City of Bridgeton, NJ Schedule of Fees

Permit application fee: $75 for each day of an event requiring a street to be blocked off. City and City-related events are exempt from this fee.

§ 149-12 Carnivals, circuses and fairs.

[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Licenses for carnivals, circuses, fairs, etc., per day (§ 112-2A): $200.

§ 149-13 Dance permits.

[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Per year, per room or hall: $50.

Per night: $10.

§ 149-14 Dog and cat licenses and registration; kennels and pounds.

[Amended 3-6-2007 by Ord. No. 06-21[1]]

Dog and cat licenses and registration tags:

Dog license and registration tag:

Dog license per year, if paid by May 1: $10.80.

[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05]

Dog license per year, if paid after May 1: $20.80.

[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05]

State dog clinic fee: $ 0.20.

Dog registration tag: $1.

Dog population control fee: $3.

(f)

No dog license fee shall be charged for a person applying for a license if the person is over 65 years of age.

Cat licenses and registration tags:

Cat licenses and registration tags per year for a person under 65 years of age, if paid by May 1: $10.

[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05]

Cat licenses and registration tags per year for a person under 65, if paid after May 1: $20.

[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05]

Cat population control fee for a person under 65: $3.

No fees shall be charged under this section if the person making the application is over 65 years of age.

Impoundment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-16 et seq. (§ 83-2E): $100 for the first day and $5 per day thereafter.

Destruction of dog pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-16 et seq. and 4:19-17 et seq. (§ 83-2E): $50.

Potentially dangerous dog license [§ 83-4H(1)]: $1,000.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds (§ 83-11E):

Kennel accommodating 10 or fewer dogs: $100.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs: $10 per dog.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Pet shop: $50.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Shelter or pound: no fee.

Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided that these fees be effective 1-1-2007.

§ 149-15 Fire Code fees.

Non-life-hazard uses (§ 162-7):

[Amended 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 9-19-2017 by Ord. No. 17-21]

Business Use Group		Annual Fee
B-1 under 2,500 square feet		$25
B-2 2,500 - 4,999 square feet		$35
B-3 5,000 - 9,999 square feet		$75
B-4 10,000 and over square feet		$150
Factory Use Group
	F-1 under 5,000 square feet	$100
	F-2 5,000 and over square feet	$150
Mercantile Use Group
	M-1 under 6,000 square feet	$35
	M-2 6,000 - 11,999 square feet	$75
Storage Use Group
	S-1 under 2,500 square feet	$35
	S-2 2,500 square feet and over	$75
Residential Use Group
	R-A non-owner-occupied 1 and 2 units	$25
	R-B 3 - 6 units	$35
	R-C 7 - 12 units	$75
	R-D 13 - 20 units	$225
	R-E over 20 units	$500
Assembly Use Group
	A-1 under 2,500 square feet	$25
	A-2 2,501 to 5,000 square feet	$50
	A-3 5,001 to 10,000 square feet	$75
	A-4 10,001 to 11,999 square feet	$100
Vacant use group-closed or shuttered commercial building
	C-1 under 1,000 square feet	$50
	C-2 1,000 square feet or more	$75

The cost for issuance of a certificate of Fire Code status (§ 162-8B): $25.

Fire lane violation penalties.

[Added 7-17-2018 by Ord. No. 18-14]

First offense: $35.

Second offense: $100.

Third offense: $250.

Fourth (or more) offense: $500.

§ 149-16 Games of chance.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Raffles (§ 173-3), per day when sales are made only to persons present at time of drawing or per each $1,000 of prizes when tickets or rights to participate are sold in advance: $20.

Bingo for each day games are conducted (§ 173-4): $10.

§ 149-17 General licensing fees.

[Amended 11-7-2005 by Ord. No. 05-2; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Administrative services fee for licensed business moving to a new location within the City and under the same ownership [§ 200-11C(1)]: $50.

§ 149-18 Handbill distribution.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

License fee (§ 203-24C): $50 per activity or event.

§ 149-19 Health and Welfare Department fees.

[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9; 6-21-2004 by Ord. No. 03-25; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Certified copies of birth, marriage, domestic partnership, and civil union certificates: $20 per certificate; certified copies of death certificates: $10 per certificate.

Minor (typographical errors) corrections of vital statistics: $20.

[Amended 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]

All other changes to vital statistics records $35.

§ 149-20 Housing permits.

[Amended 12-22-2003 by Ord. No. 03-10; 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 12-5-2006 by Ord. No. 06-17; 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]

Residential property sales and residential rental property sales certificate of inspection or certificate of occupancy fee under § 265-32 shall be as follows:

[Amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]

Requests for a certificate of occupancy/inspection received more than 10 business days prior to the closing date: $35.

Requests for a certificate of occupancy/inspection received four to 10 business days prior to the closing date: $70.

Requests for a certificate of occupancy/inspection received fewer than four business days prior to the closing date: $125.

One reinspection is included in the base fee. Each additional reinspection: $40.

Residential rental properties rental registration application fee under § 277-35B.

[Amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]

Existing rental property registration if paid and received on or before March 1: $75 per year. This fee shall apply to all new rental registrations received after March 1 and the fee shall be prorated during the initial year of registration.

Existing rental property registration if paid and received after March 1: $125 per year.

Each rental registration shall include a certificate of occupancy inspection and one reinspection. Each additional reinspection: $40.

A change of tenancy certificate of occupancy/inspection during the rental registration year and one reinspection shall be provided at no cost upon receipt of the updated rental registration request. Each additional reinspection: $40.

Residential rental properties.

For initial inspection prior to issuance of certificate of inspection: $75.

For each and every reinspection for a certificate of inspection: $40.

No charge for certificates of occupancy pursuant to § 277-19B.

Application fee under § 277-35B:

[Amended 8-2-2011 by Ord. No. 11-03]

If paid on or before March 1: $75 per year.

If paid after March 1: $125 per year.

Lead-based paint safety inspection:

[Added 10-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-31]

Housing and inspections administrative fee: $25.

Initial inspection, one-bedroom unit: $275.

Initial inspection, two-bedroom unit: $300.

Initial inspection, three-bedroom unit: $325.

Initial inspection, four-bedroom unit: $350.

Initial inspection, five-bedroom unit: $375.

Add $25 for each additional bedroom.

Reinspection trip fee: $125, plus $20 per dust wipe.

Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund: $20.

§ 149-21 Junkyards.

[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9]

Junkyard license, per year (§ 189-3): $500.

§ 149-22 Mechanical fees.

For first $50,000 worth of mechanical improvements: $5 per $1,000.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

For the next $100,000 worth of mechanical improvements: $2.50 per $1,000.

Over the aforesaid amount: $2 per $1,000.

Minimum fee: $10.

§ 149-22.1 Notary service fees.

[Added 4-18-2017 by Ord. No. 17-04]

Any City employee performing a notary service shall require payment of the fee noted in the following table in advance of performing said service:

Notary Service	Fee
Administering an oath/affirmation	$2.50/ea
Executing a jurat	$2.50/ea
Taking proof of a deed (proof of execution)	$2.50/ea
Taking an acknowledgment	$2.50/ea

§ 149-23 Preexisting and premanufactured homes.

[Amended 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Moving permits (§ 126-11):

Permit fee: $250.

Per-mile charge and inspections: $0.41 per mile for each mile of the round trip to and from the place of inspection plus $45 per hour for the time spent by the Construction Official in travel and inspection of the unit involved. For each year commencing with the year 2008, and annually thereafter, such charge shall be adjusted by the mileage reimbursement rate allowed by the United States Internal Revenue Service and shall be effective contemporaneously with such changes.

§ 149-24 Parking permits.

From January 1 through December 31 (§ 242-4): $90.

Prorated fee (§ 242-5): $7.50 per month.

Retirement of permit (proration) [§ 242-6]: $7.50 per month for the balance of the permit period.

§ 149-25 Park and recreation fees.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30; 8-5-2008 by Ord. No. 08-3; 6-21-2011 by Ord. No. 10-42]

All fees are daily fees; total fee charged shall be based on the total number of days (or partial days) of use.

Park event fee: $500 (plus any extraordinary expenses).

Facility use fees, single-day use:

Alden Baseball Field: $200.

[Amended 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22; amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]

Amphitheater: $500.

Ridgeway-Hunter Field and Little League baseball fields: $150 (per field).

[Amended 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

Basketball court: $100 (per court).

Cinderella and industrial softball fields: $150 (per field).

[Amended 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

Fountain Plaza: $250.

Gazebo, near Nail House: $150.

Mary Elmer Picnic Area: $150.

[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

(9)

Riverfront: $250.

(10)

Soccer fields: $150 (per field).

[Amended 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

(11)

Veteran's Memorial Park: $500.

(12)

Midget football field: $150.

[Added 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

(13)

Futsal court: $40 (includes two goals) for a three-hour session. $250 per day for tournament play.

[Added 8-15-2023 by Ord. No. 23-21]

Rental fee for canoes, kayaks and other modes of water transportation: $10 per hour. Said fee may be waived by the Business Administrator. [1]

[Added 6-20-2017 by Ord. No. 17-13]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection C, Facility use fees, seasonal/multiple-day use, was repealed 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22.

Picnic area fees:

Berkowitz area: $150.

[Amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]

Piney Point: $150.

Sunset Lake (front): $150.

Zoo (outside areas): $80; use of interior areas of the zoo housing animal exhibits by organizations or groups shall be prohibited.

[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

Babe Ruth Drive (Recreation Hill) picnic area: $150.

[Added 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

Per-event equipment use fees:

Bleachers: $250 (per section).

Field lights: $250.

Picnic tables: $25 (per table).

Podium: $200.

Speaker's stage: $250.

Tent: $500.

Parking and access fees.

Buses providing transportation into, or out of, parks and recreation areas: $25.

Splash park:

[Added 5-7-2013 by Ord. No. 12-42; amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]

General admission $4 per person. Said fee may be waived by the Business Administrator on select days or times.

Semiprivate parties as defined by the Director of Recreation and Public Affairs: $150.

Private parties as defined by the Director of Recreation and Public Affairs: $225.

Animal education program fees.

[Added 10-21-2014 by Ord. No. 14-09[2]]

In-house programming:

First hour: $100; includes one bus permit.

Bus fee for additional buses: $25.

Each additional hour: $50.

In-house birthday parties:

Two hours: $200.

Mobile programs:

Inside Cumberland County:

Per hour: $120.

Each additional hour: $75.

Outside Cumberland County:

Per hour: $150.

Each additional hour: $75.

Interactive displays:

Monday through Friday: $85 per hour.

Saturday and Sunday, after 4:00 p.m.: $95 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

Zoo camp:

Four-hour session, per camper: $115.

[Amended 4-18-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08]

Society members: $75.

Editor’s Note: This ordinance also provided that the fees contained therein may be waived by the Department Director and/or the Business Administrator.

Miniature golf:

[Added 6-23-2015 by Ord. No. 15-17]

For one round on the course: $2 per person.

For a two-hour private party, unlimited golf for attendees: $200.

Said fees may be waived by the Business Administrator.

The Department Director, upon approval of the Business Administrator, may offer free, discounted or promotional pricing for marketing purposes for recreational activities listed in § 149-25.

[Added 8-16-2016 by Ord. No. 16-15]

Special event vendor fee.

[Added 11-13-2023 by Ord. No. 23-40]

Food vendors authorized to vend at a special event, program, or activity in Bridgeton City Park, Cohanzick Zoo, or other space within the park system shall pay a per-event fee of $75.

Craft vendors and all other vendors authorized to vend at a special event, program, or activity in Bridgeton City Park, Cohanzick Zoo, or other space within the park system shall pay a per-event fee of $50.

§ 149-26 Peddling and soliciting.

[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30; 1-6-2009 by Ord. No. 08-19; 5-6-2014 by Ord. No. 13-21]

Peddlers (§ 254-3).

Weekend peddler license: $600.

Weekly peddler license: $1,400.

Special event vehicle/foot: $50.

Solicitors or canvassers (§ 254-14): $50.

§ 149-27 Police and Fire Department fees.

Police and fire accident reports, per page: as specified in § 3-11, Preservation, inspection, and copying of public records.

[Amended 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 10-26]

Firearms permit: $25.

[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]

Firearms permit to carry: $150 (City of Bridgeton) $50 (Superintendent New Jersey State Police).

Firearms ID (identification) cards: $50.

[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]

The Bridgeton Police Department is authorized to charge and collect fees for the production, reproduction and assembling various reports, records and photographs as set forth in the following schedule:

Discovery reports and records: See Article III below.

Photographs: $1 per photograph.

Police coverage: $85 to $95 per hour and $25 per hour for a police vehicle (if needed).

[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]

Fingerprinting services (§ 154-2): $25 per set of fingerprints.

Preparation of release regarding towed vehicle: $30 per vehicle.

[Added 1-15-2008 by Ord. No. 07-23; amended 4-23-2013 by Ord. No. 12-39]

The following fees shall be charged for services provided by the Division of Fire for medical services:

[Added 11-5-2008 by Ord. No. 08-11]

There shall be a fee of $950 for ambulance transportation.

[Amended 1-8-2013 by Ord. No. 12-15; 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-8; 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

There shall be a fee of $20 per loaded mile for basic life support (BLS) mileage.

[Amended 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-8; 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

There shall be a fee of $75 for oxygen administration.

There shall be a fee of $75 for automatic external defibrillator (AED) pads.

There shall be a fee of $45 for cervical collar.

[Amended 8-2-2016 by Ord. No. 16-13]

There shall be a fee of $300 per hour for a fully staffed ambulance to stand by for medical assistance for private party events.

[Added 5-15-2012 by Ord. No. 11-25; amended 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

The following fees shall be charged for rescue services provided by the Division of Fire:

[Added 11-5-2008 by Ord. No. 08-11; amended 8-2-2016 by Ord. No. 16-13]

There shall be a fee of $75 for on-site evaluation.

Light rescue: batteries, fluid, stabilization. There shall be a fee of $825 for light rescue operations such as stabilization, use of hand tools, hazard control, extrication of patient from vehicle, and other scene related light rescue operations.

[Amended 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

Medium rescue. There shall be a fee of $1,500 for medium rescue operations, including the use of power tools and hydraulic rescue tools to perform activities such as opening or removing doors to provide access to patients as well as stabilizing vehicles and performing hazardous assessments.

[Amended 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

Heavy rescue. There shall be a fee of $2,250 for heavy rescue operations. Heavy rescue operations include motor vehicle rescue where the rescue includes the use of power tools and hydraulic equipment to perform operations such as partial or full roof removal, front/dash displacement, third door access and separating vehicles from one another.

[Amended 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-9; 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

Technical rescue. There shall be a fee charged for any technical rescue response. Technical rescue includes rope rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue, confined space rescue, and water rescue. Fees for technical rescue services shall be calculated using the following guidelines.

[Added 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-9]

Manpower.

All manpower fees shall be figured on a per-person rate based on that responder's assigned position.

Chief: contracted salary rate figured at an overtime rate of 1 1/2 times hourly rate.

[3]

Officers: top contracted salary rate figured at an overtime rate of 1 1/2 times hourly rate.

[4]

Firefighters: top contracted salary rate figured at an overtime rate of 1 1/2 times hourly rate.

[5]

Emergency medical technician: top contracted salary rate figured at an overtime rate of 1 1/2 times hourly rate.

Apparatus.

Aerial apparatus: $300 per hour.

Fire engine: $250 per hour.

[3]

Ambulance: $200 per hour.

[4]

Support/Command: $150 per hour.

Equipment. A fee shall be charged at replacement cost plus 10% for any damaged equipment or equipment that has to be placed out of service after an incident.

Contracted services for permit-required confined space rescue/recovery operations and standby services. Any municipality or industrial business that operates or has the potential to operate in permit-required confined spaces shall be assessed an annual service fee as described below.

[Added 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-9]

Annual fee.

One to 10 permit-required confined spaces: $1,000.

Each additional permit-required confined space: $200.

[3]

Total fee not to exceed: $4,000.

Standby fee (noncontracted). The fee for permit-required confined space standby service requests shall be calculated using the service fees outlined in Subsection I(5)(a), (b) and (c).

Standby fee (contracted). The annual fee for contracted facilities for permit-required confined space standby services shall cover the apparatus and equipment fees (unless damaged). Manpower shall be calculated as an additional charge following the fee schedule set forth in Subsection I(5)(a).

There shall be a fee for police detail services as follows:

[Added 5-15-2012 by Ord. No. 11-25; amended 8-18-2020 by Ord. No. 20-16; 10-4-2022 by Ord. No. 22-29]

Police officer, Class II: $80 per hour/$5 administrative fee; total: $85.

Police officer: $80 per hour/$5 administrative fee; total: $85.

Police officer supervisor: $90 per hour/$5 administrative fee; total: $95.

Police vehicle: $25 per hour.

A nonrefundable deposit of $100 shall be required for all requests for standby Police and Fire Department services pursuant to § 149-27H(6) and § 149-27J.

[Added 5-15-2012 by Ord. No. 11-25]

Fee waivers.

[Added 10-3-2023 by Ord. No. 23-31]

Organizers or sponsors requesting a waiver of police services fees for an event or activity occurring within the City of Bridgeton shall make such request by submitting a completed police services request form to the Office of the City Clerk.

The Police Chief or designee shall review the police services request form and decide as to the number or level of coverage necessary for the listed event or activity and forward such determination to the City Clerk.

Upon receiving the determination of the Police Chief or designee, the Mayor, or Business Administrator as the Mayor's designee, may grant a full or partial waiver of the fees associated with such police services.

§ 149-28 Pool halls and billiard parlors.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

License fees (§ 260-2):

Five tables or less, per year: $250.

In excess of five tables, each additional table, per year: $1,000.

§ 149-29 Public Works Department fees.

Street openings (§ 307-15):

Charge for 10 square feet or less:

Earth or gravel: $30.

Blacktop: $60.

Plain concrete: $90.

Reinforced concrete: $75.

Concrete sidewalks: $30.

Additional charge per square foot:

Earth or gravel: $30.

Blacktop: $2.40.

Plain concrete: $2.80.

Reinforced concrete: $4.

Concrete sidewalks: $2.

(Reserved)[1]

Editor's Note: Former Subsection B, regarding water turn-on and turn-off fees, as amended, was redesignated as § 149-35G.

Engineer's office:

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Plans, minimum fee: $50.

Specifications: $50.

Searches for public improvements authorized but not assessed: $10.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Tax Map sheets: $5 per sheet.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]

Wash facility fees.

[Added 1-8-2013 by Ord. No. 12-20]

Passenger vehicles/pickup trucks: $10.

Dump truck (single axle): $ 35.

Dump truck (tandem axle): $50.

Small heavy equipment: $25.

Large heavy equipment: $35.

Small bus (CATS-size): $25.

School bus (reg. size ): $50.

§ 149-29.1 Real estate closing fee.

[Added 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-14]

The real estate closing fee shall be $350.

The real estate closing fee shall include, but not be limited to, deed preparation, affidavit of consideration, GIT/REP-3 forms, or similar documents pertaining to the sale of City-owned property, as well as recording costs as established by the Office of the County Clerk.

The real estate closing fee shall be payable to the City of Bridgeton at or before the time of closing.

§ 149-30 Street openings.

Permits:

Permit application fee: $60 for each street opening.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30; 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 10-31; 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]

Engineering review fee: $75 for each street opening.

[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30; 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 10-31]

Security deposit schedule for each street opening:

[Amended 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 10-31]

Type of Road	Deposit for 10 Square Feet or Less	Additional Deposit per Square Foot in Excess of 10 Square Feet
Earth or gravel	$100	$1
Blacktop or oil and chip	$180	$5
Reinforced concrete	$300	$15
Concrete sidewalks	$50	$1
Concrete curb, per ten-foot length (minimum $50)	$75	$5

In lieu of a security deposit in accordance with the above schedule, the applicant may deposit the sum of $1,500 in cash with the Municipal Clerk.

[Amended 9-19-2017 by Ord. No. 17-20]

Performance bond (§ 307-15B): $15 per square yard of excavation.

§ 149-31 Two-hundred-foot property lists.

[Amended 9-2-2014 by Ord. No. 14-04]

Notices required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12 {§§ 311-43J(2)(d)[1] and 370-90} shall be charged a sum not to exceed $10 or $0.25 per name, whichever is greater.

§ 149-32 Taxicabs.

[Amended 2-24-2003 by Ord. No. 02-9; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30; 3-15-2011 by Ord. No. 10-27]

Taxicab owner's license (new or renewal), per year (§ 321-2): $375.

Taxicab driver's license (new or renewal), per year (§ 321-2): $75.

Annual taxicab inspection, per vehicle (§ 321-2): $50.

Replace a license (all types), each occurrence (§ 321-2): $15.

Add, remove, or otherwise alter documented vehicle registration information, per vehicle, per occurrence (§ 321-2): $30.

[Amended 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]

§ 149-33 Towing.

Annual license fee for towing application (§ 334-6): $100.

Towing charge for motor vehicles which are not private passenger automobiles (§ 334-15C): not to exceed $50, together with $1.75 for each mile towed.

Storage fees (§ 334-16A): not to exceed the amount set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.50, i.e., $3 per day for the first 30 days of storage and $2 per day for each day from the 31st day and thereafter, up to a limit of $400 per stored vehicle, regardless of duration.

§ 149-34 Uniform construction code.

[Amended 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 10-5-2010 by Ord. No. 10-08; 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07; 2-4-2014 by Ord. No. 13-12; 6-7-2017 by Ord. No. 17-06; 5-1-2018 by Ord. No. 18-9]

The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsections A through C hereof and shall be paid before the permit is issued (§ 126-4), unless the permit applicant is eligible for a senior citizen discount according to the provisions of § 149-34F.

Building subcode fees. The minimum building subcode fee shall be: $80.

For new construction: $0.038 per cubic foot of building or structure (volume). For Use Groups A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, F1, F2, S1, S2 $0.021 with farm buildings not to exceed $1,602 and that the minimum fee shall be $650 for a residential structure.

For new construction with unfinished interiors totaling 50,000 cubic feet or more: $0.015 per cubic foot of building or structure (volume).

Modular homes and premanufactured structures; based on site work, with a fee of: $120 per $1,000 of work installed on site, with a minimum fee of $650.

Renovations, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alterations and/or repairs to existing structures: $120 for the first $1,000 of estimated cost; and $40 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereof of estimated costs.

Demolition of a residential structure and foundation: $230.

Demolition of a residential accessory building greater than 100 square feet: $80 each.

Demolition of a building other than residential: $375.

Installation of a residential pool: $140 (inground pool greater than 550 square feet: $210).

(9)

Installation of a nonresidential pool: $250.

(10)

Installation of a residential accessory shed (greater than 200 square feet):

Two hundred one square feet to 300 (foundation required): $145.

(11)

Signs, greater than 25 square feet [shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)(6)]: $6 per square foot with a minimum cost of $100, $4.75 per square foot for the next 400 square feet, $3.50 per square foot thereafter.

(12)

Lead hazard abatement: $196 plus a certificate of clearance; lead hazard abatement (N.J.A.C. 5:17): $65.

(13)

Reinstatement of a permit: $120, applicable after one year of issuance date plus volume increase.

(14)

Certificate of occupancy:

Residential structure (per dwelling unit): $120.

Residential accessory structure (201 square feet or greater): $90.

All other uses: $160.

Temporary certificate of occupancy extension: $90.

Change of use: $168.

(15)

Continuing certificate of occupancy:

Residential structure: $145.

Nonresidential: $185 per unit or structure.

(16)

Plan review fee: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.27, the plan review fee which is established as 20% of the total fee shall be nonrefundable in the event the applicant advises in writing that the project will not be completed.

(17)

DCA state training fees:

New buildings and additions: $0.00334 times volume of structure.

Repairs, renovations, and other: $1.70 per $1,000 value of construction.

(18)

Radon mitigation system: $145.

(19)

Photovoltaic systems:

Less than 10 KW: $150.

Ten KW to less than 20 KW: $12 per KW.

Greater than 20 KW to 49 KW: $8 per KW.

Greater than 50 KW: $4 per KW.

(20)

Wind generator systems:

Less than 50 KW: $480.

Fifty KW to less than 200 KW: $650.

Two hundred KW to less than 800 KW: $850.

Eight hundred KW and greater: $0.65 per KW.

(21)

Variation to subcode requirement:

Class I structures: $748.

Class II and III structures: $151.

(22)

Asbestos hazard abatement.

[Added 12-29-2020 by Ord. No. 20-23]

Asbestos hazard abatement project permit: $118.

Certificate of occupancy for completed asbestos hazard abatement project: $24.

Plumbing subcode fees. The minimum plumbing subcode fee shall be $80.

For each toilet, tub, sink, mop sink, dishwasher, washing machine, and like items, per item: $25.

For the following devices and like items: grease traps, water fountain, three-bowl sink, oil separators, utility connections, backflow preventers, low-water cutoff, LPS/fuel oil/or natural gas piping, interceptor, refrigerator unit, sewer pump, indirect or subsoil drains, water and sewer connection, water-cooled air conditioner, backflow preventer, per device: $91.

Radon mitigation system: $120.

Domestic solar water systems:

Up to two panels: $175.

Each additional panel: $50.

New or replacement of residential forced-air heater in combination with central air conditioning (whole or part), includes a condensate pump: $120.

All other use groups (whole or part): $185.

New and/or replacement of a hot-water boiler, hot-water heater, or steam boiler, which shall include temperature/pressure relief valve, backflow preventer, check valve(s), low-water shut off as required per code: $120.

Grey water systems: $90.

Electrical subcode fees. The minimum electrical subcode fee shall be $80.

Receptacles, lighting fixtures, switches, convenience receptacles, GFCI, alarm devices/F.A.C. panel, thermostat, garbage disposal, detectors, light poles, fractional HP motors, emergency and exit lights, and communication points:

One to 50 devices: $80.

Each additional 25 devices or fraction thereof: $40.

For each motor, transformer, or other electrical device rated:

From one HP or one KW to 10 HP or 10 KW, per item: $30.

From 11 HP or 11 KW to 50 HP or 50 KW, per item: $130.

From 51 HP or 51 KW to 100 HP or 100 KW, per item: $150.

One hundred one HP or 101 KW or greater, per item: $600.

Service entrance, panels, subpanels, temporary or three-phase service, and motor control center:

Zero to 200 amps, and includes a two gang outlet: $120.

Two hundred one to 1,000 amps, and includes a two gang outlet: $150.

One thousand one amps and greater, and includes a two gang outlet: $640.

Three-phase service:

One thousand amps or less: $150.

Greater than 1,000 amps: $600.

Miscellaneous line items:

Annual pool inspection: $100.

Lawn sprinklers: $80.

Sign: $80.

Work, office, and classroom trailers: $90.

Pool permit with UW lights: $150.

(f)

Storable pool/spa/hot tub: $90.

(g)

Walk-in freezer, cooler: $80.

(h)

Heat pump: $80.

Solar voltaic panels and wind generator systems:

Less than 10 KW: $220.

Ten KW to less than 20 KW: $380.

Twenty KW to less than 50 KW: $480.

Greater than 50 KW and less than 100 KW: $580.

Greater than 100 KW: $640.

Wind generating systems:

Less than 20 KW: $280.

Twenty KW to less than 50 KW: $380.

Fifty KW to less than 800 KW: $480.

Eight hundred KW and larger: $0.50 per KW.

Fire subcode fees. The minimum fire subcode fee shall be $80.

Sprinkler systems, per head:

One to 20: $125.

Twenty-one to 100: $200.

One hundred one to 200: $375.

Two hundred one to 400: $831.

Four hundred one to 1,000: $1,150.

(f)

One thousand one or greater: $1,469.

Standpipe system, each: $321.

Fire pump, each: $200.

Smoke control systems:

Building system: $150.

Hood system: $90.

CO2 or halogenated systems: $265.

Independent preengineered system: $129.

Alarm systems:

One- and two-family dwellings, 110v only, per unit: $45.

Permit no longer required as of March 5, 2018, for low-voltage detectors.

All other uses (commercial):

One to six devices: $95.

Each additional 10 devices: $60.

Exit signs and emergency lighting, per device: $30.

Gas- or oil-fired appliances, not connected to the plumbing system, per device: $120.

(9)

Installation of an aboveground or underground storage tank, per tank:

Five hundred gallons or less: $175.

Greater than 500 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons: $225.

One thousand gallons or more: $325.

(10)

Removal of an aboveground or underground storage tank (including propane gas), per tank:

Six hundred gallons or less: $150.

Greater than 600 gallons: $375.

(11)

Incinerator: $511.

(12)

Crematorium: $511.

Elevator subcode fees. The elevator subcode fees shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20 and 5.25-12.6. Third-party agency fee is 74% of the state fee plus 45% for administration costs.

Senior citizen construction code discount.

Eligibility. A New Jersey drivers license (or New Jersey State-issued identification card) is required for proof of eligibility. The permit applicant must satisfy each of the following requirements to be eligible for this discount:

Be a Bridgeton resident who is 65 years of age (or older).

The work is being performed on the applicant's single-family, owner-occupied, residential property of record according to the tax office block and lot numbers.

The application is for renovations, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alterations and/or repairs to the property identified in § 149-34F(1)(b) above. (It shall not apply to new construction or commercial properties.)

Discount. Provided that the requirements of § 149-34F(1) are met, the applicant will receive a fee credit to be applied to the sum of the subcode fees listed in § 149-34A through D not exceeding $250. The total collective credit available in any calendar year (beginning January 1) shall be $250.

§ 149-35 Water and sewer charges.

Standby services for fire sprinklers or other special services (§ 360-38):

[Amended 10-4-2016 by Ord. No. 16-17]

	Standby System Service Line (inches)	Quarterly Charge
	5/8 - 1	$25
	1 1/2	$40
	2	$55
	4	$74
	6	$120
	8	$180
	10	$240
	12	$300
	14	$360
	16	$420

Water supply connection charges (§ 360-40):

One-inch copper water service connection: $600.

Over one inch, inspection of work of contractor: $300.

Repair charge. Additional fee as provided in § 360-41C: $ 50 per occurrence to repair or replace meter.

[Amended 6-19-2007 by Ord. No. 06-39; 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 20-8]

Four-inch sewer service from the main sewer line to the curb (§ 360-69): $750.

Water system tapping fee (§ 360-10):

[Added 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11]

Up to and including one-inch copper water service: $1,200.

Over one-inch service: $1,800.

Sewer system tapping fee (§ 360-51):

[Added 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11]

Up to and including four-inch sewer service: $1,200.

Over four-inch service: $1,800.

Service charges for water turn on or off.

[Amended 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 6-19-2007 by Ord. No. 06-39; 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 20-8]

Service charge for water turn on or off, not to include turn on/off for nonpayment of either a water or sewer bill: $35 for each turn on or off.

Service charge for water turn on or off for nonpayment of either a water or sewer bill: $100.

Service charges for final meter readings shall be:

[Added 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]

Requests for final meter reading received more than 10 business days prior to the closing date: $35.

Requests for final meter reading received four to 10 business days prior to the closing date: $70.

Requests for final meter reading received fewer than four business days prior to the closing date: $125.

Requests for final meter readings rescheduled shall be charged the appropriate fee in Subsections H(1) through H(3) above.

Fees shall be paid with the final water bill payment.

§ 149-36 Zoning and sign permits.

[Amended 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]

Zoning permits (§ 370-86D): $25 for each use on each lot.

Each separate business and/or residence and each industrial, utility, fraternal, quasi-public or other establishment to be located on one lot, tract or parcel of land shall be required to pay the zoning permit fee.

Each use that occupies one or more lots shall be required to pay a zoning permit fee for each lot occupied by that use.

Sign permits. Every applicant, before being granted a permit hereunder, shall pay to the City of Bridgeton the following permit fee for each sign or other advertising structure regulated by Chapter 370:

All signs requiring a permit other than temporary signs: $25.

Temporary signs, each 60 square feet or fraction thereof: $5.

Canopy or awning: $10.

Marquee: $30.

Street or wall clocks: $10.

For illuminated signs an additional charge of $10 shall be paid over and above the aforesaid fees.

Biennual inspection fee: $5.

Outdoor display of merchandise permit: Downtown Central Business District.

[Added 2-18-2014 by Ord. No. 13-17; amended 4-1-2014 by Ord. No. 13-19]

Application/permit fee: $25 for each application and issuance of permit, said fee to be refunded after six months to the applicant, provided there are no issued violations of the rules established for the outdoor display of merchandise in the Downtown Central Business District. Permits shall be valid from January 1 to December 31 of the year issued.