Chapter 115 Fees

The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed hereafter and shall be paid before the permit is issued. Any items not listed in the fee schedule shall be calculated as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.

Minimum fee. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any or all of building, electrical, plumbing, fire protection or mechanical work shall be $85. For Use Groups R-3 and R-5. The minimum fee for all other use groups shall be $125. Per subcode. All fees shall be rounded up to the nearest dollar amount.

The fee for a change of contractor shall be $85 for each change of contractor technical subcode.

For the purpose of determining estimated costs, the applicant shall submit to the enforcing agency, if available, the cost data produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized estimating firm or by the contractor, or bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The enforcing agency will make the final decision regarding estimated costs.

Training fee. In order to provide training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b). Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Construction Code Element, Division of Housing and Development, Department of Community Affairs, on a regular quarterly basis.

The building subcode fees shall be as follows:

For new construction: $0.08 per cubic foot of building or structure volume for Use Groups R-3 and R-5; $0.09 per cubic foot of building or structure volume for all other use groups; use group classification shall be according to the building subcode as adopted by N.J.A.C. 5:23-3, provided that the minimum fee of shall be $200.

The nonrefundable fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount paid for this fee shall be credited toward the amount of the fee to be charged for the construction permit.

For renovations and alterations: $28 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost of the work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $85 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and minimum fee for all other use groups shall be $125.

For additions: $0.08 per cubic foot of building or structure volume for the added portion for use groups R-3 and R-5; $0.09 per cubic foot of building or structure volume for all other use groups, provided that the minimum fee shall be $200.

For combinations of renovations and additions, the sum of the fees shall be computed separately as renovations and additions.

The fee for a demolition permit shall be $300 for the principal structure of a one- or two-family residence (Use Group R-3/R-5 of the Building Subcode) and $150 for an accessory structure. All other use groups shall be $700 for the principal structure and $300 for an accessory structure.

The fee for a permit for removal of one building from one lot to another or to another location on the same lot shall be in the amount of $28 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of moving plus $25 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost of the new foundations and all work necessary to place the building in its completed condition in the new location.

The fee for reinstatement of a lapsed permit shall be at the rate of 20% of the original fee.

The permit fee for swimming pools shall be:

On-ground swimming pool: $28 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost of the work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $200.

In-ground swimming pool: $55 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost of the work. Borough Engineering plan review, soil moving application review and inspection of elevations fees: $1,000 escrow deposit and soil moving permit fee calculated as $0.30 per cubic yards of soil with a minimum fee of $100.

Pool barrier fence: $28 per $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost of the work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $85 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and minimum fee for all other use groups shall be $125.

The plumbing subcode fees shall be as follows:

The fee for fixtures connected to the plumbing system shall be in the amount of $30 per fixture, and for the purpose of computing this fee fixtures shall include, but not be limited to: lavatories, kitchen sinks, slop sinks, sinks, urinals, water closets, bidet, bathtubs, shower stalls, floor drains, drinking fountains, hose bib, water cooler, indirect connection.

The fee for appliances connected to the plumbing system shall be in the amount of $65 per appliance, and for the purpose of computing this fee appliances shall include, but not be limited to: dishwashers, garbage disposals, washing machines or similar devices.

The fees for special devices shall be as follows:

For the installation of grease traps, oil separators, other separators, water softeners, underground sprinkler systems, refrigeration units, sewer/sump pumps, the fee shall be in the amount of $125 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $200.

For the installation of LP gas tank, oil tank, gasoline tank, dispenser pump, the fee shall be in the amount of $125 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $200.

For the installation of backflow preventors, the fee shall be in the amount of $50 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $125.

For the installation of air-conditioning condenser units, air handler, ductwork, chimney liners, interceptors, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $100.

(e)

For the installation of condensate drains, the fee shall be in the amount of $35 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and all other use groups $100.

The fee for each stack terminating above the roof shall be in the amount of $25.

The fee for a sanitary sewer connection shall be in the amount of $15.

The fees for gas installation shall be as follows:

For the installation of gas piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $50 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $85.

For the installation of fuel oil piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $125.

For the installation of hydronic piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $200.

For the installation of medical gas piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $100 per station.

For the installation of gas range, gas dryer, gas grill, gas fireplace/logs, hot water heater, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $125.

For the installation or replacement of gas space/wall heaters, gas refrigerator, gas-fired furnace, HVAC, steam boiler, hot-water boiler, gas-fired unit heater, gas-fired conversion burner, gas air conditioner, gas-fired commercial dryer, gas engine driven generator, gas incinerator, swimming pool heater, the fee shall be in the amount of $150 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $250.

The fee for water service connection shall be:

For pipes up to two inches: $150.

For pipes over two inches: $300.

The fee for each roof storm drain shall be $40 per drain and $50 per drain connection.

(11)

For the installation of an active solar system, the fee shall be in the amount of $300.

(12)

Any item not listed within this section shall have a fee as determined by the Plumbing Subcode Official.

The electrical subcode fees shall be as follows:

Receptacles and fixtures (lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors, light poles, motors: fractional horsepower, emergency and exit lights, communication points and alarm devices/fire alarm control panel):

One to 25 units: $65.

Each additional 25 or fraction thereof: $50.

Motors and electrical devices over one HP up to:

One horsepower to 10 horsepower: $45.

From 11 horsepower to 50 horsepower: $100.

From 51 horsepower to 100 horsepower: $200.

Greater than 101 horsepower: $500.

Transformers and generators over one KW up to (equipment and appliances, including electrical range oven, dishwasher, dryer, water heater, boiler, furnace, baseboard heat, space heaters, transfer switch, or any other fixed or plug-in appliance), each:

One kilowatt to 10 kilowatts: $30.

Over 10 kilowatts to 45 kilowatts: $90.

Over 46 kilowatts to 112.5 kilowatts: $250.

Over 112.5 kilowatts: $640.

Service panels, entrances and subpanels:

Less than or equal to 150 amps: $75.

151 amps or equal to 200 amps: $100.

201 amps or equal to 400 amps: $250.

401 amps or equal to 1,200 amps: $450.

(e)

Over 1,201 amps: $750.

(f)

Additional meters included in service: $35.

Air-conditioning units (disconnect, compress/condenser and air handler): $60 each.

Hydro massage tub (interior whirlpool tub/spa): $50.

Swimming pools:

Storable pool/spa/hot tub: $100.

Pool with UW lights: $75.

Pool and patio bonding: $100.

Hot tub or spa (exterior): $150.

Certificate of compliance (annual inspection for public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs): $200.

Any item not listed within this section shall have a fee as determined by the Electrical Subcode Official.

Fire protection subcode fees shall be as follows:

Sprinkler systems:

Number of Heads or Nozzles	Fee
Up to 20	$150
21 to 100	$250
101 to 200	$400
201 to 400	$600
401 to 1,000	$850
Over 1,000	$1,000

For the installation of each standpipe riser, the fee shall be in the amount of $300.

For the installation of a fire main, the fee shall be as follows:

For pipes up to four inches: $250.

For pipes over four inches: $400.

Detectors: (110v and Battery).

Number of Detectors	Fee
1 to 15	$200
16 to 100	$300
Over 100	$500

Pre-engineered Systems: installation or modification.

Wet and Dry Chemical Systems	Fee
1 to 10	$250
Over 10	$500

For all other pre-engineered systems, the fee shall be in the amount of $250.

For the installation of a fire alarm panel, the fee shall be in the amount of $200.

For the installation of a radio/cellular communicator, the fee shall be in the amount of $100.

Automatic fire alarm system:

Total Number of Devices (Alarm, Supervisory, Signaling, etc.)	Fee
1 to 10	$150
11 to 50	$250
51 to 100	$350
101 to 200	$450
201 to 400	$550
401 to 1,000	$650
Over 1,000	$850

For installation of fuel fired appliances, the fee shall be in the amount of $150 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $250.

(11)

Fuel storage equipment and tanks: installation, removal or abandonment.

Tanks under 1,001 gal.: $150.

Tanks over 1,001 gal.: $300.

(12)

Other systems:

Kitchen hood exhaust system: $200.

Smoke control system: $300.

Fireplace venting/metal chimney: $150.

(13)

For the installation of an active solar system, the fee shall be in the amount of $200 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $400.

(14)

Any item not listed within this section shall have a fee as determined by the Fire Subcode Official.

The Mechanical subcode fees shall be as follows:

The fees for special devices shall be as follows:

For the installation of LP gas tank, oil tank, gasoline tank, dispenser pump, the fee shall be in the amount of $125 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and all for other use groups $200.

For the installation of backflow preventors, the fee shall be in the amount of $50 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $125.

For the installation of condensate drains, the fee shall be in the amount of $35 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $100.

The fees for gas installation shall be as follows:

For the installation of gas piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $50 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $85.

For the installation of fuel oil piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $125.

For the installation of hydronic piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $200.

For the installation of medical gas piping, the fee shall be in the amount of $100 per station.

For the installation of gas range, gas dryer, gas grill, gas fireplace/logs, hot water heater, the fee shall be in the amount of $75 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $125.

Any item not listed within this section shall have a fee as determined by the Plumbing Subcode Official.

The Elevator subcode fees shall be as follows:

Installation, all uses:

Type of Devices	Fee
Traction and winding drum elevators	$575
Hydraulic elevator	$400
Roped hydraulic elevator	$450
Dumbwaiters	$200
Escalators, moving walks	$400
Residential elevator, inclined and vertical platform lifts, stairway chairlifts	$250
Material lifts	$350

For the installation of a temporary construction elevator, the fee shall be in the amount of $300.

Plan review, per device, the fee shall be in the amount of $100 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $450.

Additional charges for devices equipped with the following features shall be as follows:

Type	Fee
Oil buffers: charge per oil buffer	$100
Counterweight governor and safeties	$150
Auxiliary power generator	$125

The fee for performing inspection of minor work shall be $100.

The fee for the one-year periodic inspection and witnesses of tests of elevator devices shall be as follows:

Type of Devices	Fee
Traction and winding drum elevators	$450
Hydraulic elevator	$400
Roped hydraulic elevator	$425
Dumbwaiters	$300
Escalators, moving walks	$700
Commercial inclined and vertical platform lifts, stairway chairlifts	$350

Additional charges for devices equipped with the following features shall be as follows:

Type	Fee
Oil buffers: charge per oil buffer	$100
Counterweight governor and safeties	$125
Auxiliary power generator	$100

Three-year hydraulic test: the fee shall be in the amount of $500.

Five-year traction test: the fee shall be in the amount of $600.

If a violation occurs, it shall be repaired within 60 days. If not repaired within 60 days a $200 violation shall be issued.

Re-inspection fee shall be $200.

Backflow preventor testing, inspection and certificate:

Commercial backflow prevention devices shall be tested at least annually. As per N.J.A.C. 7:10-10, devices requiring a NJDEP physical connection permit shall be tested quarterly.

Double check valves assemblies shall be internally inspected annually. An internal inspection shall consist of the dismantling of the backflow prevention device to visually inspect the integrity of the internal mechanism including the clappers, discs, and facing rings. A reduced pressure backflow preventer shall be internally inspected if required for investigating a malfunction or if recommended by the manufacturer for routine maintenance.

Testing and inspection shall be conducted by a private contractor certified by an agency that is approved by NJDEP pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-10.8(f) and shall be done at the owner's expense.

Upon request, the owner shall provide notice of three business days prior to testing or inspection of a device. When such a request is made, testing and inspection shall be conducted during normal business hours.

Any backflow preventer which fails during periodic testing will be repaired or replaced and subsequently re-tested to ensure correct operation. In a high hazard situation, if a malfunctioning device cannot be replaced or repaired immediately, water service may be terminated due to the risk of contamination of the public water system. In other situations, a compliance date of not more than 30 days after the test date will be established. Parallel installation of two devices is recommended if the owner desires uninterrupted service while testing or repairing a backflow preventer.

Backflow prevention devices will be tested more frequently than specified above if there is a history of test failures or the Borough feels that additional tests are warranted due to the nature of the hazard. Cost of the additional tests will be borne by the owner.

After testing is completed, a backflow preventor certification needs to be submitted to the Building Department for review. A certificate of compliance will be issued to the owner and the fee for the certificate shall be $100.

§ 115-2 Certificates of occupancy.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13]

Certificate of occupancy.

Addition: $100 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $200.

New construction: $200 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $300.

Change of use: $200.

TCO: $100 for the first 60 days, $75 for each additional 30 days.

The fee for a multiple certificate of occupancy shall be $50.

The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be collected at the time of issuance of a building permit. However, the certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until all final inspections have been made and approvals furnished to the Construction Official.

Certificate of continued occupancy resale and rental. The fees shall be as follows:

R-2 (apartments in multifamily dwellings): $90 for the first inspection and $50 for any other inspection thereafter.

R-3 and R-5 (one- and two-family dwellings): $100 for the first inspection and $60 for any other inspection thereafter. Two-family dwellings require an application for each unit.

B and M (mercantile and office): $200 for the first inspection and $80 for any other inspection thereafter.

Other uses: $200 for the first inspection and $60 for any other inspection thereafter.

If the inspection date or certificate request is made:

More than 10 business days prior to closing/change of occupancy: the original fee applies.

Five to 10 business days prior to closing/change of occupancy: the fee is the original fee plus 1/2 the original fee.

§ 115-4 Miscellaneous construction fees.

Four business days or less prior to closing/change of occupancy: the fee is double the original fee.

§ 115-3 Contractor's registration.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13]

Registration of contractors performing services in the Borough of Oradell in and about residences and other structures, except R-5 structures, electric and plumbing contractors or general contractors licensed by the State of New Jersey for erection of one- or two-family homes, shall be as follows:

For original registration: $100.

Renewal of registration (yearly) within 30 days after expiration of original or renewal registration: $50. The renewal date shall be on a yearly basis from the date of original registration.

Renewal of registration more than 30 days after expiration of previous registration shall require an original registration and fee.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13]

Miscellaneous construction fees shall be as follows:

The fee for not obtaining a Borough permit prior to the start of work shall be double the permit fee.

The fee to construct a sign other than a freestanding sign shall be a flat fee of $150 for each sign. For awning signs, the flat fee shall be $250. For freestanding signs, the flat fee shall be $225 for each sign.

For the installation of a fence, the fee shall be in the amount of $60 for use groups R-3 and R-5 and for all other use groups $150.

For the installation of curb, apron and sidewalks, the fee shall be in the amount of $50 each for use groups R-3 and R-5.

For the installation or resurfacing of a driveway, the fee shall be in the amount of $60 for use groups R-3 and R-5.

The fees for the right-of-way opening permit shall be as follows (per square yard or per linear foot), minimum permit fee of $250 applies.

Type	Fee
Asphalt	$30 per square yard
Curb	$23 per linear foot
Unimproved	$15 per square yard
Sidewalk/apron	$32 per square yard
Tunneling, special permit	$20 each
Public utility corporation, bond	$10,000

The fee for a permit for construction contracted for or conducted by the Borough of Oradell shall be waived.

§ 115-6 Miscellaneous code enforcement.

All fees for permits provided for hereunder shall be nonrefundable:

The fee to accompany an application for a dumpster permit shall be $50 per dumpster on private property and $100 per dumpster on any public street, avenue, highway, lane, alley or right of way pursuant to Chapter 113. A private property dumpster permit is valid for a thirty-day period. A public property dumpster permit is valid for a seven-day period. Up to three private property permits for a total of 90 days may be issued. The Construction Official may grant additional thirty-day private property permits at his discretion at the same fee set forth above. A public property permit extension may be obtained pursuant to Chapter 113. During the period covered by the permit, a dumpster may be removed for emptying and replaced without requiring an additional permit.

The fee to accompany each application for a temporary storage container (e.g., PODS) shall be $100 per container for every thirty-day period. No more than a maximum of three permits for a total of 90 days. The Construction Official may grant additional thirty-day extension permits at his discretion at the same fee set forth above.

The fee to accompany each application for a temporary toilet shall be $50 per toilet for each three-month period.

§ 115-5 Fees for taxicab licenses.

Fees for taxicab licenses shall be as follows:

The annual fee for a taxi owner's license shall be $150 per taxicab.

The annual fee for taxi drivers license shall be $150.

The Borough of Oradell Code Enforcement Agency shall also be responsible for the collection of the following fees, as well as for the inspection thereof if required:

Written replies for certificate of occupancy, for each request: $20.

The annual fee for an outdoor cafe license shall be $100.

§ 115-7 Limousine licenses.

Fees for limousine licenses shall be as follows:

The annual fee for a limousine owners license shall be $150 per limousine.

The annual fee for a limousine driver's license shall be $150.

§ 115-8 Fire Prevention Bureau.

Fees for life-hazardous activity or storage shall be those contained in New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 5, Chapters 18 and 18B), adopted February 18, 1985.

The inspection fees for non-life-hazardous activity or storage shall be as follows:

Type 1, zero feet to 1,000 square feet: $20.

Type 2, 1,001 feet to 5,000 square feet: $30.

Type 3, 5,001 feet to 10,000 square feet: $60.

Type 4, more than 10,000 square feet: $80.

Annual registration fee shall be as follows:

Use Type	Description	Fee
A-1	Assembly Occupancy with occupancy load between 1 and 50	$100
B-1	All buildings and/or occupancies of business use which do not exceed 2,500 square feet	$100
B-2	All buildings and/or occupancies of business use which are greater than 2,500 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$175
B-3	All buildings and/or occupancies of a business use which are 10,000 square feet or greater but less than 50,000 square feet	$325
B-4	All buildings and/or occupancies of a business use which are 50,000 square feet or greater	$625
F-1	All buildings and/or occupancies of a factory use which do not exceed 5,000 square feet	$225
F-2	All buildings and/or occupancies of factory use which are greater than 5,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$425
F-3	All buildings and/or occupancies of factory use which are 10,000 square feet or greater	$625
M-1	All buildings and/or occupancies of mercantile use which do not exceed 2,500 square feet	$100
M-2	All buildings and/or occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 2,500 square feet but less than 4,000 square feet	$150
M-3	All buildings and/or occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 4,000 square feet but less than 6,000 square feet	$200
M-4	All buildings and/or occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 6,000 square feet but less than 8,000 square feet	$250
M-5	All buildings and/or occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 8,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$300
M-6	All buildings and/or occupancies of mercantile use which are greater than 10,000 square feet but less than 12,001 square feet	$350
R-1	Residential 1 & 2 family non-owner-occupied dwellings	$100
R-2	Residential 3 to 10 units	$150
R-3	Residential 11 to 20 units	$200
R-4	Residential 21 to 30 units	$250
R-5	Residential 31 to 40 units	$300
R-6	Residential 41 to 50 units	$350
R-7	Residential, 51 and up, plus $15 per every dwelling unit above 50 units	$350
S-1	All buildings and/or occupancies of storage use which do not exceed 5,000 square feet	$225
S-2	All buildings and/or occupancies of storage use which are greater than 5,000 square feet but less than 10,000 square feet	$425
S-3	All buildings and/or occupancies of storage use which are 10,000 square feet or greater	$625

Registration fees shall be paid on an annual basis within 30 days of notification. Any fee not paid within 60 days of the notification shall incur a late penalty charge equal to the amount of the original fee. An additional penalty charge equal to the original fee shall be incurred for each 30 days past the first 60 days. Failure to pay penalty and/or register may result in court summons and additional penalties.

Miscellaneous fees.

Certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance:

Requests made more than 10 business days prior to inspection: $50.

Requests made four to 10 business days prior to inspection: $75.

Requests made fewer than four business days prior to inspection: $125.

Reinspection fee, per occurrence: $50.

Penalty for failure to obtain a certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance: $150.

Smoke detector compliance inspection for one- and two-family dwellings: $50.

Reinspection fee for smoke detector compliance: $40.

Certificate of fire code status: $40.

Seasonal nursery stocks and sales: $50.

Fire watch and/or protective standby fees. The following fees are established for the use of any personnel or equipment from the Borough of Oradell Fire Prevention Bureau or Oradell Volunteer Fire Department being utilized to perform a fire watch and/or protective standby:

Personnel/Equipment	Fee
Personnel, per hour	$25 (2 hour minimum fee)
Fire apparatus, per hour	$150

All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the Borough of Oradell treasury and shall thereafter be appropriated to the Fire Prevention Bureau for the enforcement of the Uniform Fire Enforcement Act.

§ 115-9 Police Department.

[Amended 9-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-8]

The fees for police investigation reports shall be:

The fees for a motor vehicle accident report shall be as determined by a third party vendor.

The fees for photographs shall be $10 per photo.

The fees for parking permits shall be as follows:

Resident permit: none.

Nonresident employee permit: $75 per calendar year. Prorated after July 1 to $37.50.

Overnight parking permit: none.

Borough employee permit: none.

Nonresident student parking permit: $75 September 1 through August 30.

The fee for an audio recording of radio and/or telephone police communications shall be the rate of pay per hour of the assigned Lieutenant as established by contractual salary and as amended by salary.

The fees for fingerprinting for all noncriminal fingerprint cards for submission to Federal Bureau of Investigation (i.e., employment application checks, license application, firearms identifications, carry permits, permits to purchase, etc.) shall be pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:59-1.1 et seq.

Special duty assignments such as private security and traffic safety for utility maintenance shall be billed at a rate of $148 per hour per officer, inclusive of administrative fees.

The fee for a peddling or soliciting permit shall be $100.

The fee for a canvassing/handbill permit shall be $10.

The fees for security alarm systems shall be as follows:

An annual registration fee of $25 payable at the time of initial application and at the inception of each subsequent service year.

The fees set forth in § 115-9H(1) above shall not be refundable in whole or in part for any reason.

The fee for body worn camera and mobile video recordings shall be the rate of pay per hour of the assigned Lieutenant as established by contractual salary and as amended by salary ordinance.

§ 115-10 Land use.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13]

Every application for the review of a site plan, major or minor subdivision or request for a variance, approval or interpretation by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be accompanied by payment(s) to the Borough of Oradell of the amounts computed under the guidelines below:

Zoning permit review application for initial review of construction plans or for municipal codes: $60. Rereview of amended plan review: $40.

Any application involving commercial/business site plan, subdivision, variance(s) or interpretation(s) at a commercial/business property and/or residential "D" variances at a residential property:

A nonrefundable application fee: $500.

An escrow deposit fee in the amount of $5,000 to cover the costs of professional services by the Board Attorney, Borough/Board Engineer, Borough Planner and any other professional whose services are deemed necessary by the Board, including, without limitation, review of plans and documents, preparation or related work, reports, studies or resolutions and/or costs/fees associated with other non-Borough agencies [such as, but not limited to, the Bergen County Planning Board, Soil Conservation District, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Environmental Protection Agency (EAP), Department of Transportation (DOT), Bergen County and/or State of New Jersey], with respect to processing an application by the approving authority in order to assure compliance with provisions of Borough/county/state/federal codes. Actual charged fees shall be in accordance with such established and/or contracted hourly rates as the Borough and/or the Board may have with such professionals who provide the service(s). The escrow account shall be replenished when the account falls below 50%.

Any other application not covered in Subsection A, including, but not limited to, residential "C-1" and "C-2" variances, residential code interpretations and conditional use compliance reviews/approvals:

A nonrefundable application fee of $200.

An escrow deposit fee in the amount of $2,500 to cover the costs of professional services by the Board Attorney, Borough/Board Engineer, Borough Planner and any other professional whose services are deemed necessary by the Board, including, without limitation, review of plans and documents, preparation or related work, reports, studies or resolutions and/or costs/fees associated with other non-Borough agencies [such as, but not limited to, the Bergen County Planning Board, Soil Conservation District, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Environmental Protection Agency (EAP), Department of Transportation (DOT), Bergen County and/or State of New Jersey], with respect to processing an application by the approving authority in order to assure compliance with provisions of Borough/county/state/federal codes. Actual charged fees shall be in accordance with such established and/or contracted hourly rates as the Borough and/or the Board may have with such professionals who provide the service(s). The escrow account shall be replenished when the account falls below 50%.

If an applicant requests that a special meeting(s) of the Board be conducted (including, without limitation, advance meetings, added meetings and meetings scheduled on other than regular meeting dates of the Board), all expenses incurred by the Board or Borough (including, without limitation, employee, contractor and building facility costs) and costs for professional services shall be borne by the applicant. In such instance, the applicant shall pay an additional escrow fee of $2,500 per special meeting, which fee shall be paid by the applicant at the time of the request for the additional meeting, in order for the application to be deemed complete. An additional nonrefundable application fee of $500 shall be charged for each special meeting.

Applications requiring additional professional services. If, upon or after acceptance of an application, the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment finds that professional, expert or special services or studies are required in order to evaluate, process or decide a pending application, including the services of a planner or those of other professionals to provide studies on drainage, the environment, traffic or other relevant issues, and the deposit for costs initially provided does not cover such services or will be adequate to meet such costs, then the Planning Board and/or Zoning Board is empowered to require the applicant to pay for such costs and to deposit with the municipality such additional sums as the appropriate Board estimates will be necessary to pay the costs of such services or studies. If the applicant does not deposit the additional funds to the escrow account prior to the next meeting of the Board, the application will be deemed incomplete and the statutory time requirement will be considered "tolled," (suspended) until the escrow account is funded, as required.

Payment of the application fee and escrow fee(s) must be provided by the applicant at the time of filing for the application to be deemed complete. In addition, the applicant must maintain the escrow account balance at 50% of the initial balance. If at 12:00 noon on any day the application is to be heard by the/a board the escrow fee level falls below 50% of the initial balance, the application shall be deemed incomplete, and the application will be postponed until the account is restored to its initial level. In addition, any failure by the applicant to restore the escrow account balance, as aforesaid, will be deemed consent by the applicant to extend the statutory time limit allowed to the Board. The clock shall be restarted on the date of the next meeting of the Board at which the escrow fee balance has been restored to its initial level. In addition, any failure by the applicant to restore the escrow account balance, as aforesaid, will be deemed consent by the applicant to extend the statutory time limit allowed to the Board. The clock shall be started on the date of the next meeting of the Board at which the escrow fee balance has been restored to its initial level. In addition, no final action on any application shall be taken by the Board until the deposits/escrow fees are in compliance with this section. If, upon passage of three meeting dates the escrow fee balance has not been restored to its initial level, the Board shall consider such failure to be a request by applicant to withdraw the application and shall so advise the applicant in writing.

Responsibility of applicant and/or owner. In the event that the amount of costs for processing any application for development shall exceed the deposits for said costs and/or if the applicant withdraws his application or fails to pay the amount of such excesses, the payment for such excesses shall immediately become the responsibility of the owner(s) and the applicant of the subject property and the amount of such excesses shall constitute a lien thereon.

Escrow fees not used by the Board(s)/Borough shall be returned to the applicant in the third calendar month after the appeal period for any variance decision(s)/resolution(s) has lapsed or the case is deemed by the Zoning Official to be completed and closed.

Miscellaneous fees:

Copy of meeting transcripts or part thereof shall be the actual costs to produce the transcript. An escrow fee deposit of $700 shall accompany requests.

Certified copy of the written minutes of the Zoning Board or Planning Board: $10 per meeting.

Certified copy of the written resolutions of the Zoning Board or Planning Board: $10 per resolution.

Copy of land development ordinance: $25 per copy.

Copy of Zoning Map: $5 per map.

Providing initial/original copy of names and addresses of property owners to be notified regarding public meetings: $10. Additional copies: $5 per copy.

Requests by anyone for special efforts, reports, studies, consultation, etc., requiring the use of professional services shall be the incurred costs in accordance with the fee schedules established by the Borough/Boards and its providers. An escrow fee deposit of $500 per request shall accompany requests.

Requests by anyone for efforts by the Borough staff which are deemed by the Zoning Official to be special and in excess of normal application administrative activities or Building Office/official investigative operations shall be charged at $50/hour or part thereof, with an escrow fee deposit of $200 per request.

Planning Board Sign Committee compliance reviews/approvals are included in fees reflected in § 115-4.

Requests for Zoning Board of Adjustment concept plan review(s) shall include an advance nonrefundable fee of $300. This fee shall allow an appearance at up to two Board meetings. The applicant shall also be fully responsible for any and all professional services fees that may be generated by the Board as a result of the review.

Soil moving, stormwater management and fees:

Moving of 100 cubic yards of soil in any way on the property (on-site, off-site or simply digging of this amount of soil) requires an application for a soil moving permit, full site plan drawn by a licensed architect or engineer showing all grades, location of seepage pit and soil calculations; escrow fee of $1,000 and soil bond of $750; appearance before the Planning Board at separate meeting which meets on the first Tuesday of every month; the soil bond, to be returned upon the full and faithful performance of the soil being moved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Moving of between 30 and 100 cubic yards of soil requires a soil moving permit, full site plan and escrow fee of $1,000.

Moving of between 0 and 30 cubic yards of soil requires a soil moving permit, a sealed survey showing all grades, location of seepage pit, soil calculations and escrow fee of $1,000.

§ 115-11 Television; commercial filming.

Soil moving permit fee is required regardless of the amount of cubic yards of soil being moved and the fee calculation is: $0.30 per cubic yard of soil with a minimum fee for soil moving of $100.

Television and commercial filming fees shall be as follows:

Permit fee: $5,000. Said permit fee shall be nonrefundable.

Cash bond (amount to be refunded will be less any expenses incurred by the Borough due to filming): $2,500.

§ 115-12 Garage sales.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13]

Garage sale fees shall be as follows:

Permit fee: $15, plus any costs incurred by the Borough for the signs provided for in § 137-6.

Signs: $1 per sign, total of four signs. Only Borough signs are permitted. Signs shall not be displayed on telephone poles or Borough trees.

Signs need to be taken down upon last day of sale.

§ 115-13 Department of Public Works.

The following fees are to be assessed for emergency use of Department of Public Works personnel and equipment to protect the health and safety of the public. The fee shall be assessed against the contractor and/or property owner who contracted to have the work performed:

Personnel/Equipment	Fee
Truck, per hour	$75
Heavy equipment, per hour	$175
Department of Public Works employee, per hour	At current contract hourly rate
Department of Public Works foreman, per hour	At current contract hourly rate
Department of Public Works Superintendent, per hour	At current contract hourly rate
Damage or loss of lights, each	$25
Damage or loss of barricade, each	$110

Failure of the contractor and/or property owner to pay the fee assessed, after being served with proper notice by the Construction Official, shall forthwith become a lien upon the lands abutting or bordering such public street or public place and shall be added to and become and form a part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon such lands and shall bear interest at the same rate as such taxes from the date of emergency service by the Department of Public Works.

The following parking lot fees shall apply:

Designated small spots: $1,200 for residents, $1,800 for non-residents, per year.

Designated large spots: $1,500 for residents, $2,000 for non-residents, per year.

Replacement key: $10.

§ 115-15 Selling, trading or exchanging motor vehicles.

Replacement sticker: $5.

§ 115-14 Alcoholic beverages.

Liquor licenses for the year shall be as follows:

Plenary retail consumption: $2,500.

Plenary retail distribution: $2,500.

Club license: $188.

Fees for selling, trading or exchanging motor vehicles on open lots and service stations shall be as follows:

For each open lot having an area of 5,000 square feet or less: $500.

For each open lot having an area in excess of 5,000 square feet, per 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof: $50.

For each service station: $500.

§ 115-16 Coin-operated and other amusement devices.

Fees for coin-operated and other amusement devices shall be as follows:

Electric crane, bagatelle, baseball, pin amusement games or similar devices, each machine, per year: $100.

Music vending machines or similar machine, each machine, per year: $100.

Coin-operated picture machine, television machine, video game machine or similar devices, each device or machine, per year: $200.

Shuffleboard, ski-ball or similar games, each device or game, per year: $100.

§ 115-17 Health standards.

The fee for the several licenses, permits or certificates referred to are hereby fixed as follows.

Food and beverages:

Including restaurant, buffet, lunchroom, grill room, lunch counter, dining room, road stand, candy store, snack bar and soda fountain and ice cream parlor, for each establishment, minimum fee per year: $100.

Restaurants:

Seating	Fee
1 to 25	$125
26 to 50	$175
51 to 99	$275
Over 100	$325

The following businesses shall pay an annual fee per establishment of $100:

Bakeries.

Boarding and/or lodging homes.

Butcher and/or fish.

Deli and/or specialty-food establishments.

Caterers.

Fruits and vegetables.

Mobile food trucks.

Milk, cream and/or other dairy products (including ice cream), each license.

Milk, cream and/or other dairy products (including ice cream), for each vehicle.

Retailing, processing and wholesaling frozen foods, each establishment and one vehicle.

(11)

Retailing and wholesaling frozen foods, each additional vehicle.

(12)

Soda fountain, snack bars, grill rooms, ice cream parlors and lunch counters, for each establishment (up to 25 seats).

(13)

Nail salons, tanning salons, beauty salons and massage establishments.

(14)

Card, gift, florist, pharmacy with prepackaged food and candy, fruits and dairy products.

The following businesses shall pay an annual fee per establishment of $50:

Any store selling cards, gifts, pharmacy, closed containers of food or beverages, prepackaged food and candy but no fruit or dairy products.

Temporary food handler permit.

Any entity, including food trucks, selling food at special events shall pay a fee of $75 which shall cover up to three events per year. A fee of $25 shall be charged for a permit for each additional event.

§ 115-18 Dogs and other animals.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13]

Fees for dogs and other animals shall be as follows.

Dogs and cats:

For each dog or cat over seven months, spayed or neutered, per year: $10.

§ 115-20 Collection and removal of garbage and refuse.

For each dog or cat over seven months, not spayed or neutered, per year: $15.

Kennels, for each premises, per year: $100.

Pet shop, for each premises, per year: $100.

Fee for replacement dog or cat license/tag: $5.

§ 115-19 (Reserved)

Fees for the collection and removal of garbage and refuse shall be as follows:

Collection and removal of garbage:

For each license and one vehicle, per year: $100.

§ 115-23 Biannual report; surcharge fee.

Each additional vehicle, per year: $100.

§ 115-21 Vending machines.

Fees for vending machines shall be as follows:

For each license and one machine, per year: $25.

For each additional machine at the same location, per year: $15.

§ 115-22 Miscellaneous office fees.

Miscellaneous office fees shall be as follows:

A fee shall be charged for copies of public records for which a charge is not otherwise set forth in this chapter. The maximum amount to be charged for copies is as follows: first to 10th page, $0.75 per page; 11th page to 20th page, $0.50 per page; all pages over 20, $0.25 per page.

(Reserved)

A fee of $10 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same shall be charged for a transcript or certified copy of any Board of Health record.

The maximum charge for an individual, mortgagee, servicing organization, or property tax processing organization requesting a duplicate copy of a tax bill is $5. Subsequent copies of the tax bill for the same tax year requested by the same person or organization shall be a maximum of $25.

A service charge fee of $25 for every check made payable to the Borough of Oradell or one of its agencies or officers which is returned for insufficient funds shall be charged to the person or entity submitting the check. Any service charge authorized by this subsection shall be collected in the same manner prescribed by law for the collection of the account for which the check or other written instrument was tendered. Whenever an account owing to the Borough is for a tax or special assessment, the service charge authorized by this section shall be included on whatever list of delinquent accounts is prepared for the enforcement of the lien. The service charge shall then become part of the lien. Any future payments to be tendered by the entity which has submitted a check or written instrument returned for insufficient funds shall be made in cash or by certified or cashier's check.

The fee for a printout containing information as to municipal liens shall be $5.

Municipal search $10; Continuation of existing search $2.

Corrected copy of Board of Health record: $10.

The Construction Official shall, with the advice of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council, biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating expenses of the agency and any other expenses of the municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code Act.

In order to provide for the training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations thereunder established by the Department of Community Affairs, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge fee per cubic foot of volume of new construction at such rate as shall be fixed from time to time by § S:23-4.19(b) of the New Jersey Administrative Code, as amended. Said surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the calendar quarter ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, and not later than one month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due.

§ 115-24 Violations and penalties.

Violation by any person of any section of this chapter not covered by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.31 shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.

§ 115-25 Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.

The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to approve the granting of raffle and bingo licenses to be held in the Borough.

Fees for legalized games of chance are as follows:

Bingo: $20 for each occasion on which bingo is held.

Raffles:

On-premises draw raffle for cash (50/50) or merchandise (exceeding $400 total prize value): $20 for each day on which a drawing is to be conducted under license.

On-premises draw raffle for cash (50/50) or merchandise (not exceeding $400 total prize value): no licensing fee. If the raffle should exceed $400, then submit $20 at the time of filing report of operations.

Off-premises draw raffle awarding merchandise as a prize (for each $1,000 or part thereof): $20.

Carnival games or wheel: $20 for each game or wheel held on any one day, or any series of consecutive days not exceeding six at one location.

(e)

Off-premises cash (50/50) raffle: a $20 fee at application. If more than $1,000 in awarded prizes, $20 per $1,000 in awarded prizes or part thereof.

(f)

Special door prize raffle: no fee and no license, provided the merchandise is wholly donated and has a retail value of less than $50. NOTE: cannot be conducted when other games of chance are being conducted, held or operated.

(g)

Calendar raffle: $20 (for each $1,000 or part thereof of the retail value of the prize).

(h)

Instant raffle:

[1]

For each day on which instant raffle tickets are sold or offered for sale: $20; or

[2]

For a one-year license: $750.

(i)

Golf hole-in-one: $20 (for each $1,000 or part thereof of retail value of ancillary prizes).

(j)

Armchair race: $50 per licensed day of operation.

(k)

Casino nights: $100 per occasion.

§ 115-26 (Reserved)

§ 115-27 Recreation fees.

[Amended 1-4-2022 by Ord. No. 21-13; 4-9-2024 by Ord. No. 24-3]

Summer Recreation Program shall be available to Oradell residents at a cost of $600.00 for one child, $850.00 for two children and $1,025.00 for three or more children. There shall be a fee of $30.00 per day for a guest participant who is accompanied by an Oradell resident. No guests are permitted on Fridays and guests can only attend one day per week.

Field use fees.

Both nonprofit and for-profit unaffiliated organizations are subject to the field use fee schedule. Upon the recommendation of the Recreation Committee, the Mayor and Council reserve the right to waive the fee on a case-by-case basis.

Field Description	1 hour	Half Day (4 Hours)	Whole Day (8 Hours)	2 Hours - Lights
DPAC (North Side)	$100	$250	$450	$200
DPAC (South Side)	$100	$250	$450	$200
DPAC (Baseball Field 90')	$200	$300	$$450	$200
DPAC (Softball Field 60')	$100	$275	$450	$200
DPAC (Whole Complex)	$200	$500	$800	$400
Muehleck Little League 60'	$75	$300	$500	NA
Memorial Field Softball 60'	$60	$200	$400	NA
Caruso Baseball Field 90'	$60	$200	$400	NA
Park Avenue Field	$60	$200	$400	NA
Prospect Avenue	$60	$200	$400	NA
Grant Field-East 60'	$40	$100	$200	NA
Grant Field-West 60'	$40	$100	$200	NA
Grant Field-whole	$100	$200	$400	NA
Hoffman Field 60'	$50	$100	$200	NA

The fee is nonrefundable except in the case of extreme inclement weather or any unforeseen circumstances that cause a Borough Official to close the facilities.

Deposit required for special events hosted on DPAC is $500. The deposit for all other locations is $200. In the event that damage to any facility exceeds the deposit collected, the Borough of Oradell reserves the right to assess additional damage repair fees.

Mandatory contribution to DPAC fund.

All Oradell Recreation-sponsored and affiliated leagues must make a mandatory contribution to the DPAC fund.

The fee paid will be based on the hourly usage of the facility. For every 100 hours of use, the payment will be $1,100. Partial blocks of time will be paid on a fractional basis: 25 hours, $250, etc. Each field is considered separate usage. For example, if both DPAC North and South Fields are used for three hours together, it is considered six hours of usage.

The full fee owed for the season will be paid prior to first practice. Any adjustment to the fee will be made by the Borough at the end of the season.