Town of Wappinger, NY Article IV Schedule of Fees

[Adopted 3-8-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004]

§ 122-14 Purpose.

This article proposes to provide a consolidated schedule of fees to be charged by the Town of Wappinger in the administration of Town laws, ordinances, regulations and local laws and to permit periodic review and modification of such fees by the Town Board by local law adopted in accordance with this chapter.

§ 122-15 Applicability.

[Amended 8-8-2011 by L.L. No. 19-2011; 9-10-2020 by L.L. No. 3-2020]

The fees set forth in this article shall apply to the provisions of all local laws, ordinances, regulations and resolutions adopted by the Town of Wappinger and shall supersede any specific fee contained or referred to in such laws, ordinances, regulations or resolutions which have been adopted prior to the date of this article. References to section numbers (denoted by the "§" symbol) within § 122-16 of this article refer to sections of the Code of the Town of Wappinger from which the particular fee in question is derived. If no section number is indicated for a particular fee, that fee was enacted at the time of adoption of this article by local law. Fees relating specifically to an application or a portion(s) of an application for the approval and/or installation of handicap facilities shall be waived upon receipt by the Town of adequate documentation from a doctor regarding the disability involved. Except for the escrow funds in § 122-16N(7) herein, all fees are nonrefundable. Unused monies, if any, in the escrow funds are refundable.

§ 122-16 Fee Schedule.

The fee schedule shall be as follows:

A. Chapter 1, General Provisions.

(1) § 1-9, sale of the Code Book: $125.

B. Chapter 50, Records.

[Amended 10-15-2008 by L.L. No. 6-2008]

(1) § 50-7A, Copies:

(a) For paper records up to nine inches by 14 inches:

[1] Twenty-five cents; or

[2] The amount authorized by Public Officers Law § 87(1)(b)(iii), whichever is greater.

(b) For paper records in excess of nine inches by 14 inches and records not in a paper medium:

[1] Twenty-five cents; or

[2] The actual cost of reproducing the record, in accordance with Public Officers Law § 87(l)(c), whichever is greater.

(2) § 50-7 B, Certification of Records:

(a) To prepare and certify a copy of any record or paper on file: $1.25 per page, with a minimum fee of $10.

(b) To certify a prepared copy of any record or paper on file: $1 per page, with a minimum fee of $10.

C. Chapter 68, Dog Control Law.

[Amended 6-14-2004 by L.L. No. 10-2004; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(1) § 68-8, license fees for dogs:

(a) Town fee for a license for a spayed or neutered dog: $5 per license year;

(b) Town fee for a license for an unsprayed or unneutered dog: $13 per license year;

(c) In the event the Town Board mandates a dog census, an additional fee of $5 will be assessed to all dog owners whose dogs are found to be unlicensed at the time the dog enumeration is conducted; this fee is in addition to the license fees set forth above.

(2) § 68-12B, redemption fees:

(a) For first occasion: $50;

(b) For second occasion within five years: $100;

(c) For third and subsequent occasion(s) within five years: $200;

(d) In addition to the above redemption fees, the redeeming party shall also pay all costs incurred for kenneling, impoundment and veterinary care including such items as required shots.

(3) § 68-14A, adoption: $50.

D. Chapter 71, Assemblies, Mass Public.

(1) §§ 71-4B and 71-9, permit application fee: $35 per day.

E. Chapter 80, Blasting.

[Amended 10-23-2006 by L.L. No. 11-2006]

(1) §  80-8J, blasting permit application fee: $500.

(2) § 80-11D, inspection fee for blasting: $50 per blast.

(3) Blasting permits for quarry operations: $1,000 per year.

[Added 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

E.1. Chapter 85, Building Code Administration.

[Added 8-26-2013 by L.L. No. 12-2013[1]; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(1) § 85-12, vacating of stop-work order:

(a) Residential: $250.

(b) Commercial: $500 first offense, $1,000 second offense within five years.

(2) § 85-18, building permit fees.

(a) Construction:

[1] Residential:

[a] New construction and additions: permit application fee of $150 plus:

[i] One- and two-family homes, and modular dwelling: $0.75 per square foot of living space.

[ii] Manufactured homes: $0.50 per square foot of living space.

[iii] Carports/garages (use square footage of ground floor only for two-story garages): $0.50 per square foot.

[iv] Porches/Decks:

[A] Covered, screened, and/or enclosed, without heat: $0.50 per square foot. Porches or decks which are enclosed with heat may be considered to be living space subject to the applicable charge for living space.

[B] Open deck: $0.25 per square foot, or the minimum fee of $100, whichever is greater.

[v] One-story nonhabitable accessory building without utilities (except garages):

[A] Not greater than 72 square feet of floor area: $50.

[B] Greater than 72 square feet and not greater than 200 square feet of floor area: $100.

[C] Greater than 200 square feet of floor area: $100 plus $0.40 per square foot.

[vi] Other new construction:

[A] Pools.

{1}	Aboveground pool: $175.
{2}	In-ground pool: $250.

[B] Hot tub: $150.

[C] Electric vehicle charging station: $150.

[b] Renovations:

[i] One-half of "new construction and additions" costs in Subsection N(6)(a)[1][a] above.

[2] Commercial, including, among other things, apartment buildings and multifamily homes, except two-family homes, which are addressed in "residential," above.

[a] New construction: permit application of $250 plus $1.50 per square foot up to and including 5,000 square feet, plus $1 per square foot over 5,000 square feet.

[b] Renovations:

[i] One-half of new construction costs in Subsection N(6)(a)[2][a] above.

(b) Demolition: $100 minimum fee up to 2,000 square feet, plus $0.10 per square foot over 2,000 square feet.

(c) Alterations and structural repairs (Building Department has discretion to determine whether an applicant's project is an alteration, a structural repair or a renovation): $50 per inspection/visit; Building Department will estimate number of visits based on the nature of the permit.

(d) Certificate of occupancy (includes new C/O and a C/O for change in use or for change in occupant): $250.

(e) Other building permit fees:

[1] Fireplace/stove/chimney: $150.

[2] Replacement of furnace/boiler (includes hot water/heat/plumbing alterations and central air conditioning systems): $150.

[3] Electrical upgrades (includes change of electrical service, any extensions of electric facilities, adding new outlets/switches/fixtures): residential $50; commercial $250.

[4] Tent (temporary permit for erection on commercial site): $250.

[5] Compliance fee for structure or use for which no permit or C/O was obtained:

[a] Residential: $250, plus cost of building permit for structure/use.

[b] Commercial: $500, plus cost of building permit for structure/use.

[6] Reinspection fee for prior noncompliance (third and subsequent visits): $100 per visit.

[7] Outdoor seating fee per year: $150 for the first six seats or portion thereof, plus $25 for each additional seat (up to 16 seats maximum).

[8] Portable storage unit: $100.

[9] Standby generator: $150.

[10] Inspections outside business hours: $250.

[11] Amend building permit: $50.

[12] Tank removal:

[a] Residential: $150.

[b] Commercial: $250.

[13] Tank installation above ground:

[a] Residential: $150.

[b] Commercial: $250.

[14] Building permit renewal:

[a] Base permit fee plus 10% of estimated project cost for first renewal.

[b] Base permit fee plus 25% of estimated project cost for second renewal.

[c] Base permit fee plus 50% of estimated project cost for third renewal.

[15] Electrical vehicle charging station on commercial property: $250 for first charging station plus $50 for each additional charging station.

[16] Installation or replacement of cellular equipment on existing tower: $500.

[17] Engineering review fee: $300.

(f) Uniform solar permit. Application fee: $150.

[1] Residential: $250.

[2] Commercial: $500.

(g) Commercial roof truss assembly inspection: $50.

(3) C/O and/or municipal violation search.

(a) Residential municipal search: $250.

(b) Commercial municipal search:

[1] $325 single occupancy up to 5,000 square feet.

[2] $500 single occupancy over 5,000 square feet.

[3] More than one occupancy: base fee plus $100 per occupant.

(c) Update municipal search (after 30 days, new search fee).

[1] Residential search update $50.

[2] Commercial search update $100.

(4) Operating permit fees.

(a) Annual fee for operating permits for areas of public assembly and nonresidential uses requiring operating permits:

1 to 999 square feet	$100
1,000 to 2,999 square feet	$150
3,000 to 5,999 square feet	$250
6,000 to 11,999 square feet	$300
12,000 to 24,000 square feet	$500
Above 24,000 square feet	$500 plus $25 for each 1,000 square feet above 24,000
Common area of building	$175

(b) Multiple dwellings:

[1] Three to 10 units: $200 per year.

[2] Eleven to 50 units: $275 per year.

[3] More than 50 units: $350 per year.

[4] Multiple dwelling common area: $175 per year.

(c) Alarm for nonresidential occupancies: $150 per year.

(d) Inspection of hospitals, nursing homes and health-care facilities: $250.

(e) Special events (per occurrence), outdoor assemblies, outdoor sales, commercial tents and membrane structures, carnivals and fairs, concerts, etc.: $250 each.

(f) Firework sales:

[1] Application fee: $250.

[2] Inspection fee: $250.

(g) Fire protection equipment:

[1] Sprinklers and fire suppression systems: $300 for each new installation (note: a building permit will also be required).

[2] Renovations or modifications to existing systems: $250 (note: a building permit will also be required).

(5) § 85-13, change of nonresidential occupant: $250.

[1] Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection E.1 as E.2.

E.2. Chapter 99, Collateral Loan Broker.

[Added 5-11-2009 by L.L. No. 6-2009]

(1) § 99-4B, application fee: $250.

F. Chapter 133, Flood Damage Prevention.

[Amended 8-26-2013 by L.L. No. 12-2013]

(1) § 133-11B, floodplain development permit fee: $150.

(2) § 133-11B, escrow fund: $250 or a greater amount as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

F.1. Chapter 137, Freshwater Wetland, Waterbody and Watercourse Protection.

[Added 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 2-2013; amended 8-26-2013 by L.L. No. 12-2013]

(1) § 137-10B(4), escrow fund: $1,000.

(2) § 137-7B(6), freshwater wetland, waterbody and watercourse protection permit fee: $150.

G. Chapter 143, Garage and Yard Sales.

(1) § 143-4K, garage/yard sale permit: no fee.

H. Chapter 153, Junkyards.

(1) § 153-5A, license fee: $200 per year.

(2) § 153-5A, subsequent inspections for failure to comply: $50 per inspection.

H.1. Chapter 166, Noise.

[Amended 6-24-2013 by L.L. No. 10-2013]

(1) § 166-13B(6), special waiver application fee: $500.

I. Chapter 175, Peddling and Soliciting.

[Amended 8-26-2013 by L.L. No. 12-2013]

(1) § 175-7B and 175-9A, application/license fee: $200 per year, plus $50 for each addition to the original license per year.

(2) § 175-9B, weekend-only permit: $35.

(3) § 175-10B, replacement fee for lost or stolen license: $25.

I.1. Chapter 192, Service Pipes, Sewer and Water.

[Added 6-14-2004 by L.L. No. 10-2004; amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[2]; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(1) § 192-2A, permit for installing lateral water lines: $250.

[2] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

J. Chapter 206, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.

(1) § 206-17, grading permit and inspection fees:

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[3]; 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]

(a) For projects less than one acre: $250.

(b) For projects of one to five acres: $750.

(c) For projects exceeding five acres: $1,000.

[3] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

(2) § 206-17, inspection fees:

(a) For projects of three acres or less: $100.

(b) For projects exceeding three acres, use the formula: 20 (slope) X 5 (total area in acres) or 20 M X 5A.

K. Chapter 214, Streets and Sidewalks.

(1) § 214-7, permit fee for excavating in or under highway: $50.

[Amended 3-12-2007 by L.L. No. 5-2007]

(2) § 214-18, driveway permit fee: $150.[4]

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[5]]

[4] Editor's Note: Former Subsection K(3), concerning sidewalk maintenance, added 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 1-2007, was repealed 9-24-2007 by L.L. No. 13-2007.

[5] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

L. Chapter 217, Subdivision of Land.

(1) Subdivision application fee: $1,500, plus $250 per lot.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[6]]

[6] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

(2) Lot line realignment application fee: $500.

[Added 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018[7]]

[7] Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection L(2) as Subsection L(4).

(3) Lot consolidation application fee: $500.

[Added 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018]

(4) Recreation fee:

[Amended 10-12-2004 by L.L. No. 5-2004]

(a) For one to nine lots: $5,000 per lot;

(b) For 10 or more lots, the Planning Board shall determine whether to require the reservation of land, or payment of $5,000 per lot.

M. Chapter 234, Water.

(1) § 234-44B, permit fee to open streets, lanes, etc. to install mains, services, etc.: $150.

[Amended 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(2) § 234-45, fee for turning water on and/or off at owner's request: $50 per request.

N. Chapter 240, Zoning.

(1) § 240-35B(1)(e), architectural approval fees:

[Added 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013[8]; 5-27-2014 by L.L. No. 6-2014; amended 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(a) Application fee: $250.

(b) Escrow funds: No escrow for minor, $2,000 for major.

[8] Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection N(1) as Subsection N(1.1).

(1.1) § 240-48, new special use permit application fee:

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010; 5-27-2014 by L.L. No. 6-2014; 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(a) $1,000 per residential application without site plan.

(b) $1,500 commercial with site plan.

(c) Amended special use permit application fee: $500 for residential application; $750 for commercial application.

(1.2) § 240-27.1, permit fee for temporary sales trailer or construction trailer: $250.

[Added 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018]

(2) § 240-59, permit fee for temporary outdoor use and/or sales (including sign): $250.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010; 2-25-2013 by L.L. No. 8-2013; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(3) § 240-84, site plan fees:

[Amended 8-28-2006 by L.L. No. 6-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[9]]

(a) Site plan application fee: $1,500, plus $250 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the building, plus $20 per parking space.

(b) Amended site plan application fee: $750, plus $250 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus $20 per parking space.

(c) Recreation fee:[10] $5,000 per dwelling unit on the original site plan containing residential units. (Note: Such fee shall be payable by the applicant only upon the granting by the Planning Board of site plan approval and a finding by the Planning Board that the granting of the application will create a need for additional parkland in the Town and that a suitable park or parks cannot be located on the site.)

[Amended 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013]

[10] Editor's Note: See also § 240-86O(5), Cash payment in lieu of reservation.

[9] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

(4) Conceptual review fee (subdivision, site plan, special permit): $250 per application.

[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(5) § 240-107, fees for applications to Zoning Board of Appeals:

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[11]]

(a) (Resident) Area/use variance fee: $375 per application. (Note: Applicant also is responsible for payment to third parties of associated fees and costs, including, e.g., publishing of public notice.)

[Amended 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018]

(b) (Commercial) Area/use variance fee: $1,000 per application. (Note: Applicant also is responsible for payment to third parties of associated fees, including, e.g., publishing of public notice.)

[Amended 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(c) Interpretations.

[1] Residential interpretation fee: $150.

[2] Commercial interpretation fee: $500.

[11] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

(6) § 240-108, building permit fees:

(a) Construction:

[1] Residential:

[Amended 6-14-2004 by L.L. No. 10-2004]

[a] New construction and additions: permit application fee of $150 plus:

[i] One- and two-family homes, and modular dwelling: $0.75 per square foot of living space.

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 3-12-2007 by L.L. No. 5-2007; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[12]]

[12] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

[ii] Manufactured homes: $0.40 per square foot of living space.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[13]]

[13] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

[iii] Carports/garages (use square footage of ground floor only for two-story garages): $0.40 per square foot.

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[14]]

[14] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

[iv] Porches/Decks:

[A] Covered, screened, and/or enclosed, without heat: $0.40 per square foot. Porches or decks which are enclosed with heat may be considered to be living space subject to the applicable charge for living space.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[15]]

[15] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

[B] Open deck: $0.25 per square foot, or the minimum fee of $100, whichever is greater.

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]

[v] One-story nonhabitable accessory building without utilities (except garages):

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010; 8-26-2013 by L.L. No. 12-2013; 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016; 3-11-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]

[A] Not greater than 72 square feet of floor area: $50.

[B] Greater than 72 square feet and not greater than 200 square feet of floor area: $100.

[C] Greater than 200 square feet of floor area: $100 plus $0.40 per square foot.

[vi] Other new construction:

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]

[A] Pools.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[16]]

	{1}	Aboveground pool: $150. [Amended 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]
	{2}	In-ground pool: $250.

[16] Editor's Note: This amendment takes effect 1-25-2010.

[B] Hot tub: $100.

[b] Renovations:

[i] One-half of "new construction and additions" costs in Subsection N(6)(a)[1][a] above.

[2] Commercial, including, among other things, apartment buildings and multifamily homes, except two-family homes, which are addressed in "residential," above. (references herein are to use and occupancy classifications as set forth in the New York State Building Code):

[a] New construction: permit application of $250 plus:

[Amended 3-12-2007 by L.L. No. 5-2007; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[17]]

[i] For Use and Occupancy Classifications A, E, F, H, I, R-3 and R-4, the fee is $1.50 per square foot up to and including 5,000 square feet, plus $0.75 per square foot over 5,000 square feet.

[ii] For Use and Occupancy Classifications B and M, the fee is $1.20 per square foot up to and including 5,000 square feet, plus $0.60 per square foot over 5,000 square feet.

[iii] For Use and Occupancy Classifications S and U, the fee is $1 per square foot up to and including 5,000 square feet, plus $0.50 per square foot over 5,000 square feet.

[17] Editor's Note: This amendment takes effect 1-25-2010.

[b] Renovations:

[i] One-half of new construction costs in Subsection N(6)(a)[2][a] above.

(b) Demolition: $100 minimum fee up to 2,000 square feet, plus $0.10 per square foot over 2,000 square feet.

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]

(c) Alterations and structural repairs (Building Department has discretion to determine whether an applicant's project is an alteration, a structural repair or a renovation.): $50 per inspection/visit; Building Department will estimate number of visits based on the nature of the permit.

(d) Certificate of occupancy (includes new C/O and a C/O for change in use or for change in occupant): $250.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[18]]

[18] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

(e) Other building permit fees:

[1] Fireplace/stove/chimney: $150.

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[19]]

[19] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

[2] Replacement of furnace/boiler (includes hot water/heat/plumbing alterations and central air conditioning systems): $150.

[Amended 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[20]]

[20] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

[3] Electrical upgrades (includes change of electrical service, any extensions of electric facilities, adding new outlets/switches/fixtures): $50.

[Amended 3-12-2007 by L.L. No. 5-2007; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[21]]

[21] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

[4] Tent (temporary permit for outdoor sales on commercial site): $100.

[Amended 3-12-2007 by L.L. No. 5-2007]

[5] Compliance fee for structure or use for which no permit or C/O was obtained: $250, plus cost of building permit for structure/use.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[22]]

[22] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

[6] Reinspection fee for prior noncompliance (third and subsequent visits): $50 per visit.

[7] C/O and/or municipal violation search.

[Amended 7-5-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005; 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[23]]

[a] Residential municipal search: $175.

[b] Commercial municipal search: $325 per building.

[23] Editor's Note: This local law provided that the fees set forth therein would take effect retroactively as of 1-25-2010.

[8] Outdoor seating fee per year: $150 for the first six seats or portion thereof, plus $25 for each additional seat.

[Added 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013]

[9] Portable storage unit: $100.

[Added 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013]

[10] Standby generator: $150.

[Added 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

[11] Inspections outside business hours: $250.

[Added 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

[12] Remove stop-work order: $250.

[Added 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

[13] Legalization fee: $250.

[Added 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

[14] Amend building permit: $50.

[Added 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

(f) Uniform Solar Permit. Application fee: $150.

[Added 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]

(7) § 240-110, Escrow funds:

[Amended 8-28-2006 by L.L. No. 6-2006]

(a) For subdivision application review, the applicant shall deposit and maintain a sum calculated as follows:

[Amended 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

Number of Lots	Amount
Lot line or consolidation	$2,500
0 to 2	$5,000
3 to 10	$10,000
11 to 35	$22,500
More than 35	$52,500

(b) For site plan application, special use permit application, and rezoning application review, the applicant shall deposit and maintain a sum calculated as follows:

[Amended 1-28-2013 by L.L. No. 6-2013; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

Square Footage	Amount
0 to 3,000	$5,000
3,001 to 20,000	$10,000
20,001 to 50,000	$22,500
Greater than 50,000	$52,500

(c) For minor applications (includes professional office or studio uses in a residence; home occupations involving on-site clients, visitors, customers or patrons; lot line changes and land transfers which result in conforming lots and which involve less than 10% of the minimum lot area of each involved lot; and subdivisions in which no new building lots are created), the applicant shall deposit and maintain a sum calculated as follows: $2,500.

[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007; 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

(d) For variance application review, the applicant shall deposit and maintain a sum determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

(e) For construction inspection for a subdivision or site development plan involving a performance bond, the applicant shall deposit and maintain a sum equal to 3% of the construction costs as estimated by the Town Engineer.

[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007; 1-12-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009]

[1] In addition, for postapproval construction review for a subdivision or site development plan involving a performance bond, the applicant shall deposit and maintain a separate sum calculated as follows:

[Amended 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

For Subdivisions: Number of Lots	For Site Plans: Square Footage	Amount
0 to 2	0 to 3,000	$5,000
3 to 10	3,001 to 20,000	$10,000
11 to 35	20,001 to 50,000	$16,875
More than 35	Greater than 50,000	$26,250

[2] Notwithstanding the above, the Building Inspector, in consultation with the Town Engineer, Town Attorney and/or Town Planner, may modify or waive the postapproval review escrow deposit above, based upon the amount of postapproval review costs, if any, the Town is expected to incur in connection with a specific project. However, a full or partial escrow deposit may be required at any time by the Building Inspector depending upon the actual need for professional postapproval review services.

(f) Postapproval review not involving a performance bond.

[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007; 1-12-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009]

[1] For postapproval review and construction inspection for a subdivision or site development plan not involving a performance bond, the applicant shall deposit and maintain a sum calculated as follows:

[Amended 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]

	For Subdivisions: Number of Lots	For Site Plans: Square Footage	Amount
	0 to 2	0 to 3,000	$5,000
	3 to 10	3,001 to 20,000	$10,000
	11 to 35	20,001 to 50,000	$16,875
	More than 35	Greater than 50,000	$26,250

[2] Notwithstanding the above, the Building Inspector, in consultation with the Town Engineer, Town Attorney and/or Town Planner, may modify or waive the postapproval review and construction inspection escrow deposit above, based upon the amount of postapproval review and construction inspection costs, if any, the Town is expected to incur in connection with a specific project. However, a full or partial escrow deposit may be required at any time by the Building Inspector depending upon the actual need for professional postapproval review or construction inspection services.

(g) For grading permit inspections, the applicant shall deposit and maintain the following sums:

[Added 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010; amended 1-23-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]

[1] For projects less than one acre: $250.

[2] For projects of one to five acres: $750.

[3] For projects exceeding five acres: $2,500.

(8) § 240-112A(2), application/petition fee for rezoning: $1,000.

(9) § 240-53, accessory apartments:

[Added 5-27-2014 by L.L. No. 6-2014]

(a) § 240-53D(5), application review fee: $750 per application.

[Amended 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

(b) § 240-53F, nonfamilial renewal inspection fee: $150 per year.

O. Miscellaneous fees.

(1) Sign permit application fee (for the construction of a new sign or the alteration of an existing sign): $3.50 per square foot. (Note: Construction of a new sign will also require a building permit and payment of the associated fee.)

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010; 8-8-2016 by L.L. No. 4-2016]

(2) Garbage tickets:

(a) For seniors (60 and over): $2 per ticket.

(b) For all others: $4 per ticket.

(3) Returned check fee: $20.

[Amended 4-11-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2011]

(4) Plans and specs (refers to plans and specs to be obtained from the Town of Wappinger by bidders for Town projects): $50 to $100.

P. Fire Prevention Bureau Fees:

[Added 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]

(1) Agricultural burning permits: $150.

(2) Commercial roof truss assembly inspection pursuant to the Uniform Code, Title 19, Part 1264: $50.

Q. Fire prevention permits pursuant to the Uniform Code, Title 19:

[Added 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]

(1) Areas of public assembly: $200 per year;

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[24]]

[24] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

(2) Nonresidential uses and occupancies, including but not limited to hazardous materials; combustible liquids and gases, compressed gases and cryogens; junkyards and lumberyards; commercial/industrial ovens and cooking equipment; service stations and repair garages; welding and cutting; fire protection equipment: $200 per year.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[25]]

[25] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

(3) Multiple dwellings:

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[26]]

(a) Three to 10 units: $200 per year.

(b) Eleven to 50 units: $275 per year.

(c) More than 50 units: $350 per year.

[26] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

(4) Alarm for nonresidential occupancies: $150 per year.

(5) Hospitals, nursing homes and health-care facilities: $150 per year.

(6) Special events (per occurrence), outdoor assemblies, outdoor sales, commercial tents and membrane structures, carnivals and fairs, concerts, etc.: $250 each.

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[27]; 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018]

[27] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

(6.1) Firework sales:

[Added 6-11-2018 by L.L. No. 7-2018]

(a) Application fee: $250.

(b) Inspection fee: $250.

(7) Fire protection equipment:

[Amended 9-27-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010[28]]

(a) Sprinklers and fire suppression systems: $300 for each new installation. (Note: A building permit also will be required.)

(b) Renovations or modifications to existing systems: $150. (Note: A building permit also will be required.)

[28] Editor's Note: This amendment took effect 1-25-2010.

R. Explosives and combustibles:

[Added 3-13-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]

(1) (Reserved)[29]

[29] Editor's Note: Former Subsection R(1), regarding the fee for minor blasting for up to five blasts, was repealed 10-23-2006 by L.L. No. 11-2006.

(2) (Reserved)[30]

[30] Editor's Note: Former Subsection R(2), regarding the fee for minor blasting for over five blasts, was repealed 10-23-2006 by L.L. No. 11-2006.

(3) Blasting permits for quarry operations: $1,000 per year.

§ 122-17 Periodic review.

The Town Board may periodically review the fee schedule set forth in this article and may, by local law, after public hearing for which notice shall be given 10 days prior, amend the fees set forth herein.