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Township of Clinton, NJ
Hunterdon County
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Code
New Laws (5) Index Notes (2)
[This list is compiled for the convenience of the Code user. Refer to the Code section (as indicated throughout this chapter) to verify fees as further amended and to confirm source of enactment.]
A. 
Each registration: $10. (§ 56-5D)
B. 
Change or reregistration of new owners or users: $10. (§ 56-5D)
Annual fees for licenses for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages: (§ 60-3D)
Class of License
Annual Fee
Number
Plenary retail consumption
$2,500
9
Plenary retail distribution
$2,500
1
Club
$188
0
A. 
Street map: $3.
B. 
Geology ordinance: $5.
C. 
Land use books: $20, plus postage.
D. 
Code books: $150.
[Added 5-10-2023 by Ord. No. 1183-2023]
Application administrative fee: $15.
Permit fee: $1.
Certified property lists: $0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater. [§ 165-8B(1)(c)]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § A290-5.1, Community garden, added 3-14-2012 by Ord. No. 1036-12, as amended, was repealed 5-25-2022 by Ord. No. 1169-2022.
[Amended 12-9-2015 by Ord. No. 1075-15]
A. 
For spayed and neutered dogs, the license fee shall be $15 per year per dog. Included in said fee is a charge in the amount of $1.20 per year, which amount shall be remitted by the Township to the State of New Jersey in accordance with applicable law.
B. 
For dogs that are neither spayed nor neutered, the license fee shall be $18 per year per dog. Included in said fee is a charge in the amount of $3 per year, which amount shall be remitted by the Township to the State of New Jersey in accordance with applicable law.
C. 
Delinquent fee. The delinquent fee shall be $4 per month for every month that the license is delinquent, plus the regularly required license fee for the dog license, together with any other fines due to summonses issued that may be imposed for failure to obtain a dog license before January 31.
A. 
Permit: $25. (§ 112-3)
B. 
Escrow fee: $250. (§ 112-3)
[Amended 12-9-2015 by Ord. No. 1079-15]
A. 
The annual fee required for all non-life-hazard uses shall be: (§ 133-8C)
[Amended 6-22-2016 by Ord. No. 1087-16]
(1) 
As to business uses:
(a) 
Class I, under 500 square feet: $100.
(b) 
Class II, 501 to 900 square feet: $125.
(c) 
Class III, 1,000 to 4,999 square feet: $275.
(d) 
Class IV, 5,000 to 10,000 square feet: $350.
(e) 
Class V, 10,001 to 15,000 square feet: $520.
(f) 
Class VI, 20,001 to 30,000 square feet: $625.
(g) 
Class VII, 30,001 to 50,000 square feet: $725.
(h) 
Class VIII, 50,001 to 100,000 square feet and over: $825.
(i) 
For each additional 20,000 square feet or part thereof above 100,000 square feet, an additional $75 will be added to cover the expense of performing the firesafety inspection.
(j) 
Retail or commercial common area: $175.
(2) 
As to multiple-family residential dwellings:
(a) 
Any number of units: $30 per unit.
(b) 
Multiple-family dwelling common area: $100.
B. 
The fees for certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide compliance required pursuant to the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70 before any residential property is sold, leased, or otherwise made subject to a change of occupancy are as follows: (§ 133-8B)
Type of Request
Fee
For requests made more than 10 business days prior to the change in occupancy
$50
For requests made 10 or less business days prior to the change in occupancy; provided nothing herein shall be construed to guarantee that the Township can process the request within the requested time frame
$75
Reinspection (if needed because property was determined to be noncompliant or property owner/agent was a no-show at appointed time of inspection
$35
C. 
Permit fees for Types 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 uses shall be those established by the Uniform Fire Code pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9. (§ 133-9)
[Amended 6-22-2016 by Ord. No. 1087-16]
D. 
Permit fees shall be those established by the Uniform Fire Code, and shall be as follows: (§ 133-9)
Type
Fee
Type 1
$25
Type 2
$100
Type 3
$200
Type 4
$300
Type 5
$1,000
[Amended 12-9-2015 by Ord. No. 1079-15]
A. 
Certificate of construction records clearance for residential properties: (§ 155-8C)
Type of Request
Fee
For requests made more than 10 business days prior to the change in occupancy
$75
For requests made 10 or less business days prior to the change in occupancy; provided nothing herein shall be construed to guarantee that the Township can process the request within the requested time frame
$100
For each request to update a prior records inspection of a same premises within six months of the issuance of a CRC as to that premises
$35
B. 
Continuing certificate of occupancy for nonresidential structures: $100 payable prior to the issuance of the certificate. (§ 155-9C)
A. 
For the filing of an application and plans to construct an individual sewage disposal system, plan review, site inspection, issuance of permit and installation inspection: $200.
B. 
For the filing of an application and plans for a permit to alter an existing individual subsurface sewage disposal system and issuing of said permit: $100.
C. 
For filing an application for repair: $50.
D. 
Application renewal fee: $50.
E. 
Additional fee to cover the cost of analyzing a duplicate test: not to exceed $50.
F. 
Witness fee: $125.
There is hereby established, in connection with various applications for development and other matters which are the subjects of Chapter 165, the following schedule of fees and deposits which are the personal responsibility of both the property owner and the applicant if not one and the same:
A. 
Copy of a decision of the governing body to an interested party in connection with an appeal pursuant to § 165-9: $10.
B. 
Publication in a newspaper of a decision of the governing body on an appeal pursuant to § 165-9: cost of publication.
C. 
Development applications:
(1) 
Outline of nonrefundable application and initial escrow fees.
(a) 
Minor subdivision, simple lot line change:
[1] 
Application fee: $200.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $1,500.
(b) 
Minor site plan:
[1] 
Application fee: $200.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $2,200.
(c) 
Preliminary plat, including single family cluster:
[1] 
Application fee: $250, plus $100 per lot.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $1,000 per lot.
(d) 
Final plat, including single family cluster:
[1] 
Application fee: $250.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $450 per lot.
(e) 
Preliminary nonresidential site plan approval:
[1] 
Application fee: $250, plus $5 per 1,000 square feet of lot area, or part thereof, plus $5 per 100 square feet of proposed building floor area, or part thereof.
[2] 
Escrow fee. If the gross floor area of the building is 100,000 square feet or less: $1,000 plus $10 per 1,000 square feet of lot area, plus $10 per 100 square feet of gross floor area of the building. If the gross floor area of the building exceeds 100,000 square feet: $500 plus $3.50 per 1,000 square feet of lot area, plus $3.50 per 100 square feet of gross floor area of the building.
(f) 
Final nonresidential site plan approval:
[1] 
Application fee: $250 plus $1 per 1,000 square feet of lot area, or part thereof, plus $1 per 100 square feet of proposed building floor area, or part thereof.
[2] 
Escrow fee. If the gross floor area of the building is 100,000 square feet or less: $1,000 plus $3 per 1,000 square feet of lot area, plus $3 per 100 square feet of gross floor area of the building. If the gross floor area of the building exceeds 100,000 square feet: $500 plus $1 per 1,000 square feet of lot area, plus $1 per 100 square feet of gross floor area of the building.
(g) 
Preliminary multifamily subdivision or site plan approval:
[1] 
Application fee: $250, plus $50 per dwelling unit;
[2] 
Escrow fee: $250 plus $500 per dwelling unit.
(h) 
Final multifamily subdivision or site plan approval:
[1] 
Application fee: $250 plus $20 per dwelling unit.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $250 plus $200 per dwelling unit.
(i) 
Preliminary planned development, including mixed residential cluster, multifamily, mobile home park and PUD developments:
[1] 
Application fee: the sum of preliminary fees for single family, multifamily and commercial portions based on each component of the application.
[2] 
Escrow fee: the sum of preliminary fees for single family, multifamily and commercial portions based on each component of the application.
(j) 
General development plan under optional staged preliminary planned development procedures:
[1] 
Application fee: 1/3 of the preliminary planned development application fee.
[2] 
Escrow fee: 1/3 of the preliminary planned development application fee.
(k) 
Final planned development, including mixed residential cluster, multifamily, mobile home park and PUD developments:
[1] 
Application fee: the sum of final fees for single family, multifamily and commercial portions based on each component of the application.
[2] 
Escrow fee: the sum of final fees for single family, multifamily and commercial portions based on each component of the application.
(l) 
Conceptual review of a concept plan for a potential application before the Planning Board, other than a conceptual general development plan: a single but not more than one-hour appearance before the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment with Board professionals in attendance.
[Amended 12-8-2004 by Ord. No. 868-04]
[1] 
Application fee: $200.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $1,000.
[3] 
In the event that the developer submits within 90 days a minor subdivision or site plan, or preliminary major subdivision or site plan for the same proposed development and layout, the amount of any conceptual review escrow fees that have not been expended shall be credited toward the applicable escrow fee.
(m) 
Conceptual general development plan:
[1] 
Application fee: 1/3 of the preliminary planned development application fee.
[2] 
Escrow fee: 1/3 of the preliminary planned development application fee.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(1)(n), regarding formal conceptual review, which subsection immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 12-8-2004 by Ord. No. 868-04.
(2) 
Affordable Housing District (AH). Only for Council on Affordable Housing low and moderate income units in the Affordable Housing District, the Subsection C(1)(g) preliminary application fee of $50 per dwelling unit and the Subsection C(1)(h) final application of $20 per dwelling unit shall be waived.
D. 
Variance and appeals. In addition to Subsection C fees the following application and escrow fees apply:
(1) 
Appeals from a decision of the building or zoning official pursuant to § 165-26A(1):
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $400.
(2) 
Interpretation of the Zoning Map or zoning regulations or requests for decisions on other special questions pursuant to § 165-26A(2):
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $400.
(3) 
Variances pursuant to § 165-26A(3) from lot area, lot dimensional, setback and yard requirements:
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $1,000 for first requested variance; $250 per each additional requested variance.
[Amended 12-8-2004 by Ord. No. 868-04]
(4) 
Variance from use regulations pursuant to § 165-26A(4):
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $2,000.
[Amended 12-8-2004 by Ord. No. 868-04]
(5) 
Direction pursuant to § 165-26A(5) for issuance of a permit for a building or structure in the bed of a mapped street or public drainage way, flood-control basin, or public area reserved on an Official Map:
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $1,000.
(6) 
Direction pursuant to § 165-26A for the issuance of a permit for a building or structure not related to a street:
(a) 
Application fee: $300.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $100.
E. 
Certificates showing approval: $25.
F. 
Environmental impact statement (§ 165-72).
(1) 
Noncritical geologic formation areas (based on Map of Cambro-Ordovician Carbonate Rocks) i.e. not in either a designated rock zone or the Critical Formation Watershed Protection Area (shaded area of the Map):
(a) 
Application fee: $250.
(b) 
Escrow fee: $150 per acre or part thereof.
(2) 
Critical geologic formation areas. In addition to Subsection F(1) either:
(a) 
CFWPA area only:
[1] 
Application fee: $750;
[2] 
Escrow fee: $250 per acre or part thereof; or
(b) 
All other areas whether wholly or partially located in a designated rock zone:
[1] 
Application fee: $750.
[2] 
Escrow fee: $1,500 per acre or part thereof.
(3) 
Aquifer test and analysis.
[Added 8-14-2002 by Ord. No. 788-02]
(a) 
Review of design of aquifer test
[1] 
Residential subdivisions of three new building lots or more. $1,000 for the first lot and $100 for each proposed additional lot.
[2] 
Nonresidential and residential site plans. $1,000 for the first 1,000 gallons of average daily demand and $100 for each additional 1,000 gallons of average daily demand
(b) 
Hydrologic report review.
[1] 
Residential subdivisions. $2,000 for the first lot and $200 for each additional proposed lot.
[2] 
Nonresidential and residential site plans. $2,000 for the 1,000 gallons of average daily demand and $200 for each additional 1,000 gallons of average daily demand.
G. 
Site plan application fees and escrows for telecommunications installations shall be as follows:
[Added 8-12-1998 by Ord. No. 665-98]
(1) 
If no new tower is proposed, an application fee of $5,000 and an escrow fee of $2,500.
(2) 
If a new tower is proposed, an application fee of $10,000 and an escrow fee of $5,000.
H. 
Transcript deposit: $50. [§ 165-9C(1)]
I. 
Inspection of improvements: the greater of $500 or 5% of the cost of improvements. [§ 165-49A(8)]
J. 
Preparation of performance and maintenance agreements by Township Attorney: $350. [§ 165-49A(11)]
K. 
Costs for inspection of roads and improvements. If the total cost of required improvements is: [§ 165-73O(1)]
(1) 
Not over $5,000, then the fee is $250.
(2) 
Over $5,000 but not over $10,000, then fee is $250 plus 4 1/2% of excess over $5,000.
(3) 
Over $10,000 but not over $50,000, fee is $475 plus 4% of excess over $10,000.
(4) 
Over $50,000 but not over $75,000, fee is $2,075 plus 3 1/2% of excess over $50,000.
(5) 
Over $75,000 but not over $100,000, fee is $2,950 plus 3% of excess over $75,000.
(6) 
Over $100,000, fee is $3,700 plus 2 1/2% of excess over $100,000.
L. 
Zoning permit:
[Added 4-9-2008 by Ord. No. 957-08; amended 12-22-2010 by Ord. No. 1014-10]
(1) 
Accessory buildings/structures:
(a) 
Residential building 300 square feet or less: $25.
(b) 
Residential building over 300 square feet: $30.
(c) 
Nonresidential building: $50.
(2) 
Pools:
(a) 
Aboveground: $25.
(b) 
In-ground: $35.
(3) 
Additions:
(a) 
Residential: $50.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $75.
(4) 
New buildings:
(a) 
Residential: $125.
(b) 
Nonresidential: $135.
(5) 
Nonresidential interior alterations: $35.
(6) 
Farm buildings: $30.
(7) 
Signs:
(a) 
Temporary: $20.
(b) 
Permanent: $25.
(c) 
Any sign within the C-1, C-ROM, ROM-1, ROM-2, or ROM-3 Zones: $50.
[Amended 10-28-2020 by Ord. No. 1142-2020]
(8) 
Decks and patios: $30.
(9) 
Fences and retaining walls:
(a) 
200 lineal feet or less along one property line: $25.
(b) 
All other fences and retaining walls: $30.
(10) 
Tenancy review: $50.
(11) 
Driveways: $20.
(12) 
All other zoning permits: $25.
[Added 5-10-2023 by Ord. No. 1182-2023]
A. 
Initial inspection.
(1) 
Visual lead-based paint inspection: $125.
(2) 
Dust-wipe sampling fee: $75.
B. 
Reinspection.
(1) 
Visual lead-based paint reinspection: $100.
(2) 
Dust-wipe sampling fee: $75.
C. 
Inspection by a certified lead evaluation contractor or permanent local agency, per unit: $20.
A. 
Municipality: $3.
B. 
State: $25.
C. 
Certified copies: $2.
[Added 1-23-2013 by Ord. No. 1043-12]
A. 
Application fee for representation: $200. [§ 4-58C(1)]
A. 
Registration fee: $3. (§ 267-4A)
B. 
Transfer fee: $3. (§ 267-4C)
[Amended 4-22-2009 by Ord. No. 980-09]
License fee: $15 per day or $50 per year. (§ 204-6A)
A. 
Typed statements: (§ 38-4A)
(1) 
First two pages: $15.
(2) 
Each additional page: $5 per page.
B. 
Audio tape copies: $25. (§ 38-4B)
C. 
Uncertified transcription of audio tapes: $25 plus per-page copy charge, etc. (§ 38-4C)
Copies shall be made available for purchase upon the payment of fees in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., which shall be based upon the total number of pages or parts thereof to be purchased without regard to the number of records being copied:
A. 
In-person request: (§ 38-2A)
(1) 
First page to 10th page: $0.75 per page.
(2) 
Eleventh page to 20th page: $0.50 per page.
(3) 
All pages over 20 pages: $0.25 per page.
B. 
Mail request, normal copy fee, plus: (§ 38-2B)
(1) 
First page: $5.
(2) 
Second page to 10th page: $0.75 per page.
(3) 
Eleventh page to 20th page: $0.50 per page.
(4) 
All pages over 20 pages: $0.25 per page.
C. 
Fax request: normal copy fee, plus $1 per page. (§ 38-2C)
D. 
Color copying: (§ 38-2D)
(1) 
Eight and one-half inches by 11 inches: $1 per page.
(2) 
Eight and one-half inches by 14 inches: $1.50 per page.
(3) 
Eleven inches by 17 inches: $3 per page.
E. 
Miscellaneous fees: (§ 38-2E)
[Amended 8-11-2004 by Ord. No. 853-04]
(1) 
Fees established.
(a) 
Master Plan: $45 each.
(b) 
Land Use Book (Zoning Ordinance): $40 each.
(c) 
Video tape copies: $25 each.
(d) 
Photographs (maximum of 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches): $10 per photo.
(e) 
Discovery (research): $10.
(2) 
The above amounts shall have added to them the amount of postage required to mail these items via first class mail.
F. 
Maps: (§ 38-2F)
(1) 
Print copies:
(a) 
Thirty-six inches by 42 inches: $5 per sheet.
(b) 
Twenty-four inches by 36 inches: $3 per sheet.
(c) 
Eleven inches by 17 inches: $1 per sheet.
(2) 
Digital map files (DWF format):
(a) 
Tax Map zipped on 3.5" floppy disk: $25 per sheet.
(b) 
Tax Map (per sheet) on CD: $30 per sheet.
(c) 
Tax Map, complete set (TIF format) on CD: $25.
License fees: pursuant to state law. (Ch. 212)
Summer recreation program:
A. 
Per child: $10.
B. 
Per family: $20.
Service charge: $20.
A. 
Annual fee for permanent food license for a retail food establishment: $250. (§ 138-7A)
[Amended 12-9-2015 by Ord. No. 1076-15]
B. 
Application fee: $150 per temporary license. [§ 138-8D(1)]
C. 
Temporary food stand permit application fee: $100. [§ 138-8D(4)]
A. 
The permit fee shall be $25 for all signs within the rural and residential districts. [§ 165-109D(2)(d)]
B. 
The permit fee shall be $50 for all signs within the commercial, ROM and industrial districts. [§  165-109D(2)(d)]
A. 
Review escrow: $500. (§ 165-258A)
B. 
Inspection escrow: $1,500. (§ 165-258B)
C. 
review escrow for swimming pools, septic system modifications and driveway modifications shall be $200 for review and approval of the soil disturbance and grading plan. The inspection escrow shall be $500 for the performance of site inspections. (§ 165-258C)
[Added 4-26-2023 by Ord. No. 1181-2023]
Permit application fee: $100.
[Amended 5-26-2004 by Ord. No. 847-04]
A construction permit shall be obtained from the Construction Official for which the fee shall be $10. (§ 165-103G)
A. 
Application fee (nonrefundable): $75. (§ 239-3A)
B. 
Permit fee (nonrefundable): $50. (§ 239-3A)
C. 
Initial escrow fees:
(1) 
For projects located outside of the road right-of-way or within the right-of-way not impacting a township road: $300.
(2) 
For projects located within the right-of-way and crossing a Township road: $500.
(3) 
For projects located within the right-of-way that runs parallel along a township road(s) within the right-of-way: $800.
Review fees and inspection fees. (§ 165-238E)
A. 
Review fee for a single lot is $200.
B. 
Inspection fee for a single lot is $500.
[Amended 5-26-2010 by Ord. No. 999-10]
A. 
Duplicate tax sale certificate fee: $100. (§ 38-3)
B. 
Assessment searches/tax searches: $10.
C. 
Continuation tax searches/continuation assessment searches: $2 per year up to two years.
D. 
Duplicate copy of tax bill:
(1) 
First request: $5.
(2) 
Second request or more: $25.
E. 
Request for calculation of redemption amount on a tax sale certificate by party entitled to redeem (§ 38-3):
(1) 
First two requests in a calendar year: $0.
(2) 
Each additional request in a calendar year: $50 per request.
F. 
Request for calculation of redemption amount on a tax sale certificate by lienholder (§ 38-3): $50.
[Amended 8-11-2004 by Ord. No. 858-04; 10-13-2004 by Ord. No. 862-04; 12-12-2007 by Ord. No. 948-07; 5-27-2009 by Ord. No. 981-09; 3-25-2015 by Ord. No. 1061-15]
The Uniform Construction Code Fee Schedule shall be as follows:
A. 
Administrative and certificate fees.
(1) 
Certificate of occupancy:[1]
(a) 
Schedule 1: 10% of permit fee. Minimum fee: $75.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
(b) 
Schedule 2: 10% of permit fee. Minimum fee: $75.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
(c) 
Asbestos hazard abatement: $14.
(d) 
Lead hazard abatement: $28.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Building Subcode Fee Schedule at the end of this chapter for an explanation of the schedule designations referred to in Subsection A(1)(a) and (b).
(2) 
Certificate of continued occupancy: $300.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
(3) 
Certificate of occupancy pursuant to a change of use: $300.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
(4) 
Temporary certificate of occupancy: $30. The fee shall be waived for the first issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy, provided a fee for a certificate of occupancy is paid at that time.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
(5) 
Certificate of approval: no charge.
(6) 
Certificate of compliance (includes electrical certificate of compliance for commercial pools, spas, or hot tubs): no charge.
(7) 
Variations.
(a) 
Residential (R-3, R-5), single item: $100.
(b) 
Residential (R-3, R-5), multiple within one unit or prototype to development: $250.
(c) 
All other use groups: $400.
(8) 
Plan review fee shall be 5% of the amount charged for the permit of all prototype releases. The fee shall be 20% for all other reviews. The fee shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. Plan review fees are not refundable.
(9) 
Minimum fee per subcode applied for: $75.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
(10) 
State of New Jersey training fees: per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b).
(11) 
Annual permit: state fee schedule [consistent with requirements as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)5].
(12) 
Change of contractor fee: $50 per subcode.
[Added 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18[2]]
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection A(12), which listed the fee for off-hour inspections.
(13) 
Plan review fee of an amended plan once a permit has been issued: $70 per hour, with a minimum charge of $35.
B. 
Building subcode fees.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: The building subcode fees are included in a table at the end of this chapter.
C. 
Electrical subcode fees.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
Item
Based on
Cost
Devices
Includes total of lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, detectors, light poles, motors - fractional HP, emergency and exit lights, communication points and alarm devices/fire alarm control panel(s)
First 10 items
$70
Each additional 25 or portion of 25 items
$25
Pools
Pool permit/with underwater light(s)
Flat fee
$125 each
Storable pool, spa, hot tub
Flat fee
$100 each
Annual inspection. of commercial pools, spas, or hot tubs [per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(1)]
Flat fee
$125 each
Motors and apparatus rated in/by horsepower
Includes, but is not limited to garbage disposal, space heater/air handler, motors, all other, 1 HP and over
Equal to or greater than:
1 HP up to 5 HP
5 HP up to 50 HP
50 HP up to 100 HP
100 HP
$50 each
$100 each
$200 each
$600 each
Transformers and app. rated in/by kilowatt
Includes, but is not limited to electric range/receptacle, oven/surface unit, electric water heater, electric dryer/receptacle, dishwasher, central A/C unit, space heater/air handler, baseboard heat, transformers/generators, electric sign/outline lighting
Equal to or greater than:
1 KW up to 5 KW
5 KW up to 50 KW
50 KW up to 100 KW
100 KW
$50 each
$50 each
$200 each
$600 each
Service panels, panels and MCCs rated in amperes
Includes, but is not limited to, service, subpanels, motor control center
Equal to or less than 200 amperes
$100 each
Greater than 200, equal to or less than 600 amperes
$250 each
Greater than 600 amperes
$800 each
D. 
Elevator subcode fees. Permit fees for elevator inspections shall be charged at the rate established by N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.6.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
E. 
Fire protection subcode fees.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
Item
Based on
Cost
Tanks (installation)
Residential, R-3, R-4, R-5
Each
$50
All others, up to 999 gallons
Each
$125
All others, 1,000 gallons and over
Each
$200
Tank removals
Each
$75
Alarm, signal and supervis. devices
First 12 items
$50
Includes, but is not limited to, total of smoke/heat detectors, pull stations, water flow switches, horns, strobes, bells tamper switches, low/high air switches
Each additional 10 or portion of 10 items
$25
Suppression system devices
Dry pipe/alarm valve
Each
$100
Preaction valve
Each
$100
FDC connection
Each
$100
Fire pump
Each
$250
Post indicator valve
Each
$100
Fire hydrant
Each
$150
Underground fire main
Each
2% of cost of work, $75 minimum
Other suppression system devices not listed above
Each
$75
Sprinkler heads (wet and dry)
1 to 9
$85
10 to 49
$175
50 to 99
$300
100 to 199
$600
200 to 299
$900
300 and over
$1,200
Standpipes
Each
$325
Pre-engineered systems
Wet chemical
Each
$220
Dry chemical
Each
$220
CO2 suppression
Each
$220
Foam suppression
Each
$220
Halon suppression
Each
$220
Smoke control systems
Each
$300
Kitchen hood exhaust systems
Each
$220
Commercial gas or oil-fired systems
Each
$75
Commercial spray booth
Each
$300
Appliances, other:
Woodburning fireplace or stove
Each
$75
Chimney liner
Each
$60
Metal chimney
Each
$75
Incinerator
Each
$1,000
Crematorium
Each
$1,000
Commercial gas or oil appliance
Each
$100
Residential appliances
Each
$40
F. 
Mechanical subcode fees (in R-3, R-4 and R-5 Use Groups only).
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
Fixture/Equipmenta
Based on
Cost
Water heatera,b,d
Flat fee for each item
$75
Fuel oil pipingc
Each additional item
$25
Gas pipingc
Steam boilera,b, d
Hot water boilera,b,d
Hot air furnacea,d
Oil tanks
$100
LP tanks
$30
New gas piping and fuel oil piping
Per plumbing subcode fee schedule
New duct work
$150
Chimney liner
Flat fee
$75
NOTES:
a If new electrical work is required in the installation of fixture/equipment a properly filed Electrical Subcode Technical Section Form F-120B must be filed with the application for permit and certified as required by the Electrical Contractors Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq. N.J.S.A. 45:1-14 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:31.
b If replacement of fixture/equipment will encompass backflow or cross connection work a separate Plumbing Subcode Technical Section Form F-130B must be filed with the application for permit and certified as required by the Master Plumbers Licensing Act, N.J.S.A. 45:14C-7 et seq., N.J.S.A. 45:1-3.2. et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.
c If replacement of fixture/equipment will include fuel, or gas or hydronic piping as part of the proposed work, fee(s) are based on the fixture/equipment only.
d A chimney verification for replacement of fuel-fired equipment may be accepted per N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20(c).
G. 
Plumbing subcode fees.
[Amended 5-23-2018 by Ord. No. 1112-18]
Fixture/Equipment
Based on
Cost
Water closet
Each
$20
Urinal/bidet
Each
$20
Bathtub
Each
$20
Lavatory
Each
$20
Shower
Each
$20
Floor drain
Each
$20
Sink
Each
$20
Dishwasher
Each
$20
Drinking fountain
Each
$50
Washing machine
Each
$20
Hose bib
Each
$20
Water heater
Each
$75
Fuel oil piping
Flat fee
$75 for the first 4 appliances; $20 for each additional appliance
Gas piping
Flat fee
$75 for the first 4 appliances; $20 for each additional appliance
Steam boiler
Each
$200
Hot water boiler
Each
$200
Sewer pump
Each
$50
Interceptor/separator
Each
$200
Backflow preventer (lawn sprinkler)
Each
$75
Grease trap
Each
$200
Sewer connection
Each
$75
Water service connection
Each
$75
Stacks
Each
$20
For residential appliances in Use Groups R-3, R-4, and R-5, see the Mechanical Subcode Fees.
Other:
Active solar systems
Each
$300
Commercial heating and equipment
Each
$75
Roof drains
Each
$25
Water cooled AC or refer. units
Each
$300
Cross-connections and backflow preventers subject to testing and requiring reinspection
Flat fee
$100
LP tanks
Flat fee
$30
Hydronic piping
Flat fee
$30
[Added 6-27-2018 by Ord. No. 1116-18]
Vacant property registration fees:
A. 
Initial registration: $250.
B. 
First renewal: $750.
C. 
Second renewal: $1,500.
D. 
Subsequent renewals: 2,500.
Storage of vehicles and large equipment (items being held by the Clinton Township Police Department), 24 hours:
A. 
Outside: $20. (§38-7)
B. 
Inside: $25. (§38-7)
A. 
Application for an approved potable water supply: $100. (§ 272-9A)
B. 
Application and plans for a permit to alter an existing water supply: $100. (§ 272-9B)
Application for wrecker service license: $175. (§  257-5)
[Added 4-9-2008 by Ord. No. 958-08; amended 12-9-2015 by Ord. No. 1077-15; 3-8-2017 by Ord. No. 1098-17]
A. 
Annual administrative fee for processing of limousine and taxi certificate: $50 per company, plus $10 per vehicle. The fee shall be accompanied by a list of vehicles currently registered to the company.
B. 
Fees paid by the payor to the Township when using Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit cards shall be 3% of the transaction amount, and 4% of the transaction amount for American Express.