[1991 Code § 81-14; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 1996-6; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2001-16; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2004-31; Ord. No. 2008-09; Ord. No. 2015-18; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsections A through E and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
A. 
Building Subcode fees. The building subcode fees shall be:
(1) 
For new construction, the permit fees shall be computed at the rate of $0.040 per cubic foot of volume. However, structures falling into S-1 or S-2 categories shall be charged at the rate of $0.030 per cubic foot; except that the minimum fee in all cases shall be $75.
(2) 
For alterations, renovations and repairs, the permit fees shall be based upon the estimated cost of the work and shall be in the amount of $35 per $1,000 of estimated cost, up to and including $50,000; from $50,001 to and including $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $28 per $1,000 of estimated cost; above $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount of $24 per $1,000 of estimated cost. For the purpose of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the enforcing agency, if available, cost data produced by the architect or engineer of record or by a recognized estimate firm or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The enforcing agency shall make the final decision regarding estimated cost. There shall be a minimum of $75 for any permit under this section.
(3) 
For additions, permit fees shall be computed the same as for new construction, $0.040 per cubic foot of volume, except that the minimum fee shall be $75.
(4) 
For additions and alterations, permit fees shall cost the sum of respective fees for alterations and additions computed separately.
(5) 
The fee for an aboveground swimming pool shall be $100. The fee for an in-ground swimming pool shall be $260. The fee for an in-ground pool with a surface area greater than 550 square feet shall be $400.
(6) 
Retaining walls.
(a) 
Group R-5: $75.
(b) 
All other groups: $35 per $1,000.
(7) 
Gazebos.
(a) 
Group R-5: $75.
(b) 
All other groups: $150.
(8) 
Asbestos hazard abatement fee.
(a) 
An administrative fee of $118 for each construction permit issued for an asbestos hazard abatement project.
(b) 
An administrative fee of $24 for each certificate of occupancy issued following the successful completion of an asbestos hazard abatement project.
(9) 
Lead abatement fee.
(a) 
The fee for a permit for lead hazard abatement work shall be $196.
(b) 
The fee for a lead abatement clearance certificate shall be $39.
B. 
Plumbing Subcode fees. Fees for the plumbing subcode shall be as follows:
Type
Fee
Water closet
$25
Urinal/bidet
$25
Lavatory
$25
Shower
$25
Floor drain
$25
Sink
$25
Dishwasher
$25
Drinking fountain
$25
Washing machine
$25
Hose bib
$25
Water heater
$25
Fuel oil piping
$25
Gas piping
$25
Steam boiler
$85
Hot water boiler
$85
Sewer pump
$100
Interceptor/separator
$85
Backflow preventer
$85
Sewer connection
$100
Water service connection
$100
Stacks
$25
Air admittance valve (AAV)
$50
Furnace
$85
Air conditioning unit
$25
Air conditioning coil
$25
Split system
$25
There shall be a minimum fee of $65 for this subsection.
C. 
Electrical Subcode fees. Fees for the electrical subcode shall be as follows:
Type
Fee
Lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors, light poles, motors (fractional, h.p.), emergency and exit lights, communication points, and alarm devices which are less than 20 amps:
First 50 units
$70
Each 10 units additional
$13
Pool permit (lights included)
$125
Storable pool/spa/hot tub
$125
Electrical range
$25
Electrical water heater
$25
Electrical dryer
$25
Dishwasher
$25
Air conditioning unit
$25
Space heater
$25
Baseboard heater (each)
$25
Motor or electrical device
1 to 10 HP or 1 kw to 10 kw
$25
10 to 50 HP or 10 kw to 50 kw
$125
50 to 100 HP or 50 kw to 100 kw
$200
100+ HP or 100+ kw
$640
KW transformers/generators (under 225 amps)
$125
KW transformers/generators (225 to 1,000 amps)
$200
KW transformers/generators (over 1,000 amps)
$640
Service entrance (amp service)
Same as Transformers/Generators
Smoke and heat detectors (one- and two-family dwellings)
$55
KW electric signs, outline lights
$70
Photovoltaic systems
1 to 50 kilowatts
$125
51 to 100 kilowatts
$200
Greater than 100 kilowatts
$640
There shall be a minimum fee of $70 for any permit in this subsection.
D. 
Fire Subcode fees. The fees for the fire subcode shall be as follows:
Type
Fee
For plan review to establish fire safety
$50
For inspection of new homes
$50
For inspection of newly installed wood stoves or fireplaces or new or rebuilt chimneys
$100
For inspection of smoke detectors:
Number of Detectors
Fee
1 to 20
$100
21 to 100
$234
101 to 200
$448
201 to 400
$856
401 to 1,000
$1,605
Over 1,000
$2,048
For inspection of storage tanks:
Up to 100 gallons, not to include drums or gas cans
$100
For each additional 500 gallons or fraction thereof
$50
For inspection of sprinkler systems:
Number of Heads
Fee
1 to 20
$100
21 to 100
$234
101 to 200
$448
201 to 400
$856
401 to 1,000
$1,605
Over 1,000
$2,048
Independent pre-engineered systems (per system)
$165
Gas or oil-fired appliance which is not connected to the plumbing system (per appliance):
Use Group R-5
$100
All other groups
$165
Smoke control system or fire alarm control panel replacement (per system)
$165
Supervisory devices
$100
Signaling devices
$165
Kitchen exhaust system (per system)
$165
Engineered suppressions pre-action systems, or dry pipe/alarm valves
$165
Standpipe, hydrant or fire pump (each)
$325
Underground water service for protection (per service)
$400
E. 
Mechanical Subcode fees. The fees for the mechanical subcode shall be as follows:
Type
Fee
Furnace
$85
Boiler, hot water or steam
$85
Water heater
$25
Air conditioning unit
$25
Air conditioning coil
$25
Split system
$25
Fuel oil equipment
$85
Gas or fuel oil piping
$25
Oil tank
$65
Temporary LPG tank
$25
Fireplace insert
$65
There shall be a minimum fee of $65 for any permit in this subsection.
[1991 Code § 81-15; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 1996-6; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for plan review shall be 5% of the amount charged for the construction permit. The fee for the plan review of a consultative nature where no immediate construction is planned shall be 20% of the estimated cost of the construction work or $75, whichever is higher.
[1991 Code § 81-16; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2015-18; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
A. 
The fee for a permit for demolition of a building or structure shall be $260 for one-family or two-family residences, $75 for garage or storage sheds, and $300 for all other buildings or structures.
B. 
The fee for a permit for underground storage tank removal shall be $100 for a residential property, $250 for all other uses.
[1991 Code § 81-17; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
A. 
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 $10 per $1,000 of the sum of the estimated costs for moving, for new foundations and for placement in a complete condition in the new location, except that the minimum fee shall be $75.
B. 
The fee or structural inspection of an existing dwelling shall be $75.
[1991 Code § 81-18; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2004-31; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be $4 per square foot of the surface area of the sign, except that the minimum fee shall be $75.
[1991 Code § 81-19; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; Ord. No. 2004-31; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The following fees shall be charged for certificates of occupancy:
Type
Fee
New home
10% of the construction permit fee, but not less than $65
Additions, etc.
$65
Change of use
$100
Continued occupancy
$65
Temporary occupancy
None
[1991 Code § 81-21; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19]
The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Borough Council biannually a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating expenses of the agency and any other expenses of the municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.
[1991 Code § 81-22; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
As required by the Department of Community Affairs, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee of $0.00371 per cubic foot of volume of new construction, and $1.90 per $1,000 of construction costs of all other permits. Such surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 3, 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, such fee shall be collected and remitted for the third and fourth quarters only.
[1991 Code § 81-23; amended by Ord. No. 847; Ord. No. 2000-19]
The enforcing agency shall report annually, at the end of each fiscal year, to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, and not later than July 31, the total amount of the surcharge fee collected in the fiscal year. In the fiscal year in which the regulations first become effective, such report shall be for the third and fourth quarters only.
[Ord. No. 1997-1; amended by Ord. No. 2001-21]
Fees shall be waived for all municipal construction permits issued for alterations on any building in the Borough's designated CC-1 (Central Commercial 1) zone between November 1, 2001 and the date of completion of the downtown revitalization or December 31, 2002, whichever occurs first. New Jersey DCA training fees will not be waived.
[Ord. No. 1997-1; amended by Ord. No. 2008-09; 2-22-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-02]
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code shall be:
Type
Fee
Group R-5
$150
All other Class 3
$165
Class 2
$165
Class 1
$820
Resubmissions, Class 2 and Class 3
$90
Resubmission, Class 1