[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Spring Valley 2-25-1986 by L.L. No. 2-1986;
amended in its entirety 4-11-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for
a consolidated schedule of fees to be charged in the administration
of Village laws, regulations and resolutions.
This chapter shall be known as the "Standard
Schedule of Fees of the Village of Spring Valley."
The fees set forth herein shall apply to the
provisions of all of the local laws, regulations and resolutions adopted
by the Village Board and shall supersede any specific fee contained
or referred to in such laws, regulations or resolutions which have
been adopted prior to the date of this chapter.
[Amended 9-24-1996 by L.L. No. 4-1996; 5-15-2002 by L.L. No.
3-2002; 8-14-2002 by L.L. No. 7-2002; 11-12-2002 by L.L. No.
10-2002; 5-27-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003; 4-12-2005 by L.L. No.
6-2005; 11-22-2005 by L.L. No. 15-2005; 7-25-2006 by L.L. No.
5-2006; 12-19-2006 by L.L. No. 9-2006; 6-29-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015[1]]
A.
Applications to the Village Board.
(2)
(a)
Application for special permit approval: $375 for one- and two-family
houses and houses of worship; for all others: $1,250 in addition to
the costs of fees otherwise payable to the Planning Board, and in
addition to subdivision and fees charged by the Village (Planning
Consultant) professional consultants.
(b)
Application for extension or renewal of special permit approval:
1/2 of the original fee.
B.
Applications to the Planning Board. (See Chapter 232, Subdivision of Land, and Chapter 255, Zoning, Article X, Site Development Plan and Architectural Review; Appearance Review Board.)
(1)
Original site plan approval: $375 plus $112.50 for each acre of land or lot or dwelling unit, plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein. Application for revised site plan approval: $500 for one- and two-family houses and houses of worship; for all others: $700.
(2)
Subdivision approval:
(a)
Application for sketch plat approval: $150, plus $37.50 per lot proposed, plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(b)
Application for preliminary plat approval: $225 plus $75 per lot proposed, plus the publication cost of the notice of public hearing (if held), plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(c)
Application for subdivision plat approval: $375, plus $122.50 per lot proposed, plus the publication cost of the notice of public hearing, plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(d)
Application for revised approval of subdivision plat: $150, plus $75 per lot affected by the proposed revision(s), plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(e)
Application for reapproval of subdivision plat: 1/2 of the original
fee.
(3)
Inspection fee for improvements: 1.5% of the amount of the performance
bond or the estimated cost of required improvements.
(4)
Maintenance bond: the amount considered adequate by the Planning
Board in order to assure the satisfactory condition of the required
improvements for a period of one year after the date of the completion
of the required improvements.
C.
(1)
Interpretation: $375 for one- and two-family houses and houses of worship; for all other matters: $750, plus the publication cost of the notice of the public hearing, plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(2)
Appeals: $375 for one- and two-family houses and houses of worship; for all other matters: $375 plus the publication cost of the notice of public hearing, plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(3)
Variances: $375 for one- and two-family houses and houses of worship; for all other matters: $750, plus the publication cost of the notice of public hearing, plus the fees required in § 118-5 herein.
(4)
Application for extension of variance approval: 1/2 of the original
fees paid.
D.
Applications for architectural review. (See Chapter 255, Zoning, Article X, Site Development Plan and Architectural Review; Appearance Review Board.)
(1)
One-family or two-family dwellings or accessory structures thereto
permanently affixed to the ground: $125.
(2)
Accessory structures that are not permanently affixed to the ground:
$100.
(3)
Multiple dwellings, each building: $150, plus, for each dwelling
unit therein: $50.
(4)
Commercial, industrial, storage and warehouse structures: $500.
(5)
A shopping center, $500, plus, for each retail store or restaurant
therein: $125.
E.
Application to the Building Inspector. (See Chapter 82, Building Construction and Fire Prevention, and Chapter 255, Zoning, Article XIII, Enforcement and Administration.)
(1)
Application for the demolition of any existing structure:
(2)
Application for renewal of building permits shall be 10% of original
fees:[2]
(a)
One-family dwellings: [$37.50].
(b)
Two-family dwellings: [$75].
(c)
Multiple dwellings, per building: [$112.50].
(d)
Commercial structures, per building: [$150].
(e)
All other structures, per building: [$37.50].
[2]
Editor's Note: So in original.
(3)
Applications for new construction: The fees will be based upon the
Building Valuation Data (BVD) Table which will be updated at six-month
intervals (February and August).
(a)
The following formula will be employed for new construction
of one- and two-family detached units:
Building gross area x square foot construction cost ÷
1,000 x $8.50. To include footing, foundation, structural and nonstructural
components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior as well
as exterior finish and site work.
A copy of the applicable table will be available in the Building
Department.
(b)
Estimated value of additions or alterations to single- or two-family
residences or construction or additions or alterations of accessory
buildings, decks, swimming pools or fences in connection therewith
up to $2,500: $250, plus $50 for the cost of certificate of use; each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof: $8.50.
(c)
The following formula will be employed for new construction
of all others (multifamily/commercial):
BLDG GROSS AREA x SQ. FT. CONSTRUCTION COST ÷ $1,000
x $10.
To include footing, foundation, structural and nonstructural
components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior & exterior
finish and site work.
(d)
For multifamily and commercial alteration of such structures
up to $25,000: $500; each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof: $8.50.
(e)
Tree cutting of six inches or more in diameter or more than
15 feet in height, five or more trees: $75.
(f)
Roofing: $75, plus $37.50 for the cost of certificate of use.
(g)
All other residences: $250.
(h)
Building permit for security gates: $112.50 each.
(4)
Application for a certificate of occupancy and violation search:
(a)
Existing certificate of occupancy (existing and new):
[1]
Single-family residences: $75.
[2]
Two-family residences: $112.50.
[3]
Multiple residences: $225, plus $37.50 per unit.
[4]
Commercial structures: $375, plus $75 per unit.
[5]
Condominium or cooperative residences: $75.
To verify a building has no violations, a physical inspection
of the property must be done by the Building Department. If there
are no violations on the property, the Building Department shall issue
a copy of the certificate of occupancy or letter stating no violations.
However, if there are violations, they must be corrected before the
certificate of occupancy will be issued.
(b)
New certificate of occupancy:
[1]
Single-family residences, new construction, additions or alterations:
$200.
[2]
Two-family residences, new construction, additions or alterations:
$275.
[3]
Multiple dwellings, new construction, additions or alterations:
$350 per dwelling, plus $50 per unit.
[4]
Commercial buildings, new construction, additions or alterations:
$800 per building, plus $125 per unit.
[5]
Cooperatives and condominimum residences: $200 per unit.
[6]
All other certificate of use or compliance: $250 per building.
[7]
Hotel: $1,000 per building; $30 per room.
(5)
Application for a certificate of use or compliance: Certificate of
use or compliance: swimming pools, fences, decks, plumbing, sewers,
roofs, sheds, stairs, security gates, signs, canopy, awning, siding
and tree cutting: $150.
(6)
Annual firesafety inspection of all one- and two-family dwellings
of community residence use, multiple dwellings (permanent, transient,
senior citizen and adult residential care use), commercial buildings
(business, mercantile, industrial, storage, institutional, assembly
and miscellaneous use), special or hazardous use facilities, common
areas of a commercial building for compliance with state and local
law. Additional fees as applicable. The fees for certificate of compliance
firesafety inspections shall be as follows (The fee is waived if building
permit is issued): See Fee Schedule for certificate of compliance
of firesafety inspections available from the Building Inspector.
(a)
Dwellings and commercial occupancy use.
[1]
One- and two-family dwellings: For a family or community residence
per single- or two-family dwelling, as applicable: $50.
[2]
Multiple dwellings: permanent occupancy: Buildings containing
three or more dwelling units; apartment houses; community residences;
garden apartments: $60, plus $3 for each approved living unit.
[3]
Multiple dwellings: transient occupancy, includes hotels, motels,
lodging houses, buildings with sleeping facilities used for six or
more persons such as a dormitory, club, fraternity house, etc.: $60,
plus $3 for each approved guest room.
[4]
Multiple dwellings: senior citizen occupancy (defined as a building
primarily for persons 62 years old or older, for each approved apartment,
who do not require assistance with activities of daily living): $60,
plus $1 for each unit.
[5]
Multiple dwellings: adult residential care facility, includes
buildings for adults who require assistance with activities of daily
living or requiring supervision and services: $60, plus $1 for each
approved apartment.
[6]
Commercial occupancy use: Business, mercantile, industrial,
storage, institutional and miscellaneous:
|
Square Footage
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
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0 to 2,500
|
$80
|
|
2,501 to 5,000
|
$100
|
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5,001 to 10,000
|
$130
|
|
10,001 to 15,000
|
$160
|
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15,001 to 25,000
|
$190
|
|
25,001 to 50,000
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$210
|
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50,001 to 75,000
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$270
|
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75,001 to 100,000
|
$330
|
|
100,001 to 125,000
|
$390
|
(b)
Assembly, based on capacity in persons:
|
Number of Persons
|
Fees
|
|---|---|
|
0 to 100
|
$80
|
|
101 to 300
|
$150
|
|
301 to 600
|
$210
|
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601 to 1,000
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$270
|
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1,001 to 2,000
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$330
|
(d)
Common areas of building (where a commercial building with multiple
tenant spaces has a lobby, atrium, multiple hallways with a form of
fire suppression system, and/or elevator, and/or stairwell): $100.
(8)
Application for sewer permit. (See Chapter 205, Sewers and Sewage Disposal.)
(a)
Sewer permit for connection for commercial or industrial structures:
$150.
(b)
Sewer permit for connection for a multiple dwelling, per building,
per connection: $250.
(c)
Sewer permit for connection for a one- or two-family dwelling,
per connection: $100.
(d)
Sewer permit for sewer capping: $100.
(e)
Sewer permit for connection of properties outside Village boundaries:
$3,500 per sewer unit.
(9)
Initial application for a fire permit: $50; annual renewal: $25.
(11)
Application for a sign. (See Chapter 209, Signs.)
(a)
Each temporary sign: $100. Permit can be renewed for an additional
30 days for a fee of $50.
(b)
Each permanent sign, canopy or awning: $250.
(c)
Political, civic, philanthropic, or educational signs: $100
to be refunded if signs are removed with a specified period. If not
removed, the permittee is subject to the imposition of a fine for
littering.
(12)
Chapter 229, Streets and Sidewalks.
(a)
Excavation operations.
[1]
No excavation shall be made in any street or sidewalk unless
a permit is first obtained from the Building Department for which
a fee of $225 shall be paid by the applicant to the Village for such
excavation measuring not more than 27 cubic feet plus $0.50 for every
cubic foot over 27 cubic feet. A bond is posted before a permit is
obtained from the Building Department for which a fee of $200 shall
be paid to the Village for such excavations measuring not more than
27 square feet, plus $0.50 for every square foot over 27 square feet.
[2]
All applicants (other than utilities) shall, in addition to
obtaining a permit, post a bond for the faithful performance of the
work.
(b)
Sidewalk repair. It shall be unlawful for any person to repair,
excavate or remove any portion of any sidewalk within the Village
of Spring Valley unless a permit therefor has been issued by the Building
Inspector. The fees for said permits shall be as follows:
(c)
Curb cuts. No person shall construct a curb cut unless a permit
therefor is issued by the Building Inspector. The fee for said permit
shall be $100. In addition, a cash bond shall be deposited with the
Village by the person who obtains the permit. The amount of the cash
bond shall be at the rate of $15 per linear foot.
F.
Applications to the Police Department.
(3)
Accident reports and complaint sheets: per-page fee of $0.25 New
York State mandated.
(5)
Taxicabs and vehicles for hire. (See Chapter 239, Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire.)
(a)
Taxicab operating license: new, $250; renewal, $175.
(b)
Vehicle for hire operating license: new, $250; renewal, $175.
(c)
Taxi fleet: new, $2,500 for 15 cars; $100 for each additional
car up to 25 cars.
(d)
Replacement, transfer or substitution of vehicles within the
registration period: $50 per vehicle.
(e)
Reinspection after failure to pass first inspection: $50.
(f)
(Reserved)
(g)
Taxicab driver's license: $75. One half of said fee shall
be waived for a period of two years to any taxicab driver who has
provided information to law enforcement authorities leading to the
conviction of a person for committing a misdemeanor felony within
the Village of Spring Valley. Such right to such a waiver shall be
determined by the Village of Spring Valley Police Chief.
(h)
Duplicate taxicab driver's license: $50.
(i)
Permit for exterior advertising: $100.
G.
Applications to the Village Clerk.
(1)
Yearly sign installer's license fee: new $450; renewal $300,
plus proof of insurance.
(2)
Public scavengers: $300, plus $150 per vehicle.
(3)
Barricade, per permit: $80.
(6)
Bingo. (See Chapter 76, Bingo.) License fee and admission fee: as prescribed by General Municipal Law Article 14-H.
(7)
Snowplowing permit (See Chapter 219, Snowplowing.): $250 for each vehicle (permit runs from November 1 to October 31)
(9)
Miscellaneous licenses and permits. (See Chapter 156, Licenses and Licensing.)
(a)
Outside retail sales: $300.
(b)
Employment agencies: $150.
(c)
Peddler and solicitor: $300 for six months. Each agent shall
pay a fee of $100 per employee.
(d)
Auctions and auctioneers: $50 per month.
(e)
Junk dealers: $300 per year.
(f)
Permit for special sales: $150 per month.
(g)
Political, civic, philanthropic or educational signs: $150;
$75 refundable after removal.
(h)
Medical transportation fleet (up to 25 vehicles); new $500;
renewal $250.
(10)
Amusements and amusement devices. (See Chapter 67, Amusements and Amusement Devices.)
(a)
Bowling alleys: $200.
(b)
Menageries: $200.
(c)
Movie picture houses, per screen: $300.
(d)
Shooting galleries: $200.
(e)
Skating rinks: $200.
(f)
Theaters: $300.
(g)
Circus, per day: $200.
(h)
Carnivals, per day: $200.
(i)
Other places of amusement: $200.
(j)
Jukeboxes: $200 for the first and an additional $75 for every
other jukebox at the same location.
(k)
Cigarette vending machines: three for $150, plus $40 per machine
over three.
(l)
Food and beverage machines: three for $150, plus $40 per machine
over three.
(m)
Pinball, video or pool tables: three for $150, plus $40 per
machine over three.
H.
Application to Code Enforcement Bureau for copies of records of the Code Enforcement Bureau (See Chapter 8, Code Enforcement Bureau.) as mandated by the state.
I.
Other fees and expiration times for permits referenced elsewhere
in the Village Code.
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Fees; Application; Licenses; Permits
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|---|---|---|
|
Name
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Expires
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Fee
|
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Carting (scavenger)
|
End of Year
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$300; $150 per vehicle
|
|
Ice cream vendor
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3-1 to 10-31 each year every 6 months
|
$500; $150 each agent
|
|
Exterior advertising
|
End of year
|
$100
|
|
Inspection failed - (RE-INS)
|
Any time
|
$50
|
|
Juke box
|
End of year
|
$200; additional $75
|
|
Landscaping
|
End of year
|
$250 per vehicle
|
|
Movie house
|
End of year
|
$300 per screen
|
|
Outdoor retail sales
|
End of year
|
$300
|
|
Pawnbroker
|
End of year
|
$500
|
|
Plumbers
|
End of year
|
$280 renewal; $500 new
|
|
Political signs
|
2 weeks after the event
|
$150; $75 refundable (after removal)
|
|
Sign installer
|
End of year
|
$300; renewal $450 new
|
|
Snowplow
|
Season 11-1 to 10-31
|
$250 per vehicle
|
|
Taxi (hack license)
|
End of year
|
$75
|
|
Taxi (numbers)
|
March 31
|
$200 renewal; $275 new
|
|
Taxi (fleet)
|
End of year
|
$2,500 for 15 cars, $100 for additional cars up to 25 cars
|
|
Taxi (duplicate license)
|
Any time
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$50 (license was lost)
|
|
Taxi (replacement) Numbers
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Any time
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$50 per vehicle
|
|
Vending machines
|
End of year
|
$150 (3); additional $40
|
|
Video games
|
End of year
|
$150 (3); additional $40
|
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also repealed L.L. No.
4-2009, adopted 9-8-2009, as amended, and L.L. No. 1-2010, adopted
2-4-2010, as amended.
A.
The Village Board, the Planning Board and the Zoning
Board of Appeals, in the review of any application described above,
may refer any such application presented to it to such engineering,
planning, environmental or other technical consultant as such Board
shall deem reasonably necessary to enable it to review such application
as required by law. The charges made by such consultants shall be
in accord with charges usually made for such services in the metropolitan
New York region or pursuant to an existing contractual agreement between
the Village and such consultant. The Village Board shall approve all
such charges before they are incurred. All such charges shall be paid
upon submission of a Village voucher. The applicant shall reimburse
the Village for the cost of such consultant services upon submission
of a copy of the voucher therefor, receiving full credit for all moneys
paid pursuant to any per acre, per lot or other unit charge specified
herein. Such reimbursement shall be made prior to final action on
the application.
B.
In the event that an application is required to be
reviewed by the Village Board and any other board, then, in such event
and to the extent applicable, both Boards shall use the same consultants,
who shall, in such case, prepare one report providing the data, information
and recommendations requested by both Boards. In all instances, duplications
of consultants' reports shall be avoided wherever possible in order
to minimize the cost of such consultants' reports to the applicant.
All petitions for refunds shall be made to the
Village Board. Refunds of fees will be allowed in proportion to the
status of the application and any funds expended in the processing
of such application. In no case shall more than one-half ( 1/2)
or 50% of the fee be refundable. Where applications are submitted
which do not contain the required materials for review, an administrative
fee of 10% of the application fee will be assessed with the returned
application. No fee is refundable after the scheduling of a required
public hearing.
The Village Board may periodically review the
fee schedule set forth in this chapter and shall, by resolution after
the public hearing for which notice shall be given 10 days prior thereto,
amend the fees set forth herein.
