[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Ewing 11-24-1998 by Ord. No. 98-13 as Ch. 100 of the 1998 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 1-25-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01; 5-23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-17; 5-22-2007 by Ord. No. 07-14; 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 09-04; 9-24-2024 by Ord. No. 24-22]
A. 
Administrative fee, in addition to recovery of costs and expenses, on each summons issued under Chapter 110, Brush, Grass and Weeds, or Chapter 407, Nuisances, Public Health: $50.
B. 
Computer, access to terminal: $25.
C. 
Postage and packaging material fees.
(1) 
Postage fees. For all items requested to be returned through the mail, fees for postage shall be the actual cost of postage.
(2) 
Packaging material fees. For all items requested to be returned through the mail, fees for Township-supplied packaging material shall be the actual cost of the materials, except no fee shall be charged for standard envelopes.
D. 
Marriage and civil union ceremonies.
(1) 
Collection of fees. Persons seeking to be married or joined in civil union by the Mayor of Ewing Township shall remit a fee of $50, payable to the Township of Ewing. Fees for service may be disbursed to the Mayor through the appropriate budget line item and with appropriate authorization.
(2) 
An administrative fee of $50 shall be added to the above-established fee.
E. 
Fee for returned checks. A fee of $20 shall be charged for any and all checks presented to Ewing Township in payment of any tax, service, program, etc., that are returned by the bank for any reason. In cases where the check is returned in error by the bank and the bank provides a statement indicating its error, the Finance Director shall waive the fee.
A. 
License for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages; class of license.
(1) 
Plenary retail consumption license: $540.
(a) 
Hotels: $1,609.
[Added 9-10-2002 by Ord. No. 02-22]
(2) 
Plenary retail distribution license: $360.
(3) 
Club license: $150.
B. 
The license fees for plenary retail consumption and plenary retail distribution shall automatically increase each July 1, beginning July 1, 1996, by 20% until the maximum license fee allowed by N.J.S.A. 33:1-12 is reached.
[Amended 6-14-2005 by Ord. No. 05-22]
[Amended 8-24-1999 by Ord. No. 99-11; 1-25-2005 by Ord. No. 05-06; 9-9-2008 by Ord. No. 08-18; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47; 6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 14-14; 5-13-2025 by Ord. No. 25-10]
A. 
Dogs.
(1) 
Annual license, each dog: $14.
(2) 
Three-year license, each dog: $39.
(3) 
Annual potentially dangerous dog license: $550.
(4) 
Annual registration tag, each dog: $1.
(5) 
Annual surcharge per P.L. 1983, c. 181 (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.3c), each dog: $0.20.
(6) 
Annual surcharge per P.L. 1983, c. 172 (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.3b), each dog of reproductive age which has not had its reproductive capacity permanently altered through sterilization: $3.
(7) 
Penalty, if not paid within 30 days of the date due:
(a) 
March 3 through May 3: $5.
(b) 
May 4 through June 17: $10.
(c) 
After June 18: $15.
B. 
Animal adoption (said funds to be dedicated for use by the Ewing Animal Shelter):
(1) 
Dogs and puppies: $75.
(2) 
Cats and kittens: $50.
C. 
Redemption of owned animals (said funds to be dedicated for use by the Ewing Animal Shelter):
(1) 
First day: $11.
(2) 
Each additional day: $7.
D. 
Dropoff of unwanted animals (said funds to be dedicated for use by the Ewing Animal Shelter).
(1) 
Dogs and puppies: $75.
(2) 
Cats and kittens: $60.
E. 
License fees for kennels and pet shops; no fee for shelters or pounds:
(1) 
The annual license fee for a kennel providing accommodations for 10 or fewer pets shall be $10 and for more than 10 pets shall be $25.
(2) 
The annual license fee for a pet shop shall be $10.
(3) 
No fee shall be charged for a shelter or pound.
[Amended 4-13-2004 by Ord. No. 04-05]
A. 
Analysis of water samples: $10 plus actual laboratory costs.
B. 
Birth certificate:, certified copy: $15.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
C. 
Burial, transit or removal permit: $10.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
D. 
Duplicate burial, transit or removal permit: $10.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
E. 
Correction to vital record, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage/remarriage licenses, civil union licenses, and domestic partnership registrations: $30.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
F. 
Death certificate, certified copy: $15.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
G. 
Certified copies of marriage/remarriage license, civil union/reaffirmation license, and domestic partnership registration: $15.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
H. 
Fee for marriage/remarriage license, civil union/reaffirmation license, and domestic partnership registration: $28.
[Added 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
I. 
Witnessing of soil logs, perks, etc., minimum two holes: base charge of $100.
[Added 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-13]
J. 
Additional charge for each hole above the base charge: $50 per hole.
[Added 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-13]
K. 
Witnessing a septic system abandonment (not in conjunction with a new or altered system): $50.
[Added 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-13]
L. 
Certification of laboratory water analysis report: $30.
[Added 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-13]
M. 
Fee for re-audit of day-care center, preschool or school due to immunization noncompliance, each visit: $50.
[Added 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-13]
N. 
Fees for activities associated with the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, Chapter 383, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 8:6, are herein fixed as follows:
[Added 4-28-2015 by Ord. No. 15-13]
(1) 
Fees for the review and processing of notice of claim of exemption of tobacco retail establishment: $50.
(2) 
Review and processing of application for registration of exempt cigar bar or cigar lounge: $100.
(3) 
Review and processing of application for renewal of registration of exempt cigar bar or cigar lounge: $50.
[Amended 7-11-2006 by Ord. No. 06-25]
A person applying for representation by a Municipal Public Defender or Court-approved counsel is required to pay an application fee of not more than $200 but only in an amount necessary to pay the costs of Municipal Public Defender services. The Municipal Court may waive this fee, in whole or part, only if the Court determines, in its discretion, upon a clear and convincing showing by the applicant, that this fee represents an unreasonable burden on the person seeking representation. The Municipal Court may permit a person to pay the application fee over a specific period of time not to exceed four months.
[Added 8-13-2002 by Ord. No. 02-17; amended 3-25-2008 by Ord. No. 08-04]
A. 
A fee of $700 plus $12 per mile, calculated one way, will be charged to all persons receiving emergency medical services or ambulance transport services by the nonvolunteer Ewing Township Emergency Medical Services. In addition to the above, a fee in the amount of $65 will be charged for the use of oxygen, when required.
[Amended 3-26-2013 by Ord. No. 13-11]
B. 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the payment of the fee by any person receiving such emergency medical services or ambulance transport service from the nonvolunteer Emergency Medical Services will be waived or reduced, provided such person certifies that:
(1) 
He/she has no medical insurance coverage in effect to cover the emergency medical services and ambulance transport services; or
(2) 
His/her total household income places him/her in the low- or moderate-income category as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:92-1.3.
C. 
The Township will accept the amount paid by an insurance company as payment in full and will not seek further reimbursement for the services.
D. 
The recipient of the emergency medical services and/or ambulance transport services must facilitate the submittal of the bill for such services, if required by the insurance company, and provide all required information necessary for payment; however, in no case will recipients of services who are Township residents receive a bill for said services from the Township for payment by the recipient.
E. 
The Business Administrator of the Township of Ewing is authorized to collect fees for emergency medical services and ambulance transport services pursuant to this section and is authorized to delegate such collection of fees or to contract for the collection of such fees consistent with the terms of this section.
[Amended 2-8-2000 by Ord. No. 00-03; 5-31-2005 by Ord. No. 05-21; 2-13-2007 by Ord. No. 07-02; 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-46; 12-12-2017 by Ord. No. 17-32; 6-9-2025 by Ord. No. 25-19]
A. 
Fire inspection permits. The charge for fire inspection permits shall be as set forth on the State of New Jersey Schedule, N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9, as amended from time to time.
(1) 
Permit application fee. The application fee for a permit shall be as follows:
(a) 
Type 1: $54.
(b) 
Type 2: $214.
(c) 
Type 3: $427.
(d) 
Type 4: $641. Exception: There shall be no fee for Type 4 permits for storage or activity at a premises registered as a life-hazard use.
(e) 
Type 5: (Reserved).
(2) 
Penalties for failure to obtain permits pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12.
(a) 
Failure to obtain a required permit prior to commencing the operation, process or activity for which a permit was required: a maximum of double the amount of the applicable permit fee.
(b) 
Failure to obtain a required permit after being ordered to do so while continuing the operation, process or activity: a maximum of $5,000 per day during which the operation, process or activity continues.
(3) 
Exemptions from Uniform Fire Code local permit fees. The following users shall be exempt from the local permit fees only; each must still properly apply for such permits and comply with all other code requirements:
(a) 
Volunteer fire companies.
(b) 
Nonprofit civic groups when applying for a use of an occasional nature (limited to twice per year).
(c) 
Township of Ewing.
(d) 
Township of Ewing Boards of Education.
B. 
Smoke-sensitive alarm device inspection. Each inspection or reinspection for smoke-sensitive alarm device pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.1 et seq.: $35.
C. 
Application fee for certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance (CSDCMAC), as required by N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3. The application fee shall be based upon the amount of time remaining before the change of occupant is expected, as follows:
(1) 
Request for a CSDCMAC received more than 10 business days prior to change of occupant: $45.
(2) 
Request for a CSDCMAC received four to 10 business days prior to the change of occupant: $90.
(3) 
Request for a CSDCMAC received fewer than four business days prior to the change of occupant: $161.
D. 
Basic inspection fees for non-life-hazard uses.
(1) 
All buildings and occupants subject to the Uniform Fire Code and not considered life-hazard uses will be subject to the following inspection fees based on the square footage of the premises:
0 to 1,000 square feet
$50
1,001 to 5,000 square feet
$100
5,001 to 15,000 square feet
$135
15,001 to 30,000 square feet
$250
Over 30,001 square feet
$500
(2) 
All residential use groups not listed as life-hazard uses by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3) will be subject to the following inspection fees based upon the square footage of the unit:
Unit Size
Fee
0 to 1,000 square feet
$25
1,000 to 2,000 square feet
$35
Over 2,000 square feet
$45
(3) 
Each individual leased space and building of a complex shall be billed separately.
(4) 
Billing dates; penalties. Billing for the basic inspection fees will take place after each inspection is completed. A Township inspection certificate will be issued after all violations are abated and fees are paid. Failure to remit the required fee will result in a penalty equal in amount to the basic fee.
E. 
Certificate of Fire Code status in accordance with N.J.A.C.5:71-3.7(b)9 $20.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47; 5-22-2018 by Ord. No. 18-10; 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-06; 5-27-2025 by Ord. No. 25-17]
A. 
Retail food establishments with a permanent location, serving food for consumption on premises (including, for example, restaurants, taverns and luncheonettes, but not limited thereto):
(1) 
One to 50 seats: $150.
(2) 
Fifty-one to 200 seats: $250.
(3) 
More than 200 seats: $350.
(4) 
Limited retail food establishment (one where food is served to be consumed on premises but offers only prepackaged products that have been purchased from other suppliers and which meet all packaging and labeling requirements, including but not limited to prepackaged candy, alcohol or nonalcoholic beverages, canned and frozen goods, and so on): $50.
(5) 
Theaters and auditoriums: $335.
B. 
Retail food establishments with a permanent location, where food is not customarily consumed on premises (including, for example, supermarkets, grocery stores and delicatessens, but not limited thereto):
(1) 
Zero to 3,500 square feet: $125.
(2) 
From 3,501 to 5,000 square feet: $200.
(3) 
From 5,001 to 10,000 square feet: $325.
(4) 
More than 10,000 square feet: $450.
C. 
Temporary or itinerant retail food establishments, except farmers markets:
(1) 
Mobile units (each): $150.
(a) 
With respect to mobile retail food establishments, the annual license shall expire one year from the date of its issuance.
(2) 
Temporary establishments: $75.
D. 
Daycare/nursery schools:
(1) 
Provide lunch services: $100.
(2) 
Do not provide lunch services: $50.
E. 
Issuance of duplicate retail food establishment license: $10.
F. 
Retail food establishment plan review.
(1) 
Zero to 1,000 square feet: $120.
(2) 
From 1,001 to 5,000 square feet: $150.
(3) 
Over 5,001 square feet: $250.
G. 
Seasonal farmers market operators license (good from April 1 to October 31):
(1) 
One to five vendors: $100.
(2) 
Six to 10 vendors: $150.
(3) 
Eleven to 15 vendors: $200.
(4) 
More than 15 vendors: $250.
H. 
Reinspection fees.[1]
(1) 
In the event a retail food establishment receives a conditionally satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating, a fee for reinspection will be charged as follows:
(a) 
First reinspection: $75.
(b) 
Second reinspection: $150.
(c) 
Third reinspection: $275.
(2) 
Reinspection fees must be paid to the Health Department within five business days from the date of inspection.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that Subsection H shall not take effect until 1-1-2024.
I. 
Licensing late fees shall be applied as follows:
(1) 
Failure to make application for license renewal: $25 per week after a one-week grace period.
(2) 
Maximum late fee charge: $200.
(3) 
Operation of an unlicensed establishment after the expiration of all grace periods and assessment of the maximum late fee charge will result in assessment of fines and other legal penalty as provided in Chapter 1, Article III, General Penalty.
A. 
Copy of rules and regulations: $5.
B. 
Maps.
(1) 
Taxi Zone Map: $1.
(2) 
Election Map: $5.
(3) 
Street Map: $5.
(4) 
Zoning Map: $5.
C. 
Municipal and other government records; copies: $0.05 per page. At the end of two years from the date of adoption of this section, the fee for copies of municipal and other government records shall revert back to the following: up to 10 pages: $0.75 per page; 11 to 20 pages: $0.50 per page; and over 20 pages: $0.25 per page, unless the Township Council readopts the fee provisions of this section.
[Amended 2-9-2005 by Ord. No. 05-09; 12-19-2006 by Ord. No. 06-38]
D. 
Municipal records, certification of (including Municipal Court): $3.
E. 
Code of Township: $60.
F. 
Duplication of audiotapes: $5 per tape.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection G, providing the fee for plotting deed or other instrument of conveyance, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 4-9-2013 by Ord. No. 13-14.
A. 
Annual inspection of residential multifamily units: $14 per unit contained in a complex; except, where more than 100 units on one lot or contiguous lots under the same ownership are inspected within one calendar year, the fee for each unit in excess of 100 shall be $7 per unit; however, no Township fee shall be paid for inspections under this subsection to the extent that such fees are superseded by fees paid pursuant to the State-Local Cooperative Housing Inspection Program for inspections on behalf of the state.
B. 
Temporary trailer dwelling permit and each extension: $15.
[Amended 3-27-2012 by Ord. No. 12-06; 5-27-2025 by Ord. No. 25-17]
A. 
Transient merchants/itinerant vendors:
(1) 
First 180 days: $1,000.
(2) 
Each month thereafter, not to exceed an additional five consecutive months: $500. See § 267-5B(11) for additional bonding requirements.
B. 
Peddlers, solicitors, and mobile retail food establishments:
(1) 
Annual license: $250.
(a) 
Expires one year from the date of issuance.
(2) 
Weekly license: $75.
(a) 
Expires seven days from the date of issuance.
(3) 
Daily license: $30.
[Amended 6-27-2000 by Ord. No. 00-16; 6-28-2005 by Ord. No. 05-24; 4-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-09; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47; 5-25-2021 by Ord. No. 21-10]
At the time of filing an application, the applicant shall pay the following nonrefundable fee(s). Requests for combination of approvals, such as site plan and floodplain relief, for example, shall pay a fee equal to the sum of the fees for each element. Any change to plot or plan during review resulting in increased dwelling units or greater nonresidential use shall require added fees, as computed from the following schedule, at the time of submitting the change. Costs of attendance of a certified shorthand reporter and of transcription shall be borne by the party requesting the same, and on transcription, a copy shall be filed with the Township.
A. 
Application and escrow fees.
(1) 
Subdivisions.
Type
Fee
Escrow
Minor (base fee)
$300
$2,000 per lot
Sketch plan
$300
Up to 5 lots: $500 per lot; $300 per lot for remaining
Preliminary
$500
+Up to 20 lots: $5,400 per lot; 20 or more lots: $300 per lot
Final
$400
+A minimum of $1,000 shall be deposited. Calculation of escrow fee shall be as follows: $50 per acre or part thereof. In addition, for residential: $5 per dwelling; for commercial: $0.10 per square foot or part thereof of total proposed building area up to and including 20,000 square feet, and $0.06 per square foot for every additional square foot or part thereof over 20,000 square feet
Concept plan
No fee
Individual residential site review shall be at no cost for Township resident owner-occupied projects. For all other commercial and non-owner-occupied residential site review, a minimum of $2,500 shall be deposited. Escrow shall be applied to formal application if one is made.
(2) 
Site plans, residential minor and major.
Type
Fee
Escrow
Site plan not involving any increase in building area
$500
$2,500 minimum + $25 per square feet of area of disturbance
Minor or major
$300
Calculation of the escrow fee shall be as follows: $100 per 1,000 square feet or part thereof of building construction. The escrow shall be updated to reflect credit involving site review escrow deposits.
Preliminary plan
$500
$1,000 (minimum). Calculation of escrow fee shall be as follows: $75 per acre or part thereof. In addition, for residential: $200 per dwelling; for commercial: $0.35 per square foot or part thereof of total proposed building area up to and including 20,000 square feet and $0.15 per square foot for every additional square foot or part thereof over 20,000 square feet
Final plan
$500
+A minimum of $750 shall be deposited. Calculation of escrow fee shall be as follows: $50 per acre or part thereof. In addition, for residential: $50 per dwelling; for commercial: $0.10 per square foot or part thereof of total proposed building area up to and including 20,000 square feet and $0.06 per square foot for every additional square foot or part thereof over 20,000 square feet
Concept plan
$250
Individual residential site review shall be at no cost for Township residents pertaining to owner-occupied projects. For all other commercial and non-owner-occupied residential site review, a minimum of $2,500 shall be depositied. Formal submission to the Board shall be calculated as follows: $50 per acre or part thereof. In addition, for residential: $5 per dwelling; for commercial: $0.10 per square foot or part thereof of total proposed building area up to and including 20,000 square feet and $0.06 per square foot for every additional square foot or part thereof over 20,000 square feet. Escrow shall be applied to formal application if one is made.
General development plan
$1,000
$20,000
(3) 
Variances.
(a) 
Hardship (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c).
Fee
Escrow
Residential owner-occupied (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c)
$50
$500 minimum plus $250 for each variance
Residential (non-owner-occupied) (N.J.S.A. 40:55d-70c)
$250
$4,000 minimum
Nonresidential (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c)
$250
$4,000 minimum
Use (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c)
$50
$4,000 minimum
(4) 
Other submissions for actions by the Board.
Fee
Escrow
Appeals
$100
$500
Interpretation
$100
$2,500 minimum
Zoning permit construction permit review (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 and 40:55D-35)
Residential $25
Commercial (including commercial housing rental) $50
$400 minimum
$1,500 housing (6 or more bedrooms)
$500 minimum (increase driveway 5,000 square feet or more)
+$200 per space for expansions above 4 vehicles
+$1,000 for stormwater review
Conditional use
$250
Residential single-family $500
Conditional use with drive-through
$500
$5,000
Request for Zoning/Map amendments
$2,500
$10,000
B. 
Zoning permit.
(1) 
Residential zoning: $25.
(2) 
Commercial zoning: $50.
(3) 
Driveway expansions:
(a) 
Residential: $50.
(b) 
Commercial: $150.
(c) 
Expansions over 500 square feet may require an escrow of $1,500 for engineering/stormwater review.
C. 
Appeal to Township Council: no charge.
D. 
List of persons entitled to notice: $20 or $0.25 per name, whichever is greater.
E. 
Copy of the Land Development Ordinance of Township: $100.
F. 
Master Plan Report: $250.
G. 
Zoning opinion letter: $25.
H. 
Discount on Planning Board fees. The balance, after remittance of all state-mandated fees and allowances, shall be reduced by 50% for all residents aged 62 years or older living in a house located within the Township of Ewing that they own.
I. 
Escrow deficiency. Should the escrow balances set forth in thesubsection above fall below 10% of the initial escrow amount, the applicant may be required to replenish the escrow account.
J. 
Determination of insufficient escrow deposit during completeness review.
(1) 
Within 45 days after the filing of an application for development and before a determination of completeness is made, the Township shall determine whether the escrow amounts set forth above are sufficient for the Township to perform required application reviews, including review and preparation of documents and review to assure that the conditions of approval have been satisfied. In conducting such review, the following criteria shall be considered:
(a) 
The presence or absence of public water or sewer servicing the site.
(b) 
Environmental considerations, including but not limited to geological, hydrological and ecological factors.
(c) 
Traffic impact of the proposed development.
(d) 
Impact of the proposed development on the existing aquifer or water quality.
(e) 
Impact on improvements which might require off-tract or off-site contributions agreements.
(2) 
If additional sums are deemed necessary, the Finance Office shall notify the applicant of the required additional amount the Township has determined to be necessary. Each applicant shall, prior to the application being deemed complete, submit to the Township CFO in cash or by certified check or money order the amount of escrow deposit due and the amount of additional escrow deposit agreed by the applicant and the Township to be due in accordance with this subsection and shall complete all forms as required by the Zoning Officer. The application shall be deemed incomplete if the applicant and Township do not agree on the additional escrow amount due pursuant to this subsection.
K. 
Determination of insufficient escrow deposit after the application has been deemed complete.
(1) 
If an escrow account contains insufficient funds to enable the Township or board of jurisdiction to complete required application reviews, including follow-up as to documents and conditions, the Township CFO shall provide the applicant with a notice of insufficient escrow balance. In order for work to continue on the development or the application, the applicant shall within a reasonable time period post a deposit to the account in an amount to be agreed upon by the Township or board of jurisdiction and the applicant. Such amount shall be sufficient to pay all unpaid bills, as well as an amount sufficient to complete all applicant reviews, including follow- up as to documents and conditions.
(2) 
In the interim, any required health and safety inspections shall be made and charged back against the replenishment of funds. Other than these inspections, no further work shall be done on the application or development. In addition, no hearing before any Township board or committee may be convened and no construction permit or certificate of occupancy may be issued if such amounts are due and payable. The time to act under the Municipal Land Use Law shall be tolled during the time when there has been no municipal action on the application because the applicant has not posted the additional escrow deposit provided for in this subsection. In addition, all escrow charges which are due and owing shall become a lien on the premises with respect to which said charges are required and shall remain so until paid. Said overdue charges shall accrue the same interest from time to time as taxes upon real estate in the Township. The Township shall have the same remedies for the collection thereof with interest, costs and penalties as it has by law for the collection of taxes upon real estate and may collect reasonable attorney's fees incurred in collecting such unpaid fees.
(3) 
The board of jurisdiction may deny the application if the applicant has failed to pay any amounts due hereof. Whether or not specifically stated in the resolution of memorialization, payment in a timely manner of all escrow fees which become due shall be a condition of the approval of any application.
L. 
Periodic accounting of escrow funds and expenditures. The Township CFO shall prepare and send to the applicant a statement which shall include an accounting of funds listing all deposits, interest earnings, if applicable, disbursements and the cumulative balance of the escrow account. This information shall be provided on a quarterly basis, if monthly charges are $1,000 or less, or on a monthly basis, if monthly charges exceed $1,000.
M. 
Close-out procedures. The applicant shall send written notice by certified mail to the Township CFO, to the board of jurisdiction and to municipal professionals who worked on the application review that the board of jurisdiction has granted final approval; that, in the case of subdivisions or site plans, the subdivision or site plan has been signed by the board of jurisdiction and the approval has otherwise been perfected; and that, in the case of all other applications for which escrow deposits are necessary, the approval has been perfected and no further work by municipal professionals is necessary. After receipt of said notice, each professional shall render a final bill to the CFO within 30 days. The CFO shall render a written final accounting to the applicant on the uses to which the deposit was put within 45 days of receipt of the final bill from the professionals. Any balances remaining in the escrow account, including interest, if applicable, shall be refunded to the applicant along with the final accounting. The refunding process shall be in accordance with the guidelines and procedures established by the division of local government services in effect at that time.
N. 
Fee for inspection of constructed improvements.
(1) 
Each developer shall reimburse the Township for all reasonable costs for the municipal inspection of the construction site and off-site improvements and shall execute an agreement in a form provided by the Township obligating itself to do so. An escrow fund will be established with the Township before construction begins, and such funds shall be used to pay the fee and costs of professional services employed by the Township to inspect the construction.
(2) 
An initial fee, except for extraordinary circumstances, of the greater of $500 or 5% of the cost of improvements, both public and private, shall be deposited prior to the issuance of any construction permit. The estimated cost of improvements shall be determined by the Township Engineer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.4 based on a preliminary itemized cost estimate prepared by the developer.
(a) 
For those developments for which the reasonably anticipated fees are less than $10,000, fees may, at the option of the developer, be paid in two installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 50% of the reasonably anticipated fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the reasonably anticipated fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Township Engineer for inspections, the developer shall deposit the remaining 50% of the anticipated inspection fees.
(b) 
For those developments for which the reasonably anticipated fees are $10,000 or greater, fees may, at the option of the developer, be paid in four installments. The initial amount deposited by a developer shall be 25% of the reasonably anticipated fees. When the balance on deposit drops to 10% of the reasonably anticipated fees because the amount deposited by the developer has been reduced by the amount paid to the Township Engineer for inspections, the Township CFO shall provide the developer with a notice of insufficient deposit balance and the developer shall make additional deposits of 25% of the reasonably anticipated inspection fees.
(3) 
The Township Engineer shall not perform any inspection if sufficient funds are not on deposit, except that any required health and safety inspections shall be made and charged back against the replenishment of funds.
(4) 
If an inspection deposit contains insufficient funds to enable the Township to perform required improvement inspections, the Township shall require the developer to deposit additional funds in escrow, provided that the Township delivers to the developer a written inspection escrow deposit request, signed by the Township Engineer, which: informs the developer of the need for additional inspections, details the items or undertakings that require inspection, estimates the time required for those inspections, and estimates the cost of performing those inspections.
(5) 
The Township CFO shall provide the developer with an accounting of the deposit setting forth the information and in the intervals. Upon the improvements being approved and all guarantees required under Chapter 215, Land Development use, improvement guaranties, having been released, the deposit shall be closed out in the same manner as is set forth for escrow accounts.
O. 
Deposit of escrow funds. The Township CFO shall deposit all escrow funds in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.1.
P. 
Exemptions.
(1) 
The following organizations or individuals may, to the extent specified herein, be exempt from the payment of subdivision and site plan fees assessed:
(a) 
Any nonprofit recreational association holding a tax-exempt status under the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954 [26 U.S.C. § 501(c) or (d)], when the property that is subject of the subdivision or site plan application is intended to serve the needs of all West Windsor citizens and the services provided by the organization would otherwise involve the expenditure of taxpayer funds.
(b) 
Any landowner who seeks a subdivision for the purpose of donating a subdivided parcel of land to West Windsor Township, to another governmental entity or to a nonprofit land-preservation organization, when the donated land will be deed restricted to prevent development and when neither additional residential nor commercial development will be built on any resultant parcel or enabled in any way by the subdivision.
(c) 
A disabled person, or a parent, child or sibling of a disabled person, in connection with any application for development which promotes accessibility to his or her own existing living unit. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "disabled person" shall have the same meaning as provided in New Jersey statute.
(2) 
Any of the qualifying organizations or individuals may be exempt from paying the application fee and the escrow deposit. These organizations shall be required to pay any professional fee or other cost for application review incurred by the Township which exceeds the application fee and escrow deposit set forth in the chapter.
Q. 
At the time of filing an application, the applicant shall pay the following nonrefundable fee, which fee shall apply to such applications, whether to the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Requests for combination of approvals, such as site plan and floodplain relief, for example, shall pay a fee equal to the sum of the fees for each element. Any change to plot or plan during review resulting in increased dwelling units or greater nonresidential use area shall require added fees, as computed from the following schedule, at the time of submitting the change. Costs of attendance of a certified shorthand reporter and of transcription shall be borne by the party requesting the same, and on transcription, a copy shall be filed with the Township.
R. 
Application fees shall be as follows:
(1) 
Minor subdivision.
(a) 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
(b) 
Final: $100 plus $35 for each lot.
(c) 
Resubmittal: $35.
(2) 
Major subdivision.
(a) 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
(b) 
Preliminary: $350 plus $35 for each lot.
(c) 
Final: $200 plus $10 for each lot.
(d) 
Resubmittal: $100 plus $5 for each lot.
(3) 
Minor.
(a) 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
(b) 
Preliminary: $250.
(c) 
Final: $100.
(4) 
Major.
(a) 
Site plans not involving any building area, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grading and tree removal in areas not affected by flooding.
[1] 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
[2] 
Preliminary: $200 plus $0.01 per square foot of site area disturbed.
[3] 
Final: $100.
(b) 
Parking lots.
[1] 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
[2] 
Preliminary: $100 plus $10 for each car space.
[3] 
Final: $150.
(c) 
Residential, other than single-family detached housing.
[1] 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
[2] 
Preliminary: $350 plus $30 per unit from one to 10 units, plus $20 per unit from 11 to 100 units, plus $10 per unit for 101 or more units.
[3] 
Final: $350 plus $3 per unit.
(d) 
Commercial-industrial. Proposed buildings, including accessory structures, expansions and additions, including all roofed areas without walls.
[1] 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
[2] 
Preliminary: $250 plus $50 for each 1,000 square feet or portion thereof.
[3] 
Final: $200.
(e) 
Others, including but not limited to churches, cathedrals or temples, clubs, swimming pools, schools other than public, hospitals, private recreational areas and camps.
[1] 
Conceptual plan: no charge.
[2] 
Preliminary: $250 plus $10 for each 1,000 gross square feet or $200 per acre, whichever is greater.
[3] 
Final: $200.
(f) 
Resubmittal of application for preliminary or final approval where the applicant has submitted an incomplete application as deemed by the Planning Board: $350.
(5) 
Sign permit, when not part of a comprehensive site plan: $100.
(6) 
Conditional use: $200.
(7) 
Appeal pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a): $50.
(8) 
Interpretation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(b): $50.
(9) 
Hardship pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c): $50.
(10) 
Use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d): $250 plus $100 for each 1,000 gross square feet or $200 per acre, whichever is greater, except single-family home: $50.
(11) 
Appeal to Township Council: no charge.
(12) 
Permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 and 40:55D-35: $150.
(13) 
List of persons entitled to notice: $10 or $0.25 per name, whichever is greater.
(14) 
Planning or Zoning Ordinance: $20.
(15) 
Master Plan report: $150.
(16) 
Opinion letter: $25.
S. 
Discount on Zoning Board fees. The balance, after remittance of all state-mandated fees and allowances, shall be reduced by 50% for all residents aged 62 years or older living in a house located within the Township of Ewing that they own.
T. 
Wells.
(1) 
Well installation permit: $200.
(2) 
Well abandonment permit: $100.
U. 
Septic system permits.
(1) 
New construction permit: $500.
(2) 
Alteration permit: $500.
(3) 
Permit to empty septic tank: $10.
(4) 
Repairs to septic tank permit: $150.
[Amended 4-6-2000 by Ord. No. 00-06; 3-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-08; 11-11-2025 by Ord. No. 25-33]
A. 
Clearance visas, letters of good conduct and exception letters under Chapter 377, Vehicles and Machinery, Unregistered: $5.
B. 
Registration of bicycle, per registration: $0.50.
C. 
Fingerprinting and processing residential child-care applications: $10, in addition to any fee required by the state or FBI.
D. 
Firearms.
(1) 
Application for permit to purchase pistol or revolver: $2.
(2) 
Application for firearms purchaser identification card: $5.
E. 
Copies of photographs, each: $5.
F. 
Police file search to verify information (where authorized for release by Chief): $2.
G. 
Motor vehicle accident reports.
(1) 
Requested in person:
(a) 
Up to 10 pages: $0.75 per page.
(b) 
Eleven to 20 pages: $0.50 per page.
(c) 
Over 20 pages: $0.25 per page.
(2) 
Requested other than in person: the fees above plus $5 for the first three pages and $1 per page thereafter.
H. 
Tower application fee and annual license fees.
(1) 
License application fee: $25.
(2) 
Annual fee for light-duty operation only: $415.
(3) 
Annual fee for heavy-duty operation only: $415.
(4) 
Annual fee for combination light-duty and heavy-duty operation: $465.
(5) 
Duplicate copies of license: $1 each.
A. 
Ewing Township Recreation Building fees.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 6-12-2001 by Ord. No. 01-20; 5-27-2008 by Ord. No. 08-07]
(1) 
Hollowbrook Community Center fees.
(a) 
Community room and kitchen: seating 180 with tables and chairs.
[1] 
Ewing resident: $500.
[2] 
Non-Ewing resident: $650.
[3] 
Refundable security deposit: $175.
(b) 
Nutrition cafe: seating 100 with tables and chairs.
[1] 
Ewing resident: $250.
[2] 
Non-Ewing resident: $300.
[3] 
Refundable security deposit: $100.
(c) 
Meeting rooms.
[1] 
Ewing resident: $35.
[2] 
Non-Ewing resident: $55.
(2) 
Ewing Senior and Community Center fees.
(a) 
Community room: seating 110 with tables and chairs.
[1] 
Ewing resident: $350.
[2] 
Non-Ewing resident: $500.
[3] 
Refundable security deposit: $175.
(b) 
Gym (per event).
[1] 
Ewing resident: $500.
[2] 
Non-Ewing resident: $650.
[3] 
Refundable security deposit: $175.
[4] 
Team practices/games, Ewing residents: $35/hour.
[5] 
Team practices/games, nonresidents: $55/hour.
(c) 
Meeting rooms.
[1] 
Ewing resident: $35.
[2] 
Non-Ewing resident: $55.
(d) 
Party rooms.
[1] 
Party of 30 people or less, Ewing resident: $100.
[2] 
Party of 30 people or less, non-Ewing resident: $175.
[3] 
Security deposit: $50.
[4] 
Charge for each hour in excess of five hours: $100 per hour (full or partial).
(3) 
Pool fees for recreational facilities (Ewing Senior and Community Center and Hollowbrook).
(a) 
Season pass.
[1] 
Family, Ewing residents: $375.
[2] 
Family, non-Ewing residents: $600.
[3] 
Adult (one), Ewing resident: $200.
[4] 
Adult (one), Ewing resident (60 years of age and over): $125.
[5] 
Adult (one), non-Ewing resident: $350.
[6] 
Adult (one), non-Ewing resident (60 years of age and over): $175.
[7] 
Senior family (two or more, 60 years of age and over), Ewing residents: $210.
[Added 6-10-2008 by Ord. No. 08-08].
[8] 
Senior family (2 or more 60 years of age and over), non-Ewing residents: $350.
[Added 6-10-2008 by Ord. No. 08-08]
[9] 
Child (one), non-Ewing resident under 18: $175.
[10] 
Child (one), Ewing resident under 18: $125.
[11] 
Child (one), non-Ewing resident under 18: $175.
(b) 
Daily rate (per day), (nonresidents must be accompanied by Ewing resident).
[1] 
Adult, Ewing resident.
[a] 
Up to two people: $8 weekdays; $10 weekends.
[b] 
Each adult over two: $6 per adult weekdays; $8 per adult weekends.
[2] 
Adult, Ewing resident (60 years of age and over).
[a] 
Up to two people: $6 weekdays; $8 weekends.
[b] 
Each adult over two: $4 per adult weekdays; $6 per adult weekends.
[3] 
Adult, non-Ewing resident: $10 (each) weekdays; $12 (each) weekends.
[4] 
Child, Ewing resident (under 18 years of age).
[a] 
Up to two children: $6 weekdays; $8 weekends.
[b] 
Each child over two: $4 per child weekdays; $6 per child weekends.
[5] 
Child, non-Ewing resident: $8 (each) weekdays; $10 (each) weekends.
(c) 
Daily rate (group).
[1] 
Ewing-based group, 50 or fewer persons: $75 for first hour and $50 per hour for each additional hour.
[2] 
Non-Ewing-based group, 50 or fewer persons: $125 for first hour and $75 per hour for each additional hour.
[3] 
Ewing-based group, over 50 persons: $100 for first hour and $75 per hour for each additional hour.
[4] 
Non-Ewing-based group, over 50 persons: $175 for first hour and $100 per hour for each additional hour.
(d) 
Financial assistance may be available as determined by the Director of Community Affairs.
B. 
EMAC trailer rental and transportation fees.
(1) 
Ewing-based not-for-profit organizations: no charge.
(2) 
All other persons, groups and organizations: $200.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
C. 
Garden plot permit.
(1) 
Residents, annual, per plot: $5.
(2) 
Nonresidents, annual, per plot: $5.
D. 
Summer basketball.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 5-25-2004 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(1) 
Elementary league, resident: $30 per participant.
(2) 
Elementary league, nonresident: $60 per participant.
(3) 
Junior/Senior High league, resident: $30 per participant.
(4) 
Junior/Senior High league, nonresident: $60 per participant.
(5) 
Maximum per family, resident: $60.
(6) 
Biddy league: no charge.
(7) 
Junior/Senior High league, per child: $20.
(8) 
Maximum per family: $40.
(9) 
Unlimited league, per participant: $20.
(10) 
Per individual currently enrolled as a full-time student: $10.
E. 
Tennis permit (seasonal).
(1) 
Ewing residents: $10.
(2) 
Ewing residents, under 18 years of age: $5.
(3) 
Ewing residents, 60 years of age or older: $5.
(4) 
Ewing residents, maximum per family: $25.
(5) 
Non-Ewing residents: $25.
(6) 
Non-Ewing residents, under 18 years of age: $15.
(7) 
Non-Ewing residents, maximum per family: $60.
(8) 
Daily pass for anyone without a permit: $1.
(9) 
Replacement pass, first time: $0.50.
F. 
Batting cage.
(1) 
Resident nonprofit organizations: $25.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
(2) 
Nonresident nonprofit organizations: $25 per hour.
(3) 
Resident for-profit organizations: $25 per hour.
(4) 
Nonresident for-profit organizations: $50 per hour.
G. 
Tournaments.
(1) 
Cleaning of portable toilets, per toilet per day: $25.
(2) 
Special police, per hour per officer: $18.
(3) 
Field/court fees (per field/court).
[Amended 3-28-2000 by Ord. No. 00-07]
(a) 
For nonprofit events.
[1] 
Residents: $35.
[2] 
Nonresidents: $70.
(b) 
For-profit events: $70.
(4) 
Lights (per field/per court).
[Amended 3-28-2000 by Ord. No. 00-07]
(a) 
Nonprofit events (per night).
[1] 
Residents: $35.
[2] 
Nonresidents: $70.
(b) 
For-profit events (per night).
[1] 
Residents: $70.
[2] 
Nonresidents: $125.
(5) 
Tournament fees (in addition to above costs).
(a) 
Nonprofit events.
[1] 
Up to 50 teams: $50.
[2] 
Fifty-one or more teams: $100.
(b) 
For-profit events.
[1] 
Up to 50 teams: $100.
[2] 
Fifty-one or more teams: $200.
(6) 
Deposit for field, to ensure reasonable cleanliness, per tournament: $75.
H. 
Picnic areas (residents only).
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
(1) 
Banchoff Park/John Watson Park: no charge.
(2) 
John Watson Park.
(a) 
Zero to 50 people: $25 rental/$25 deposit.
(b) 
Fifty to 100 people: $50 rental/$50 deposit.
(c) 
Over 100 people: $100 rental/$100 deposit.
I. 
Camps/clinics.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 6-12-2001 by Ord. No. 01-20]
(1) 
Summer basketball camp: $35.
(2) 
Summer baseball camp: $35.
(3) 
Fall basketball clinic: $10.
(4) 
Fall baseball clinic: $10.
(5) 
Summer soccer camp: $35.
(6) 
In-line hockey: $35.
(7) 
Wrestling: $30.
(8) 
Field hockey camp: $35, per participant.
(9) 
Computer camp: $70.
[Added 5-25-2004 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(10) 
Arts and crafts: $50.
[Added 5-25-2004 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(11) 
Lacrosse camp: $40.
[Added 5-25-2004 by Ord. No. 04-11]
J. 
Winter basketball.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 5-25-2004 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(1) 
Youth leagues, per child: $35.
(2) 
Youth leagues, maximum per family: $70.
(3) 
Adult leagues, per participant: $20.
(4) 
Adult leagues, per individual currently enrolled as a full-time student: $10.
K. 
Wrestling program.
[Amended 5-25-2004 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(1) 
Limited to Grades 4 through 6, per child: $25.
(2) 
Maximum per family: $50.
L. 
Adult softball (per team).
[Added 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
(1) 
B Division: $500.
(2) 
C Division: $500.
(3) 
D Division: $500.
(4) 
Women's league: $300.
(5) 
Fall coed league: $325.
[Amended 12-17-1998 by Ord. No. 98-15; 2-9-2016 by Ord. No. 16-04]
A. 
For sidewalk, curb and gutter permits, the fees shall be:
(1) 
Permit for repair of existing sidewalk, curb or gutter: $15.
(2) 
Permit for construction of new sidewalk, curb or gutter: $15.
(3) 
Permit for construction of sidewalk opening: $15.
B. 
For street opening permits, the fees shall be:
(1) 
Permit for opening of street: $75.
(2) 
Inspection fee at time of completion of restoration and prior to issuance of two-year certificate of final inspection: $2.50 per square foot for street openings not previously paved within five years; $1 per square foot for mill overlay areas required for streets paved within the past five years (or $75 per square foot of infrared patch area).
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
Public swimming pool licenses:
A. 
License to locate and construct a swimming pool (for review): $300.
B. 
License to alter a swimming pool (for review): $300.
C. 
Issuance or renewal of license to operate a swimming pool:
(1) 
Annual: $350.
(2) 
Seasonal: $250.
[Amended 4-8-2003 by Ord. No. 03-10; 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 09-04]
The following fees are payable pursuant to Chapter 342, Taxicabs and Limousines.
A. 
Taxicabs.
(1) 
Amount of application fee retained if application denied or withdrawn: $50.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(2) 
Taxicab operator's license application fee, nonrefundable portion: $50.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(3) 
Taxicab owners' license annual inspection fee: $75.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(4) 
Badge: $10.
(5) 
License fees.
(a) 
Taxicab owner's license: The annual renewal fee for a taxicab owner's license shall be $250 per vehicle per year, up to a maximum of 15 vehicles, after which the fee shall be $50 per vehicle to cover the cost of the medallion. Any license issued for a particular vehicle may be transferred to a different vehicle upon the payment of a transfer fee of $25.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(b) 
Taxicab operator's license. For each original taxicab operator's license or for each renewal thereof, the fee shall be $50.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(c) 
Replacement fee. If any license becomes lost or destroyed, a new license shall be furnished by the Municipal Clerk upon payment of the sum of $30.
(6) 
Failure to renew an expired owner's license: $25.
(7) 
Lost badge replacement: $10.
B. 
Taxicab rates and charges.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(1) 
Length of trip within the participating municipal area: All fares herein listed shall be computed from point of entry by passenger(s).
Distance
Fare
Minimum charge
$4
Each 1/10 mile
$0.30
(2) 
Other and additional charges shall be as follows:
Type of Charge
Fee
For each additional passenger
$2
For each stop in route
$3
(a) 
Charges for taxicab service pickup and dropoff at the Mercer County Airport and the West Trenton Railroad Station shall be $10 one way with a charge of $2 for each additional passenger.
(b) 
Charges for taxicab service pickup and dropoff at the Mercer County Airport and the Hamilton Railroad Station shall be $30 one way with a charge of $5 for each additional passenger.
(c) 
Charges for taxicab service pickup and dropoff at the West Trenton Railroad Station and the Hamilton Railroad Station shall be $30 one way with a charge of $5 for each additional passenger.
(3) 
Waiting time per minute shall be: $0.50.
C. 
Limousines.
(1) 
Amount of application fee retained if application denied or withdrawn: $25.
(2) 
Limousine operator's license application fee, nonrefundable portion: $25 (cash or money order).
(3) 
License fees.
[Amended 8-13-2013 by Ord. No. 13-31]
(a) 
Limousine owner's license. The annual fee for a limousine owner's license shall be $50 for the first vehicle and $10 for each subsequent vehicle thereafter. Any license issued for a particular vehicle may be transferred to a different vehicle upon the payment of a transfer fee of $25.
(b) 
Limousine operator's license. For each original limousine operator's license or for each renewal thereof, the fee shall be $50. A fee of $10 shall be paid to the Municipal Clerk for a badge for each licensed operator.
(c) 
Limousine owners licensing administrative fee. The annual fee for a limousine owners licensing administrative fee shall be $100 per year.
(d) 
Replacement fee. If any license becomes lost or destroyed, a new license shall be furnished by the Municipal Clerk upon payment of the sum of $30.
(4) 
Late fee: $25.
(5) 
Lost badge, book or document replacement fee: $10.
[Amended 6-8-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07; 2-27-2001 by Ord. No. 01-14; 6-28-2005 by Ord. No. 05-24; 7-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05-25; 12-14-2010 by Ord. No. 10-17; 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 23-14[1]; 4-23-2024 by Ord. No. 24-10; 5-27-2025 by Ord. No. 25-14]
A. 
Construction permit. The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of subcode fees listed in Subsection A(1) through (3) and shall be paid before such permit is issued.
(1) 
Building subcode fees.
(a) 
For new construction:
[1] 
All use groups: $0.04 per cubic foot of building or structure volume, provided that the minimum fee for residential R-5 shall be $400. The minimum fee for all other uses shall be $600. The unit rate for large, open volume single story spaces in buildings, such as warehouses, barns, silos, greenhouses, distribution centers and other agricultural and storage use classifications shall be calculated at a height limited to 20 feet notwithstanding the actual height of the space may be greater than 20 feet.
(b) 
Renovations, alterations and repair: $75 per the first $2,000 of estimated cost of the project and $30 per $1,000 of estimated cost thereafter.
(c) 
For additions, the permit fee shall be computed on the same basis as new construction, Subsection A(1)(a) above.
(d) 
For a combination of renovation and addition, the fee shall be computed in accordance with Subsection A(1)(b) and (c) above.
(e) 
All fees payable pursuant to Subsection A(1)(a) and (b) above shall be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar and shall be in addition to any and all fees and surcharges mandated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
(f) 
For a plan review, the fee shall be:
[1] 
Twenty percent (20%) of the cost of the permit.
[2] 
Five percent (5%) of the cost of the fee for prototype plans.
(g) 
For review of plans indicating a variance to the Code, the fee shall be:
[1] 
Class 1 structures: $800.
[2] 
Class 2 and 3 structures: $200.
[3] 
Class 3, R-5 structures: $75.
[4] 
Resubmission of Class 1: $300.
[5] 
Resubmission of Class 2 and 3: $100.
[6] 
Resubmission of Class 3, R-5: no fee.
(h) 
For review of plans limited to the following improvements/structures, the fee shall be:
[1] 
Roofs and siding:
[a] 
All other uses other than R-5 costs will be: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[2] 
Garden type utility sheds and similar structures:
[a] 
A construction permit for building work shall not be required for garden-type utility sheds and similar structures that are 200 square feet or less in area, 10 feet or less in height to eave, and accessory to buildings of Group R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-5 and which do not contain a water, gas, oil, or sewer connection. A construction permit for electrical work shall be required, when applicable.
[b] 
All uses: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[3] 
Decks:
[a] 
All uses: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[4] 
Tents:
[a] 
Residential R-5: $75.
[b] 
All other uses: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[5] 
Retaining walls:
[a] 
A retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square feet or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall have a flat fee of $125.
[b] 
A retaining wall with a surface area greater than 550 square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall have a flat fee of $250.
[c] 
A newly constructed retaining wall of any size at other than a Class 3 residential structure shall be based on the cost of the construction.
[6] 
Lead/asbestos abatement:
[a] 
Lead, Residential R-5: $75.
[b] 
All other uses: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[7] 
Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas:
[a] 
Residential R-5 aboveground: $200.
[b] 
Residential R-5 in-ground: $400.
[c] 
Swimming pools other than R-5: $600.
[8] 
Fences Exceeding six feet, pool fence:
[a] 
Residential R-5: $100.
[b] 
All other uses: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[9] 
Radon abatement:
[a] 
Residential R-5: $75.
[b] 
All other uses: as set forth in A(1)(b) above.
[10] 
Signs:
[a] 
Wall less than 400 square feet: $2 per square foot with a minimum of $250.
[b] 
Wall or monument 400 square feet or greater of surface area: $1.25 per square foot of surface area.
[c] 
New pylon sign with foundation shall be $5 per square foot of surface area for the first 100 square feet; $3.50 per square foot of surface area for 101 square feet and greater.
[11] 
Demolition:
[a] 
Residential R-5: $150.
[b] 
Class 2 and 3 structures: $300.
[c] 
Class 1 structures: $750.
[12] 
(Reserved)
[13] 
Annual permits.
[a] 
One to 25 workers: $840 per worker.
[b] 
Each worker over 25: $292.
(2) 
Plumbing subcode fees shall be:
(a) 
The minimum fee shall be $75.
(b) 
Special devices:
[1] 
The fee shall be $90 per special device for the following: gas outlets grease traps, oil separators, refrigeration units, utility service connections, backflow preventers equipped with test ports (double check valve assembly, reduced pressure zone, and pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventers), steam boilers, hot water boilers (excluding those for domestic water heating), HVAC equipment, gas piping, oil piping, active solar systems, sewer pumps, air admittance valves, and interceptors.
[a] 
Additional gas outlets: $25.
[2] 
Water heater (gas, oil or electric): $75.
[3] 
Roof drains: $50.
[4] 
Cross-connections and backflow preventers that are subject to annual (or quarterly) testing or retesting: $75.
[5] 
Stacks/vents R3-R5: $25.
[6] 
All other use groups: $90.
[7] 
Modular homes, smoke test, check systems: $100.
[8] 
For the purpose of computing the fees below, fixtures and/or devices shall include, but not be limited to, lavatories, kitchen sinks, sinks, slop sinks, urinals, bathtubs, water closets, laundry tubs, shower stalls, floor drains, drinking fountains, dishwashers, garbage disposals, clothes washers, hose bibs, and backflow devices not equipped with test ports or other similar devices: $25.
[9] 
Mechanical. Mechanical inspections within Residential R-3 or R-5 structures by a mechanical inspector. No separate fee shall be charged for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections associated with the mechanical appliance inspected.
[a] 
Minimum fee: $75.
[b] 
First device: $75.
[c] 
Each additional device: $50.
[d] 
Duct work: $100.
[e] 
Gas or oil piping for first outlet: $25.
[f] 
Gas or oil piping for each additional outlet: $90.
[g] 
Oil tank installation: $75.
[h] 
Range hoods: $75.
[i] 
Mechanical inspections related to the installation of oil piping on fuel tanks:
[i] 
Residential R-5: $26.
[j] 
Appliance inspections for each appliance connected to the gas or oil piping system, including but not limited to furnaces, stoves, dryers, fireplaces and log lighters:
[i] 
Residential R-5: $25.
[k] 
Additional mechanical inspection fees for all use groups:
[i] 
Per 50 linear feet of hydronic piping: $25.
[ii] 
Per 50 linear feet of steam or hydronic radiation: $25.
[iii] 
For each steam or hot-water coil: $25.
[iv] 
Per 50 linear feet of refrigerator piping: $25.
[l] 
Geothermal inspections:
[i] 
Residential: $50.
(3) 
Electrical subcode fees for installation of the following:
(a) 
The minimum fee shall be $75.
(b) 
Electrical fixture and devices (15 to 20 amps):
[1] 
First 25 devices: $60.
[2] 
Over 25 devices: $25 each.
(c) 
Receptacles and switches (30 to 50 amp): $25 ($13 for R-5) each.
(d) 
Receptacles and switches (greater than 50 amp): $65 each.
(e) 
Motors:
[1] 
One to 10 hp motor: $25.
[2] 
Eleven to 50 hp motor: $75.
[3] 
Fifty-one to 100 hp motor: $150.
[4] 
Greater than 100 hp motor: $576.
(f) 
Transformers and generators:
[1] 
One to 10 kw: $25.
[2] 
Eleven to 45 kw: $75.
[3] 
Forty-six to 112.50 kw: $150.
[4] 
Greater than 112.5 kw: $576.
(g) 
Service equipment/sub panels/cold sequence switch/disconnects/gateway price per item:
[1] 
Service for one or two-family house $150.
[2] 
Zero to 200 amp: $75.
[3] 
201 to 1,000 amp: $175.
[4] 
Greater than 1,000 amp: $576.
(h) 
Aboveground pools: $85.
(i) 
In-ground pools: $125.
(j) 
Pool underwater light: $25 each.
(k) 
Smoke detectors per dwelling unit: See fixtures and devices.
(l) 
Light standards exceeding eight feet: $25.
(m) 
Hot tub: $85.
(n) 
Storable pool: $15.
(o) 
Commercial alarm control unit: $25.
(p) 
Solar inverter: $25.
(q) 
Annual pool inspection: $90.
(r) 
Signs (20 to 225 amp): $65.
(s) 
Replacement wiring per branch circuit: $25.
(t) 
Temporary pole connection: See § 172-25A(3)(g), Service equipment.
(u) 
Photovoltaic solar array:
[1] 
One to 50 kw: $20 per kw.
[2] 
Over 50 kw: $15 per each kw over 50.
(v) 
Alarm panel: $50 each unit.
(w) 
Energy storage system: $150.
(x) 
HVAC: $65.
(y) 
Card readers MAG locks: See fixtures/devices.
(z) 
Boiler: $50.
(aa) 
EV charger: $75 per circuit.
(4) 
Fire subcode fees. For installation of the following, the permit fees shall be no less than $75 or as detailed below:
(a) 
Sprinkler heads or detectors:
[1] 
One to 20: $75.
[2] 
Twenty-one to 100: $175.
[3] 
One hundred one to 200: $300.
[4] 
Two hundred one to 300: $600.
[5] 
Three hundred one to 500: $900.
[6] 
Over 501: $1,500.
(b) 
Smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire alarms:
[1] 
One to 20: $75.
[2] 
Twenty-one to 100: $175.
[3] 
One hundred one to 200: $300.
[4] 
Two hundred one to 300: $400.
[5] 
Three hundred one to 500: $900.
[6] 
Over 501: $1,500.
(c) 
Standpipes: $300 for each riser.
(d) 
Kitchen exhaust commercial hood systems and spray booths. The fee for a permit to construct or install shall be $150 for the first $2,000 of estimated cost and $2.25 per $100 of estimated cost thereafter, provided that the minimum fee shall be $150.
(e) 
Dry or wet alarm valves: $75.
(f) 
Kitchen exhaust residential hood system: $60.
(g) 
Aboveground or underground storage tanks. The fee for a permit to install, remove or abandon shall be:
[1] 
Residential: $125 for the first $2,000 of estimated cost and $1.50 per $100 of estimated cost thereafter.
[2] 
Commercial: For installation, the fee shall be $280 for the first $2,000 of estimated cost and $2.25 per $100 of estimated cost thereafter. For removal or abandonment, the fee shall be $100 for the first $2,000 of estimated cost and $1.50 per $100 of estimated cost thereafter.
(h) 
Gas- or oil-fired appliances:
[1] 
Residential: $75.
[2] 
Commercial: $150.
(i) 
Preengineered system: $220.
(j) 
Incinerator: $365.
(k) 
Crematorium: $365.
(l) 
Preaction valves: $150.
(m) 
Flammable and combustible liquid piping. The fee for a permit to construct or install shall be $30 per $1,000 of estimated cost, provided that the minimum fee shall be $75.
(n) 
Smoke-control system: $229.
(o) 
Wood, coal or solid fuel appliance: $75 each.
(p) 
Underground water storage tank for fire protection: $100.
(q) 
Underground water service for fire protection: $400, one to 500 feet of pipe; and $100 for each additional 100 feet of pipe.
(r) 
Yard hydrants: $80 each.
(s) 
Fire alarm panel replacement: $125.
(t) 
Backflow preventers for fire protection: $65 each.
(u) 
Hose cabinets and stations: $50 each.
(v) 
Fire pumps: $300 each.
(w) 
Rooftop solar:
[1] 
Residential R-5: $75.
[2] 
All other groups: $125.
(x) 
Exit signs: $75.
(y) 
Fire extinguishers:
[1] 
One to 20: $65.
[2] 
Twenty-one to 50: $75.
[3] 
Fifty-one to 100: $150.
[4] 
Every 10 or portion over 100: $40.
(5) 
Administrative fees.
(a) 
Copying fee per page: $0.25.
(b) 
Amendments or revisions to plans:
[1] 
R5 rate per hour: $75.
[2] 
All other uses rate per hour: $100.
(c) 
Change of contractor rate for each discipline: $75.
(d) 
Electronic online plan review submission: $50.
(e) 
Annual permits:
[1] 
One to 25 workers rate per hour: $850.
[2] 
Each worker over 25: $300.
(f) 
Senior discount: 25% for age 65 and older.
B. 
Certificates required.
(1) 
Certificates of occupancy. Fees for certificates of occupancy shall be:
(a) 
New building.
[1] 
Residential.
[a] 
Residential R-5: $150.
[b] 
Addition, R-5: $150.
[c] 
Garage (detached): $50.
[d] 
Residential units: $50.
[2] 
All other uses: $200.
[a] 
Each tenant: $150.
(b) 
Temporary certificates of occupancy: $30.
[1] 
If CO is paid when permit was issued, the first TCO is free.
(c) 
Certificate of continued occupancy.
[1] 
Residential R-5: $100.
[2] 
All other uses: $500.
(d) 
Change of use: $200.
(e) 
There will be an administrative charge for third party agencies, other than elevators, which will be 10% of the permit fee.
C. 
Elevators; installations; inspection: as set forth in Subsection B(2), entitled "Certificates of approval."
NOTE: All fees below are non-UCC related.
(1) 
Resales or new rental.
(a) 
Residential: $125.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $200 per unit.
(c) 
First reinspection: no fee.
(d) 
Second reinspection: $75.
(e) 
Reinspections thereafter: $150.
D. 
Indemnity bonds.
(1) 
Sign bonds. The owner of every sign shall be bonded in an amount not less than $1,000 for the erection and maintenance of such sign or billboard.
(2) 
Wrecking bonds. An owner of a property demolishing a building located on the property is not required to provide any bond in connection with the demolition but must obtain a permit for the demolition from the Building Inspector of the Township of Ewing. Any other person or corporation to whom a permit has been issued to wreck or demolish a building shall provide a bond in the amount of 10% of the assessed value of the property with a minimum requirement of a bond of $1,000, which bond shall require the completion of the work, the clearing and filling in of the site and which will protect and indemnify the municipality against loss or damage.
(3) 
Moving bonds. The owner of a building to be moved shall furnish a bond in the amount of $5,000 or double the assessed value of the property to be moved, whichever is greater.
E. 
New construction, surcharge fee. As provided in § 114-1D of this Code, a state surcharge fee shall be collected for construction. The current fee schedule is on file and available for inspection at the office of the Construction Official.
F. 
Road improvement application fees.
(1) 
Improved road, Class A. Excavation for a connection from a utility to a curbline: $200, except that the fee shall be $100 if the road is five years or more of age; excavation for extension of utility lines from existing terminus to point of proposed connection: $1 per square foot of pavement to be restored.
(2) 
Improved road, Class B. Excavation for a connection from a utility line to a curbline: $60; excavation for extension of utility lines from existing terminus to point of proposed connection: $0.80 per square foot of pavement to be restored.
(3) 
Improved road, Class C. Excavation for a connection from a utility line to a curbline: $40; excavation for extension of utility lines from existing terminus to point of proposed connection: $0.70 per square foot of pavement to be restored.
(4) 
Unimproved road. Excavation for a connection from a utility line to a curbline: $20; excavation for extension of utility lines from existing terminus to a point of proposed connection: $0.30 per square foot of pavement to be restored.
G. 
Sign permit, when not a part of a comprehensive site plan: $100.
H. 
Driveway construction.
(1) 
New or expanding driveways. For all new or expanding driveways, the applicant shall apply for a driveway permit, shall submit a plan of the proposed driveway pursuant to the requirements of Subsection H(5), a copy of a property survey pursuant to the requirements of Subsection H(6), a New Jersey One Call confirmation number pursuant to the requirements of Subsection H(7), and an application fee in the amount of $50 for residential properties and $150 for commercial/income-producing properties.
(2) 
Recovering or resurfacing driveways. For all recovering or resurfacing of driveways, the applicant shall apply for a driveway permit, shall submit a plan of the proposed driveway pursuant to the requirements of Subsection H(5), a copy of a property survey pursuant to the requirements of Subsection H(6), a New Jersey One Call confirmation number pursuant to the requirements of Subsection H(7), and an application fee in the amount of $25 for residential properties and $75 for commercial/income-producing properties.
(3) 
The Construction Official, in consultation with the Township Engineer, shall review and issue all driveway permits.
(4) 
A driveway permit issued hereunder is valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.
(5) 
Construction plan. The plan of the proposed driveway shall demonstrate the location of the driveway, actual driveway dimensions, stations, as well as compliance with all other ordinance requirements, including encroachment, lot coverage, size, clearing/grading for sight distance, drainage and, where necessary, a profile of the driveway showing existing and proposed center-line grade and elevations for the entire driveway length.
(6) 
Property survey. The survey shall indicate where on the property the driveway will be located, all property lines and easements.
(7) 
New Jersey One Call. The Underground Facilities Protection Act, N.J.S.A. 48:2-74 et seq., requires notice be provided to the One-Call Damage Prevention System prior to any digging and/or excavating by calling 1-800-272-1000. A confirmation number is provided to each notice of intent to engage in digging and excavation, and applicants must provide that assigned confirmation number with their driveway permit application.
I. 
Discount on construction fees. The balance, after remittance of all state-mandated fees and allowances, shall be reduced by 50% for all residents aged 62 years or older living in a house located within the Township of Ewing that they own.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that it shall take effect on 8-1-2023 for all new permits.
A. 
Inspection of vending machines dispensing any type of food or drink for human consumption.
[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 13-47]
(1) 
The first machine on or in any premises: $20.
(2) 
Each machine thereafter on or in the premises under the same ownership: $10.
B. 
Vendors of food. Food vendors in parks and playgrounds and other temporary or itinerant retail food vendors are subject to the retail food establishment licenses set forth in § 172-12A(3) and to the licensing and fee requirements set forth in Chapter 267, Peddling and Soliciting, and § 172-17 of this chapter.
A. 
Law enforcement agencies, municipal employees. No fee shall be charged for any requested information, report, search, etc., under this chapter if formally requested by any federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement department or if requested by any department, employee or appointee of the Township of Ewing for official Township business. The Township of Ewing and agents acting on its behalf shall be exempt from all fees in this chapter.
[Amended 2-9-1999 by Ord. No. 99-03]
B. 
Nonprofit organizations. Organizations not operated for profit, established and registered according to the laws of New Jersey, where all net proceeds are devoted directly and solely to religious, charitable, educational or benevolent purpose, upon application to the Township Council and approval thereby, shall be exempt from any fees, inspection fees, license fees, etc., under this chapter.
A. 
Interest on unpaid taxes or unpaid assessments for local improvements shall be charged at the rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500. Interest on unpaid taxes or unpaid local improvements shall be computed from the date taxes or local assessments become delinquent, except that no interest shall be charged if payment of any installment is made within 10 days after the date upon which the same became payable.
B. 
"Delinquency" means the sum of all taxes and municipal charges due on a given parcel of property covering any number of quarters or years. The property shall remain delinquent until such time as all unpaid taxes, including subsequent taxes and liens, together with interest thereon, shall have been fully paid and satisfied. The delinquency shall remain, notwithstanding the issuance of a certificate of sale pursuant to state law.
[Amended 1-25-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
[Added 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 09-04]
Failure to make application for license renewal: $1 per day; maximum late payment charge of $50.
[Added 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 09-04]
Fees pursuant to Chapter 235, Newsracks, shall be as follows:
A. 
Newsrack permit: $10 for each newsrack.
B. 
Carting fee: $37.
C. 
Storage fee: $3 per day.
D. 
Reclamation fee: $25.
[Added 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 09-04; amended 7-13-2010 by Ord. No. 10-07]
The following fees shall be payable pursuant to Chapter 284, Rental Property, Article I, Landlord and Registration:
A. 
Annual landlord registration fee: $50.
[Added 5-27-2014 by Ord. No. 14-10]
A. 
License to operate an animal slaughtering and processing facility and annual renewal thereof: $250.
B. 
Duplicate license fee: $25.
C. 
Initial and revised floor plan and specification reviews: $50.
D. 
Late fee for licenses renewed after January 15 following expiration of a license to operate an animal slaughtering and processing facility: $50.