested annually.
(6) 
The construction permit fee for the fire subcode shall be as follows:
(a) 
The minimum fee for the fire subcode shall be $55.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(b) 
Wet and dry sprinkler heads:
[1] 
Up to 20: $75.
[2] 
Over 20 to 50: $100.
[3] 
Over 50 to 100: $150.
[4] 
Over 100 to 200: $250.
[5] 
Over 200 to 400: $600.
[6] 
Over 400 to 1,000: $800.
(c) 
Smoke and heat detectors:
[1] 
Up to 20: $45.
[2] 
Over 20 to 100: $60.
[3] 
Over 100 to 200: $75.
[4] 
Over 200 to 400: $90.
[5] 
Over 400 to 1,000: $115.
[6] 
Over 1,000: $600.
(d) 
Preengineered systems:
[1] 
CO2 suppression: $55.
[2] 
Halon suppression: $55.
[3] 
Foam suppression: $55.
[4] 
Dry chemical: $55.
[5] 
Wet chemical: $55.
(e) 
Standpipes: $250.
(f) 
Kitchen hood exhaust systems: $65.
(g) 
Incinerators: not applicable.
(h) 
Crematoriums: not applicable.
(i) 
Gas- or oil-fired appliances: $50.
(j) 
Solar system(s): $50.
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(k) 
Oil tank removal: $100.
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(7) 
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be:
(a) 
For Class I structures: $100.
(b) 
For Class II structures: $200.
(c) 
For Class III structures: $300.
(8) 
The fee for reinstatement of lapsed permits shall be 50% of the total sum of the construction permit issued, provided that the minimum fee shall be $50.
(9) 
In order to provide for the training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee. This fee shall be in the amount of $0.00371 per cubic foot of new buildings and additions. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The fee for all other construction shall be $1.90 per $1,000 of value of construction. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30, and not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective, said fee shall be collected and remitted for the third and fourth quarters only.
(10) 
For the purpose of determining costs, the Construction Official may require copies of bona fide contracts.
(11) 
Exemption of fee. There shall be no fee for a permit to allow the construction of an outdoor handicapped accessibility ramp.
(12) 
The construction permit fee for the Mechanical Subcode shall be as follows:
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(a) 
The minimum fee for the Mechanical Subcode shall be: $60.
[1] 
First item shall be $60; each additional item shall be $15.
(13) 
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(j): Where private on-site inspection and plan review agencies or supplemental private on-site inspection agencies carry out subcode official responsibilities, an administrative fee of 25% percent of the cost of the total permit fee shall be assessed by the City.
[Added 7-18-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-14]
A. 
Police Department and Fire Department statements or reports. (§ 99-1).
(1) 
Letter-size page or smaller: $0.05 per page; $0.07 per legal-size page or larger.
(2) 
Duplication of videotapes: $5 per videotape.
(3) 
Viewing of video drinking driving tapes: $20 (by appointment only).
B. 
Real estate tax bill:
(1) 
Initial duplicate real estate tax bill: $5. (§ 99-4).
(2) 
Subsequent duplicate real estate tax bill: $25. (§ 99-4)
C. 
Clerk's office. Duplication costs for items: letter-size page or smaller: $0.05 per page; $0.07 per legal-size page or larger. (§ 99-5).
D. 
Fingerprinting of City residents by the Police Department: $15 per person. (§ 99-6)
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
E. 
Vital statistics/certified copies. (§ 99-7).
(1) 
For research and preparation of raised seal certified copies of vital statistics: $10 per copy.
(2) 
For research and preparation of nonsealed informational certified copies of vital statistics: $2 per copy.
A. 
The processing fee for a criminal record check is $10. (§ 100-1)
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
Temporary banner signs. The fee for a temporary banner sign is $25. (§ 102-118.7)
B. 
Certified list of names and addresses. The Tax Collector will provide a certified list from the current tax duplicate of the names and addresses of owners to whom the applicant is required to give notice for a fee of $10; see N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12c. (§ 102-159)
C. 
Fee schedule; waivers. (§ 102-160.4)
(1) 
The following fees shall be established for applications submitted to the Planning Board in the City of Ventnor:
(a) 
Subdivision.
[1] 
Minor preliminary and final:
[a] 
Application fee: $250.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $700.
[2] 
Major/sketch plat: $250.
[3] 
Major preliminary plat:
[a] 
Application fee: $450 plus $50 per lot.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $800 plus $250 per lot.
[4] 
Major final plat:
[a] 
Application fee: $350 plus $25 per lot.
[b] 
Escrow fee: 100% of original escrow deposit for preliminary approval.
[5] 
Extension of preliminary approval:
[a] 
Application fee: $150.
[b] 
Escrow fee 20% of original escrow deposit.
[6] 
Extension of final approval:
[a] 
Application fee: $150.
[b] 
Escrow fee 20% of original escrow deposit plus $25 per lot.
(b) 
Site plan.
[1] 
Minor commercial:
[a] 
Application fee: $200 plus $75 for each 1,000 square feet of building area up to 5,000 square feet, then $50 for each 5,000 square feet thereafter.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $800 plus $250 per 1,000 square feet.
[2] 
Minor residential:
[a] 
Application fee: $150 plus $25 per dwelling unit.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $800 plus $250 per dwelling unit.
[3] 
Preliminary major commercial:
[a] 
Application fee: $300 plus $100 for each 1,000 square feet of building area up to 5,000 square feet, then $25 for each 5,000 square feet thereafter.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $750 plus $200 per 1,000 square feet.
[4] 
Preliminary major residential:
[a] 
Application fee: $300 plus $100 per dwelling unit.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $750 plus $200 per dwelling unit.
[5] 
Final major commercial:
[a] 
Application fee: $550.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $750 plus $100 per 1,000 square feet.
[6] 
Final major residential:
[a] 
Application fee: $550.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $750 plus $100 per dwelling unit.
(c) 
Variance.
[1] 
Appeals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a:
[a] 
Application fee: $200.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $600 for first variance; $300 for each additional variance up to 4; no additional fees over four.
[2] 
Interpretations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b:
[a] 
Application fee: $200.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $600 for first variance; $300 for each additional variance up to 4; no additional fees over four.
[3] 
Hardships pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c:
[a] 
Application fee: $200.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $600 for first variance; $300 for each additional variance up to 4; no additional fees over four.
[4] 
Use pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55-70d:
[a] 
Application fee: $450.
[b] 
Escrow fee: $800 for up to two units, $100 per additional unit.
(d) 
Temporary use permit:
[1] 
Application fee: $200.
(e) 
Conditional use permit:
[1] 
Application fee: $150.
(f) 
Construction and sand moving permit:
[1] 
Application fee: $550 plus an inspection fee of 5% of the construction costs.
(g) 
Request for extension of time:
[1] 
Application fee: $200.
(h) 
Certificate of nonconformity:
[1] 
Application fee: $350.
(i) 
Appeal from decision of Zoning Officer:
[1] 
Application fee: $550.
(j) 
Interpretations from the Board:
[1] 
Application fee: $550.
(k) 
Other permit fees.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
Type
Fee
Fencing not covered under UCC
$50
Installation of concrete (flatwork)/pavers
$50
Sheds which do not require building permits under UCC
$50
New construction plan review
$300
New addition plan review
$50
Signs not covered under UCC
$50
Substantial improvement flood permit (non-UCC)
$50
(2) 
Requests for special Board meetings by the applicant other than those publicly scheduled shall require a flat fee of $750 in addition to all other fees and escrows as set forth in this section.
(3) 
Tax Map maintenance. In all applications for major or minor subdivisions, lot consolidations, removal or additions of easements or any other action that may require a modification to the Tax Map, an administrative Tax Map maintenance fee shall be submitted by separate check in the amount of $200 per lot in order to update and modify the City of Ventnor Tax Maps.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
D. 
Construction trailer permit fee. The fee for a construction trailer is $50. (§ 102-177)
A. 
License and registration. (§ 105-2)
(1) 
The license and registration tag of each neutered or spayed dog is $10 per year.
(2) 
The license and registration tag of each nonneutered or nonspayed dog is $15 per year.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(3) 
Late fee: $25.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
Dumpsters. (§ 109-4)
(1) 
Dumpster permit: $50 for each dumpster for a period of 30 days.
(2) 
Renewal of dumpster permit for an additional ninety-day period: $100 per dumpster.
B. 
Portable storage unit permit: $50 for each portable storage unit for a period of 48 hours. (§ 109-4)
A. 
Yearly membership costs: (§ 115-1)
(1) 
For senior citizens ("senior citizen" to be defined as one being 62 years of age and above): $150 per person per year.
(2) 
For adults 18 years and above and below 62 years of age: $175 per person per year.
(3) 
For individuals 10 years and over and under the age of 18 years: $50 per person per year.
(4) 
For spectators with a key: $50 per person per year.
B. 
Weekly membership costs: (§ 115-1)
(1) 
For senior citizens (62 years of age and above): $25 per week.
(2) 
For adults (18 years to below 62 years of age): $30 per week.
(3) 
For individuals 10 years and over and under the age of 18 years: $15 per week
C. 
Daily membership costs: (§ 115-1)
(1) 
For senior citizens (62 years of age and above): $5 per day.
(2) 
For adults (18 years to below 62 years of age): $10 per day.
(3) 
For individuals 10 years and over and under the age of 18 years: $5 per day.
D. 
Daily walk on (non-fishing fee): (§ 115-1).
(1) 
For individuals 10 years and over: $5 per day.
A. 
Enforcement of uniform fire code. In addition to the registration, inspections and fees required pursuant to the Act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs, the following additional registrations, inspections and fees shall be required. (§ 122-16)
(1) 
All places of business, to include but not be limited to doctors' offices, dentists' offices, law offices, accounting offices, real estate offices and labor union offices, will be charged a fee of $50 per year for registration and fire inspection.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(2) 
All mercantile establishments, with the exception of those buildings listed as life-hazard uses in the code, will be charged a fee of $50 per year for registration and fire inspections. All cooking establishments not listed as life-hazard uses that are required to have a suppression system must be issued a Type I Permit at an additional cost at $54 per year.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(3) 
All buildings containing three or more units, whether residential, commercial or a combination thereof, except life-hazard uses as established in the code, will be charged a fee of $60 for the first three units and $10 for each additional unit per year for registration and fire inspection.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(4) 
All warehouses, except those defined as life-hazard uses, will be charged a fee of $50 per year for registration and fire inspection.
(5) 
The fee for issuance of a status of fire code violation penalties report shall be $25 per report. The request shall be made at least two weeks prior to closing. Should the status of the fire code violation and penalties report not be obtained prior to the sale of the property, a fine of $50 will be imposed in addition to the cost of report.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(6) 
The application fee for a Uniform Fire Code permit shall be as follows:
(a) 
Type 1: $54.
(b) 
Type 2: $214.
(c) 
Type 3: $427.
(d) 
Type 4: $641.
(7) 
Failure to pay.
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(a) 
All fire registration fees must be paid within 60 days from the date they are issued. Failure to pay the required fees will cause the fees to be doubled.
B. 
Emergency medical services. The charges for rendering ambulance services to an individual or parties shall be: (§ 122-19)
[Amended 6-23-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-13]
Service
Fee
Basic life support, emergency
$775
Basic life support, mileage (per mile)
$17
Disposable collar
$50
Oxygen administration
$65
Narcan administration
$95
EpiPen administration
$150
AED administration
$150
Refused medical assistance (RMA) following request for services
$200
Pronouncement of death actions/establish vital statistics level
$500
A. 
The fee for a development permit shall be $50. (§ 126-12)
A. 
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be $50. (§ 138-7)
B. 
The fee for a seasonal certificate of occupancy shall be $100. (§ 138-7)
A. 
Services of the Planning Board. Fees for applications or for the rendering of any service by the Planning Board or any member of their administrative staffs which are not otherwise provided by ordinance may be provided for and adopted as part of the rules of the Board, and copies of said rules or of the separate fee schedule shall be available to the public. Any existing fee for such services already provided for by administrative rules or by resolution or ordinance shall remain the same. (§ 143-28)
B. 
Variance. The fee for variance applications before the Planning Board is $350. (§ 143-28)
C. 
Appeals. The fee for an appeal to the Planning Board from any decision of the administrative officer is $100. (§ 143-28)
D. 
List of property owners. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12c, the fee for a list of property owners to whom the applicant is required to give notice is $10. (§ 143-31)
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
The application for a license shall be $100 per annum. (§ 144-5)
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
The license fees to be paid annually as provided in § 149-4 to the City of Ventnor City for conducting the businesses herein named at the places to be designated in the license certificate issued therefor or for using any vehicle, stand, store, place or thing or for the type of service herein designated shall be as follows: (§ 149-5)
Type of Business
Fee
Alteration, tailor shop, dry cleaning, laundry and shoe repair
$50
Antiques and used wares shop
$50
Auction house/store
$1,000
Automatic vending or dispensing machines
$10
Automobile accessories
$50
Automobile agency or saleroom
$150
Automobile garage (with accessories)
$50
Automobile service station (with accessories)
$75
Bakery and pastry shop
$50
Beauty salon/tanning salon/barbershop
$50
Bicycle stores
$50
Boat shop/accessories
$50
Bookstore
$50
Bowling alleys (per alley)
$15
Business offices
$50
Cigars and tobacco shops
$50
Circus
$1,000
Clothing and accessories/jewelry
$50
Confectioners
$50
Craft stores
$50
Department stores
$350
Distributors
$75
Drugstores
$75
Electronics store
$50
Express and freight distribution terminals
$50
Florist
$50
Gas pumps (not connected with garages or service stations), each pump
$20
Groceries, meats and poultry, wholesale
$350
Groceries, retail
$50
Hardware/electrical supplies/painting supplies
$75
Health and fitness
$50
Home furnishings, blinds, awnings (without electronics)
$50
Home occupancy
$50
Ice cream parlor or stand
$50
Laundry (self-service), per machine
$50
Musical instruments/music store
$50
Newspaper publishers
$50
Optical goods
$50
Peddlers and solicitors
$150
Performing arts studios/galleries
$50
Pinball machines, per machine
$20
Print shops
$50
Rentals of 30 days or less
$500
Restaurants/coffee shops
$50
Seafood stores
$50
Ship and boatyard storage/slip and dock rental/marina
$75
Skating rink
$100
Sports equipment/clothing
$50
Stationery/books/magazines/novelty stores
$50
Storage warehouse
$125
Stores not classified
$50
Supermarkets
$350
Taxicab owner license, each cab (see regulations in Ch. 205, Taxicabs, Licensing and Operation of)
$150
Taxicab, vehicle information change administrative fee
$30
Theaters, each projection screen on premises
$150
Travel agency
$50
Undertakers
$50
Variety stores
$50
B. 
Personal property yard sales. Registration with the City of Ventnor City: $5. (§ 149-14)
A. 
Application for variance. The Noise Control Administrator may charge the applicant a fee of $20 to cover expenses resulting from the processing of the permit of variance application. (§ 156-6)
A. 
Parade permit application: $5. (§ 163-3)
A. 
Sales on City-owned property, public beaches and Boardwalk.
(1) 
The license fee for a hawker, peddler or vendor is $500. (§ 173-8)
(2) 
Deposit for a badge: $20. In the event that said badge is not surrendered on or before December 31 of the year in which the same is issued, then said deposit shall be forfeited. (§ 173-9).
A. 
Permit fee. No wiring or apparatus shall be installed, erected or constructed without a permit first being obtained therefor and the same being inspected by the Electrical Subcode Official, for which permit and inspection there shall be paid a fee of $10. (§ 175-2)
A. 
Abandoned real property.
(1) 
Registration of abandoned real property. The nonrefundable annual registration fee is $500 per property. (§ 179-13)
(2) 
Failure to reimburse the municipality for the cost of temporarily securing the property, or any abatement directed by the City: the municipality may lien the property with such cost, along with an administrative fee of $500 to recover the administrative personnel services. (§ 179-19)
A. 
Connections. (§ 186-2)
(1) 
Sewer connection permit fee: $500.
(2) 
Temporary sanitary sewer service connection: $500.
B. 
Sewer service rates and charges. (§ 186-2.1)
(1) 
The following rates shall be charged for sewer service in the City of Ventnor:
(a) 
Sewer connection, standard six-inch lateral: $500.
(b) 
Sewer fixed annual amount: $385.
[Amended 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05; 4-25-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-10]
(c) 
Sewer variable rate per 1,000 gallons: $4.70.
[Amended 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
(d) 
Sewer variable rate per 1,000 gallons for the months of June, July and August: $5.70.
[Amended 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
(e) 
Fee for customers not billed per usage rates (this fee shall be in addition to the fixed annual amount): $262.70.
(f) 
Street opening permit, standard opening up to 100 square feet: $250.
(g) 
Street opening permit, any area in excess of the standard opening of 100 square feet: $250 per square foot (cost above standard opening).
(h) 
Street opening deposit (will be refunded upon approval of the restoration of the asphalt where the street opening occurred): $1,000.
A. 
Redemption of abandoned shopping cart: $25. (§ 188-6)
A. 
Large events. The following fees are applicable regarding special events: (§ 193-1)
(1) 
Application fee: $25.
(2) 
Additional fee of $25 if time is not adhered to for submitting application.
(3) 
Event type:
(a) 
Type of event:
Event Type
Description
Fee
Application Must Be Submitted
Type A
1 to 99 attendees*
$25
45 days prior to event
Type B
100 to 299 attendees*
$50
60 days prior to event
Type C
300 to 499 attendees*
$100
90 days (3 months) prior to event
Type D
500 or more attendees*
$200
120 days (4 months) prior to event
*
The term "attendees" refers to both participants and spectators.
(b) 
Specific event types.
Description
Location
Fee
*Security Deposit
Beach party
Various locations
$250
$250
Ski Beach*
Dorset and Burk Ave
$250
$500
Beach*
Surfing/athletic/concert/various locations
$250
$500
Basketball court
Somerset Ave
$200
$400
Tennis court
Somerset Ave (plus hourly fee of $9)
$200
$400
Pickleball courts
Somerset Ave (plus hourly fee of $5)
$200
$400
Volleyball courts
Suffolk Ave or Cambridge Ave
$200
$400
Boardwalk
Used for runs/walks
$100
$250
Fishing pier
Used for runs/walks
$100
$250
Gazebo
Newport Avenue beach area
$50
$150
Wedding
Archway, chairs, tent
$75
$150
Health/wellness
Screenings/fitness (*seasonal fee available: $100)
$25*
N/A
Religious
Services (various locations)
$25
$100
NOTES:
*
Multiple events: first date: $ event fee/additional dates TBD based on event and location – refundable security deposit: $500
(c) 
Secondary permit required.
Event
Description
Fee
Season
4-wheel drive
4x4 on beach/secondary permit required
$100
$100
Fire pit/bonfire
Additional fees may apply/secondary permit required
$250
N/A
Temporary vendor
Mobile food vendor/secondary permit required
$50
$100
Temporary vendor
Crafter/secondary permit required
$20
$75
Block party
Additional fees may apply/secondary permit required
$25
N/A
Film/TV
Additional fees may apply/secondary permit required
$50
$150
Drone
Operation of drone in Ventnor/secondary permit required
$25
$100
Open flame permit
Contact Bureau of Fire Prevention: 609-823-7943
$54
N/A
Refundable security deposit: Security deposit to be refunded if area where the event is held is left clean, no damage occurred, no rules or regulations were violated and all trash must be removed by the applicant or security deposit will be forfeited. All special events require a security deposit, see above rates. A separate check is required.
(d) 
Fire Code application fees.
Fire Code Application Fee
Type
Fee
1 (open flame permit)
$54
2
$166
3
$331
4
$497
(e) 
Additional staff fees.
Special Event Fees
(if applicable)
Name:
Fee:
Notes:
Staff
Public Safety:
Police
$85/hour
Minimum 3 hours
OEM
$65/hour
Fire/EMS (2-man crew)
$65/hour each
Fire (Bureau) Inspectors
$65/hour each
Lifeguards
$75 per guard
Flat rate
Dispatchers
$65/hour
Public Works:
Public Works
$55/hour
Water and Sewer
$55/hour
Sign Shop
$55/hour
Building Department:
Code Enforcement
$55/hour
Inspections/Licenses
$55/hour
Equipment
Public Works:
Dumpster
ACUA rate
Dumpster and tip fee
Trash cans/recycle cans
$20
Per can
Motor broom
$80
Per vehicle
Front end loader
$60
Per vehicle
Bucket truck
$65
Per vehicle
Lift truck
$65
Per vehicle
Beach tractor
$75
Per vehicle
Dump truck
$50
Per vehicle
Pickup truck
$30
Per vehicle
Weed whacker/blower
$10
Per vehicle
Mower
$50
Per vehicle
Barricades/cones
$10
Per item
Water/hydrant
$100
Per area
Bathrooms
$50
Per site
Generator (portable)
$100
Per item
Bike racks
$50
Per item
Public Safety:
Police vehicle
$75
Per vehicle/per day
Ambulance
$100
Per vehicle/per day
First responder vehicle
$75
Per vehicle/per day
Rescue truck - all wheel drive
$75
Per vehicle/per day
Engine - 1,000 gpm pump
$600
Per day
High wheel vehicle
$150
Per vehicle/per day
Lifeguard boat
$45
Per vehicle/per day
ATV
$60
Per vehicle/per day
Jet ski
$55
Per vehicle/per day
Message board
$100
Per sign
NOTES:
* Certain events may require additional resources; fees may apply.
A. 
Street opening permit: (§ 197-5)
(1) 
For each opening or excavation not greater than 25 square feet in surface area outside of the paved cartway of any municipal street, avenue, road, or highway: $250.
(2) 
For each opening or excavation not greater than 25 square feet in surface area within the paved cartway of any municipal street, avenue, road, or highway: $250, plus $2.50 per square foot above 25 square feet.
(3) 
For each additional opening within the paved cartway for the same service: $50 each.
B. 
Obstruction of streets and sidewalks by building materials.
(1) 
The fee for a permit to place building materials of any kind upon any street, sidewalk, public or private property: $50. (§ 197-7)
C. 
Construction and repair of curbs and sidewalks.
(1) 
The application fee for construction and repair permits for curbs and sidewalks shall be $10 per $1,000 of cost, with a minimum of $20. (§ 197-26)
D. 
Revocable license agreements for residential encroachments.
(1) 
The property owner shall pay to the City a one-time application fee of $300 along with a deposit. (§ 197-38)
E. 
Marking of driveway no-parking areas.
[Added 7-18-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-15]
(1) 
The application fee for marking the street areas defining no-parking area in the area of the driveway in front of a private or public driveway as said area is defined under Chapter 217, Section 21 of the City Code shall be $25.
A. 
Tax exemption for real property improvements and new construction.
(1) 
Applications for exemptions. The initial fee schedule for the application shall be as follows: (§ 204-7.1)
(a) 
For new residential construction: $200.
(b) 
For new multi-dwelling construction: $100 per dwelling unit.
(c) 
For commercial, industrial and mixed-use improvements or new construction: $500.
[Amended 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
Fee schedule for the Ventnor City Public Tennis Courts: (§ 206-4)
(1) 
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: $10 per court per hour.
(2) 
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free.
(3) 
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: $10 per court per hour.
A. 
The mercantile license fees are as follows: (§ 208-5)
Name of License
Fee
Towing business operator
$300
Tow truck driver
$100
B. 
Approved fees. (§ 208-10)
Type of Service
Fee
Transporting (towing) of illegally parked, impounded or disabled motor vehicle
$100
Transporting (towing) of motor vehicle from an accident scene, to include cleaning and removal of area debris
$120
Flatbed service
$125
Lockouts
$75
Winching (per hour)
$100
Service calls
$75
City-owned vehicles
50% of applicable listed fee
Drop fee (vehicle must be hooked to collect drop fee)
50% of applicable listed fee
Labor rate (per hour) (Note: In unusual or extreme situations the official tower may charge the labor rate per/hour in addition to the approved fees listed in this section.)
$75
Storage rate (per day)
$25
Emergency after-hours release fee (Note: After-hours release fee in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 7:59 a.m. each day including holidays and weekends.)
$25
C. 
Storage rates. Storage rates are $25 per day excluding the first and last days. (§ 208-11)
A. 
Parking meters.
(1) 
Impoundment of vehicles. The fee for redemption of towed vehicles shall be the reasonable cost of towing and a storage charge of $2 for vehicles weighing less than three tons and $3 for vehicles weighing in excess of three tons, for each day or portion thereof during which said vehicle remains in said garage or storage area. (§ 214-56)
(2) 
Parking meter charge. Per hour, not to exceed: $2. (§ 214-62)
(3) 
Use of Parksmarter mobile app shall incur a minimum charge of one hour in addition to a $0.35 convenience fee that is inclusive of all transaction fees to the company. (§ 214-62)
A. 
Parking permits for on-street parking. (§ 217-9.1)
(1) 
Parking permit fee: $20 for each permit, payable in January of all even-numbered years for a period of two years and terminating by December 31 of each odd-numbered year. Payment of fees shall not be prorated if purchased after January 1 in any given year.
(2) 
Visitor placards: of $20 for each placard, payable in January of all even-numbered years for a period of two years and terminating by December 31 of each odd-numbered year. Payment of fees shall not be prorated if purchased after January 1 in any given year.
(3) 
Replacement placards shall be $50.
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
Meter connections, usage and repair. The following fees shall be charged: (§ 220-13)
Service or Permit Provided
Description
Cost
Street opening permit
Standard opening permit for area up to 100 square feet
$250
Any space in excess of that allotted pursuant to a standard opening permit
$2.50 per square foot for each square foot in excess of 100 square feet
Street opening deposit
Deposit must be paid for all street openings. Refund of the same shall be made upon approval of the proper restoration of the area of street opening
$1,000
Fire hydrant use
Per-diem charge for use of fire hydrant
$150
Water connection
Service size up to 1 inch
$850
Service size of 1 1/2 inches
$1,650
Service size of 2 inches
$1,250
Service size of 3 inches
$1,500
Service size of 4 inches
$2,700
Service size of 6 inches
$4,650
Standard six-inch lateral
$500
B. 
Usage fees. The following rates and fees shall be charged for water service in the City of Ventnor: (§ 220-14)
[Amended 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04]
(1) 
Water, annual fixed amount: $365.
[Amended 4-25-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09]
(2) 
Variable rate per 1,000 gallons: $1.15.
(3) 
Variable rate per 1,000 gallons for the months of June, July and August: $1.40.
C. 
When a water connection previously installed and previously used has been discontinued, a new service connection must be applied for pursuant to the conditions set forth in § 220-20 when water is again desired. A fee of $100 shall be charged for this service in addition to any and all other fees which may be applicable pursuant to Chapter 220. (§ 220-21)
D. 
Discontinuation of service. When service is discontinued for any reason, a charge of $100 shall be made for turning off the water. (§ 220-25)
E. 
Meter tests and adjustments. (§ 220-27)
(1) 
The City will impose a charge of $25 for a printout showing the number of gallons used by the property owner.
(2) 
If any test requires the City of Ventnor to send personnel to the property, the fee shall be $100. To the extent the test shows there has been a substantial error in the meter, then the City of Ventnor, in its sole discretion, may refund or credit the amount of the fee for such a test.
F. 
Service to fire protection facilities. Any property having private fire protection facilities shall pay for each connection to be used exclusively for the extinguishment of fires a fee of $100 per year. (§ 220-30)
G. 
Special reading of water meter. Any time a request is made for a special reading of a water meter as a result of a transfer of property from one owner to another, there shall be a fee of $25 payable in advance for such reading. (§ 220-30)
A. 
Water meter, one inch (inside building): $600. (Ch. 47)
B. 
Water meter, one inch (in pit - outside): $900. (Ch. 47)
C. 
Water meter, 5/8 inch (inside building): $550. (Ch. 47)
D. 
Water meter, two inches (in pit - outside): $2,750. (Ch. 47)
E. 
Water meter, three inches (in pit - outside): $3,500. (Ch. 47)
F. 
Water meter, four inches (in pit - outside): $4,500. (Ch. 47)
A. 
Ceremony fee (marriage/civil union): $100. (§ 37-1)
A bulkhead application fee of $250 is required, along with an escrow amount of $2,000 (includes application review and as-built review). (Ch. 92)
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
Room rental: $200.
B. 
Deposit room rental: $200 refundable.
C. 
Nonprofit group: $50 per use.
D. 
Nonprofit groups deposit room rental: $200 refundable.
(1) 
Civic groups shall provide $200 yearly, refundable January 1 of the current year.
E. 
Every group must provide $100,000 liability insurance.
[Added 5-26-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
A. 
Insufficient funds: $20.
[Added 7-13-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-14]
The following fees shall apply to use of parking spaces identified as charging spaces.
A. 
Ventnor city hall level 2:
[Amended 7-18-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-17]
(1) 
For up to four hours charging, $1.75 per hour.
(2) 
Electric vehicles are authorized to park in spaces designated as charging station spaces only during the time when the vehicles are connected for electric charging purposes or up to four hours, whichever is less. Within 30 minutes of the time the vehicle is no longer charging, the owner or operator of said vehicle shall be required to remove the vehicle from the charging station space. If the owner or operator of said vehicle does not remove the vehicle from the charging station space upon the expiration of the thirty-minute grace period, then said owner or operator shall be in violation of this section and will be charged a fee of $25. The grace period shall not extend the use of the parking space beyond four hours and any vehicle not removed from the charging station space after four hours shall be charged a fee of $25.
B. 
Ventnor city library level 3:
(1) 
$0.35/kWh for up to one hour.
(2) 
Electric vehicles are authorized to park in spaces designated as charging station spaces only during the time when the vehicles are connected for electric charging purposes or up to one hour, whichever is less. Within 30 minutes of the time the vehicle is no longer charging, the owner or operator of said vehicle shall be required to remove the vehicle from the charging station space. If the owner or operator of said vehicle does not remove the vehicle from the charging station space upon the expiration of the thirty-minute grace period, then said owner or operator shall be in violation of this section and will be charged a fee of $25. The grace period shall not extend the use of the parking space beyond one hour and any vehicle not removed from the charging station space after one hour shall be charged a fee of $25.
[Amended 7-18-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-17]