[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Rockaway 11-14-1991 by Ord. No. 23-91. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The following fees are hereby established:
A.
C.
Chapter 115, Uniform Construction Codes.
[Amended 2-7-1992 by Ord. No. 6-92; 9-14-1995 by Ord. No. 11-95; 12-7-1995 by Ord. No. 13-95; 6-12-1997 by Ord. No. 5-97; 9-10-1998 by Ord. No. 11-98; 10-14-1999 by Ord. No. 12-99; 6-6-2011 by Ord. No. 06-11; 8-11-2011 by Ord. No.
10-11; 8-8-2019 by Ord. No. 13-19; 10-24-2019 by Ord. No. 22-19; 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21; 4-28-2022 by Ord. No. 05-22; 6-23-2022 by Ord. No. 12-22]
(1)
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees listed, plus all applicable special fees such as elevator or
sign fees.
(a)
The building subcode fees shall be as follows:
[1]
New building or addition to existing building: $0.038 per cubic
foot of volume of structure for R-5 single- and two-family homes;
all other uses: $0.010 per cubic foot.
[2]
Premanufactured construction; rehabilitation (includes repair,
alteration, renovation and reconstruction); minor work; roofing; siding;
deck or balcony; fence:
|
Estimated cost
|
Fee per $1,000
|
|---|---|
|
$1 to $50,000
|
$30
|
|
$50,000 to $100,000
|
$26
|
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Over $100,000
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$22
|
[3]
Sign, pylon, ground or wall per square foot of sign. (Double-faced
signs fee will be based on one side of face.):
|
Size
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Fee per Square Foot
|
|---|---|
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First 100 square feet
|
$4
|
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Next 400 square feet
|
$3
|
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Each additional square foot thereafter
|
$2
|
[4]
Pool - inground: $200.
[5]
Pool - aboveground: $75.
[6]
Retaining wall at Class 3 residential structure:
|
Surface area (square feet)
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
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550 or less
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$100
|
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Over 500
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$200
|
[7]
Retaining wall of any size at structure other than Class 3 residential:
|
Estimated Cost
|
Fee per $1,000
|
|---|---|
|
$1 to $50,000
|
$30
|
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$50,000 to $100,000
|
$26
|
|
Over $100,000
|
$22
|
[8]
Asbestos abatement: $75.
[9]
Lead hazard abatement: $160.
[10]
Radon remediation:
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Estimated Cost
|
Fee per $1,000
|
|---|---|
|
$1 to $50,000
|
$30
|
|
$50,000 to $100,000
|
$26
|
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Over $100,000
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$22
|
[11]
Demolition:
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Structure Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
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Primary structure
|
$225
|
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Accessory structure
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$100
|
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All other structures
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$500
|
[12]
Temporary structure: $125.
[13]
Open structural tower:
|
Estimated cost
|
Fee per $1,000
|
|---|---|
|
$1 to $50,000
|
$30
|
|
$50,000 to $100,000
|
$26
|
|
Over $100,000
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$22
|
[14]
Solar panels:
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Use Group
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Up to 50 panels
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$250
|
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Over 50 panels
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$500
|
[15]
Installation or replacement of storage tank:
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Size or Use Group
|
Fee
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|---|---|
|
Up to 550 gallons for R-3/R-4/R-5
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$75
|
|
All other use groups or over 550 gallons
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$200
|
[16]
Taking tank out of service or altering pipe during
installation: $75.
[17]
Minimum fee shall be $80.
(b)
The plumbing subcode fees shall be as follows:
[1]
Fixtures: $20 per fixture. (NOTE: Includes fixtures such as
water closet, urinal/bidet, bath tub, lavatory, shower, floor drain,
sink, dishwasher, drinking fountain, washing machine, hose bib, or
any other fixture or equipment connected to the gas or oil piping
system).
[2]
Fees for special devices (per item):
[a]
Water heater: $85.
[b]
Fuel oil piping: $50.
[c]
Gas piping: $25.
[d]
LP gas tank: $75.
[e]
Steam boiler: $85.
[f]
Hot water boiler: $85.
[g]
Sewer pump: $85.
[h]
Interceptor/separator: $85.
[i]
Backflow preventor: $85.
[j]
Grease trap: $85.
[k]
Sewer connection: $100.
[l]
Water service connection: $100.
[m]
Stacks: $20.
[n]
Water-cooled air-conditioning unit: $85.
[o]
Refrigeration unit: $85.
[p]
Active solar system: $85.
[q]
Other special devices not listed above: $100.
[3]
Minimum fee shall be $80.
[4]
Change of contractor fee shall be $25.
(c)
The electrical subcode fees shall be as follows:
[1]
Electrical receptacles, fixtures and devices; first 25: $45.
[NOTE: Fixtures and devices to be counted for these items include
lighting fixtures; receptacles; switches; motion sensors; detectors;
light standards less than eight feet in height; motors or devices
of less than one horsepower (hp); emergency and exit lights; communications
points; alarm devices/fire alarm control panel; devices rated below
20 amps; equipment rated below one kilowatt (kw); fire, security or
burglar alarm control unit; communications closet; single/multi station
smoke/heat detectors, fire, burglar or security alarm system.]
[2]
Increments of 25 additional receptacles, fixtures and devices:
$25.
[3]
Pool permit with underwater lights (per item): $150.
[4]
Private pool/spa/hot tub/fountain: $125.
[5]
Storable pool/hydro massage bath tub: $100.
[6]
Electrical range/receptacle; oven/surface unit; electrical water
heater; electric dryer/receptacle; dishwasher; garbage disposal; space
heater/air handler; baseboard heat:
|
KW or HP
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Fee
|
|---|---|
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1 to 10
|
$40
|
|
11 to 50
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$75
|
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51 to 100
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$150
|
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Over 100
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$500
|
[7]
Household electrical cooking equipment (rated up to 16 kw) {in addition to item § A263-1C(1)(c)[6] above}: $50.
[8]
Central air-conditioning unit:
|
KW
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
1 to 10
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$100
|
|
11 to 50 (commercial)
|
$150
|
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51 to 100
|
$175
|
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Over 100
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$500
|
[9]
Motors (1+ hp), electric sign/outline light (kw):
|
KW or HP
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
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1 to 10
|
$50
|
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11 to 50
|
$75
|
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51 to 100
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$150
|
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Over 100
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$500
|
[10]
Transformer/generator:
|
KW or KVA
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
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1 to 10
|
$50
|
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11 to 45
|
$75
|
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46 to 112.5
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$150
|
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Over 112.5
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$500
|
[11]
Service, subpanels, motor control center, utility
load management device:
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Number of Amps
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Fee
|
|---|---|
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1 to 200
|
$150
|
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201 to 300
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$200
|
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301 to 400
|
$300
|
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401 to 800
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$475
|
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801 to 1,000
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$525
|
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1,001 and higher
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$725
|
[12]
Solar arrays:
|
KW
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
1 to 50
|
$58
|
|
51 to 100
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$116
|
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Over 100
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$576
|
[13]
Light standards over eight feet in height: $30
each.
[14]
Minimum fee shall be $80.
[15]
Change of contractor fee shall be $25.
(d)
The fire protection subcode fees shall be as follows:
[1]
Flammable/combustible tanks: $125.
[3]
Automatic sprinkler systems:
|
Number of Heads Being Installed
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
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1 to 20
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$85
|
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21 to 100
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$150
|
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101 to 200
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$300
|
|
201 to 400
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$750
|
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Over 400
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$1,200
|
[4]
Standpipes: $275.
[5]
Pre-engineered systems (wet chemical, dry chemical, CO2 suppression, foam suppression, or other): $200 per
item.
[6]
Kitchen hood exhaust: $75.
[7]
Smoke control system: $75.
[8]
Gas- or oil-fired appliance which is not connected to plumbing
system: $65.
[9]
Incinerator: $300.
[10]
Crematorium: $500.
[11]
Other item not identified above: $500 per item.
[12]
Storage tank removal:
[Amended 10-13-2022 by Ord. No. 21-22]
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Use Group
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
R-3/R-4/R-5/CFB
|
$100
|
|
All other use groups
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$400
|
[13]
Minimum fee shall be $80.
[14]
Change of contractor fee shall be $25.
(e)
The mechanical subcode fees shall be as follows:
(2)
General fees shall be as follows:
(a)
Certificate of occupancy fees.
[1]
The fee shall be set in the amount of 10% of permit fees for
new structures, with minimum of $45 and maximum of $200.
[2]
The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a
change of use group shall be $220.
[3]
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy issued for
all uses except R-3 under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23c shall be $200.
[4]
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $150 for
the first 30 days and an additional $150 for each thirty-day renewal
thereafter.
(b)
Variation. The fee for an application for a variation in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $594 for Class I structures, $120
for Class II structures, and $65 for Class III structures.
(c)
Lead abatement clearance certificate: $50.
(d)
Asbestos abatement certificate of occupancy: $25.
(e)
Miscellaneous fees.
[1]
For cross connections, backflow preventors, public swimming
pools, spas and hot tubs that are subject to testing and require annual
inspections, the fee shall be $65.
[2]
In the case of discontinuance of work, all completed work will
be computed. Any excess work will be refunded except 25% of excess
for cost of permit fees and refunding upon approval of Mayor and Council.
[3]
All suspensions of permits pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.16[b]
will not be refundable in whole or in part.
(f)
State training fees. Fees shall be pursuant to current regulations
of N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19.
(h)
Special off-hours inspection fees. Fees to be determined by
the Construction Official prior to any inspection and to be determined
based on request to conduct inspections outside of the inspector's
scheduled hours. The minimum special off-hours minimum fee shall be
$50 per special inspection.
(i)
Review revised plans or drawings: $50.
D.
Chapter 121, Dogs, Cats and Other Animals.
[Amended 11-10-2005 by Ord. No. 20-05; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07]
(2)
Registration tag fee for dogs or cats which have a
valid New Jersey license tag or sleeve: $5.
(3)
Replacement fee for lost registration tag or sleeve:
$5.
(4)
License for kennel providing accommodation for 10
or fewer dogs and/or cats: $10.
(5)
License for kennel providing accommodation for more
than 10 dogs or cats: $25.
(6)
Annual license fee for cattery or pet shop: $10.
E.
Chapter 139, Fire Prevention and Protection.
(1)
The fee for fire watch services shall be as follows:
[Added 3-28-2013 by Ord. No. 04-13[1]]
(a)
Fee for the services of personnel assigned to fire watch duties:
$75 per hour per person, with a minimum charge for such services equal
to four hours. Payment of the minimum charge will be required if three
hours' minimum notification of cancellation is not given. Unless otherwise
prohibited by law, an escrow deposit will be required in an amount
to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer.
[Amended 4-28-2022 by Ord. No. 05-22]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection E(1), regarding
fees for no-smoking and other fire prevention signs, was repealed
12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07.
(2)
Non-life hazard uses:
[Amended 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05; 7-8-2010 by Ord. No. 12-10; 7-28-2011 by Ord. No. 08-11; 10-11-2012 by Ord. No.
20-12; 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 15-14]
(a)
Premises under 3,000 square feet: $65.
(b)
Premises over 3,000 square feet and under 6,000 square feet:
$150.
(c)
Premises over 6,000 square feet and under 12,000 square feet:
$250.
(d)
Premises over 12,000 square feet: $400.
(e)
Multilevel premises with up to and including three stories:
$250.
(f)
Multifamily dwellings (Use Group R-2 as defined in the Uniform
Construction Code): $75.
(g)
Garages or storage areas within multi-family dwelling units:
$40 per area.
(h)
One-day fire permit for cooking use: $15.
[Added 9-22-2016 by Ord.
No. 19-16]
(3)
Inspection and certificate of compliance.
[Amended 9-10-1998 by Ord. No. 11-98; 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 11-03; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No.
24-07; 12-14-2017 by Ord. No. 19-17; 4-25-2019 by Ord. No. 03-19]
(a)
Inspection and issuance of a certificate of compliance with
the Smoke Detector Law, N.J.S.A. 52:27D 198.1 et seq., by the Fire
Official: $55. If the application is received four to 10 business
days prior to closing, the fee is increased to $90; if received fewer
than four business days prior to closing, the fee increases to $200
per inspection.
[Amended 4-28-2022 by Ord. No. 05-22]
(b)
In the event that the Fire Marshal is required to make a reinspection
because the premises is not in conformity with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3,
N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, a reinspection
fee in an amount equal to twice the amount of the fee for the initial
inspection shall be charged for each subsequent inspection. The certificate
of inspection shall only be issued upon the requisite fees being paid.
[Amended 10-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-22]
(4)
Certificate of fire code status. The fee for a certificate
of fire code status shall be $50.
[Added 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05; amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07]
(5)
Public records. The fee for copies of public records,
including investigative and arson reports, shall be as follows:
[Added 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05; amended 7-8-2010 by Ord. No. 12-10]
(6)
Penalties. Penalties for acts or omissions in violation of Chapter 139 shall be in accordance with the penalty provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70 2.12 and N.J.A.C. 5:70 2.12A. The penalty for failure to file a registration or pay when due an annual registration fee for a non-life hazard use shall be the same as is specified for life hazard uses.
[Added 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05]
(7)
Duplicate copy of photographs: $20.
[Added 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05]
(8)
Duplicate copy of fire report: $20.
[Added 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05; amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No.
24-07]
(9)
Written verification of fire (for tax purposes, etc.):
$50.
[Added 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 03-05; amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No.
24-07]
F.
Chapter 179, Parks and Recreation Areas, including the beach facility.
[Amended 2-27-1992 by Ord. No. 3-92; 11-22-1993 by Ord. No. 19-93; 12-7-1995 by Ord. No. 13-95; 8-10-2000 by Ord. No. 6-00; 5-9-2002 by Ord. No. 04-02; 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 02-06; 3-8-2007 by Ord. No. 04-07; 6-14-2007 by Ord. No. 11-07; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No.
24-07; 5-8-2008 by Ord. No. 10-08; 5-13-2010 by Ord. No. 09-10; 12-9-2010 by Ord. No. 25-10; 12-8-2011 by Ord. No. 17-11; 12-13-2012 by Ord. No.
23-12; 5-23-2013 by Ord. No. 07-13; 8-22-2013 by Ord. No. 16-13; 11-14-2013 by Ord. No. 19-13; 3-27-2014 by Ord. No. 03-14; 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 16-14; 5-12-2016 by Ord. No. 08-16; 5-11-2017 by Ord. No. 04-17; 12-14-2017 by Ord.
No. 20-17; 12-13-2018 by Ord. No. 26-18; 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21; 4-28-2022 by Ord. No. 05-22]
(1)
The fees imposed beginning May 1, 2022, shall be as
follows:
(a)
(Reserved)
(b)
(c)
(Reserved)
(d)
Senior citizen residents of the Borough of Rockaway:
parks and recreation fees shall be waived upon presentation of proper
identification of residency.
(e)
Fees for teams using Borough facilities for
adult softball: The fee for a team utilizing Borough facilities for
adult softball shall be an annual charge of $400 per team. Any person
requesting a team permit must submit a roster of team members at the
time the application is made, and teams will be permitted to add players
to the original roster without the payment of additional fees, provided
that the addition of such players is in accordance with league rules.
(2)
Schedule of nonrefundable fees for use of recreation facilities shall
be based on four seasons determined to be as follows: December 1 through
February 28, March 1 through June 30, July 1 through August 31, September
1 through November 30.
|
Facility
|
Season Fee*
|
One-Time Fee*
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Centennial Park basketball court
|
$425
|
$150
| |
|
Donatoni Community Park
| |||
|
Small baseball/softball field
|
$475
|
$200
| |
|
Large baseball field
|
$475
|
$200
| |
|
Soccer field
|
$475
|
$200
| |
|
Friendship Field
|
$425
|
$150
| |
|
Heady Park
| |||
|
Baseball/softball field
|
$425
|
$150
| |
|
Basketball court
|
$475
|
$200
| |
|
Hockey rink
|
$475
|
$200
| |
|
Memorial Park playground
|
$200
|
$150
| |
|
Park Lake Beach (in season)
|
$25 per person plus lifeguard fees at $20 per hour; minimum
of 2**
|
$100 plus lifeguard fee at $20 per hour; minimum of 2**
| |
|
Smith Field
|
$425
|
$150
| |
|
*
|
In the event an organization has multiple groups or teams, each
group or team will be assessed a separate fee.
| ||
|
**
|
The number of lifeguards required will be determined by the
Recreation Director.
| ||
(3)
Fee for endorsement or sponsorship of an outside group or commercial
enterprise by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee or by the
Borough of Rockaway: $100.
G.
Chapter 187, Peddlers, Solicitors and Auctioneers.
[Amended 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07]
(1)
Badge deposit: $50.
(2)
License fees:
(a)
Weekly license: $250 per week. (For purposes
of this fee, a week shall constitute six consecutive days, excluding
Sundays.)
(b)
Monthly license: $800 per month.
(c)
With respect to a peddler or solicitor conducting
its business door-to-door or a person distributing advertising materials:
$50 per day for a daily license.
(3)
License for charitable organizations: badge deposit
of $50.
(4)
Auctioneer permit fee: $50 per day.
I.
Chapter 197, Property Maintenance.
[Amended 2-12-2015 by Ord. No. 03-15; 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21; 10-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-22]
(1)
Fee for issuance of certificate of continued occupancy: $50.
(2)
Fee for issuance of temporary certificate of continued occupancy:
$75.
J.
Chapter 213, Sewers.
[Amended 4-10-2003 by Ord. No. 03-03; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07]
(1)
The fee to obtain permission to make a four-inch sanitary
sewer connection from the sewer main to the curb shall be $1,000.
(a)
The applicant shall notify the Public Works
Department of the intended date and time when such connection is to
be made so that the Public Works Department may inspect such connection
and approve of same before any backfilling of any excavation shall
commence.
(b)
At the time the applicant receives the permit
to make such connection, the applicant shall provide the Borough Clerk
with a certificate of insurance evidencing that the applicant has
obtained a comprehensive general liability policy, a workmen’s
compensation and employer’s liability policy and a commercial
automobile policy guaranteeing notification to the Borough of Rockaway
in the event of cancellation thereof. All of the policies shall be
subject to the approval of the Borough Attorney and shall name the
Borough of Rockaway as an additional named insured by endorsement
designating the specific project. The comprehensive general liability
policy shall have limits of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence
and $2,000,000 general aggregate. The workers' compensation limits
shall be $1,000,000 for each accident, $1,000,000 disease-policy limit,
$1,000,000 disease, each employee. The commercial automobile policy
limit shall be a minimum of $1,000,000 for each accident.
(c)
The applicant shall post a performance bond
with the Borough of Rockaway in an amount of $200 to be retained by
the Borough to assure that any repairs to public facilities such as
road pavement, curbs, sidewalks and utilities shall be maintained
in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Engineer for one
year following the completion of such improvements.
(d)
One year after any improvements are made to
pavement, curbing and/or sidewalks or other public utilities or improvements,
the applicants shall make an application for the performance bond
to be released. The application shall be made to the Public Works
Department and upon certification to the Borough Treasurer by the
Director of Public Works that the improvements and restoration are
in satisfactory condition, the performance bond may be released. Should
the applicant fail to properly maintain the improvements, the Borough
shall give the applicant notice of such deficiency, and should the
applicant fail to correct such deficiency(ies) within 45 days of such
notice, the Borough may proceed to have the deficiency(ies) corrected
utilizing the performance bond posted with the Borough.
(2)
The
fee to obtain a dye test to determine if a building is connected to
the Borough's sanitary sewer shall be $50 per test and shall be payable
at the time the application for a dye test is submitted.
[Added 3-25-2010 by Ord. No. 07-10]
(3)
The
annual rate for sewer service outside of the municipal boundaries
shall be $250 per unit.
[Added 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 16-14; amended 4-14-2016 by Ord. No. 07-16]
(4)
The sanitary sewer user charge for discharging sewage into the sanitary
sewer system and subsequently into the Rockaway Valley Regional Sewerage
Authority (RVRSA) sewer system shall be based as follows:
[Added 4-14-2016 by Ord.
No. 07-16]
(a)
First, all costs and expenses, including salaries, charges from
RVRSA, other expenses, and capital outlay associated with the Borough
sewer system, shall be determined.
(b)
Second, a flat fee of $50 per quarter per unit will be charged,
regardless of water consumption; however, if the water account is
inactive, there will be no sanitary sewer user charge.
(c)
Third, a service charge based upon water consumption of $0.0073 per cubic foot will be charged to pay for all costs determined in Subsection J(4)(a) above.
(d)
Multiple units on a single meter. The owner of the property
shall be charged a minimum quarterly charge of $50, multiplied by
the number of units serviced by that one meter.
(5)
Whenever sewer service commences after the first day of any quarterly
period, sanitary sewer user charges for the first quarterly period
shall be prorated.
[Added 4-14-2016 by Ord.
No. 07-16]
(6)
If an estimated water bill is charged to any customer for any billing period during which no meter reading could be taken by the Water Department and no customer reading card is returned by the customer, the service charge as determined in Subsection J(4)(c) above shall be based on the average water usage for that customer over the prior four billing periods.
[Added 4-14-2016 by Ord.
No. 07-16]
(7)
Private wells. Residential properties on private wells shall be charged
an annual rate of $250 per unit. Commercial properties on private
wells shall be charged an annual rate of $500 per unit.
[Added 4-14-2016 by Ord.
No. 07-16]
(8)
Exemptions.
[Added 4-14-2016 by Ord.
No. 07-16]
(a)
The sanitary sewer user charge shall not apply to disabled veterans
or surviving spouses who are exempt from property taxes.
(b)
The sanitary sewer user charge shall not apply to water bill
accounts for cemeteries, field sprinklers, fire sprinklers, or individually
billed properties outside of the Borough limits (i.e., Township of
Denville and Township of Rockaway water utility customers).
K.
Chapter 227, Taxicabs.
[Amended 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 33-92; 8-14-2003 by Ord. No. 06-03; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No.
24-07; 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 16-14]
M.
Chapter 241, Vehicles and Traffic.
(1)
(3)
Fee for the services of police officers for private
traffic control or other private police officer services. Any person,
company or corporation who shall require the services of a police
officer for private traffic control or other private police officer
services shall be required to pay an hourly charge for such services
equal to the hourly amount earned by the highest ranking officer in
the Borough plus an administrative fee of 15% of the hourly charge,
with a minimum charge for such services equal to four hours (plus
the 15% administrative add-on charge). Payment will be required if
three hours' minimum notification of cancellation is not given. Unless
otherwise prohibited by law, an escrow deposit will be required in
an amount to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer.
[Added 12-11-2003 by Ord. No. 11-03; amended 3-9-2006 by Ord. No. 02-06; 8-11-2011 by Ord. No. 10-11]
N.
Chapter 247, Water.
(1)
Article I, General Regulations.
(a)
Tapping fees for all taps to the municipal water
system will be $1,000 per connection. Water main taps up to two inches
will be made by the Borough. Water main taps over two inches will
be the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s contractor.
All such taps shall be subject to inspection by the Borough. All excavation
and backfilling are the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s
contractor. The owner will supply the Borough with proof of liability
insurance insuring against property damage and personal injury, naming
the Borough as an additional insured.
[Amended 3-11-2004 by Ord. No. 02-04]
(b)
Fee to turn water back on after service has
been discontinued for nonpayment of water bill: $100.
(c)
Fee for turning off water service so that property
owner may make repairs and then turning service back on: $54 during
normal business hours when scheduled with 48 hours' notice. If the
request to turn off water service during normal business hours is
made with less than 48 hours' notice, the fee increases to $110. If
the water service must be turned off and/or on outside of normal business
hours and an emergency call-out is required, there will be a charge
of $80 per hour per employee with a minimum charge of three hours
per employee.
[Amended 5-10-2007 by Ord. No. 07-07;[4] 9-13-2007 by Ord. No. 16-07; 3-13-2008 by Ord. No. 04-08; 2-11-2010 by Ord. No. 03-10; 7-11-2013 by Ord. No. 11-13; 2-25-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21]
[4]
Editor's Note: Due to a typographical error,
this ordinance was repealed 9-13-2007 by Ord. No. 15-07.
(d)
Rates.
[1]
The following minimum charges and rates per
quarter-annually based upon the cubic feet used for all customers
of the water utility system of the Borough of Rockaway shall be:
[Amended 12-9-2010 by Ord. No. 25-10; 7-11-2013 by Ord. No. 11-13; 2-25-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21; 10-13-2022 by Ord. No. 21-22]
[a]
Primary meters.
[i]
For the first 1,300 cubic feet: minimum charge of $83.
[ii]
All water consumed over and above 1,300 cubic feet, in addition
to the minimum fee of $83 for the first 1,300 cubic feet, shall be
charged at the rate and according to the amount consumed as follows:
|
Amount
(cubic feet)
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 1,300
|
$8.95 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 2,600
|
$9.40 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 3,900
|
$10.20 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 5,200
|
$10.75 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
In excess of the first 6,500
|
$11.30 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
|
[b]
Secondary meters pursuant to § 247-30B.
[i]
There shall be a minimum fee charged for each secondary meter
in the amount of $25 for single- and two-family residences and $75
for all other properties, provided that in the event the amount of
such minimum fee is less than the total amount of the fee based on
actual consumption pursuant to Subsection N(1)(d)[1][b][ii] below
the customer shall be charged in accordance with the fee scheduled
set forth thereunder.
[ii]
If the total amount of the fee for actual consumption based
on the schedule below is exceeds the amount of the minimum fee provided
in Subsection N(1)(d)[1][b][i] above, the customer shall be charged
in accordance with the following fee schedule:
|
Amount
(cubic feet)
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 1,300
|
$8.30 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 1,300
|
$8.95 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 2,600
|
$9.40 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 3,900
|
$10.20 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
Next 1,300 in excess of the first 5,200
|
$10.75 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
| |
|
In excess of the first 6,500
|
$11.30 per 130 cubic feet per quarter
|
[c]
An estimated bill shall be charged
to any customer for any billing period during which no meter reading
could be taken by the Water Department and no customer reading card
is returned by the customer. The estimate shall be the average usage
for that customer over the prior four billing periods.
[2]
Annual private fire service charges shall be
as follows:
[Amended 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21]
|
Fire Line
(inches)
|
Quarterly Fee
|
Weekday Annual Fee
|
Turn On/Off
|
Weekend/
Evening/
Holiday/
Turn On/Off
|
|
2 or less
|
$80
|
$320
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
2 1/2
|
$92.50
|
$370
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
3
|
$106.25
|
$425
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
4
|
$118.75
|
$475
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
6
|
$132.50
|
$530
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
8
|
$160
|
$640
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
10
|
$200
|
$800
|
$35
|
$50
|
|
12
|
$275
|
$1,000
|
$35
|
$50
|
[3]
Private hydrants or hydrants outside of the
municipal boundaries: $235.
[Amended 12-9-2010 by Ord. No. 25-10; 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 16-14; 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21]
[4]
Multiple units on a single meter. The owner
of the building shall be charged a minimum quarterly charge of $83,
multiplied by the number of units serviced by that one meter.
[Amended 12-9-2010 by Ord. No. 25-10; 7-11-2013 by Ord. No. 11-13; 2-25-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21]
[5]
Editor's Note: Due to a typographical error,
this ordinance was repealed 9-13-2007 by Ord. No. 15-07.
(e)
Connection fees. In order to facilitate long-term
improvements to the system, a connection fee of $5 per gallon of usage
as estimated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:10-12.6, will be assessed
on all connections.
[Added 3-11-2004 by Ord. No. 02-04]
(f)
At the time the applicant receives the permit
to make such connection, the applicant shall provide the Borough Clerk
with a certificate of insurance evidencing that the applicant has
obtained a comprehensive general liability policy, a workmen’s
compensation and employer’s liability policy and a commercial
automobile policy guaranteeing notification to the Borough of Rockaway
in the event of cancellation thereof. All of the policies shall be
subject to the approval of the Borough Attorney and shall name the
Borough of Rockaway as an additional named insured by endorsement
designating the specific project. The comprehensive general liability
policy shall have limits of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence
and $2,000,000 general aggregate. The workers' compensation limits
shall be $1,000,000 for each accident, $1,000,000 disease-policy limit,
$1,000,000 disease, each employee. The commercial automobile policy
limit shall be a minimum of $1,000,000 for each accident.
[Added 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07]
(g)
Fee to repair or replace a damaged water hydrant,
water main, pipe, or service connection: the actual cost of materials
plus labor. If work is performed outside of normal business hours,
there will be an additional charge of $80 per hour per employee, with
a minimum charge of three hours per employee.
[Added 9-11-2008 by Ord. No. 23-08; amended 10-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-22]
(h)
Final readings/change of ownership or tenancy. The fee for a
final/special reading shall be $60 for each reading when scheduled
with 72 hours' notice. If the request for a final/special reading
is made with less than 72 hours' notice, the fee increases to $95.
[Added 7-11-2013 by Ord. No. 11-13; amended 2-25-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21]
(i)
Minimum charge for any service call: $35.
[Added 7-11-2013 by Ord. No. 11-13; amended 2-25-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21]
(2)
Article II, Meters.
[Amended 5-11-2006 by Ord. No. 05-06; 9-11-2008 by Ord. No. 23-08]
(a)
Fee to replace a water meter because of accidents,
weather conditions, and/or negligence: the actual cost of the meter
plus labor during normal business hours. If work is performed outside
of normal business hours, there will be an additional charge of $60
per hour per employee, with a minimum charge of three hours per employee.
(b)
Any consumer may have his/her meter tested upon
application and upon agreeing to pay $125 if the meter is found to
register more than 3% more water than actually passes through it,
it will either be replaced or repaired and no fee will be charged.
[Amended 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21]
(c)
Fee to repair or replace an outside reader,
including touchpad and antennas, because of accidents and/or negligence:
the actual cost of the outside reader plus labor during normal business
hours. If work is performed outside of normal business hours, there
will be an additional charge of $60 per hour per employee, with a
minimum charge of three hours per employee.
[Amended 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21]
(3)
Article
IV, Allocation of Water Capacity:
[Added 8-8-2013 by Ord. No. 15-13]
(a)
The nonrefundable application fee to apply for allocation of water
capacity for nonmunicipal purposes shall be $100.
(b)
Nonrefundable fee to reserve allocated water capacity for nonmunicipal
purposes: $5 per gallon per day of usage as estimated in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 7:10-12.6, payable in five installments of 20% as determined
by the Borough Engineer as follows:
[1]
The first installment of the nonrefundable reservation fee shall
be due within 30 days of the Mayor and Council resolution approving
the application for reserved water capacity.
[2]
An additional 20% of the nonrefundable reservation fee shall be due
each year thereafter on the anniversary date of the approval until
it is paid in full; provided, however, that if the applicant applies
for a construction permit for the proposed project, the entire reservation
fee shall be paid in full before such permit shall be issued. It is
the applicant's responsibility to make all installment payments in
a timely manner.
P.
Service fees and copies of documents.
[Added 8-14-2003 by Ord. No. 06-03; amended 3-11-2004 by Ord. No. 02-04; 12-9-2004 by Ord. No. 14-04; 7-14-2005 by Ord. No. 08-05; 9-28-2006 by Ord. No. 21-06; 3-8-2007 by Ord. No. 04-07; 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07; 10-9-2008 by Ord. No. 25-08; 2-11-2010 by Ord. No. 03-10; 11-8-2010 by Ord. No. 22-10; 9-8-2011 by Ord. No.
13-11; 4-11-2013 by Ord. No. 05-13; 6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 15-21; 10-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-22]
(1)
Duplication of printed records.
(a)
Photocopies of documents.
[1]
All records in printed form, legal or letter size. Copy rates
shall be based upon those set forth pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5b
and any other applicable laws.
(d)
Police records.
[1]
Accident reports: Copy of motor vehicle accident report, obtained
other than in person and when not part of a discovery request: $5
per report, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-131, plus actual postage.
[2]
Copy of motor vehicle accident report, when part of discovery request, and any other discovery request: as set forth in Subsection P(1)(a)[1] above, plus actual postage, if applicable.
[3]
Duplicate photographs: $5; actual cost of duplicating.
(e)
Tax/utility records.
[1]
Calculate redemption of tax lien: Any party entitled to redeem
a certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5-54 may receive two calculations
of the amount required for redemption within a calendar year at no
cost; a fee of $50 shall be charged for each subsequent calculation.
[2]
Discharge of lien affidavit: $10.
[3]
Duplicate real property tax bill: $5 for the first duplicate
copy and $25 for each subsequent duplicate copy of the same tax bill
in the same tax year.
[4]
Duplicate tax sale certificate: $100.
[5]
Mailing of notice of tax sale: $25 each up to $50.
[6]
Duplicate water/sewer bill: $5.
(f)
Vital statistics (birth, civil union, death, domestic partnership,
and marriage certificates and other vital statistics information from
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare).
[1]
Certified copy or certification of an original record: $20.
[2]
Certified copy or certification of an original record with one
amendment: $20.
[3]
Certified copy or certification of an original record with more
than one amendment: $10 per additional amendment.
[4]
Correction of an original record: $20.
(2)
Electronic records.
(a)
Audiotape reproduction of public meeting: $5 per flash drive.
(b)
Conversion of paper record to electronic from or conversion
of electronic files from one software product to another: Rates shall
be based upon those set forth pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5b.
(c)
Digital photographs: $5 per flash drive.
(3)
Special service charges.
(a)
Where the nature, format, manner of collation or volume of printed
matter is such that it cannot be reproduced by ordinary document-copying
equipment in ordinary business size or where such record requires
an extraordinary expenditure of time and effort to accommodate a request
for inspection or copying of documents, a special service charge shall
be imposed in addition to the actual costs of duplicating the record.
A special service charge will also be applied when the custodian must
change the medium in which the record is normally kept in order to
comply with the request.
(b)
The special service charge shall be paid to the Borough of Rockaway
at the following rates:
[1]
For all services performed by employees of the Borough, the
actual hourly rate of compensation for each clerical and supervisory
employee performing the service plus the copying or reproduction cost
and actual mailing cost, when applicable.
[2]
For all services performed by the Borough's paid professionals,
the rate paid by the Borough for said services.
[3]
The requestor shall have the opportunity to review and object
to the special service charge prior to the production of documents.
(4)
Postage will be added to the fee for records requested by mail.
(5)
All fees must be paid prior to the release of any copies. The custodian
of the records may require a deposit of all or part of the fee prior
to copying or producing any documents for inspection where it is estimated
that the records requested will cost in excess of $5 to reproduce.
(6)
For reasons of security, the use of a CD, videotape or audiotape
provided by the requestor is prohibited. All electronic reproduction
materials shall be supplied by the Borough of Rockaway.
(7)
If the request for access to a government record would substantially
disrupt municipal operations, the custodian of the records may deny
access to the record after attempting to reach a reasonable solution
with the requestor that accommodates the interests of the requestor
and the municipality.
(8)
In the event that the requestor of the documents objects to any charges
permitted by this section and no resolution of the objection may be
reasonably accomplished, the custodian of records shall not incur
any charges on behalf of the Borough to fulfill the document request.
(9)
Nothing in this section or any other ordinance of the Borough shall
be construed as requiring the Borough of Rockaway to furnish copies
of any privileged documents or other documents which have been determined
to be exempt from the requirements of the Open Public Records Act
or otherwise nondisclosable in accordance with any provision of law.
(10)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5
et seq., if the Borough of Rockaway can demonstrate that its actual
costs for duplication of a government record exceed the foregoing
rates, the Borough of Rockaway shall be permitted to charge the actual
cost of duplicating the record.
(11)
Municipal Court discovery. All requests for
discovery in matters pending in the Borough of Rockaway Municipal
Court shall be addressed pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 7:7-7,
and the fees for same shall be as set forth in that rule.
(12)
Recordings of Borough proceedings. The cost
to duplicate the recording shall be charged for each recording of
the Borough proceedings.
(13)
Records not subject to examination or copying.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, where it shall appear
that the record or records which are sought to be examined and of
which copies are requested shall pertain to an investigation in progress
by the Borough of Rockaway or by any board, department or official
appointed by or existing under its authority, or where the publication
of such records by such department or official is expressly forbidden
by statute, proclamation or regulation, or is otherwise exempt from
the requirement that copies thereof be furnished upon request, or
such publication would be inimical to public interest, the request
for the same may be refused or denied.
(14)
Copying by person requesting documents permitted.
Where the document in question is more than 100 pages in length, the
Clerk may permit the person requesting copies to use his own copying
machine, provided that there is no risk of damage or mutilization
of the documents and that it would not be incompatible with the transaction
of public business. Such determination shall be completely within
the discretion of the Clerk.
Q.
Application fee and escrow for requests for street
vacations. Upon making a request to the Mayor and Council to vacate
any portion of a public street, the applicant shall pay a fee to cover
the cost of the administration thereof in the amount of $500. Additionally,
the applicant shall post with the Borough Treasurer an escrow in the
amount of $1,200 to be applied against the professional fees of the
Borough professionals, including but not limited to the Borough Attorney,
Borough Engineer and Borough Planner, as well as the costs associated
with the recording of the formal ordinance vacating said public street.
Any excess monies left over after all fees and costs have been paid
shall be refunded to the applicant. In the event it shall appear
that the escrow shall be insufficient to cover all such fees and costs,
the Mayor and Council shall not finally enact the ordinance unless
and until the applicant shall have paid an amount equivalent to the
total amount of fees and costs charged to the Borough in connection
with the street vacation.
[Added 12-9-2004 by Ord. No. 12-04]
R.
Chapter 217, Streets and Sidewalks.
[Added 12-17-2007 by Ord. No. 24-07; amended 4-9-2020 by Ord. No.
02-20]
(1)
The fee to obtain permission to open, dig up, excavate, or disturb
any street or portion thereof shall be $100 for any residential property
and $400 for any commercial property.
(2)
Escrow fees will be as follows:
(a)
For all openings up to 100 square feet: $450.
(b)
For all openings from 100 square feet to 1,000 square feet:
$1,000.
(c)
For all openings greater than 1,000 square feet, the escrow
fee will be determined based upon location of the work, construction
schedule, restoration cost estimate, and the scope of work proposed.
Full-time construction observation and reimbursement will be required
for all projects determined to be of a nature that could impact the
infrastructure of the Borough of Rockaway. This determination will
be based upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer after careful
review of the application and concurrence by the Borough Administrator
and the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works.
X.
Fee for the services of police officers for security services after
school hours for the schools comprising the Morris Hills Regional
District: $50 per hour. Payment will be required if three-hours-minimum
notification of cancellation is not given. Unless otherwise prohibited
by law, an escrow deposit will be required in an amount to be determined
by the Chief Financial Officer.
[Added 6-28-2018 by Ord.
No. 08-18]
Y.
Chapter 133, Filming.
[Added 2-25-2021 by Ord.
No. 04-21; amended 10-13-2022 by Ord. No. 21-22]
(4)
Waiver of fees for students. The fees set forth in Subsection Y(1) through (3) shall be waived when filming is done by a student in a grade school, middle school, high school, college, university or other bona fide educational institution upon receipt by the Borough Clerk of a written certification from a teacher or administrator at the school attended by the student stating that the filming is for educational purposes only and is not intended for commercial use.
Z.
Land use administration and procedures.
[Added 6-10-2021 by Ord.
No. 15-21; amended 10-26-2023 by Ord. No. 23-22]
(1)
Special meeting: $500.
(2)
Preapplication sketch reviews and postapplication technical reviews:
(a)
There shall be no application fee for preapplication sketch
plan review. However, applicants will be required to provide fees
equal to charges by outside professionals for services rendered in
connection with review of submitted materials. Initial deposits shall
comply with the following schedule:
|
Single- to two-family residential and minor subdivision
|
$500
|
|
Mixed use or nonresidential on less than either 0.25 acre or
5,000 gross square footage
|
$750
|
|
Mixed use or nonresidential on less than either 0.5 acre or
15,000 gross square footage
|
$1,000
|
|
All other
|
$3,500
|
(b)
All other fees and procedures shall comply with those established in § 169-52 of this Code. If technical review fees and/or escrows are insufficient to enable additional reviews or meetings, applicants will be notified of insufficient deposit balance and shall be required to remit additional funds. Unused balances will be returned to the applicant.
