All fees required in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code of the Borough of Upper Saddle River shall be as set forth in the fee schedule in §
41-8.
[Amended 12-29-1977; 5-10-1984; 12-30-1985 by Ord. No. 27-85; 5-8-1986 by Ord. No. 9-86; 9-10-1987 by Ord. No. 14-87; 12-14-1989 by Ord. No.
20-89; 6-14-1990 by Ord. No. 13-90; 3-5-1992 by Ord. No. 1-92; 2-10-1993 by Ord. No. 1-93; 8-10-1994 by Ord. No. 13-94; 6-12-1996 by Ord. No. 9-96; 12-30-1997 by Ord. No. 21-97]
A. The fees for a construction permit shall be the sum
of the subcode fees, plus all applicable special fees, listed herein
and shall be paid before the permit is issued. All fees are to be
rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
B. Low-income and moderate-income housing units.
(1) Building, electric, plumbing and fire-protection permit
fees shall be waived for low-income and moderate-income housing units
when the Borough of Upper Saddle River, the County of Bergen, the
State of New Jersey or the federal government is financing all or
part of the project.
(2) Low-income and moderate-income housing units constructed
by private developers shall pay the regular fee schedule.
C. Plan review fee.
(1) New construction, additions or renovations. The fee
shall be 20% of the permit fee for proposed improvement and is included
in the building subcode fee.
(2) Roofing and siding. No plan review fee is required.
D. Building subcode fees. The fee for work under the
building subcode shall be as follows:
(1) New building and additions. Permit fees shall be based
upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The building permit fee shall be in the amount
of $0.030 per cubic foot of volume for residential buildings and structures
and $0.035 per cubic foot of volume for all other use groups. State
of New Jersey training fees shall be in the amount of $0.00334 per
cubic foot of volume for all construction. The fee for all other construction
shall be $1.70 per $1,000 value of construction in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b).
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(2) Renovations and alterations, including, but not limited
to, decks, roofing, siding, radon and repairs. The fee shall be based
upon the estimated cost of the work. The fee for residential work
shall be $30 per $1,000 of the estimated cost of the work, with a
minimum fee of $100. The fee for all other use groups shall be $35
per $1,000 of the estimated cost of the work, with a minimum fee of
$150. For the purpose of determining estimated costs, the applicant
shall submit to the enforcing agency, if available, cost data produced
by the architect or engineer of record or by the contractor. A bona
fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted. The enforcing
agency will make the final decision regarding estimated costs. The
building subcode permit shall include a plan review fee in the amount
of 20% of the permit fee.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(3) Reinstatement of a lapsed construction permit shall
be as follows:
(a) Recalculation of the construction permit shall be
based upon the current fee schedule for all work to be performed.
(b) The reinstatement fee shall be 20% of the recalculated
value of all work which is to be performed, with a minimum reinstatement
fee of $50.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(c) Minimum building permit fees shall be:
[1]
Principal building: $1,500.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
[2]
Additions:
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
[a]
Less than 120 square feet of floor area: $250.
[b]
One hundred twenty-one square feet of floor
area and greater: $500.
[3]
Accessory building requiring a footing: $250.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
[5]
For the purpose of determining estimated cost,
the applicant shall submit to the enforcing agency, if available,
cost data produced by the architect or engineer of record or by the
contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted.
The enforcing agency will make the final decision regarding estimated
cost. Included in the building subcode permit is a plan review fee
which is 20% of the building subcode fee.
[6]
Swimming pools. Permit fees for in-ground pools
shall be $300, in addition to electric, plumbing, fence and certificate
of approval permits. Aboveground pools shall require a permit fee
of $100 in addition to electric, plumbing, fence and certificate of
approval permits. The fee for a swimming pool which requires subcode
permits shall include plan review fees as part of the subcode permit,
which is 20% of the subcode fee.
[8]
Asbestos hazard abatement permits shall be $70
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)1, and $14 for certificates
of occupancy, following successful completion of abatement in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9(a)2.
[9] Retaining walls. The fee for a residential retaining wall with a
surface area greater than 550 square feet shall be $150. The fee for
residential retaining walls with a surface area of 550 square feet
or less shall be $75. The fee for a retaining wall of any other use
group of any size shall be based upon the cost of the construction
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(g).
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
E. Demolition permits. The fee for demolition permits
shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(1) Principal building, residential: $250.
(2) Principal building, all other use groups: $500.
(3) Accessory
buildings and pools, all other use groups: $100.
F. Relocation of building. The fee for the removal of
one building from one lot to another or to another location on the
same lot shall be in the amount of $30 per $1,000 of the estimated
cost of moving, plus the estimated cost of a new foundation and all
work necessary to place the building, in its completed condition,
in the new location.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
G. Signs. The fee for a sign shall be $2 per square foot
of surface area of the sign, with a minimum fee of $75, computed on
each side of the sign to be displayed. This fee shall be in addition
to fees required for any application to the Planning Board or Board
of Adjustment as established by ordinance.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
H. Fences. The fee for a permit to construct a fence
shall be $50, which includes the plan review fee. This fee shall be
in addition to any Planning Board or Zoning Board application fees
which may be required. Fences required for swimming pools shall be
$35. The replacement of more than 20% of an existing fence shall be
deemed to be a new fence.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
I. Certificates of occupancy/certificates of acceptance.
The fees for a certificate of occupancy and certificate of acceptance
shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
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Unit
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Fee
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Each new business, industrial or residential structure
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$120
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Each residential addition/alteration
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$80
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Each addition/alteration, all other use groups
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$120
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Each new business, industrial
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$120
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Each unit of condominiums or townhouses
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$120
|
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Each commercial tenant or change of use
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$100
|
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Continued occupancy letter
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$100
|
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Each swimming pool, dock, alteration, detached garage and accessory
structure
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$80
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J. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued only if
current property taxes and any outstanding building violation penalties
are paid.
K. Miscellaneous certifications. The fees for miscellaneous
certifications shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(1) The
fee for each request for written clarification of any sort shall be
$60. This shall include but not be limited to requests for floodplain
information, availability of sewers, or inquiries into the requirement
for certificates of code compliance upon resale of residential property
and requests for zoning permits.
(2) The
fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $35.
(3) The
fee for a change of contractor shall be $15.
(4) The
fee for an application for a variation shall be $65.
L. Plumbing/mechanical subcode fees.
(1) The fees for installation of the following types of
fixtures under the plumbing subcode shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09; 3-2-2017 by Ord. No. 1-17]
|
Fixture/Equipment
|
Fee
|
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|
Water closet
|
$20
|
|
Urinal/bidet
|
$20
|
|
Bathtub
|
$20
|
|
Lavatory
|
$20
|
|
Shower
|
$20
|
|
Floor/roof drain
|
$20
|
|
Sink
|
$20
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$20
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$20
|
|
Washing machine
|
$20
|
|
Hose bib
|
$20
|
|
Residential dishwasher
|
$20
|
|
Water cooler
|
$20
|
|
Water softener
|
$20
|
|
Condensate line
|
$20
|
|
Initial fuel piping (install gas or other)
|
$50
|
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Addtional fuel piping connections, per 50 feet, gas or other
|
$15
|
|
Water heater (install)
|
$50
|
|
Boiler installation and replacement
|
$65
|
|
Sewer pump or ejector
|
$60
|
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$50
|
|
Backflow preventer
|
$35
|
|
Grease trap
|
$75
|
|
Water-cooled air-conditioning or refrigeration
unit
|
$75
|
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Sewer/septic connection
|
$80
|
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Water service connection (installation and replacement)
|
$80
|
|
Gas service connection (installation and replacement)
|
$50
|
|
Commercial dishwasher (installation)
|
$50
|
|
Reduced-pressure backflow device
|
$50
|
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Vent stack
|
$25
|
|
Dry well
|
$40
|
|
LP gas tank
|
$75
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$65
|
|
Hotwater boiler
|
$65
|
|
Residential air-conditioning unit
|
$25
|
|
Active solar system
|
$65
|
|
Pool heater
|
$65
|
|
Vacuum breaker
|
$35
|
|
In-ground pool
|
$50
|
|
Minimum plumbing/mechanical permit fee:
|
$100
|
|
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Residential
|
$100
|
|
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Commercial
|
$150
|
|
Mechanical replacement/rehabilitation in R-3, R-4, and R-5:
|
|
|
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Grease traps and oil separators, back flow prevention devices
(other than lawn sprinkler)
|
$225
|
|
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Refrigeration/air conditioning units, utility service connections,
steam boilers, hot water boilers and sewer pumps
|
$175
|
|
|
Hot air furnaces for hot water heaters, gas piping, gas service
entrance, active solar systems, generators and all other fuel consuming
appliances and fuel oil piping
|
$150
|
(2) A plan review fee of 20% is included in the plumbing subcode fees as listed in §
41-8C(1) above.
M. Fire subcode fees.
(1) The fees under the fire subcode shall be as follows:
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
|
Description
|
Fee
|
---|
|
Automatic fire alarm system
|
$40
|
|
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1 to 10 detectors
|
$50
|
|
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11 to 20 detectors
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$100
|
|
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21 to 100 detectors
|
$150
|
|
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101 to 200 detectors
|
$300
|
|
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201 to 400 detectors
|
$425
|
|
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401 to 1,000 detectors
|
$550
|
|
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Over maximum
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$550
|
|
Flammable liquid storage tanks
|
$250
|
|
Combustible liquid storage tanks
|
$150
|
|
Liquid gas storage tanks
|
$100
|
|
Sprinkler systems
|
|
|
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1 to 20 heads
|
$10
|
|
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21 to 100 heads
|
$100
|
|
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101 to 200 heads
|
$150
|
|
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201 to 400 heads
|
$315
|
|
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401 to 1,000 heads
|
$500
|
|
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1,001 heads or more
|
$650
|
|
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Over maximum
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$650
|
|
Kitchen hood exhaust systems, commercial
|
$125
|
|
Kitchen hood protection systems
|
$100
|
|
Gas- or oil-fired appliance (except replacements or rehabilitation in Group R-3, R-4 and R-5, see Subsection L above)
|
$50
|
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Fireplace or woodburning stove
|
$60
|
|
Gasoline pump
|
$180
|
|
MPD (multiple product dispenser)
|
$200
|
|
Residential storage tank installation, removal or abandonment,
indoors or outdoors:
|
|
|
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Residential
|
$100
|
|
|
Nonresidential
|
$250
|
|
Dry pipe/alarm valves
|
$35
|
|
Pre-action valves
|
$35
|
|
Smoke control systems
|
$100
|
|
Standpipes, per riser
|
$250
|
|
Minimum fire subcode fee:
|
$75
|
|
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Residential
|
$75
|
|
|
Commercial
|
$150
|
|
Incinerator
|
$260
|
|
Crematorium
|
$260
|
|
Other fire-protection systems not mentioned
|
$125
|
|
Chimney liner
|
$75
|
|
Pre-engineered systems
|
$75
|
|
Fire/pump GPM type (fueled or electric)
|
$250
|
|
Fireplace venting/metal chimney
|
$25
|
|
Supervisory devices
|
$10
|
|
Signaling devices
|
$10
|
(2) A plan review fee of 20% is included, in fire subcode fees as listed in §
41-8M(1) above.
N. Electrical subcode fees. The fees for installation
or replacement under the electrical subcode shall be:
|
Type
|
Fee
|
---|
|
Fixtures, (including lighting fixture receptacle, switch, smoke/heat
detector, alarm device/F.A.C. panel, signaling device, thermostat,
emergency and exit light, communication point, motor or electrical
device of less than 1 horsepower or less than 1 kilowatt:
|
|
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1 to 50
|
$50
|
|
Increments of 25 thereafter or $2 each
|
$50
|
|
HP motors:
|
|
|
|
1 to 10 HP, each
|
$20
|
|
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11 to 50 HP
|
$50
|
|
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51 to 100 HP
|
$100
|
|
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101 HP and over
|
$500
|
|
KW transformers/generators:
|
|
|
|
1 to 10 KW
|
$20
|
|
|
11 to 45 KW
|
$50
|
|
|
46 to 112.5 KW
|
$100
|
|
|
Above 112.5 KW
|
$500
|
|
AMP service:
|
|
|
|
Up to and including 200 amps
|
$100
|
|
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201 to 400 amps
|
$150
|
|
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401 to 1,000 amps
|
$300
|
|
|
Above 1,000 amps
|
$500
|
|
Swimming pool:
|
|
|
|
In-ground
|
$150
|
|
|
Aboveground
|
$75
|
|
Storable pool, spa or hot tub
|
$75
|
|
Steam unit
|
$20
|
|
Light pole, each
|
$5
|
|
Pool heater
|
$20
|
|
Exponential bonding/grounding
|
$75
|
|
Surface cooktop
|
$20
|
|
Air handler
|
$25
|
|
Radon
|
$20
|
|
Baseboard heating (kw):
|
|
|
|
1 to 10
|
$20
|
|
|
10 to 45
|
$50
|
|
Transfer switch
|
$25
|
|
Subpanels:
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
$25
|
|
|
Nonresidential
|
$75
|
|
Amp motor-control center
|
$75
|
|
Photovoltaic systems (kw):
|
|
|
|
Up to 50
|
$100
|
|
|
51 to 99
|
$150
|
|
|
Over 100
|
$500
|
|
Electric sign/outline light
|
$40
|
|
Annual inspection of public swimming pools, spas and/or hot
tubs
|
$50
|
|
Minimum fee for electrical permit:
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
$100
|
|
|
Nonresidential
|
$150
|
|
Septic pump and alarm
|
$75
|
|
Any fee not addressed by applicable ordinance will be calculated
using fees established by the Department of Community Affairs in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
|
O. Miscellaneous fees.
(1) The fee for installation of construction trailers
and temporary trailers due to damage to the main structure shall be
$100, plus the appropriate plumbing and electrical subcode fees.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(2) In order to create zero runoff on large additions,
new single-family dwellings, tennis courts and swimming pools, an
engineering escrow fee will be collected upon receipt of applications.
[Amended 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(a) New single-family dwellings, excluding items in Subsection
O(2)(b) below: $3,000.
(b) Additions and alterations up to 1,000 square feet,
including driveways, tennis courts and swimming pools: $1,500.
(3) Posting of bond; deposit required. No building permit
shall be issued for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration
or moving of any building or structure unless the applicant therefor
shall have deposited with the Building Inspector the sum of $5,000
and $1,500 for driveways as security for the faithful performance
of the following:
(a) The repair of any street, curb, sidewalk, drain or
other municipal facility that may be damaged as a result of the performance
of the work for which the building permit was issued.
(b) The cleaning of any street, sidewalk or drainage facility
that may be covered or filled with dirt, mud, silt, stone or other
debris that may wash down from the property as a result of the performance
of the work for which the building permit was issued.
(4) Repair of damage or cleaning.
(a) In the event of any damage to a municipal facility
as a result of the building work being performed, the applicant shall
repair such damage to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer within
30 days after written notification by the Borough.
(b) In the event that any street, sidewalk or drainage
facility shall require cleaning as a result of the building work being
performed, the applicant shall clean the same to the satisfaction
of the Borough Engineer or the Superintendent of Public Works within
24 hours after notification by the Borough.
(5) Assessment of cost against deposit. In the event that
the applicant shall fail to repair any such damage to a municipal
facility or clean any street, sidewalk or drainage facility, the Borough
may perform such work or have the same performed and charge the costs
thereof against the security deposit, with the applicant being liable
for any deficiency. Upon completion of work for which the building
permit was issued, the security fund, less any reasonable charges
against the same as aforesaid, shall be returned to the applicant.
(6) Waiver. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,
the Building Inspector may waive the requirement of a security deposit
where he shall be satisfied from the nature of the building permit
application and the extent of the work to be performed thereunder
that the interests of the public welfare and safety do not warrant
the requirement of a security deposit.
(7) The
plan review fee for the installation of berms shall be $50 in addition
to all other fees, including Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and
engineering fees. In addition, the Zoning Officer shall have discretion
to waive engineering review fees on small additions of less than 1,000
square feet.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(8) Sheds
and other structures not requiring a footing:
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(a) Greater
than 100 square feet: $100.
(b) One
hundred square feet or less: $50, which includes the review fee.
(9) Tennis
courts. The permit fee shall be $200 plus the applicable review fees.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(10) Piers.
The permit fee shall be $50 plus the applicable review fees.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(11) Permits
requiring zoning review. The fee for all permits requiring zoning
review shall be $50 per initial review and $25 per resubmission for
review of additions/alterations and new structures of any use groups.
The permit application fee for fences which do not require a building
permit as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14(b)9 and sheds under 100 square
feet is $25, with payment to be made upon submission of application.
A zoning review is required when the project or work affects any Borough
ordinance. The required engineering fee is to be paid through the
Building Department. The permit fee shall be $50, plus the applicable
review fees.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(12) Driveways.
No fee is required for the resurfacing or coating of a driveway. Where
a driveway is renovated so as to be completely removed and replaced
in the exact location, the fee shall be $50 plus the review fees and
applicable bond. The fee for a new driveway which is completely removed
and resized shall be $100 plus the review fees and applicable bond.
The bond amount shall be $1,500.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(13) Curb
cut replacement. Any new curb cut or curb replacement shall be required
to be reviewed by the Police Department, Department of Public Works,
Borough Engineer and, if applicable, the Bergen County Planning Board.
The fee shall be $50 plus the review fees and applicable bond. The
bond amount shall be $1,500.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(14) Miscellaneous
engineering fees. If as a result of a complaint at a specific address
requiring the services of the Borough Engineer or other Borough professional
being required, the property owner or person in control of the property
shall be responsible for any fees incurred by the Borough.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
(15) Zoning
permits and application. A zoning permit application shall be required
to be completed and submitted for approval to the Zoning Official
for any new home plan review, addition or renovation plan review,
pool plan review, new driveways (other than part of a new home), driveway
renovations, sheds, tennis courts, piers, fences and any other work
affecting any local ordinance. Upon approval, the applicant will be
issued a window card which shall be displayed on the addressable street
side of the structure clearly visible from the adjoining street or
right-of-way.
[Added 11-5-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09]
The Construction Official shall, with the advice
of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council,
biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating
expenses of the agency and any other expenses of the municipality
fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction
Code Act.
[Added 10-14-1998 by Ord. No. 21-98]
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 public or private
structure or any of the facilities contained therein.