[Amended 5-27-1987 by Ord. No. 14-87; 11-8-1989 by Ord. No. 21-89; 5-9-1990 by Ord. No. 9-90; 1-12-1994 by Ord. No. 33-93; 5-11-1994 by Ord. No. 594; 9-10-1997 by Ord. No. 11-97; 7-14-2010 by Ord. No. 14-2010]
A. New Jersey State permit surcharge (training fee). Pursuant to the
Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations thereunder, the
fee for the New Jersey State permit surcharge shall be collected in
accordance with the provisions and the amounts set out in N.J.A.C.
5:23-4.19, as may be amended. Said surcharge shall be remitted to
the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs,
on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, June
30, September 30 and December 31, and not later than one month next
succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014; 3-10-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
B. Plan review fee.
(1) The fee to be charged for plan review shall be 20% of the amount
charged for the construction permit. Plan review fees are nonrefundable.
(2) The fee for a revision to plans after permits have been issued shall
be 10% of the affected, revised technical subcode permit fee.
C. Certificate fee.
(1) The fee to be charged for a certificate shall be paid prior to certificate
issuance and shall be in addition to or in lieu of the construction
permit fees.
(2) The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be based
on square footage of construction or occupancy and shall be as follows:
up to and including 1,000 square feet shall be $50; 1,001 through
3,000 square feet shall be $100; 3,001 through 5,000 square feet shall
be $125; over 5,000 square feet shall be $150. The certificate of
occupancy for residential use groups shall be charged per living unit.
(3) The fee to be charged for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall
be $50 and $50 for each temporary certificate of occupancy extension
or renewal thereafter.
(4) The fee to be charged for a continued certificate of occupancy shall
be $100.
(5) The fee to be charged for a change of use group shall be $100.
D. Construction permit fees.
(1) The fee to be charged for a construction permit shall be the sum
of the basic construction fee plus all applicable special fees and
shall be paid prior to construction permit issuance.
(2) The basic construction permit fee shall be the sum of the parts computed
on the basis of volume or cost of construction; the number of plumbing
fixtures and pieces of equipment; the number of electrical fixtures
and rating of electrical devices; the number of sprinklers, stand
pipes, and detectors (smoke and heat) at the unit rates; and/or the
applicable flat fees as provided herein plus any special fees.
(3) The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any or and
all of the technical subcodes shall be $65 per technical subcode.
(4) The fee to be charged for a change of contractor shall be $50 per
related technical subcode or minimum permit fee $65 per related technical
subcode, when applicable.
(5) The fee to be charged for permit reinstatement shall be $35 per technical
subcode.
(6) For the purpose of determining estimated cost of construction for
renovations, alterations, repairs, and the external utility connection
for premanufactured construction the applicant shall submit to the
department such cost data as may be available and produced by the
architect or engineer of record, or by a recognized estimating firm,
or by the contractor. A bonafide contractor's bid or contract shall
be submitted if available.
(7) The Construction Official and/or Subcode Official shall make the
final decision regarding the estimated cost.
E. Application for a variation.
(1) The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.10 shall be $450 for Class I structures and $100 for Class
II and III structures.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(2) Resubmissions shall be $275 for Class I structures and $75 for Class
II and III structures.
F. Elevator fees. The fee for elevators/escalators shall fall under
the jurisdiction of the Borough of Eatontown who contracts for professional
elevator inspection services. The Borough shall charge an administrative
fee associated with the inspection of elevators 30% of the state elevator
inspection fees. The elevator inspector fee shall be based on the
fee schedule established by the State Department of Community Affairs.
[Amended 8-24-2011 by Ord. No. 15-2011; 12-13-2014 by Ord. No. 16-2014]
G. Site clearing fees. The fee for a site clearing (application) shall
be $50.
H. General information.
(1) All fees shall be rounded up to the nearest dollar.
(2) All fees to be paid with check or money order made payable to the
Borough of Eatontown or with exact cash.
I. Building subcode fees.
(1) Minimum building subcode fee: $65.
(2) New construction or additions:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014; 6-22-2016 by Ord. No. 07-2016]
(a)
Use group R-5, per cubic foot: $0.032.
(b)
All other use groups, per cubic foot of volume: $0.035.
(c)
Large (Class 1) single-story, open-volume structures of Use
Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, F-1, F-2, S-1 and S-2, per cubic foot:
$0.021, and shall limit the calculation height to 20 feet. The fee
shall be $0.0011 per cubic foot for structures on farms, including
commercial farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), with the maximum
fee for such structures on farms not to exceed $1,602.
(3) Alteration/renovation of existing structures:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(a)
R-5 use group, per $1,000 of estimated cost: $25.
(b)
All other use groups per $1,000 of estimated cost: $30.
(4) Sheds: maximum 10 feet height and 101 square feet or larger, per
square foot: $0.65, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(5) Swimming pool:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(6) Fence (pool enclosure or exceeding six feet high): $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(7) Retaining wall:
(a)
Five hundred fifty square foot or less: $85.
(b)
Five hundred fifty-one square foot or greater: $185.
(c)
All other use groups, per $1,000 of estimated cost: $30.
[Added 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(8) Tent (when applicable per N.J.A.C.): $150.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(9) Asbestos abatement (per N.J.A.C.): $75.
(11)
Lead abatement (per N.J.A.C.): $75.
(12)
Demolition of structure:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(a)
In-ground pools and R-5 use group and accessory structures:
$125.
(b)
All other use groups: $250.
(13)
Sign (as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14): $2 (per square foot),
one side only.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(14)
Barrier-free parking revisions, including line stripping: $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(15)
Temporary structure (greater than 120 square foot): $75.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(16)
Fireplace, including wood stoves: $125.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(16.1) Roofing.
[Added 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(a) R-5 use group flat fee: $65.
(b) Siding for R-5 use group, per $1,000 of estimated cost: $25.
(c) Roofing/siding for all other uses, per $1,000 of estimated cost:
$30.
(17)
Items/work not fitting other categories will be based on the
fee for alteration, with a minimum fee of $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
J. Electrical subcode fees:
(1) Minimum electrical subcode fee: $65.
(2) Electrical devices/fixtures:
(b)
Each additional 25 or fraction of: $25.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(3) Service entrance:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
Two hundred one through 400 amps: $165.
(c)
Four hundred one amps through 800 amps: $375.
(d)
Eight hundred one through 1,200 amps: $575.
(e)
Each additional 400 amps over 1,200 amps: $165.
(4) Subpanel/service panel:
(a)
One hundred amps or less: $75.
(b)
One hundred one through 200 amps: $110.
(c)
Two hundred one through 300 amps: $250.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(d)
Three hundred one through 400 amps: $300.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(e)
Each 100 amp increase thereafter): $50.
(5) Motors/HP/kw/electrical devices:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
Eleven through 50 hp: $65.
(c)
Fifty one through 100 hp: $125.
(d)
One hundred one through 1,000 hp: $300.
(6) Transformer/generator/AC condenser, including water heater/HVAC/baseboard
heat/dryer/dishwasher/garbage disposal/oven/range/cooktop:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
Eleven through 45 kw: $85.
(c)
Forty-six through 100 kw: $175.
(d)
Greater than 100 kw: $300.
(7) Area lighting pole/ballard:
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(8) Pool/spa/fountain:
(a)
Aboveground pool: $85.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
In-ground pool: $150.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(d)
Each fixture/light: $15.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(e)
Annual pool certification: $85.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(9) Electrical demo:
(a)
First temporary line: $65.
(b)
Each additional line: $15.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(10)
Photovoltaic/solar system:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
Each additional 10 kw: $65.
(10.1) Furnace/boiler, install/replace:
[Added 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b) All other use groups: $125.
(10.2) Hardwired signs: $65.
[Added 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(11)
Special devices not fitting other categories:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(a) R-5 use groups: $25 each.
(b) All other use groups: $40 each.
K. Plumbing subcode fees:
(1) Minimum plumbing subcode fee: $65.
(2) Typical fixture (each w/c, lavatory, sink, floor drain, etc.): $15.
(3) Boiler/furnace/rooftop unit:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
All other use groups: $150.
(5) Water heater/tankless: $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(6) Fuel piping:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(c) Hydronic (hot-water baseboard): $60.
(d) Medical gas: $85 per line.
(7) Grease trap/interceptor: $65.
(8) Water/sewer/gas service (each), per 100 feet: $75.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(9) Private well: $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(10)
Septic (demo fill): $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(11)
Pump (sewer, ejector, etc.): $75.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(13)
Fuel-fired device (stove, dryer, generator, etc.): $45.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(14)
AC/refrigeration/ condensate (each): $50 each.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(15)
Auxiliary water meter: $15.
(16)
Solar system: $80.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(17)
Backflow preventer:
(b)
All other use groups: $80.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(18)
Annual certification (backflow, etc.): $65.
(18.1) Sewer demo cap-off: $65.
[Added 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(19)
Special devices (each device not fitting other categories):
$15.
L. Fire subcode fees:
(1) Minimum fire subcode fee: $65.
(2) Gas-fired appliance:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(a)
R-5 use group: $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
All other use groups: $125.
(3) Fireplace:
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(a)
R-5 use group for gas/solid fuel: $65.
(b)
All other use groups for gas/solid fuel: $125.
(c)
Masonry for all use groups: $150.
(5) Kitchen hood exhaust system: $150.
(6) Pre-engineered system (wet/dry chemical foam, etc.): $150.
(7) Combustible hood system: $150.
(8) Smoke control system: $200.
(9) Incinerator/crematory: $500.
(11)
Tank deactivation (each flammable, combustible):
(12)
Tank installation (each flammable, combustible):
(b)
Five hundred one through 1,000 gallons: $125.
(c)
One thousand one through 2,000 gallons: $150.
(d)
Two thousand one through 5,000 gallons: $200.
(e)
Five thousand one through 10,000 gallons: $500.
(f)
Ten thousand one gallons and greater: $750.
(13)
Commercial fuel pump service station, etc.:
(b)
Each additional: $15.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(14)
Underground fire service:
(b)
Each additional 50 feet, or fraction thereof: $20.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(15)
Fire suppression:
(a)
One through 20 heads: $65.
(b)
Twenty-one through 100 heads: $120.
(c)
One hundred one through 200 heads: $230.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(d)
Two hundred one through 400 heads: $595.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(e)
Four hundred one through 1,000 heads: $825.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(f)
One thousand one heads and greater: $1,050 each.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(16)
Fire alarm control panel:
(a)
R-5 use group: $65.
[Amended 9-10-2014 by Ord. No. 13-2014]
(b)
All other use groups: $125.
(17)
Detector/alarm/pullstation/signaling device:
(a)
One through 20:
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[2] All other use groups: $100
(b)
Twenty-one through 100: $250.
(c)
One hundred one through 200: $350.
(d)
Two hundred one through 400: $650.
(e)
Four hundred one through 1,000: $1,000.
(f)
Each additional device 1,001 and greater: $10.
(20)
Standpipe:
(a)
First standpipe riser: $300.
(b)
Each additional standpipe: $150.
(21)
Special devices (each device not fitting other categories):
$40.
[Amended 3-10-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
A. Biannual review of fee schedules. The Construction
Official shall, with the advice of the subcode officials, prepare
and submit to the Borough Council, biannually, a report recommending
a fee schedule based on the operating expenses of the agency and other
expenses of the municipality attributable to the enforcement of the
State Uniform Construction Code Act and subcodes.
B. The enforcing agency shall report annually, at the
end of each fiscal year, to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, and
not later than July 31, the total amount of surcharge collected in
the fiscal year.
[Added 3-10-2021 by Ord.
No. 03-2021]
A. No person shall be charged a Borough construction fee or enforcing
agency fee for any construction, alteration and improvement designed
and undertaken solely to renovate a previously occupied and currently
vacant commercial structure or currently vacant unit within an existing
commercial structure for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of
occupancy. The waiver of fees shall not include Uniform Construction
Code surcharge fees as applicable.
B. For purposes of this section, the structure or the unit within a
structure which is being renovated shall be required to be vacant
for 12 months prior to the permit application in order to be eligible
for the waiver of fees. The applicant shall be required to establish
that the structure, or the unit within the structure, has been vacant.
A waiver shall be limited to a renovation or alteration of a unit
of less than 5,000 square feet. For purposes of calculating square
footage, a vacant unit of 5,000 square feet or less shall qualify
for the waiver of fees if the unit existing prior to and after renovations
is equal to or less than 5,000 square feet, regardless of the total
size of the structure. Units which exceed 5,000 square feet prior
to or after renovation shall not qualify for the waiver of fees.
C. For purposes of this section, no waiver of fee shall be provided
to any commercial structure or unit within a structure if the commercial
property has outstanding property taxes or outstanding property maintenance
violations.
D. This section shall expire on March 31, 2022, unless extended by the
Borough Council of the Borough of Eatontown.