[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Middletown 3-14-1988 by Ord.
No. 2025; amended in its entirety 8-4-1997 by Ord. No. 97-2479 (Ch.
127 of the 1996 Township Code). Subsequent amendments noted where
applicable.]
Pursuant to Chapter 130, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Liquor licenses.
[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804; 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2895]
(1)
Plenary retail consumption: $2,280.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962; 2-6-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3185]
(2)
Club: $188.
(3)
Limited retail distribution: $63.
(4)
Plenary retail distribution: $1,658.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962; 2-6-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3185]
(5)
Hotel/motel: $1,900.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
B.
Alcoholic beverage identification card: $20, along with payment of
the New Jersey State Police fingerprint review fee.
[Amended 6-21-2004 by Ord. No. 04-2768]
[Amended 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932; 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962; 6-18-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-2063]
A.
B.
Micro-chipping
program. There shall be established a domestic animal micro-chipping
program administered by the Middletown Department of Health and Social
Services, which shall be funded by fees collected by the voluntary
participants in the program pursuant to the following fee schedule:
[Added 8-15-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-3177]
(1)
Micro-chip
insertion: $10.
Pursuant to Chapter 362, Peddling and Soliciting, Article I, Canvassing and Soliciting, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Application for license to canvass and solicit: $10.
[Amended 3-20-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-2572; 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711; 8-20-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3068; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3295]
Pursuant to Chapter 191, Clothing Donation Bins, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
The annual
permit fee is $25 per bin.
[Amended 2-17-1998 by Ord. No. 98-2503; 2-1-1999 by Ord. No. 99-2534; 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711; 8-20-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3068]
A.
State of NJ training fees. This fee shall be in the amount of $0.00334
per cubic foot of volume for new buildings and additions. Volume shall
be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(a)(b)1-6.
B.
General fees.
(1)
The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount charged for a
construction permit.
(2)
The fee to be charged for a construction permit will be the sum of
the basic construction fee plus all applicable special fees. This
fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.
(3)
The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be paid
before a certificate is issued. This fee shall be in addition to the
construction permit.
(4)
All fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar.
(5)
All fees shall be paid in cash, check or money order payable to the
Township of Middletown.
C.
Fee schedule.
[Amended 6-3-2013 by Ord.
No. 2013-3090; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3295]
(1)
General provisions.
(a)
The basic construction permit fee shall be the sum of the parts computed
on the basis of volume or cost of construction, the number of plumbing
fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number of electrical fixtures
and rating of electrical devices, the number of sprinklers, standpipes
and detectors (smoke and heat) at the unit rates and/or the applicable
flat fees as provided herein, plus any special fees. The minimum fee
for a basic construction permit covering any and all of the technical
subcodes shall be $85.
(b)
For the purpose of determining estimated cost for renovations,
alterations, repairs, and the external utility connection for premanufactured
construction, the applicant shall submit to the department such cost
data as may be available and produced by the architect or engineer
of record, or by a recognized estimating firm, or by the contractor.
A bona fide contractor's bid, or contract if available, shall be submitted.
The Construction Official and/or subcode official shall make the final
decision regarding the estimated cost.
(c)
The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $250. The fee for resubmission of an application
for a variation shall be $125.
(d)
The fee to reinstate lapsed, suspended or revoked permits noted
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.16(b) or N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.16(f) or otherwise shall
be $50 per outstanding subcode.
(e)
Any fee not specifically contained within this fee schedule shall
be based upon the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Fee Schedule.
(2)
Building subcode fees.
(a)
Minimum building subcode fee: $85.
(b)
New construction or addition: $0.040 per cubic foot.
(c)
Alterations/renovations of existing building or structure: $40
per thousand dollars of estimated cost of work.
(d)
Swimming pools (aboveground): $100.
(e)
Swimming pools (in-ground): $200.
(f)
Storage sheds (greater than 200 square feet): $125.
(g)
Fence installation for pool enclosure: $85.
(h)
Demolition of dwelling (one- and two-family): $150.
(i)
Demolition of all other use groups: $350.
(j)
Demolition of accessory structure: $85.
(k)
(Reserved)
(l)
Tank installation: $50.
(m)
Radon abatement: $85 per unit.
(n)
Asbestos/removal: $150.
(o)
Lead hazard abatement: $100.
(p)
Signs (no permit required for signs installed in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)6): $85.
(q)
Solar panel racking system: $40 per thousand dollars of estimated
cost of work.
(r)
Tents, tension-membraned structures and canopies regulated by
the building subcode: $150.
(s)
Temporary structure (greater than 120 square feet): $85.
(t)
Retaining walls: $40 per thousand dollars of estimated cost
of work.
(u)
UCC certificate of occupancy: $150.
(v)
Extension of temporary certificate of occupancy: $100.
(3)
Electric subcode fees.
|
Fixture/Equipment
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Minimum subcode fee
|
$85
| |
|
Electrical fixtures and devices (1-25)
Receptacles, fixtures and devices to be counted for these parts
are lighting fixtures, wall switches, convenience receptacles, sensors,
dimmers, alarm devices, smoke and heat detectors, communications outlets,
light standards eight feet or less in height, including luminaries,
emergency lights, electric signs, exit lights or similar electric
fixtures and devices rated 20 amps or less, including motors or equipment
rated less than 1 hp or 1 kw, and solar panels.
|
$100
| |
|
Every additional 25 or fraction thereof
|
$50
| |
|
Alarm panels (fire or security)
|
$50
| |
|
Service panels, subpanels, solar inverters, disconnects:
| ||
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100 amps or less
|
$100
| |
|
101 to 200 amps
|
$150
| |
|
201 to 300 amps
|
$200
| |
|
301 to 400 amps
|
$250
| |
|
Every 100 amp increase over 400 amps
|
$75
| |
|
Devices over 1 hp/kw to 10 hp/kw
|
$50
| |
|
Devices over 10 hp/kw to 50 hp/kw
|
$100
| |
|
Devices over 50 hp/kw to 100 hp/kw
|
$150
| |
|
Devices over 100 hp/kw to 150 hp/kw
|
$300
| |
|
Increasing $75 for every 50 hp/kw over 150 hp/kw
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|
Aboveground pools/spas/hot tubs/fountains
|
$150
| |
|
In-ground pool
Shall include any "required" bonding, and associated equipment
such as filter pumps, motors, disconnecting means, switches, required
receptacles and heaters, etc., excepting panelboards and underwater
lighting fixtures
|
$200
| |
|
Area lighting, 1 to 5 standards (greater than 8 feet, light
poles, lot lighting)
|
$150
| |
|
Area lighting, over 5 standards
|
$25 each
| |
|
Electric appliances, oven, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioner,
heaters, water heaters, dryer, range, furnace, exhaust fan (over 1
kw)
|
$50
| |
|
Annual inspection of commercial swimming pools
|
$150
| |
|
Transformer/generators (transfer switch included):
| ||
|
1 to 5kw
|
$150
| |
|
Over 5 kw to 15kw
|
$250
| |
|
Over 15kw to 30kw
|
$300
| |
|
Over 30kw to 50kw
|
$400
| |
|
Every 50kw increase or fraction over
|
$50
| |
|
Reactivation of service
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|
200 amps or less
|
$100
| |
|
Over 200 amps
|
$200
| |
|
Car chargers (100 amps or less)
|
$100
| |
|
Radon system
|
$100
| |
(4)
Fire protection subcode fees.
|
Fixture/Equipment
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Minimum subcode fee
|
$85
| |
|
Storage tank installations for flammable and combustible liquids:
| ||
|
Tanks up to 500 gallons
|
$100
| |
|
501 to 1,000 gallons
|
$150
| |
|
1,001 to 2,000 gallons
|
$200
| |
|
2,001 to 5,000 gallons
|
$350
| |
|
5,000 to 10,000 gallons
|
$500
| |
|
10,001 to 19,999 gallons
|
$750
| |
|
Underground fire water mains—standpipe and sprinkler systems:
| ||
|
Underground fire water mains (each building)
|
$300
| |
|
Standpipe systems
|
$300
| |
|
Additional standpipe risers
|
$150
| |
|
Sprinklers (other than R-5):
| ||
|
1 to 10
|
$150
| |
|
11 to 25
|
$250
| |
|
For each additional 25 heads or part thereof the fee shall be
increased by:
|
$75
| |
|
Fire hydrants on private property
|
$200
| |
|
Residential sprinklers in new single-family home
|
$225
| |
|
Any sprinkler device not otherwise listed
|
$175
| |
|
Preaction/dry pipe valve (including compressor)
|
$250
| |
|
Fire pumps
| ||
|
Fire pumps
|
$300
| |
|
Jockey/booster pumps
|
$250
| |
|
Smoke, heat and duct detectors and fire alarm panels:
| ||
|
Detectors (R-5 use group):
| ||
|
1 to 12
|
$75
| |
|
13 to 25
|
$150
| |
|
For each additional 25 detectors or part thereof
|
$100
| |
|
Any special alarm not listed
|
$175
| |
|
Carbon monoxide detectors:
| ||
|
1 to 5
|
$25
| |
|
5 to 10
|
$50
| |
|
10+
|
$5 each
| |
|
Fire alarm panels (R-5 use group):
| ||
|
1 to 12 devices
|
$25
| |
|
13 to 25 devices
|
$50
| |
|
For each additional 25 detectors or part thereof, the fee shall
be:
|
$75
| |
|
Detectors (all other use groups):
| ||
|
1 to 12
|
$150
| |
|
13 to 25
|
$200
| |
|
Each additional 25 devices or part thereof
|
$75
| |
|
Fire alarm panels (all other use groups):
| ||
|
1 to 12
|
$150
| |
|
13 to 25
|
$200
| |
|
Each additional 25 devices or part thereof
|
$75
| |
|
Manual fire alarm systems
| ||
|
Pull stations:
| ||
|
1 to 10
|
$100
| |
|
11 to 25
|
$250
| |
|
For each additional 10 pull stations or part thereof, the fee
shall be:
|
$25
| |
|
Emergency light/exit signs:
| ||
|
1 to 5
|
$75
| |
|
6 to 10
|
$100
| |
|
11 to 15
|
$150
| |
|
16 to 20
|
$200
| |
|
21 to 25
|
$250
| |
|
For each additional emergency light or exit sign
|
$15
| |
|
Independent preengineered suppression system (including dry
chemical, wet chemical, halon, carbon dioxide, etc.):
| ||
|
Preengineered suppression system
|
$175
| |
|
Kitchen exhaust hoods and flammable/combustible liquid exhaust
hoods:
| ||
|
Kitchen exhaust hoods
|
$175
| |
|
Flammable/combustible liquids exhaust hood
|
$375
| |
|
Residential hood
|
$85
| |
|
AST and UST demolition (tank removal)
|
$125
| |
|
Incinerators and crematoriums
|
$500
| |
|
Gas, masonry and wood burning fireplaces, wood burning and other
nonconventional heating devices:
| ||
|
Fireplaces, stoves and other heating devices
|
$75
| |
|
Chimney liner
|
$35
| |
|
Gas- or oil-fired furnaces:
| ||
|
Furnace
|
$75
| |
|
Chimney liner
|
$35
| |
|
Elevator/smoke detectors recall systems:
| ||
|
Elevator recall systems
|
$150
| |
|
Smoke removal systems
|
$300
| |
|
Gasoline station tanks and pumps:
| ||
|
New gasoline station tank installation up to 10,000 gallons
and up to 6 pumps
|
$750
| |
|
Each additional gasoline tank up to 10,000 gallons (installed
at the same time as new installation)
|
$200
| |
|
Additional gasoline pumps, new or replacement
|
$200
| |
|
Replacement gasoline tanks
|
See tank installation #1
| |
|
Fire Department lock box/Knox-Box®:
| ||
|
Lock box
|
$25
| |
(5)
Plumbing subcode fees.
(a)
Minimum fee: $85.
(b)
Water closet: $25.
(c)
Urinal/bidet: $25.
(d)
Bath tub: $25.
(e)
Lavatory: $25.
(f)
Shower: $25.
(g)
Floor drain: $25.
(h)
Sink: $25.
(i)
Dishwasher: $25.
(j)
Drinking fountain: $25.
(k)
Washing machine: $25.
(l)
Hose bib: $25.
(m)
Other plumbing fixtures: $25.
(n)
Gas piping: $85.
(o)
Fuel oil piping: $85.
(p)
Steam boiler/furnace: $85.
(q)
A/C or refrigeration unit: $85.
(r)
Water heater: $85.
(s)
Other gas appliances (stove/range/pool heater/fireplace): $85.
(t)
Generator: $95.
(u)
Sewer pump: $85 per pump.
(v)
Interceptor/separator: $85.
(w)
Water-powered sump (includes backflow prevention device): $130.
(x)
Sump pump: $75.
(y)
Grease trap: $85.
(z)
Sewer connection (per 100 feet): $85.
(aa)
Backflow prevention device (no charge for device used on boilers):
$95.
(bb)
Water service connection (per 100 feet): $85.
(cc)
Active solar system: $85.
(dd)
Special device: $85.
(ee)
High-pressure gas regulators: $85.
(hh)
Septic tank abandonment: $85.
(ii)
Swimming pool drains/vacuum release device: $125.
(jj)
Lawn sprinkler (includes backflow preventer): $100.
(kk)
Yard hydrants (does not include related piping): $85.
[Added 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3185; amended 6-5-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3372]
Pursuant to Chapter 245, Filming, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Basic filming permit: $250.
B.
Expedited permit (permit needed within seven business days of filming
date): $500.
C.
In addition
to the basic or expedited film permit, the daily filming fee on public
property for any day on location within the Township, including prep
and wrap days: $500 per day.
D.
In addition
to the basic or expedited film permit, the daily filming fee for a
major motion picture on public property for any day on location within
the Township, including prep and wrap days: $1,500 per day.
E.
In addition
to the basic or expedited film permit, the daily filming fee on private
property for any day on location within the Township, including prep
and wrap days: $150 per day.
F.
Daily filming fee for filming a major motion picture for filming
on private property for any day on location within the Township, including
prep and wrap days: $500 per day.
G.
Filming permit for nonprofit applicants filming for educational purposes:
no fee.
H.
Overnight parking/use of Township lot: at actual cost determined
by Township.
I.
Police/fire protection: at actual cost determined by Township.
J.
Use of Township buildings: $2,500 per day.
K.
Use of
municipal street or right-of-way: $500 per day per street or right-of-way.
Pursuant to Chapter 254, Fire Prevention, of the Code of the Township or Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
The permit fees established by N.J.A.C. 5:70 for Type 2, Type 3,
Type 4 and Type 5 life hazard uses shall be:
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3185; 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3411]
B.
The permit fee for service, professional or mercantile business establishments:
[Amended 1-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-2610]
|
Size of Business
(square feet)
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
To 2,500
|
$35
|
|
Over 2,500
|
$70
|
D.
Fire academy fees.
[Added 3-17-2003 by Ord.
No. 2003-2711]
|
(Non-Middletown companies or departments)
|
|
Facility
|
4 Hours
|
8 Hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Use of classroom
|
$75
|
$150
|
|
Smokehouse/burn building
|
$200
|
$400
|
|
Ladder tower
|
$125
|
$250
|
|
Confined space prop
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
S.C.B.A. maze trailer
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
Vehicle bay
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
Video/sound-editing facilities
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
Drafting pond
|
$25
|
$50
|
|
Outdoor classroom
|
No charge
|
No charge
|
|
Burn vehicle
|
$100 each
|
$100 each
|
|
Breathing air
|
$50
|
$100
|
|
Straw for smokehouse/vehicles
|
$8 per bale
|
$8 per bale
|
|
Diesel fuel (for pits only)
|
$150 per 100 gallons
|
$150 per 100 gallons
|
|
Each safety officer
|
$25 per hour
|
$25 per hour
|
|
Each cascade operator
|
$20 per hour
|
$20 per hour
|
|
Custom props are available upon request. Cost to be determined
by MTFA.
| ||
|
Student tuition is listed with each class
| ||
|
Peek roof prop
|
$800
| |
|
Flat roof prop - 12 feet by 24 feet
|
$800
| |
|
Flat roof prop - 24 feet by 24 feet
|
$1,300 (installation fee - $300)
| |
|
Balloon frame construction
|
$350
|
E.
Local business registration fee.
[Added 12-18-2006 by Ord.
No. 2006-2895; amended 5-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3414]
|
Permit Classification for
|
Business/Professional
|
|---|---|
|
B-1, One- and two-story, less than 5,000 square feet per floor
|
$100
|
|
B-2, One- and two-story, 5,001 square feet to 10,000 square
feet
|
$125
|
|
B-3, One- and two-story, 10,001 square feet to 12,499 square
feet
|
$150
|
|
B-4, Three to five-story, less than 5,000 square feet per floor
|
$175
|
|
B-5, Three- to five-story, 5,001 square feet to 10,000 square
feet per floor
|
$200
|
|
B-6, Three- to five-story, 10,001 square feet + per floor
|
$225
|
[Amended 3-20-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-2572; 8-20-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3068; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3295]
Pursuant to Chapter 294, Article I, Housing Standards, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Certificate of occupancy for rental with one inspection: $150.
B.
Certificate of occupancy for resale with one inspection: $150.
C.
Added reinspection for certificate of occupancy: $75.
D.
Housing certificates of occupancy that require electrical inspection
are not charged a fee for initial inspection. Any violations cited
by the Electrical Subcode Inspector must have an electrical application
with fee paid before the certificate of occupancy is issued.
Pursuant to Chapter 303, Junk Dealers, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
Pursuant to Chapter 307, Junkyards, Motor Vehicle, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
License fee: $25 per year.
Pursuant to Chapter 166, Landmarks Commission and Historic Districts,
of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are
hereby established:
Pursuant to Chapter 331, Motels, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932]
Pursuant to Chapter 389, Secondhand Dealers, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804; 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2895; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932; 7-21-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3112]
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 415, Solid Waste, Article III, Brush, Leaves and Tree Cuttings, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Fee
for disposal of brush and tree cuttings by commercial landscapers:
$25 per cubic yard.
[Amended 3-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3250]
(2)
Commercial landscapers license: $50 per year, plus $20 per truck.
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3185; 3-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3250]
(3)
Fees for miscellaneous solid waste and recycling.
(a)
Tire (without rim) dropoff: $2.
(b)
Tire (with rim) dropoff: $3.
(d)
Loading of wood mulch into private resident's vehicle (no business
vehicles): $10 per load.
(e)
Delivery of wood mulch to Middletown residences and businesses
(subject to mulch availability and DPW scheduling restrictions): $30
per five cubic yard, truck load (unit price: $6 per cubic yard).
(4)
Fee for disposal of leaves by commercial landscapers: $25 per cubic
yard.
[Added 3-18-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-3250]
B.
Solid waste carts.
[Added 12-18-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3213; amended 7-17-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3363]
(1)
The cost for service and rental of an additional solid waste cart
of any size shall be pursuant to the following schedule for the three-year
term of the solid waste collection contract:
|
Year
|
Cost
|
|---|---|
|
2023
|
$500
|
|
2024
|
$425
|
|
2025
|
$350
|
(2)
The cost is fixed for the applicable calendar year; there shall be
no proration between calendar years.
(3)
At the conclusion of the three-year term of the contract period,
a new fee schedule will be established based on collection costs at
that time.
C.
Recycling carts.
(1)
The cost for service and rental of an additional recycling cart of
any size shall be $100, regardless of the year in which the additional
cart is secured.
(2)
At the conclusion of the three-year term of the contract period,
a new fee schedule will be established based on collection costs at
that time.
[Amended 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711]
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 428, Streets and Sidewalks, Article I, Street Excavations, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Street
excavation permit: an amount equal to a percentage of the amount of
the cash repair deposit. In no case shall a permit fee be less than
$150.
|
Recommended Cash Repair Deposit
|
Percentage for Fee
|
|---|---|
|
$350 to $999
|
15.00%
|
|
$1,000 to $1,999
|
13.50%
|
|
$2,000 to $2,999
|
12.00%
|
|
$3,000 to $3,999
|
10.50%
|
|
$4,000 to $4,999
|
9.00%
|
|
$5,000 and up
|
7.50%
|
(2)
Cash repair deposits.
(a)
Opening in new or existing street improvements constructed of
cement, concrete or bituminous concrete.
|
Pavement Disturbance
(square feet)
|
Cost
(per square foot)
|
|---|---|
|
1 to 20
|
$20
|
|
21 to 40
|
$19
|
|
41 to 60
|
$18
|
|
61 to 80
|
$17
|
|
81 to 120
|
$16
|
|
121 to 160
|
$15
|
|
161 to 200
|
$14
|
|
201 to 240
|
$13
|
|
241 to 280
|
$12
|
|
281 to 320
|
$11
|
|
321 to 360
|
$10
|
|
361 to 400
|
$9
|
|
401 to 440
|
$8
|
|
441 to 480
|
$7
|
|
481 to 600
|
$6
|
|
601 to 700
|
$5.50
|
|
701 to 900
|
$5
|
|
901 to 1,000
|
$4.50
|
|
1,001 to 5,000
|
$4
|
|
5,001 and up
|
$3
|
(b)
Opening(s) in streets not constructed of concrete or bituminous
concrete:
|
Pavement Disturbance
(square feet)
|
Cost
(per square foot)
|
|---|---|
|
0 to 149
|
$1.50
|
|
150 to 999
|
$1.25
|
|
1,000 to 4,999
|
$1
|
|
5,000 and up
|
$0.75
|
(c)
Minimum cash repair deposit: $500. For extraordinary situations,
the applicant shall pay actual costs. These are large projects that
require more time to process applications and perform inspections;
for example, street openings exceeding 500 feet in length.
Pursuant to Chapter 445, Taxicabs and Limousines, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
Pursuant to Chapter 453, Towing, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Application fee: $50.
B.
License fee: $125.
[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804]
C.
Towing fee schedule:
(1)
Regular towing service.
[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804; 4-19-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3308]
(a)
Within Township or directly adjacent municipality, day or night:
[1]
Motorcycles, motorized two- to four-wheel vehicles, autos, and
trucks to three tons: $150.
[2]
The fee contained in Subsection C(1)(a)[1] shall increase to $175 effective January 1, 2021, and shall increase to $200 effective January 1, 2022.
(3)
(4)
Township emergency vehicles. Towing of police, fire and first aid
vehicles with the Township and contiguous municipality required at
no cost to the Township.
[Amended 5-8-1995 by Ord.
No. 95-2409; 5-4-1998 by Ord. No. 968-2514; 5-3-1999 by Ord. No. 2543; 5-1-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-2580; 5-7-2001 by Ord. No.
2001-2629; 5-19-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2718; 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804; 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2895; 8-20-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2927; 12-17-2007 by Ord.
No. 2007-2932; 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2961; 6-20-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-3035; 10-6-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3117]
Pursuant to Chapter 465, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Permit fee for the train parking lots, train station satellite lots
and bus commuter parking lots. Permit fee schedule based on an annual
permit for a single vehicle.
(1)
The rates for permits to be sold for the remainder of the 2024 calendar
year and thereafter shall be:
[Amended 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3413]
|
Type of Permit
|
Permit Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Train station parking lot
|
$315
|
|
Bus commuter lots
|
$110
|
(2)
Permit transfer: $25.
(3)
Train lot late fee: $50.
(4)
Permit replacement fee: $100.
B.
Parking in parking meter or daily parking Lot 1: $5 per day.
[Amended 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3413]
C.
Parking permits are usable only on vehicles registered to or leased
by and used by permittee. Any transfer to a vehicle not owned, registered
or leased by a permittee is prohibited. Any such action shall be subject
to a summons and penalty and, in addition, any such improper transfer
and use may also result in the permit being revoked and invalidated
by the Township.
D.
All permits shall be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once
the maximum number of permits are sold, as determined by the Township
Clerk on an annual basis, anyone still wishing to secure a parking
permit will be placed on a waiting list for a period of one year.
E.
Parking
in the Ideal Beach Parking Lot from Memorial Day through Labor Day:
$2 per hour.
[Added 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3310]
Pursuant to Chapter 474, Vending Machines, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, the following fees are hereby established:
[Amended 3-27-1995 by Ord. No. 95-2400; 8-3-1998 by Ord. No. 98-2523; 1-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-2610; 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711; 12-20-2004 by Ord.
No. 2004-2804; 12-18-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2895; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932; 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962; 3-15-2010 by Ord. No.
2010-3004; 6-21-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-3008]
The following fees, license fees and permit fees of the Township
Clerk are hereby established as follows:
A.
Unless otherwise provided by law, the fees for copies of government
records shall be based on reasonably approximated actual costs, excluding
labor and overhead. Fees are to be arrived at by the Township Clerk
based on data provided by the Township's Chief Financial Officer and/or
Purchasing Agent. Reasonably approximated actual costs may be ascertained
by calculating the cost of paper, toner or ink, copier leases, maintenance
contracts, repair costs outside of such contracts, and other related
but readily identifiable expenses associated with the operation and
maintenance of copying or related equipment amortized over the course
of the most recent fiscal or calendar year divided by the actual or
estimated usage of the copying or related equipment. The data and
calculations utilized to amortize such costs shall be reexamined annually
to ensure reasonable accuracy. The resulting copying fees as well
as the data and calculations used to arrive at such costs shall be
published on the Township's website and at the Township Clerk's office.
Costs associated with the production of copies of any nonstandard
media, such as larger-scale documents, maps, plans, photographs, books
or bound publications, and forms of electronically recorded media,
shall be determined on an as-provided basis based on the reasonably
approximated actual costs associated with producing copies of the
same. Actual postage rates will be assessed to any records sent through
the mails or other private delivery service.
B.
Coin-operated washer/dryer: $10 per machine.
C.
Limousine or taxicab license letter: $45 per vehicle.
D.
Stamp machine: $5 per machine.
E.
Annual video store license fee: $100.
F.
Checks or negotiable instruments returned or revised for insufficient
funds or errors by issuing party, for all agencies: $20.
[Amended 2-17-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3123]
G.
Tax office:
(1)
Duplicate tax bills: $5 for the first duplicate tax bill and $15
for any bill thereafter, provided that such fee should not apply to
advice copies of tax bills routinely forwarded to property owners.
(2)
Duplicate tax sale certificate: $100.
(3)
Mailing fee for tax sale: up to $25 per individual mailing.
(4)
Tax search: $10.
(5)
Certificate of cancellation/redemption unpaid and endorsed tax sale
certificate: $25.
(6)
Redemption recalculation: $50.
H.
Notary: $2.50 for the first page; $2.50 each additional notarized
page.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
I.
Legalized
games of chance: bingo and raffle applications.
[Added 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(1)
On-premises merchandise raffle: If the value of the prize should
exceed $400 or more, it requires a per-day or per-event $20 payable
to the Township of Middletown and $20 payable to the Legalized Games
of Chance Control Commission (LGCCC).
(2)
Off-premises 50/50 raffle: "Off-premises" is defined as tickets are
sold in advance of the drawing and winners need not be present to
win. This requires $20 payable to the Township of Middletown and $20
payable to the LGCCC. If the retail value of the prize(s) awarded
exceeds $1,000, an additional $20 per $1,000, or part thereof, is
to be paid upon filing the reports of operations. Sample ticket required.
(3)
Off-premises merchandise raffle: requires $20 payable to the Township
of Middletown and $20 payable to the LGCCC. If the retail value of
the prize(s) awarded exceeds $1,000, an additional $20 for each $1,000,
or part thereof, is to be paid to the Township of Middletown and the
LGCCC upon submission of an application. Sample ticket required.
(4)
Instant raffles: requires $20 payable to the Township of Middletown
and $20 payable to the LGCCC for each day on which the instant raffle
tickets are sold or offered for sale. For a one-year license, $750
is payable to the Township of Middletown and another $750 is payable
to the LGCCC upon submission of an application.
(5)
Bingo: requires $20 payable to the Township of Middletown and an
additional $20 payable to the LGCCC per bingo date.
(6)
Carnival games or wheel and non-draw wheel: requires $20 payable
to the Township of Middletown and $20 payable to the LGCCC for each
game or wheel held on any one day, or any series of consecutive days
not exceeding six at one location.
(7)
Special door prize raffle: requires no fee and no license; the merchandise
can be donated or purchased and has a retail value of $200 or less.
Note: can be conducted with other raffles.
(8)
Calendar raffle: raffle must be for a three-month duration. Requires
$20 payable to the Township of Middletown and $20 payable to the LGCCC.
If the retail value of prizes awarded exceeds $1,000, additional fees
in the amount of $20 for each $1,000, or part thereof, are required
over the initial $1,000.
(9)
Armchair race: requires $50 payable to the Township of Middletown
and an additional $50 payable to the LGCCC (per licensed day of operation).
No money prizes: merchandise/gift cards and a Form 13 submitted with
the application.
(10)
Casino nights or Texas hold'em: requires $100 payable to the
Township of Middletown and $100 payable to the LGCCC (per occasion).
No money prizes: merchandise/gift cards and requires an LGCCC Form
13 submitted with the application.
[Amended 12-11-1995 by Ord. No. 95-2422; 3-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2757]
The following fees, license fees and permit fees of the Middletown
Township Police Department are hereby established:
B.
Municipal Court discovery.
[Amended 9-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-2835]
(1)
All requests for discovery in matters pending in Municipal Court
should be submitted through the Municipal Prosecutor.
(2)
The following fees shall be payable for discovery provided:[1]
(a)
Per letter-size page or smaller: $0.05.
(b)
Per legal-size page or larger: $0.07.
(c)
Actual postage for any discovery sent by mail.
(d)
Twenty-five cents for the envelope for any discovery sent by
mail.
(e)
Photographs will be photocopied at the rates established herein.
If requests are made for duplicate photographs, the actual cost of
making the photographs shall be charged.
(f)
Duplication of videotapes constitute an extraordinary duplication
process and will be charged at the rate of $5 per videotape.
(g)
On any item that cannot be photocopied on the Township copy
machine or not otherwise provided for in this schedule, the actual
cost incurred in making the copy shall be charged.
(3)
Where the discovery must be obtained from an entity other than the
Township, e.g., another police department, the actual costs paid to
the other entity shall be paid by the requestor, plus any additional
postage or actual costs required or incurred.
D.
Fingerprinting by the Identification Bureau, $40 per set, up to three
cards, charged only for nonresidents of Middletown Township.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932]
E.
Copying of still photos.
(1)
Three-inch-by-five-inch photographs: $3 per each print.
(2)
Four-inch-by-six-inch photographs: $5 per each print.
(3)
Five-inch-by-seven-inch photographs: $7 per each print.
(4)
Eight-inch-by-ten-inch photographs: $10 per each print.
(5)
Polaroid photographs: $5 per 8.5-inch-by-11-inch page using color
office copying process on plain paper.
G.
Resident identification cards: $25.
[Amended 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804]
The following fees, license fees and permit fees of the Township
of Middletown Department of Health and Social Services are hereby
established:
B.
VA/FHA septic or well inspection: $25 each.
D.
New well inspection: $50.
[Amended 1-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-2610]
E.
Day camps, overnight camps and campgrounds: $25.
G.
Food handlers.
[Amended 1-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-2610]
(1)
Food-handling license:
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932]
(a)
Prepackaged nonhazardous foods only: $65.
(b)
Under $1,000 square feet: $105.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
(c)
Over 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet: $145.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
(d)
Two thousand square feet to 4,000 square feet: $180.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
(e)
Over 4,000 square feet: $220.
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
(2)
Mobile food handlers: $125.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932]
(3)
(4)
Temporary food handler's permit for hazardous foods:
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
(a)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays: $75.
(b)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of the Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit: no fee.
(c)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends,
and holidays: $100.
(d)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of a Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit: $25.
(e)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays with less than one week written notice: $100.
(f)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of a Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit with less than one week written
notice: $10.
(g)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays with less than two weeks' written notice: $150.
(h)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of a Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit with less than two weeks' written
notice: $50.
(5)
Temporary food handler's permit for nonhazardous foods:
[Amended 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962]
(a)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays: $25.
(b)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of a Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit: no fee.
(c)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays: $35.
(d)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of the Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit: $25.
(e)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays with less than one week written notice: $50.
(f)
Inspection requested during normal business hours, excluding
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of a Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit with less than one week written
notice: $10.
(g)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays with less than two weeks' written notice: $75.
(h)
Inspection requested after normal business hours, weekends and
holidays for nonprofit organizations and current holders of a Middletown
Township retail food handler's permit with less than two weeks' written
notice: $50.
H.
Registrar of Vital Statistics.
[Amended 1-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-2610; 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2804; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932; 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962; 6-20-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-3035; 6-18-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-2063; 4-6-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3134]
(1)
Certified copy of death certificate: $15 for the first copy and $4
each additional copy.
[Amended 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-3150]
(2)
Certified copy of birth certificate: $15 per copy.
(3)
Certified copy of marriage/civil union/re-marriage/reaffirmation
license: $15 per copy.
(4)
Certified copy of domestic partnership certificate: $15 per copy.
(5)
Amendment/official correction to birth, death, marriage, civil union,
reaffirmation, remarriage, domestic partnership certificate: $25.
(6)
Postage:
$7.75 per shipment via USPS priority mail.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
[Amended 6-10-1995 by Ord. No. 95-2414; 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711; 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2869; 4-20-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-2962; 6-6-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-3033; 4-16-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3059; 3-18-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3083; 9-16-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-3096]
A.
Facilities use permit application process. Applications for recreational
facilities use permits must be made in writing and on the form(s)
supplied by the Township. Forms may be secured from the Township Recreation
Director's office or the Township's website pursuant to the following
conditions:
(1)
Applications must be submitted to the Township's Recreation Department
not less than seven calendar days before the date of the requested
use.
(2)
The application must be signed by an adult representative of the
individual or group requesting a facilities or program use permit
who shall be considered an authorized agent of the organization.
(3)
The application must include all the facilities, equipment and Township
staffing needs, if any, being requested along with all the dates and
times for which the facilities, equipment and staff are being requested.
Approval of any application is limited to the facilities, dates and
times expressly requested in the application. Approval does not include
the use of rooms, buildings, fields, equipment or staff not expressly
requested.
(4)
Applicants must agree that they shall assume responsibility for the
orderly and careful use of the facility for which they are seeking
to use and must agree to assume liability for any damage or loss of
property caused by the use or in the course of the use.
(5)
Unless otherwise agreed to by the Township Attorney, applicants must
agree to indemnify and hold the Township or Board of Education, as
applicable based on the site being permitted, harmless from any and
all claims, injuries and/or damages arising out of the permitted use
of the facility during the user's occupancy or use of it and furnish
evidence of adequate liability insurance coverage of a minimum of
$1,000,000 per person, incident and for property damage with such
certificate of insurance clearly naming the Township as an additional
insured during the entirety of the period of time for which any permit
is being requested to be issued.
(6)
Applicants must agree that they will not sublet or assign any permitted
facility. Only the individuals or organizations making reservations
for the utilization of fields or facilities may utilize them for the
allocated time reserved. Any unauthorized subletting or assignment
of reserved times to individuals or groups other than those making
the reservation may result in ejection from the premises, the forfeiting
of other reservations made without any refund and affect an individual
or group's eligibility to secure future reservations.
(7)
Applicants
are required to pay 50% of the permit fees at the time of application.
The remaining 50% is due by the middle of their season, as noted on
the invoice provided. If the balance is not submitted by this date,
a late fee of $250 will be assessed.
[Added 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(8)
Rainouts.
On certain occasions, the Township has the right to close the fields
due to weather conditions. However, if the field and the conditions
are not playable, an email must be sent to fields@middletownnj.org
indicating you did not use that field on the specific date within
48 hours of that date.
[Added 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(9)
Maintenance
bond. For users that permit the facilities 20 or less times in a season,
a $250 maintenance bond will be applied to the permit. For those more
than 20 uses, a $500 maintenance bond will be applied. This fee is
due at time of application.
[Added 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(10)
All coaches. and volunteers for all sport facility users are required
to hold a current CPR/AED and first aid certification. The permit
applicant is required to sign off verifying they are in compliance
with this. Proof of verification may be asked for at any time.
[Added 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(11)
All coaches and volunteers are required to be Rutgers SAFETY Clinic
certified. The Rutgers SAFETY Clinic (Sports Awareness for Educating
Today's Youth™) is a three-hour program that meets the Minimum Standards for Volunteer
Coaches Safety Orientation and Training Skills Programs (N.J.A.C.
5:52) and provides partial civil immunity protection to volunteer
coaches under the Little League Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:62A-6 et seq.). A
list of coaches and volunteers must be provided to Middletown Recreation.
[Added 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
B.
Facilities use permit application approval process.
(1)
The Recreation Department will independently review each application
and check the calendar to determine whether the requested facility
is available during the dates and times requested. If the facility
requested is not available, the applicant shall be informed and may
suggest alternative facilities, dates or times. If the requested facility
is available and the applicant meets the requirements of the Township
Code defined herein, the Recreation Director shall issue a permit
via electronic mail or other means determined appropriate. The Recreation
Director shall determine the applicable permit use fees to be assessed
as provided herein.
(2)
The Township Administrator, governing body and Recreation Director
reserve the right to deny any permit application if they determine
it is in the Township's best interest to do so, or a user group has
not paid permit fees on a timely basis.
C.
Classification and prioritization of permitted users. Organizations
and individuals using Township-permitted programs and recreational
facilities shall be classified as Class I, Class II and Class III
as provided hereinafter. All users are presumed Class III and will
be invoiced as such until rosters are provided.
[Amended 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(1)
"Class I" users will be given top priority over the use of Township
recreational facilities over other users and may use Township facilities
without payment of a use fee unless Township staffing is required
outside of normal Township working hours. Class I users include the
following organizations and individuals:
(a)
Township of Middletown sponsored functions as authorized or
sanctioned by the Mayor, Administrator or governing body.
(b)
Middletown School District sponsored activities held by staff
members to directly benefit the pupils of the school district.
(c)
Volunteer Middletown Fire Departments and Rescue Squads.
(d)
Nonprofit organizations providing Superstorm Sandy relief to
Middletown residents.
(2)
"Class II" users will be given priority for the use of Township recreational facilities over Class III users and may request use of Township-permitted programs or facilities subject to the fees provided under § 240-25 of the Township Code. Staffing fees may be assessed if Township staff is required outside of regularly scheduled Township work hours. All Class II users are required to provide a 50% deposit a week prior to their permit start date with the balance being paid in full at the midpoint of any season or scheduled series of meetings. Failure to pay may result in revocation of a permit and future debarment from receiving Township facilities use permits. Class II users include the following organizations and individuals:
(a)
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
(b)
Community sports teams. Children and adult teams based in Middletown,
meaning that their rosters consist of 80% or more of Middletown residents.
This includes individual games whereby the host team playing in the
game is a Class II Community Sports Team as defined herein.
(c)
Applicants requesting facilities for tournaments, multi-team
events or games, and camps will be considered Class III users and
applicable rental and staff fees will apply.
(3)
"Class III" users shall be given the lowest priority for the use of Township recreational facilities and programs. Class III users may only participate or use such facilities, if available, with payment of a user fee and charges for staff service costs, when applicable, at a rate of 200% of the fees otherwise established in § 240-25 of the Township Code. All Class III users are required to make payment in full 14 days before their first permitted time is scheduled. Class III users shall include the following individuals and organizations unless otherwise exempted by the governing body on a case-by-case basis:
[Amended 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332]
D.
General recreational facility fee schedule. Unless otherwise specified
by a duly adopted agreement approved by the governing body or another
provision of the Township Code, this schedule shall govern the fees
assessed for all indoor and/or outdoor recreational facility use permits,
i.e., ball fields, classroom/meeting space, gymnasiums, etc.
(1)
Class I users shall not be charged any permit fee but for Township
staffing required outside of normal Township working hours.
(2)
Class II users shall pay a permit or rental fee in the amount of
$30 per two-hour period per day for each individual field or facility
(plus $20 per field for lighting), except for the following:
[Amended 8-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3202; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3247; 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3310; 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332; 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(a)
Turf fields.
[1]
Per two-hour period: $53.
[2]
For Normandy Park turf field:
[a]
Zone A: one forty-by-sixty soccer field per two-hour period:
$38.
[b]
Zone B: two forty-by-sixty soccer fields or one fifty-by-ninety
soccer field per two-hour period: $38.
[c]
Zone C: one forty-by-sixty soccer field or one fifty-by-ninety
soccer field per two-hour period: $38.
[d]
Zone D: one forty-three-by-sixty youth baseball field per two-hour
period: $38.
[e]
If all zones are permitted for the same time by a single entity,
the fee shall be $38 per zone.
(3)
Class III users shall pay a permit or rental fee in the amount of
$60 per two-hour period per day for each individual field or facility
(plus $20 per field for lighting), except for the following:
[Amended 8-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3202; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3247; 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3310; 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332; 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(a)
Turf fields.
[1]
Full field: $105 per two-hour period.
[2]
For Normandy Park turf field:
[a]
Zone A: one forty-by-sixty soccer field per two-hour period:
$75.
[b]
Zone B: two forty-by-sixty soccer fields or one fifty-by-ninety
soccer field per two-hour period: $75.
[c]
Zone C: one forty-by-sixty soccer field or one fifty-by-ninety
soccer field per two-hour period: $75.
[d]
Zone D: one forty-three-by-sixty youth baseball field per two-hour
period: $75.
(4)
Any required Township employee time for any class of user shall be
calculated at the maximum regular hourly and overtime rates, as applicable
based on the time of need, for the title of the employee determined
to be required by the Recreation Director or Public Works Director,
as applicable.
[Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3310]
(5)
Itemized invoices can be prepared upon request for permit fees and
Township staff time charges. The Township reserves the right, where
deemed appropriate, to require prepayment of fees prior to applicants'
use of any facility.
(6)
Full 100% refunds shall be granted if a field or facility is rendered
unusable by the Township for maintenance or other purposes. Fifty
percent refunds shall be granted if a reservation for a field or facility
is cancelled for any reason by the applicant if cancelled at least
48 hours in advance of the reserved time.
E.
Other specific facility or program fees. The following fees, license
fees and permit fees of the Township of Middletown Department of Recreation
are hereby established as listed below. The Director of Recreation
shall recommend and establish adult and youth program fees for Township
programs and events and shall update the fees on a periodic basis
as may be required.
[Amended 2-18-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3101; 2-17-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3123; 3-16-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3128; 8-17-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3144; 10-5-2015 by Ord. No.
2015-3152; 3-7-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-3161; 7-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-3174; 8-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-3202]
(1)
Picnic fees:
[Amended 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332]
(3)
Instructional classes: $3 to $20 per instructional hour.
(5)
Sport leagues. Per league: $5 to $50, per person, per week.
(6)
Youth sports camp: $3 to $25 per instructional hour.
(7)
Sports tournaments (entry fees). Number of players per team varies
per sport and tournament: $5 to $50 per person. Fee is also based
upon the number of players per team.
[Amended 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3395]
(8)
Middletown Preschool Program fees:
[Amended 3-4-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-3249; 8-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3293]
(a)
School-year program from September through June (10 months).
[1]
Pre-K group tuition for 10 months.
[Amended 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332]
[a]
Four half days: $4,312.
[b]
Four full days: $6,512.
[c]
Five half days: $5,390.
[d]
Five full days: $8,140.
[e]
Three half days: $2,324.
[f]
Three full days: $4,480.
Note: Should it be necessary to modify or supplement the in-class
preschool programming with virtual learning, the Township may determine
it appropriate to reduce the above fees by up to 50%.
[2]
Young toddlers (one day per week): $750 for 10 months.
[Amended 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332]
[3]
Withdrawal fee. A withdrawal fee equal to the next month's payment
will be assessed if the registrant drops out before the end of the
school year.
[4]
Late fee. Registration fees must be paid on time. 30% of the total
class fees must be received by November 30; 60% received by March
1; 100% due by May 31. Any payments not received on time shall be
assessed a late fee of $25 per month until payments are current.
[5]
Prorated fee. Registrations that take place after the start of the
program each year will be prorated to the month they start. From thereon
fees shall be assessed on a monthly basis from the month they begin
through June.
[6]
Before- or after-care option available for an hourly rate of
$10 per hour.
(10)
Fishing derbies: $5 to $15 per child.
(12)
Walking club: $5 per person.
(13)
Registration refund processing fee: $10.
[Amended 3-4-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-3248]
(a)
Participants in programs cancelled by the Township will be granted
a full refund without any processing fee.
(b)
All refund or cancellation requests must be made in writing
utilizing a refund request form, including proof of payment. Additional
documentation maybe required. All refund requests will be honored
in the following manner.
[1]
Refunds for cancellations received 14 days prior to a program
or activity start date shall receive a full refund, less the refund
processing fee.
[2]
Refunds for cancellations received seven to 13 days prior to
a program or activity start date shall receive a 50% refund, less
the refund processing fee.
[3]
Refunds for cancellations received within seven days prior to
a program or activity start date shall not be granted.
[4]
For all summer recreation programs, no refunds shall be granted
after May 15 of the calendar year in which the participant is enrolled.
[5]
All approved refund requests will be issued via a purchase order
requiring six to eight weeks for processing. If possible, a credit
may be made on the participant's account in lieu of a refund being
issued.
[6]
The $10 refund processing fee shall be charged on all approved
refunds, credits or changes, except in the case of a cancellation
of a program by the Township.
(14)
Return check fee: $20.
(15)
Summer recreation program.
(a)
(b)
Sibling discounts, for siblings in the same household, registered
for the same week, at the same location.
[Amended 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3247]
[1]
First child pays full price; second-child receives 5% discount:
third child receives 10% discount; fourth child receives 15% discount,
etc.
(c)
Supplemental insurance coverage: $6 per child per season.
(d)
Additional tee shirt fee: $10 per shirt.
(e)
Transportation charge: $60 per child.
(f)
Early bird registration: Register and pay in full by April 15
and receive 10% off.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-3247]
(g)
Late registration fee: Registrations received after May 30 will
incur a late fee of $5 per week; this does not include after care.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-3247]
(16)
Recreation nonresident fee for anyone not from Middletown:
(a)
Additional 20% of program registration fee.
(18)
Birthday party: from $315 to $415 per two-hour party for 15 children.
An additional $8 will be charged for any additional children over
15.
(19)
Guided fossil hunts: fee per two-hour program:
(a)
Twelve students or fewer: $240.
(b)
Thirteen to 25 students: $285.
(c)
Twenty-six to 50 students: $390.
(d)
Fifty-one to 75 students: $515.
(e)
Seventy-six to 100 students: $625.
(f)
Unguided, but renting equipment, 10 to 60 students: $100. If more
than 60 students, an additional $8 will be charged.
(g)
Unguided, not renting equipment: permit fee as stated in ordinance.
(20)
Science and history classes:
(21)
Outreach programs (off-site, program held at school/facility): from
$265 to $365 per ninety-minute program. Additional $8 charged per
child over 25 students.
(24)
Promotional gift shop items: from $0.25 up to $50.
(26)
Scout programs: $90 for 15 children. An additional $8 is charged
for any children over 15.
(27)
Special event permit. Special event permits may be issued for use
of the Middletown Arts Center, Poricy Park and Bodman Park, subject
to approval by the Township Administrator. Special events shall include,
but not necessarily be limited to: weddings, receptions, bar mitzvahs,
christenings, birthday parties, retirement parties, and family reunions.
(a)
Events including alcohol: $3,500 for an event up to four hours. Each
additional hour, up to a maximum of two: $800.
(b)
Events with no alcohol: $2,250 for an event up to four hours. Each
additional hour, up to a maximum of two: $500.
(c)
Not-for-profit organizations: regardless of whether alcohol is being
served, $500 for an event up to four hours. Each additional hour,
up to a maximum of two: $100.
(d)
If determined to be necessary based on the size and nature of the
event, additional fees for staff support, including but not necessarily
limited to building maintenance and police, shall be determined by
the Township Administrator and provided to the applicant in writing
in advance of the issuance of the special events permit.
(e)
A simple wedding ceremony held in a Township park without any chairs,
tables or other furniture or equipment or support staff: $100 per
two-hour period for residents; $200 per two-hour period for nonresidents.
[Added 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-3332]
(28)
Special event fees. The Department of Recreation sponsors a
variety of events throughout the year. This includes, but is not limited
to, Daddy-Daughter dances, Mother-Son events, beach parties, movies
in the parks, bus trips, Christmas-themed programs, Middletown Day,
the Farmers and Makers Market, etc. Event fees are based upon the
various vendor fees or supplies needed to run the event. As such,
fees fluctuate yearly based on these cost factors. The fees for these
events may vary substantially depending on the actual costs for the
activities involved. As such, the range of fees may run from free
or no charge up to $100 per person. The Recreation Director shall
establish user fees for activities and update the fees on a periodic
basis as may be required so long as said fees are solely to cover
the costs of the applicable programming.
(29)
Beach badge program. Effective January 1, 2022, beach badges shall
be required from Memorial Day through Labor Day in order to access
Ideal Beach. For the purposes of this section, Ideal Beach shall be
defined as any portion of the beach between the Borough of Keansburg
border to the west and Pews Creek to the east.
[Added 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3310]
The following fees, license fees and permit fees for community
development are hereby established as follows:
The following costs and fees of the Middletown Township Municipal
Court are hereby established as follows:
A.
Municipal Court costs: up to $30 per violation.
[Amended 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711]
B.
Any violation of Title 39 or 40 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes or Chapter 465, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the Township of Middletown, ATS surcharge: $1 per violation.
C.
Application for representation by Public Defender. The Municipal
Court Judge shall assess a fee of up to $200 from each defendant who
requires the services of the Public Defender. The Judge may waive
this fee in whole or in part if the Judge determined the fee represents
an unreasonable burden on said defendant.
[Added 3-16-1998 by Ord.
No. 98-2506]
[Amended 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 97-2494; 3-17-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-2711; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2932; 8-20-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3068]
The following fees for planning are hereby established as follows:
C.
Miscellaneous fees.
(1)
GIS maintenance fee: $15.
(2)
Site plan and subdivision (Tax Map maintenance): $200 plus $150 for
each additional unit or lot over one.
(4)
Floodplain encroachment permit: $250.
(5)
Grading plan review: $425.
[Amended 3-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3250]
(a)
Resubmission of grading plan: $175.
(6)
Resubmission of floodplain plan: $75.
[Amended 3-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-3250]
(7)
Planning and Development Regulations with Map: $55.
(8)
Planning and Development Regulations updates: $25.
(9)
Zoning Map: $5.
(10)
Administrative fee — resale of affordable income unit
property: $100.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 127-28, Fees for Swimming
Pool Utility, as amended by Ord. Nos. 98-2509, 99-2533, 2000-2570,
2001-2611, 2001-2665, 2005-2806 and 2009-2962, which previously followed
this section, was repealed 8-20-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3068.
(11)
Topographic as-built review: $200.
[Added 3-18-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-3250]
[Added 9-21-2009 by Ord.
No. 2009-2980]
A.
Transient merchants selling durable goods or services. Notwithstanding
any provision to the contrary, any transient merchant selling durable
goods or services participating in a municipally sponsored marketplace
in the Township of Middletown shall only be assessed any applicable
fees imposed by this chapter once for the entire calendar year in
which they participate in such a marketplace regardless of whether
they participate once or every week in which the marketplace operates
pursuant to the terms of the Township's annual Sponsorship Agreement.
B.
Transient merchants selling food or produce-related products. Notwithstanding
any provision to the contrary, any transient merchant who is a food
or produce-related products vendor participating in a municipally
sponsored marketplace in the Township of Middletown shall only be
assessed any applicable fees imposed by this chapter once for the
entire calendar year in which they participate in such a marketplace,
regardless of whether they participate once or every week in which
the marketplace operates pursuant to the terms of the Township's annual
Sponsorship Agreement on the condition that such food or produce-related
products vendors do not modify menus or operations from those filed
with the Township of Middletown's Department of Health and Social
Services in advance of participating in any municipally sponsored
marketplace. Should modifications be made to menus and plans required
to be filed with the Township's Department of Health and Social Services
in advance of participation in any municipally sponsored marketplace,
any applicable fees under this chapter may be reassessed for the review
of such modifications. No food or produce-related products vendors
may participate in any municipally sponsored marketplace without first
having filed with the Township's Department of Health and Social Services
in advance of any event day.
C.
No waiver of any applicable law or regulations. This special fee
allowance for transient merchants of durable goods and food or produce-related
products vendors participating in municipally sponsored marketplaces
shall not be construed to relieve any retail merchant or food or produce-related
products vendor of any applicable statutory or regulatory obligations
imposed by state law, local ordinance or contract with the sponsors
of any municipally sponsored marketplace in the Township.
[Added 6-20-2011 by Ord.
No. 2011-3035]
Any fees authorized under any chapter of the Code of the Township
of Middletown to be paid to any Township department that may be paid
by electronic methods, such as credit, debit, or ACH, whether online
or in person, shall be subject to a minimum convenience fee of $1
or up to 3% of the applicable fee per transaction to cover the Township's
costs associated with processing such transactions for the convenience
of residents.
[Added 6-18-2012 by Ord.
No. 2012-3063]
Refer to Chapter 299, Immunizations in Schools and Day-Care Centers.
[Added 3-3-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-3102]
A.
Commemorative item sales. Various promotional items and memorabilia,
including but not limited to commemorative coins, glasses, articles
of clothing, and decorative items, may be sold in support of Township-sponsored
programs authorized by the governing body or Administrator, as follows:
(1)
From $1 up to $50, with the final cost being determined by the Township
Administrator in consultation with the Director of Recreation.
B.
Signs and banners. Advertising signs and banners shall be permitted
at Township-owned or operated parks and recreation facilities, subject
to the guidelines established herein.
C.
Sponsorships. A sponsor may offer monetary or other acceptable material
support to any authorized Township recreation program or related activity.
This may include, but not necessarily be limited to, providing financial
support to a Township recreation program, activity or facility improvement
or modification that provides a public benefit, subject to any applicable
laws, ordinances and authorization by the governing body or Township
Administrator. Sponsors shall be entitled to recognition or acknowledgment
by way of public address, approved signage, written announcements,
correspondence or other appropriate means, subject to the following
standard terms and conditions:
(1)
No program participant, Township employee or official shall be required
to participate in surveys or focus groups as a condition of any such
sponsorship.
(2)
Such recognition in any manner shall not constitute the Township's
endorsement of any product, service or program provided by the sponsor.
(3)
No sponsorship shall be extended beyond a term of more than one year
absent reauthorization by the newly organized governing body or Township
Administrator.
(4)
All sponsorship proposals in excess of $5,000 in material value are
required to be approved by the Township Committee upon the recommendation
of the Township Administrator. Proposals equal to or less than $5,000
may be approved by the Township Administrator.
(5)
In the event of multiple or competing proposals for the same sponsorship
opportunity, the Township Committee shall make the selection of the
sponsor at a public meeting, which shall be the final determination
made.
(6)
All sponsorships shall be appropriate for audiences of all ages and
shall not promote any illegal or discriminatory activity.
(7)
The Township reserves its right to cancel any sponsorship at its
sole discretion.
[Added 9-8-2015 by Ord.
No. 2015-3151]
A.
Any individual
who desires to obtain a United States passport may apply for same
at the Office of the Township Clerk for the following fees:
(1)
Two
two-inch-by-two-inch pictures to be attached to the passport application:
$10.
(2)
DS-11
Form (new passport applications) age 16 and over: $110.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(3)
Execution
fee: $35.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(4)
DS-11
(for children under 16 years of age: $80.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(5)
Expedited
services: $60.
(6)
File
search fee: $150.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(7)
Passport
card (over 16 years of age): $30.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(8)
Passport
card (under 16 years of age): $15.
[Amended 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(9)
One
to two day delivery fee: $17.56.
[Added 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
(10)
Overnight priority express mail: $26.35.
[Added 10-4-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3319]
[Added 4-3-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3191]
A.
Bus trips.
(1)
Atlantic City trips, which may include complimentary items, transportation,
driver gratuity, and lunch: $25 to $65 per person.
(2)
Special activity trips ranging from, but not limited to, performances
and boat rides, which may include lunch, transportation, and driver
gratuity: $65 to $125 per person.
B.
Special programs held throughout the year either on site at the Senior
Center or within proximity: $5 to $40 per person.
C.
Non-Middletown resident member fee: $54 per year.
[Added 7-17-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3378]
General licensing fee for itinerant retail food handling establishments:
A.
Health Department fees.
(1)
Mobile Food Class A: $200 per calendar year.
[Amended 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3411]
(2)
Mobile Food Class B: $125 (old term "mobile food handler") per calendar
year.
(3)
Temporary food handlers: see § 240-24G(4) and (5).
B.
Fire Prevention Bureau Fees.
[Amended 4-22-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3411]
(1)
Type 1 special permit fee as per N.J.A.C. 5:70 for weekday inspections
during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: $54.
(2)
Additional inspection fee on weekdays beyond the hours of 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.: $50.
(3)
Additional inspection fee for weekends and holidays: $75.
(4)
Reinspection fee: $50.
All licenses and/or permits issued under this section are nontransferable
to any other vendor, location, date, event, etc.
If any section, subsection or paragraph of this article be declared
unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative, in whole or in part, by
a court of competent jurisdiction, such chapter, section subchapter
or paragraph shall to the extent that is not held unconstitutional,
invalid or inoperative remain in full force and effect and shall not
affect the remainder of this article.
All ordinances and resolutions, and parts of ordinances and
resolutions which are inconsistent with provisions of this article
shall be, and are hereby, repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final adoption
and approval pursuant to law.
[Added 8-21-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3380]
The following fees are hereby established for smoke and vape shops/sale of smoking devices licensed under Chapter 404, Article IV, of the Township Code:
A.
Annual
fees associated with the licensing requirement for smoke shops and
vape shops shall be: $1,000.
B.
Annual
fees associated with the licensing requirement as a retail vaping
establishment shall be: $1,000.
C.
All licenses
issued under this section shall be valid for one calendar year, beginning
January 1, and expiring on December 31, beginning January 1, 2024.
Licenses must be obtained for the remainder of 2023 by October 1,
2023, and there will be no fee for 2023.
D.
All applications
for license renewals shall be submitted to the Township no less than
60 days prior to expiration. Failure could result in nonrenewal.
