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Borough of Sea Bright, NJ
Monmouth County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Sea Bright as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-25-1977]
A. 
Establishment. A State Uniform Construction Code enforcing agency is hereby established, consisting of a Construction Official, Building Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Fire Subcode Official and such other subcode officials for such addition subcodes as the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey, shall hereafter adopt as part of the State Uniform Construction Code. The Construction Official shall be the chief administrator of the enforcing agency.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
B. 
Qualifications. Each official position created in Subsection A shall be filled by a person qualified for such position pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217,[1] as amended and N.J.A.C. 5:23, provided that in lieu of any particular subcode official, an on-site inspection agency may be retained by contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23. The same person may hold more than one such official position, provided that such person is qualified pursuant to P.L. 1975, c. 217, and N.J.A.C. 5:23 to hold each position.
[1]
Editor's Note: See now N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
C. 
Location of office. The public shall have the right to do business with the enforcing agency at one office location, except for emergencies and unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. Said location shall be at the office of the Construction Official, Borough Hall, 1167 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, New Jersey 07760.
[Amended 3-8-1977]
All appeals from the decisions of the enforcing agency shall be taken to the Board of Appeals established by the County of Monmouth.
[Amended 5-7-1996 by Ord. No. 36-96; 6-1-1999 by Ord. No. 104-99; 9-7-1999 by Ord. No. 116-99; 4-17-2001 by Ord. No. 7-01; 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 16-2003; 10-7-2008 by Ord. No. 8-2008]
A. 
Minimum fee for building permits: $45.
B. 
Plan review fee shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit. Plan review fees are not refundable. There shall be an additional fee of $45 per hour for review of any amendment or change to a plan that has already been released.
C. 
The basic construction fee shall be the sum of all parts computed on a basis of the volume or the cost of construction plus $10, and the number of plumbing fixtures and devices plus $10, and the number of electrical fixtures and devices, plus $10, and the number of sprinklers, stand pipes, heat and smoke detectors and all other fire fixtures and devices at the unit rates provided herein plus $10 and any special fees.
[Amended 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. 15-2013]
D. 
New construction based on the volume of the structure. The new construction fee for all use groups shall be $.027 per cubic foot.
E. 
Additions. The fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for new construction for the added portion.
F. 
Renovations, alterations and repairs.
(1) 
The fee for all use groups shall be:
Estimated Cost
Fee
First $50,000
$24 per thousand
$50,001 to and including $100,000
$18 per thousand
Above $100,000
$15 per each additional thousand
(2) 
The applicant shall submit to the Construction Official such data as may be available to provide a bona fide estimated cost. The Construction Official shall make the final decision regarding estimated cost.
G. 
Combination fee for renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with Subsections C, D and E.
H. 
Roofing and siding fees: as per alteration fee.
I. 
Plumbing fees:
Type
Fee
Minimum fee for plumbing permits
$45
Fixtures and appliances connected to or components of a plumbing system
$15 per fixture/appliance
Waste/vent stacks
$15 each
Special devices, including, but not limited to, grease traps, separators, interceptors, air conditioning units, refrigeration units, sewer connections, water service connections, backflow preventors, sewer pumps and fuel oil piping
$65 per device
Steam/hot-water boilers
$45 each
Gas-piping service
$45 per system
Appliances added to a gas-piping system
$15 per appliance
Hot-water heaters
$45 each
J. 
Fire protection fees.
Type
Fee
Fire permits, minimum fee
$45
Alarm devices (heat, pulls, water flow, smoke, CO)
5 or less
$45
Each additional 15
$30
Supervisory devices (tampers, low/high air) or signaling devices (horns/strobes bells)
5 or less
$45
Each additional 15
$30
Sprinkler heads (wet or dry):
10 or fewer
$65
11 to 100
$120
101 to 200
$250
201 to 400
$600
401 to 600
$1,000
Standpipes
$150 each
Kitchen exhaust systems (commercial)
$65 each
Independent preengineered systems (CO2, Halon, foam, wet or dry chemical, etc.)
$65 each
All fireplaces (wood or gas)
$45 each
Gas and oil-fired appliances
$45 each
Tank installation
Up to 550 gallons of water capacity
$45 each
Over 550 gallons of water capacity
$75 each
Incinerators
$260 each
Crematoriums
$260 each
Alarm panel
$50 each
Fire pumps
$200 each
Preaction valves
$45 each
Dry pipe/alarm valve
$25 each
Smoke-control systems
$65 each
K. 
Electrical fees.
Type
Fee
Electrical permits, minimum fee
$45
Switching, lighting and receptacle (devices of less than one horsepower or one kilowatt included)
One to 50
$55
Each additional 25
$15
Service panels, entrances and subpanels
Each service panel, entrance or subpanel
Up to 200 amperes
$65
Up to 1,000 amperes
$100
Larger than above
$400
Transformers and generators
Up to 10 kilowatts
$45
Up to 45 kilowatts
$65
Up to 112.5 kilowatts
$125
Larger than above
$500
Motors and electrical devices (control equipment, heating, air handling, compressor, heat pump, air handler, strip heater, water heater, dryer, oven, range, furnace and dishwasher)
Up to 10 horsepower
$45
Up to 50 horsepower
$60
Up to 100 horsepower
$125
Larger than above
$450
Feeders
First 100 amperes
$45
Each additional 100 amperes
$10
Annual electrical inspection fee for bonding and grounding certificates for public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
$75
L. 
Furnace and air conditioner replacement.
Type
Fee
Furnace replacement: electric, fire and plumbing
$45
Air conditioner compressor replacement for electric and plumbing
$45
M. 
Decks: as per alteration fee.
N. 
Swimming pool installation.
Type
Fee
Installation of an aboveground pool more than 18 inches deep or more than 750 gallons in capacity (R-3, R-4)
$75
Installation of a private in-ground pool more than 18 inches deep or more than 750 gallons in capacity (R-3, R-4)
$150
Installation of a public in-ground or aboveground pool
$250
O. 
Construction of accessory and storage structures.
Type
Fee
Construction or installation of a pool cabana or similar accessory structure up to 100 square feet
$45
Construction of accessory storage sheds, pool cabana or similar accessory structures over 100 square feet
$75
P. 
Demolition and removal of structures.
Type
Fee
Demolition or removal of a structure less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height for one- and two-family residences (R-3 and R-4) and structures on farms under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d)
$75
Demolition of farm outbuildings and minor accessory structures (Use Group U)
$45
Demolition of all other buildings, structures and use groups
$200
Removal of buildings and structures from one lot to another lot or to a new location on the same lot
First $1,000 of estimated cost
$20
Each additional $1,000 of cost or part thereof
$15
Estimated cost shall be the sum of the following: the estimated cost of moving, plus the cost of the new foundations and all work necessary to place the building or structure in its completed condition in the new location
Q. 
Demolition or removal of tanks.
Type
Fee
Demolition or removal of tanks up to 1,000
$75 per tank
Demolition or removal of tanks above 1,000
$200 per tank
R. 
Satellite dishes and radio transceiver equipment.
Type
Fee
Installation of a satellite dish, radio, television or other transceiver equipment for residential use
$45
Installation of a satellite dish, radio, television or other transceiver equipment for nonresidential or commercial use
$200
S. 
New fence: $45. Permit is not required for fences six feet or less in height. This exception does not apply to pool barriers
T. 
Asbestos hazard abatement.
Type
Fee
Asbestos hazard abatement for each construction permit issued
$70
U. 
Lead abatement.
Type
Fee
Lead hazard abatement
$70
V. 
Tents.
Type
Fee
Tents without appurtenances in excess of 900 square feet or more than 30 feet in any dimension excluding canopies
$100
W. 
Signs. The fee to construct a sign shall be in the amount of $3 per square foot of surface area of the sign, computed on one side only for double-faced signs. No construction permit is required for signs under 25 square feet.
X. 
Temporary structure. The permit fee for a temporary structure used in the course of construction or other activities whose life is limited to not more than one year shall be $100.
Y. 
Certificate of occupancy.
[Amended 9-17-2013 by Ord. No. 15-2013]
Type
Fee
New construction/additions/tenant fix up
$120
Change in use group
$120
Continuation under N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23(c)
$140
Temporary certificate of occupancy
First issuance and renewal
$28
Exception for the first issuance, provided the certificate of occupancy fee is paid at that time
No fee
Z. 
Variation. 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 $75 for Class II and Class III structures. The fee for resubmission of an application for a variation shall be $229 for Class I structures and $45 for Class II and Class III structures.
AA. 
Waiver of building permit fees.
(1) 
No person shall be charged a construction permit surcharge fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by disabled persons to an existing private structure or any of the facilities contained therein.
(2) 
A disabled person or a parent, sibling or child of a disabled person shall not be required to pay a municipal fee or charge in order to secure a construction permit for any construction, reconstruction, alteration or improvement designed and/or undertaken solely to promote accessibility to his or her living unit.
(3) 
"Disabled person" shall mean any person who meets the requirements as set forth in the definition of N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126e and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8 as the same may be amended from time to time.
BB. 
Elevators: Department of Community Affairs. See N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20, Department fees.
[Amended 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 16-2003]
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.
[Amended 12-15-1998 by Ord. No. 94-98; 4-17-2001 by Ord. No. 7-01; 12-3-2002 by Ord. No. 16-02; 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 16-2003; 4-7-2009 by Ord. No. 7-2009]
The State of New Jersey permit surcharge fees shall be charged in accordance with those provided under the New Jersey Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19).
The fire limits of the Borough of Sea Bright are hereby established as follows: all portions of the Borough of Sea Bright included in the several zoning districts designated as "B-1, B-2, B-3 Business Zones" and all nonconforming uses as approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Construction Official shall prepare and submit to the Borough Council biannually a report reevaluating the delineation of the fire limits.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
After the foundations are complete, the location of same must be approved by the Construction Official before further construction proceeds. No approval of the foundation of a building or structure shall be given by the Construction Official unless and until an accurate survey showing the actual physical location of such foundation on the lot shall have been presented to and filed with the Construction Official and found by him to conform in all respects to the requirements and provisions of Chapter 130, Land Use, and/or any conditions of the Planning Board applicable thereto. All location surveys shall be made by a licensed land surveyor of the State of New Jersey and shall bear his signature and seal and this surveyor shall install permanent corner markers on the lot.
[Amended 12-15-1998 by Ord. No. 94-98]
Penalties for violations of this article shall be as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, unless otherwise specified in this article.