[Adopted 1-3-1984 by Ord. No. 83-12; amended
in its entirety 10-6-2003 by Ord. No. 03-5]
The following fees shall be charged from and
after the effective date of this article. All other fees or charges
by the City of Bridgeton shall remain the same unless and until provided
otherwise by ordinance.
[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9; 6-11-2005 by Ord. No.
04-11; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30; 3-19-2013 by Ord. No. 12-34]
A. Plenary retail consumption, per year: $2,500.
B. Plenary retail distribution, per year:
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Year
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License Fee
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2012/2013
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$1,281
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2013/2014
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$1,537
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2014/2015
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$1,844
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2015/2016
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$2,212
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2016/2017
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$2,500 (maximum allowed by law)
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[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
A. Per machine, per year: $100.
B. For riding machines, per year: $100.
C. All other machines, per year: $50.
[Amended 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]
A. Permit.
(1) 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.
[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.
[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
A. Per year, per room or hall: $50.
[Amended 3-6-2007 by Ord. No. 06-21]
A. Dog and cat licenses and registration tags:
(1) Dog license and registration tag:
(a)
Dog license per year, if paid by May 1: $10.80.
[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05]
(b)
Dog license per year, if paid after May 1: $20.80.
[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05]
(c)
State dog clinic fee: $ 0.20.
(d)
Dog registration tag: $1.
(e)
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.
(2) Cat licenses and registration tags:
(a)
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]
(b)
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]
(c)
Cat population control fee for a person under
65: $3.
(d)
No fees shall be charged under this section
if the person making the application is over 65 years of age.
B. Impoundment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-16 et seq. (§
83-2E): $100 for the first day and $5 per day thereafter.
C. Destruction of dog pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-16 et seq. and 4:19-17 et seq. (§
83-2E): $50.
D. Potentially dangerous dog license [§
83-4H(1)]: $1,000.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
E. Kennels, pet shops, shelters and pounds (§
83-11E):
(1) Kennel accommodating 10 or fewer dogs: $100.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
(2) Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs: $10 per dog.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
(3) Pet shop: $50.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
(4) Shelter or pound: no fee.
A. Non-life-hazard uses (§
162-7):
[Amended 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 9-19-2017 by Ord. No. 17-21]
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Business Use Group
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Annual Fee
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B-1 under 2,500 square feet
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$25
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B-2 2,500 - 4,999 square feet
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$35
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B-3 5,000 - 9,999 square feet
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$75
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B-4 10,000 and over square feet
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$150
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Factory Use Group
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F-1 under 5,000 square feet
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$100
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F-2 5,000 and over square feet
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$150
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Mercantile Use Group
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M-1 under 6,000 square feet
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$35
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|
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M-2 6,000 - 11,999 square feet
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$75
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Storage Use Group
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S-1 under 2,500 square feet
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$35
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S-2 2,500 square feet and over
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$75
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Residential Use Group
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R-A non-owner-occupied 1 and 2 units
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$25
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R-B 3 - 6 units
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$35
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R-C 7 - 12 units
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$75
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R-D 13 - 20 units
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$225
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R-E over 20 units
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$500
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Assembly Use Group
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A-1 under 2,500 square feet
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$25
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A-2 2,501 to 5,000 square feet
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$50
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A-3 5,001 to 10,000 square feet
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$75
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A-4 10,001 to 11,999 square feet
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$100
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Vacant use group-closed or shuttered commercial building
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C-1 under 1,000 square feet
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$50
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C-2 1,000 square feet or more
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$75
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B. The cost for issuance of a certificate of Fire Code status (§
162-8B): $25.
C. Fire lane violation penalties.
[Added 7-17-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-14]
(4) Fourth
(or more) offense: $500.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
A. 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.
B. Bingo for each day games are conducted (§
173-4): $10.
[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.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
License fee (§
203-24C): $50 per activity or event.
[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]
A. Certified copies of birth, marriage, domestic partnership,
and civil union certificates: $20 per certificate; certified copies
of death certificates: $10 per certificate.
B. Minor (typographical errors) corrections of vital
statistics: $20.
[Amended 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]
C. All other changes to vital statistics records $35.
[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]
A. Residential property sales and residential rental property sales certificate of inspection or certificate of property compliance fee under §
265-32 shall be as follows:
[Amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03; 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 24-11]
(1) Requests for a certificate of property compliance/inspection received
more than 10 business days prior to the closing date: $35.
(2) Requests for a certificate of property compliance/inspection received
four to 10 business days prior to the closing date: $70.
(3) Requests for a certificate of property compliance/inspection received
fewer than four business days prior to the closing date: $125.
(4) One reinspection is included in the base fee. Each additional reinspection:
$40.
B. Residential rental properties rental registration application fee under §
277-35B.
[Amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]
(1) 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.
(2) Existing rental property registration if paid and received after
March 1: $125 per year.
(3) Each rental registration shall include a certificate of property
compliance inspection and one reinspection. Each additional reinspection:
$40.
[Amended 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 24-11]
(4) A change of tenancy certificate of property compliance/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.
[Amended 5-21-2024 by Ord. No. 24-11]
C. Residential rental properties.
(1) For initial inspection prior to issuance of certificate
of inspection: $75.
(2) For each and every reinspection for a certificate
of inspection: $40.
D. Application fee under §
277-35B:
[Amended 8-2-2011 by Ord. No. 11-03]
(1) If paid on or before March 1: $75 per year.
(2) If paid after March 1: $125 per year.
E. Lead-based
paint safety inspection:
[Added 10-18-2022 by Ord. No. 22-31]
(1) Housing
and inspections administrative fee: $25.
(2) Initial
inspection, one-bedroom unit: $275.
(3) Initial
inspection, two-bedroom unit: $300.
(4) Initial
inspection, three-bedroom unit: $325.
(5) Initial
inspection, four-bedroom unit: $350.
(6) Initial
inspection, five-bedroom unit: $375.
Add $25 for each additional bedroom.
|
(7) Reinspection
trip fee: $125, plus $20 per dust wipe.
(8) Lead
Hazard Control Assistance Fund: $20.
[Amended 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 03-9]
Junkyard license, per year (§
189-3): $500.
A. For first $50,000 worth of mechanical improvements:
$5 per $1,000.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
B. For the next $100,000 worth of mechanical improvements:
$2.50 per $1,000.
C. Over the aforesaid amount: $2 per $1,000.
[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
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Fee
|
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Administering an oath/affirmation
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$2.50/ea
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Executing a jurat
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$2.50/ea
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Taking proof of a deed (proof of execution)
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$2.50/ea
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Taking an acknowledgment
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$2.50/ea
|
[Amended 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11; 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
B. 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.
A. From January 1 through December 31 (§ 242-4):
$90.
B. Prorated fee (§ 242-5): $7.50 per month.
C. Retirement of permit (proration) [§ 242-6]:
$7.50 per month for the balance of the permit period.
[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.
A. Park event fee: $500 (plus any extraordinary expenses).
B. Facility use fees, single-day use:
(1) Alden Baseball Field: $200.
[Amended 4-3-2012 by Ord. No. 11-22; amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]
(3) 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]
(4) Basketball court: $100 (per court).
(5) 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]
(7) Gazebo, near Nail House: $150.
(8) Mary Elmer Picnic Area: $150.
[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]
(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]
C. Rental fee for canoes, kayaks and other modes of water transportation:
$10 per hour. Said fee may be waived by the Business Administrator.
[Added 6-20-2017 by Ord.
No. 17-13]
D. Picnic area fees:
(1) Berkowitz area: $150.
[Amended 3-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-03]
(3) Sunset Lake (front): $150.
(4) 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]
(5) Babe
Ruth Drive (Recreation Hill) picnic area: $150.
[Added 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-08]
E. Per-event equipment use fees:
(1) Bleachers: $250 (per section).
(3) Picnic tables: $25 (per table).
F. Parking and access fees.
(1) Buses providing transportation into, or out of, parks and recreation
areas: $25.
G. 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]
(1) General
admission $4 per person. Said fee may be waived by the Business Administrator
on select days or times.
(2) Semiprivate
parties as defined by the Director of Recreation and Public Affairs:
$150.
(3) Private
parties as defined by the Director of Recreation and Public Affairs:
$225.
H. Animal education program fees.
[Added 10-21-2014 by Ord. No. 14-09]
(1) In-house programming:
(a)
First hour: $100; includes one bus permit.
[1]
Bus fee for additional buses: $25.
(b)
Each additional hour: $50.
(2) In-house birthday parties:
(3) Mobile programs:
(a)
Inside Cumberland County:
[2]
Each additional hour: $75.
(b)
Outside Cumberland County:
[2]
Each additional hour: $75.
(4) Interactive displays:
(a)
Monday through Friday: $85 per hour.
(b)
Saturday and Sunday, after 4:00 p.m.: $95 per hour with a two-hour
minimum.
(5) Zoo camp:
(a)
Four-hour session, per camper: $115.
[Amended 4-18-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08]
I. Miniature golf:
[Added 6-23-2015 by Ord.
No. 15-17]
(1) For one round on the course: $2 per person.
(2) For a two-hour private party, unlimited golf for attendees: $200.
(3) Said fees may be waived by the Business Administrator.
J. 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]
K. Special
event vendor fee.
[Added 11-13-2023 by Ord. No. 23-40]
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
[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]
A.
(1) Weekend
peddler license: $600.
(2) Weekly
peddler license: $1,400.
(3) Special
event vehicle/foot: $50.
B. Solicitors or canvassers (§
254-14): $50.
A. 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]
B. Firearms permit: $25.
[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]
(1) Firearms
permit to carry: $150 (City of Bridgeton) $50 (Superintendent New
Jersey State Police).
C. Firearms ID (identification) cards: $50.
[Amended 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]
D. 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:
(1) Discovery reports and records: See Article
III below.
(2) Photographs: $1 per photograph.
E. 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]
F. Fingerprinting services (§
154-2): $25 per set of fingerprints.
G. 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]
H. 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]
(1) 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]
(2) 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]
(3) There shall be a fee of $75 for oxygen administration.
(4) There shall be a fee of $75 for automatic external
defibrillator (AED) pads.
(5) There shall be a fee of $45 for cervical collar.
[Amended 8-2-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-13]
(6) 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]
I. 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]
(1) There shall be a fee of $75 for on-site evaluation.
(2) 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]
(3) 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]
(4) 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]
(5) 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]
(a)
Manpower.
[1]
All manpower fees shall be figured on a per-person rate based
on that responder's assigned position.
[2]
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.
(b)
Apparatus.
[1]
Aerial apparatus: $300 per hour.
[2]
Fire engine: $250 per hour.
[3]
Ambulance: $200 per hour.
[4]
Support/Command: $150 per hour.
(c)
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.
(6) 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]
(a)
Annual fee.
[1]
One to 10 permit-required confined spaces: $1,000.
[2]
Each additional permit-required confined space: $200.
[3]
Total fee not to exceed: $4,000.
(b)
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).
(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).
J. 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]
(1) Police
officer, Class II: $80 per hour/$5 administrative fee; total: $85.
(2) Police
officer: $80 per hour/$5 administrative fee; total: $85.
(3) Police
officer supervisor: $90 per hour/$5 administrative fee; total: $95.
(4) Police
vehicle: $25 per hour.
K. 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]
L. Fee waivers.
[Added 10-3-2023 by Ord. No. 23-31]
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
A. Five tables or less, per year: $250.
B. In excess of five tables, each additional table, per
year: $1,000.
A.
(1) Charge for 10 square feet or less:
(d)
Reinforced concrete: $75.
(2) Additional charge per square foot:
C. Engineer's office:
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
D. Searches for public improvements authorized but not
assessed: $10.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
E. Tax Map sheets: $5 per sheet.
[Amended 5-1-2007 by Ord. No. 06-30]
F. Wash facility fees.
[Added 1-8-2013 by Ord. No. 12-20]
(1) Passenger
vehicles/pickup trucks: $10.
(2) Dump
truck (single axle): $ 35.
(3) Dump
truck (tandem axle): $50.
(4) Small
heavy equipment: $25.
(5) Large
heavy equipment: $35.
(6) Small
bus (CATS-size): $25.
(7) School
bus (reg. size ): $50.
[Added 5-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-14]
A. The
real estate closing fee shall be $350.
B. 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.
C. The
real estate closing fee shall be payable to the City of Bridgeton
at or before the time of closing.
A. Permits:
(1) 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]
(2) 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]
(3) 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
|
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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
|
(4) 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]
B. Performance bond (§
307-15B): $15 per square yard of excavation.
[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.
[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]
A. Taxicab owner's license (new or renewal), per year (§
321-2): $375.
B. Taxicab driver's license (new or renewal), per year (§
321-2): $75.
C. Annual taxicab inspection, per vehicle (§
321-2): $50.
D. Replace a license (all types), each occurrence (§
321-2): $15.
E. 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]
A. Annual license fee for towing application (§
334-6): $100.
B. 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.
C. 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.
[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.
A. Building subcode fees. The minimum building subcode fee shall be:
$80.
(1) 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.
(2) For new construction with unfinished interiors totaling 50,000 cubic
feet or more: $0.015 per cubic foot of building or structure (volume).
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) Demolition of a residential structure and foundation: $230.
(6) Demolition of a residential accessory building greater than 100 square
feet: $80 each.
(7) Demolition of a building other than residential: $375.
(8) 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):
(a)
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 property compliance:
(a)
Residential structure (per dwelling unit): $120.
(b)
Residential accessory structure (201 square feet or greater):
$90.
(d)
Temporary certificate of property compliance extension: $90.
(15)
Continuing certificate of property compliance:
(a)
Residential structure: $145.
(b)
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:
(a)
New buildings and additions: $0.00334 times volume of structure.
(b)
Repairs, renovations, and other: $1.70 per $1,000 value of construction.
(18)
Radon mitigation system: $145.
(19)
Photovoltaic systems:
(b)
Ten KW to less than 20 KW: $12 per KW.
(c)
Greater than 20 KW to 49 KW: $8 per KW.
(d)
Greater than 50 KW: $4 per KW.
(20)
Wind generator systems:
(b)
Fifty KW to less than 200 KW: $650.
(c)
Two hundred KW to less than 800 KW: $850.
(d)
Eight hundred KW and greater: $0.65 per KW.
(21)
Variation to subcode requirement:
(a)
Class I structures: $748.
(b)
Class II and III structures: $151.
(22) Asbestos hazard abatement.
[Added 12-29-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-23]
(a) Asbestos hazard abatement project permit: $118.
(b) certificate of property compliance for completed asbestos hazard
abatement project: $24.
B. Plumbing subcode fees. The minimum plumbing subcode fee shall be
$80.
(1) For each toilet, tub, sink, mop sink, dishwasher, washing machine,
and like items, per item: $25.
(2) 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.
(3) Radon mitigation system: $120.
(4) Domestic solar water systems:
(b)
Each additional panel: $50.
(5) New or replacement of residential forced-air heater in combination
with central air conditioning (whole or part), includes a condensate
pump: $120.
(a)
All other use groups (whole or part): $185.
(6) 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.
C. Electrical subcode fees. The minimum electrical subcode fee shall
be $80.
(1) 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:
(b)
Each additional 25 devices or fraction thereof: $40.
(2) For each motor, transformer, or other electrical device rated:
(a)
From one HP or one KW to 10 HP or 10 KW, per item: $30.
(b)
From 11 HP or 11 KW to 50 HP or 50 KW, per item: $130.
(c)
From 51 HP or 51 KW to 100 HP or 100 KW, per item: $150.
(d)
One hundred one HP or 101 KW or greater, per item: $600.
(3) Service entrance, panels, subpanels, temporary or three-phase service,
and motor control center:
(a)
Zero to 200 amps, and includes a two gang outlet: $120.
(b)
Two hundred one to 1,000 amps, and includes a two gang outlet:
$150.
(c)
One thousand one amps and greater, and includes a two gang outlet:
$640.
(4) Three-phase service:
(a)
One thousand amps or less: $150.
(b)
Greater than 1,000 amps: $600.
(5) Miscellaneous line items:
(a)
Annual pool inspection: $100.
(d)
Work, office, and classroom trailers: $90.
(e)
Pool permit with UW lights: $150.
(f)
Storable pool/spa/hot tub: $90.
(g)
Walk-in freezer, cooler: $80.
(6) Solar voltaic panels and wind generator systems:
(b)
Ten KW to less than 20 KW: $380.
(c)
Twenty KW to less than 50 KW: $480.
(d)
Greater than 50 KW and less than 100 KW: $580.
(e)
Greater than 100 KW: $640.
(7) Wind generating systems:
(b)
Twenty KW to less than 50 KW: $380.
(c)
Fifty KW to less than 800 KW: $480.
(d)
Eight hundred KW and larger: $0.50 per KW.
D. Fire subcode fees. The minimum fire subcode fee shall be $80.
(1) Sprinkler systems, per head:
(c)
One hundred one to 200: $375.
(d)
Two hundred one to 400: $831.
(e)
Four hundred one to 1,000: $1,150.
(f)
One thousand one or greater: $1,469.
(2) Standpipe system, each: $321.
(4) Smoke control systems:
(c)
CO2 or halogenated systems: $265.
(5) Independent preengineered system: $129.
(6) Alarm systems:
(a)
One- and two-family dwellings, 110v only, per unit: $45.
[1]
Permit no longer required as of March 5, 2018, for low-voltage
detectors.
(b)
All other uses (commercial):
[2]
Each additional 10 devices: $60.
(7) Exit signs and emergency lighting, per device: $30.
(8) 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:
(a)
Five hundred gallons or less: $175.
(b)
Greater than 500 gallons and less than 1,000 gallons: $225.
(c)
One thousand gallons or more: $325.
(10)
Removal of an aboveground or underground storage tank (including
propane gas), per tank:
(a)
Six hundred gallons or less: $150.
(b)
Greater than 600 gallons: $375.
E. 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.
F. Senior citizen construction code discount.
(1) 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:
(a)
Be a Bridgeton resident who is 65 years of age (or older).
(b)
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.
(c)
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.)
(2) 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.
A. 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
|
B. Water supply connection charges (§
360-40):
(1) One-inch copper water service connection: $600.
(2) Over one inch, inspection of work of contractor: $300.
C. 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]
D. Four-inch sewer service from the main sewer line to the curb (§
360-69): $750.
E. Water system tapping fee (§
360-10):
[Added 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(1) Up to and including one-inch copper water service:
$1,200.
(2) Over one-inch service: $1,800.
F. Sewer system tapping fee (§
360-51):
[Added 6-11-2005 by Ord. No. 04-11]
(1) Up to and including four-inch sewer service: $1,200.
(2) Over four-inch service: $1,800.
G. 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]
(1) 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.
(2) Service charge for water turn on or off for nonpayment
of either a water or sewer bill: $100.
H. Service
charges for final meter readings shall be:
[Added 3-15-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-03]
(1) Requests
for final meter reading received more than 10 business days prior
to the closing date: $35.
(2) Requests
for final meter reading received four to 10 business days prior to
the closing date: $70.
(3) Requests
for final meter reading received fewer than four business days prior
to the closing date: $125.
(4) Requests for final meter readings rescheduled shall be charged the appropriate fee in Subsections
H(1) through
H(3) above.
(5) Fees
shall be paid with the final water bill payment.
[Amended 10-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-07]
A. Zoning permits (§
370-86D): $25 for each use on each lot.
(1) 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.
(2) Each use that occupies one or more lots shall be required
to pay a zoning permit fee for each lot occupied by that use.
B. 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:
(1) All signs requiring a permit other than temporary
signs: $25.
(2) Temporary signs, each 60 square feet or fraction thereof:
$5.
(5) Street or wall clocks: $10.
(6) For illuminated signs an additional charge of $10
shall be paid over and above the aforesaid fees.
(7) Biennual inspection fee: $5.
C. 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]
(1) 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.
(2) Annual
permit renewal fee: $25 per year for prior year applicants with issued
violations of the rules established for the outdoor display of merchandise
in the Downtown Central Business District. A no-fee permit will be
issued to prior year applicants with no violation of the rules established
for the outdoor display of merchandise in the Downtown Central Business
District.
[Added 12-10-2022 by Ord.
No. 22-37]
The Tax Collector of the City of Bridgeton may charge and collect
the sum of $25 in connection with the preparation and issuance of
a Certificate of Redemption.