Chapter A270 Fees

The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the fee for a construction permit, shall be paid at the time of submission of an application for a permit. The amount of this fee shall be deducted from the amount of the fee due for a construction permit when the permit is issued.

The fee for a construction permit is the sum of the basic fee computed in accordance with Subsection C below, plus all applicable special fees. This fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.

The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be in addition to the construction permit fee and shall be paid before a certificate is issued.

The fee for an annual construction fee shall be as provided under N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(a)4 and 5.

Plan review fees: The fee for plan review shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for a new construction permit. For projects which do not require plan review for all subcodes, the fee shall be 20% of all applicable subcode fees.

Basic construction fees:

The basic construction fee shall be computed on the basis of the volume of the building or, in the case of alterations, the estimated construction cost, and the number of types of plumbing, electrical and fire protection fixtures or devices as herein provided.

Fees for new construction shall be based on the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction fees shall be in the amount of $0.04 per cubic foot of volume buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction. The basic fee for new construction shall be $50 for R-3, R-5 and U (sheds) Use Groups, and $100 for all other groups.

Fees for renovation, alteration and repairs for on-site construction associated with premanufactured and the external utility connection for premanufactured construction shall be based on the estimated cost of the work. The fee shall be computed as a unit rate per $1,000 of the estimated cost of work, and are cumulative, as follows:

For Use Groups R-3 and R-5:
$0 to $50,000		$30 per $1,000
Next $50,000 ($51,000 to $100,000)		$25 per $1,000
Over $100,000		$20 per $1,000
For all other use groups		$35 per $1,000

Fees for an addition shall be based on the size of the addition and shall be computed in the same manner as for new construction.

For roofing and siding:

Residential: $65.

Commercial: $125.

(e)

Installation of central air conditioning: $65 (plus applicable electric fees).

(f)

Fees for simultaneous renovations and additions shall be the sum of both as computed separately.

Use Group	Fee
R-3 Use Group	$50
R-5 Use Group	$50
All other use groups	$100

(g)

Installation of a fuel oil tank:

Number of Gallons	Fee
1 to 999 gallons	$75
1,000 to 1,999 gallons	$100
2,000 to 5,000 gallons	$150
More than 5,000 gallons	$225

(h)

To remove a fuel oil tank:

Use Group	Fee
R-3 Use Group	$75
R-5 Use Group	$75
All other use groups	$200

(i)

Overtime or special inspections (per hour): $78 ($260 minimum).

[Added 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]

Plumbing fixtures and equipment. Every separate unit for occupancy shall require a separate plumbing permit.

Minimum fee:

Use Group	Fee
R-3 Use Group	$50
R-5 Use Groups	$50
All other use groups	$100

All fixtures connected to plumbing system (unless a special fixture, set forth below): $15 per fixture.

Special fixtures, which include, but are not limited to, grease traps, oil separators, lawn sprinkler systems, water-cooled machines, interior roof drains, backflow preventers and sewer ejectors: $85.

Installation of heating unit:

One- and two-family dwellings (per unit): $55.

All other structures (per unit): $105.

Electrical fixtures and devices:

Receptacles, fixtures, switches, detectors, and similar items:

First 50: $65.

Each additional 25 or part thereof: $12.

Motors and electrical devices:

Horsepower	Fee
1 up to 10	$20
Up to 50	$75
Up to 100	$150
Larger than 100	$600

Transformers and generators:

Kilowatts	Fee
1 up to 10	$20
Over 10 to 45	$75
Over 45 to 112.5	$150
Larger than 112.5	$600

Service panels, entrances and subpanels:

Amperes	Fee
Up to 200	$75
Over 200 and up to 1,000	$150
Larger than 1,000	$600

(e)

Basic fee for all use groups: $50.

(f)

Solar photovoltaic systems:

[Added 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]

Kilowatts	Fee
Up to 50	$61
50 to 100	$125
Over 100	$520

Fire protection fees:

Installation of sprinkler system

Number of Heads	Fee
Up to 20 heads	$90
Up to 100 heads	$165
Up to 200 heads	$300
Up to 400 heads	$750
Up to 1,000 heads	$1,050
More than 1,000 heads	$1,350

Alarm, signaling and supervisory devices:

Up to 20 devices: $50.

Each additional 25 devices or part thereof: $75.

Preengineered systems: $200.

Each standpipe with riser: $300.

(e)

Commercial kitchen exhaust system: $250.

(f)

Smoke control system: $200.

(g)

Gas- or oil-fired appliances, including furnaces or boilers: $200.

Demolition permit fee:

R-3 and R-5 Use Groups up to 5,000 square feet in area and 30 feet in height: $75.

All others: $200.

Sign, construct or erect: $75.

[Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]

Elevators. Fees for installation and inspection of all elevator devices including but not limited to escalators, moving walks, and dumbwaiters shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.

Other permits:

[Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11; 5-7-2024 by Ord. No. 1459-24]

Driveway	$75
Sidewalk	$75
Fence (allow 6 feet in rear yard only and require finish side out)
R-3 Use Group	$75
R-4 Use Group	$75
All other use groups	$200
Temporary structures, including but not limited to tents, air-supported structures, construction trailers	$75
Asbestos abatement	$106
Post abatement certificate	$21
Lead abatement	$175
Post abatement certificate	$35
Shed construction permit	$75
Mechanical inspection fee	$80
Additional (per device)	$25
Zoning review	$75
Minor residential permit applications requiring stormwater review	$100

Variation fees:

Class I structure		$700
Class I resubmission		$300
Class II structure		$150
Class II resubmission		$75
Class III structure		$150
Class III resubmission		$75
PODS – storage container permit		$25
Dumpster permit:
In road		$100
In driveway		$25
Clothing bins, annual		$25

Certificate fees.

Certificate of occupancy

Basic fee R-3 Use Group: $75.

Basic fee R-5 Use Group: $75.

Basic fee all other use groups: $150.

In addition to the basic fee, the fee for new construction shall be 10% of the construction permit fee.

Change of use: $175.

Certificate of compliance for sale of property: $50.

Certificate of continued occupancy: $100 per unit for all properties.

[Added 7-16-2019 by Ord. No. 1364-19]

Training fees:

New buildings and additions: $0.0016 per cubic foot.

All other construction: $0.80 per $1,000 value of construction.

All other fees not scheduled: Fees shall be as set forth by the NJDCA as set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.

Third-party services. Whenever a third party is utilized for subcode or review services, the fee shall be the cost of the third party's service plus 15% of the permit fee.

Chapter 83, Contractors, Registration of
Registration fee	$35
Reregistration fee (annual)	$15
Reregistration after revocation	$35
Registration fee	$35
Chapter 87, Dish Antennas
Application fee for personal earth station or commercial earth station	$100
Escrow deposit	$1,000
Chapter 101, Entertainment, Public
Article I, Parades
Parade permit fee	$25
Fee for permit to conduct an event on public property: [Added 6-22-2010 by Ord. No. 1217-10]
Level 1 100 people or less	$50
Level 2 More than 100 people	$100
Level 3 Event with live entertainment or with sale of food or with food vendor with up to 249 people	$150
Level 4 Event with live entertainment or with sale of food or with food vendor and more than 249 people	$250
The fee schedule set forth above is not cumulative.
Carnivals and fairs:
Borough property: [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Kiwanis oval (per day)	Refer to fee schedule of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Recreation Department.
Other Borough property (per day)	Refer to the Borough of Caldwell Private Use for Public Property Application.
Non-Borough property (per day)	$25
Outdoor event [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	Refer to the Borough of Caldwell Private Use for Public Property Application.
Chapter 109, Fire Prevention [Added 4-18-2017 by Ord. No. 1328-17]
Certificate of Fire Code status; smoke detectors and carbon monoxide compliance:
One-family dwelling	$50
Two-family dwelling	$100
Any required reinspection	$25
Certificate of Fire Code status, as required by § 109-3C(3) [Added 10-3-2017 by Ord. No. 1334-17]	$50
Non-life-hazard registration:
Residential: R-2 (multiple dwellings and mixed use with any residential use):
Up to three dwelling units	$90
Each additional unit (per unit)	$15
Nonresidential: A (Assembly), B (Business), E (Educational), F (Factory/Industrial), I (Institutional), M (Mercantile), S (Storage):
Buildings or structures:
Up to 250 square feet	$30
251 to 999 square feet	$50
1,000 to 4,999 square feet	$80
5,000 to 9,999 square feet	$135
10,000 to 14,999 square feet	$250
15,000 to 29,000 square feet	$370
30,000 to 74,999 square feet	$500
Over 75,000 square feet	$750
Buildings or structures having common areas, stairwells, utility rooms or restrooms on more than one floor: $50 for each floor other than the ground floor in addition to the base fee.
False fire alarms:
Residential occurrences in a calendar year:
First false fire alarm	Warning only
Second false fire alarm	Warning only
Third false fire alarm	$100
Fourth false fire alarm	$200
Fifth false fire alarm	$300
Sixth false fire alarm and each thereafter	$500
Nonresidential occurrences in a calendar year: A (Assembly), B (Business), E (Educational), F Factory/Industrial), I (Institutional), M (Mercantile), S (Storage):
First false fire alarm	Warning only
Second false fire alarm	Warning only
Third false fire alarm	$200
Fourth false fire alarm	$300
Fifth false fire alarm	$500
Sixth false fire alarm and each thereafter	$1,000
Outside assignments:
Fire watch	$30 per man hour
	$12.50 per vehicle
	$12 administrative fee
Fire truck	$100 per hour (including personnel)
Chapter 114, Food-Handling Establishments [Amended 2-9-2010 by Ord. No. 1202-10; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11; 10-7-2025 by Ord. No. 1488-25]
Restaurants, luncheonettes, etc. (annual fees):
1 to 50 seating capacity	$150
51 to 100 seating capacity	$200
Over 100 seating capacity	$300
Miscellaneous annual fees:
Single food-handling:
Retail	$100
Temporary license	$50
Nonprocessing	$50
Temporary license	$50
Taverns (no food service)	$100
Delicatessens	$150
Soda fountains, snack bars	$100
Candy counters	$45
Plant, school and institutional cafeterias	$100
Supermarkets	$375
Catering units:
Mobile (packaged goods only)	$150
Seasonal	$110
Milk route, per vehicle	$5
Temporary food-handling permits (maximum 10 days for carnivals, fairs, etc.)	$50
Re-inspection fee	$100
Chapter 118, Games of Chance
Raffle licenses:
On-premises drawing, each day on which drawing is held [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	$20
Off-premises drawing for merchandise, per $1,000 or part thereof of retail value or awarded prize(s) [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	$20
Nondrawing carnival wheels/games, for each wheel or game conducted on any day or series of 6 consecutive days in 1 week	$10
Chapter 131, Housing [Added 6-22-2021 by Ord. No. 1412-21]
Change of occupancy inspection for vacated rental units	$35
Chapter 134, Junk Dealers
License fee for each cart, automobile or other vehicle	$5
Chapter 167, Peddling and Soliciting
Peddlers:
Residents, per day	$10
Residents, per month	$25
Nonresidents, per day	$15
Nonresidents, per month	$75
Transient merchants:
Residents, per day	$10
Residents, per month	$25
Nonresidents, per day	$15
Nonresidents, per month	$75
Transient merchant peddlers (above)	Transient merchant fee above, plus peddler fee for each peddler employed by merchant
Canvassers and solicitors: [Added 3-28-2000 by Ord. No. 1093-00]
Residents, per month	$25
Nonresidents, per month	$75
Chapter 171, Poolrooms and Bowling Alleys
Pool and billiard tables:
First table upon licensed premises, per year	$75
Each additional table, per year	$15
Bowling alley:
First lane, per year	$75
Each additional, per year	$15
Chapter 182, Rent Control
Annual rent license fee per housing unit [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	$30
Transfer fee, per license	$20
Inspection of vacated housing unit	$35
Reinspection of vacated housing unit, per inspection	$25
Chapter 185, Sales, Special [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Closing-out sales for a period:
Not exceeding 30 days	$35
Not exceeding 60 days	$60
Not exceeding 90 days	$85
Chapter 190, Sewers
Application fee [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	$250
Deposit for stoppage repair [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	$250
Application for industrial waste treatment [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	$250
Review of plans for pretreatment or equalization plants, minimum	$500
Appeal to governing body from denial of sewer connection	$750
Sewer connection fee, per equivalent connection	$3,600
Sewer user fee, per equivalent connection	Established annually by resolution of Mayor and Council
Chapter 207, Streets and Sidewalks
Article II, Street Openings
Road opening:
First 5 linear feet by 3 feet wide	$25
From 5 to 25 linear feet by 3 feet wide	$45
From 25 to 50 linear feet by 3 feet wide	$65
Extensive openings	$75
Boring, tunneling or driving under road, lump sum minimum	$75
Curb, gutter, apron, sidewalk or driveway	Lump sum, plus $15
Public utility annual fee in lieu of individual application fees	$1,000
Security deposit for guaranteeing restoration of pavement, curbing or topsoil:
Opening, paved areas, curb, gutters, sidewalk, driveway:
Base charge	$25
Additional charge:
For each square yard of trench opened	$15
For each square yard of paving	$5
For each linear foot of curb	$7
Opening shoulders and roadside areas:
Base charge	$25
Additional charge for each square yard of trench opened	$5
Boring, tunneling or driving under road:
Base charge	$25
Additional charge per linear foot of boring	$1
Escrow deposit for engineering and legal costs:
For road openings, excavations, boring and other work as stated on the permit application, base charge,including first 5 square yards on any trench, driveway or sidewalk opening torn up or excavated, and including the first 20 linear feet of any curb or gutter torn up or excavated	$100
Additional professional services	Established by resolution of Mayor and Council
Chapter 214, Swimming Pools [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Permanent private swimming pools:
Construction or installation	$125
Construction or installation of addition or alteration, per $1,000 or any part thereof of the cost of such addition or alteration	$15
Annual fee (payable May 1 each year):
Over 10,000 gallons' capacity	$25
Under 10,000 gallons' capacity and over 1,350	$15
Portable private swimming pools, annual fee (payable May 1 each year):
Under 10,000 gallons' capacity and over 1,350	$5
Under 1,350 gallons' capacity	No fee
Annual inspection of electrical for swimming pools and hot tubs	$61
Chapter 220, Taxicabs [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Annual taxicab license, per vehicle	$35
Chapter 227, Trees
See § 227-8B, Schedule of fees.
Chapter 234, Vehicles, Sale of
Annual license:
To sell, trade or store motor vehicles	$250
If issued after August 1	$150
Chapter 238, Vending Machines [ Amended 2-11-2003 by Ord. No. 1120-03; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11; 10-7-2025 by Ord. No. 1488-25]
Annual fee per vending machine
Food/open beverage	$35
Canned/bottled beverage	$15
Newspaper vending machines
Initial registration	$15
Annual registration	$15
Chapter 242, Water
Turn-on charge after discontinuance of service	$10
Meter testing fee	$30
Application for refrigeration/air-conditioning equipment	$100
Water, per 1,000 gallons [Amended 2-9-2010 by Ord. No. 1202-10; 3-23-2010 by Ord. No. 1205-10; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11; 4-7-2015 by Ord. No. 1303-15; 2-7-2017 by Ord. No. 1324-1710-1-2019 by Ord. No. 1373-19; 9-5-2023 by Ord. No. 1447-23]	$10
Final water meter reading fee	$10
Duplicate water bills [Amended 2-9-2010 by Ord. No. 1202-10]	$3
Meters, first installation (all sizes): [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]	Cost, plus 35%
All new meters, first installation and inspection fee	$50
Outside reader	$100
Meter testing fee:
3/4 inch or smaller	$30
Larger than 3/4 inch	The fee charged to borough by contractor providing service, not to exceed $300
Frozen meter replacement (according to size)	$125 to 1,500
Shut-off meter service	$10
Shut off or turn on (after business hours) [Amended 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1085-99]	$90
Meter repairs (all meters over 1 inch)	Owner's expense
Meter check (every 3 years)	Owner's expense
Water tap:
3/4 inch	$150
1 inch	$175
Application for tap, minimum deposit	$500
Water service charge (per quarter)	$25
Fire flow test	$100
Private hydrant charge (per quarter)	$25
Water shutoff/on, maintenance	$10
Fire sprinkler service charge (per quarter):
Residential: 2 inches and smaller	Exempt
4 inches and smaller main	$100
6-inch main	$150
8 inches and larger main	$200
Tax Department
Duplicate tax bills [Amended 2-9-2010 by Ord. No. 1202-10]	$3
Tax search	$10
Continuation tax search	$2
Assessment search	$10
Continuation assessment search	$2
Health Department Fees [Amended 9-9-2003 by Ord. No. 1133-03; 2-9-2010 by Ord. No. 1202-10; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11; 10-7-2025 by Ord. No. 1488-25]
(Established by ordinance of the Borough Board of Health)
Flu clinic	Prevailing Medicare rate
Pap clinic	$20
Colo-rectal screening	$5
Food handler's course	$40
Copies of Health Department documents, per page:
1 to 10 pages	$0.75
11 to 20 pages	$0.50
21 and more	$0.25
Marriage license	$28
Burial permit, each	$15
Certified copies marriage license	$10
Birth record	$10
Death certificate	$10
Filing of correction form:
Birth	$10
Death	$10
Marriage	$10
Public establishments:
Beauty parlors, nail salons and tanning salons	$50
Barbershops	$50
Late fee when paid after April 1	$50
Pet shop	$50
Child-care facility	$100
Miscellaneous Fees
Municipal Clerk's office:
Insufficient funds [Added 8-15-2023 by Ord. No. 1445-23]
Payments returned for insufficient funds	$20
Upon a determination of insufficient funds or invalid account information, the payor may be required to remit future payments by cash, certified check, or cashier's check
Transcripts of tapes (fee established by transcribing firm)	$125 deposit
Copies of documents (per copy): [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Letter size, 8.5 inches by 11 inches	$0.05
Legal size, 8.5 inches by 14 inches	$0.07
Copies of ordinances:
General, per page	$0.50
Rent Ordinance, full text [Amended 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1085-99]	$10
Subdivision and Site Plan Review Ordinance, full text [Amended 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1085-99]	$10
Zoning Ordinance, full text	$10
Zoning Map	$0.50
Borough Code [Added 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1085-99]	$250
Borough Code supplements [Added 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1085-99]	$75
Master Plan	$20.00
Christmas tree sales:
Permit	$100
Deposit	$150
Parking lot permits:
All-night parking [Amended 7-13-1999 by Ord. No. 1077-99; 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 1114-02; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Annual	$360
Quarterly	$90
All-day parking [Amended 7-13-1999 by Ord. No. 1077-99; 5-28-2002 by Ord. No. 1114-02; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Annual	$360
Quarterly	$90
Senior citizen discount
All night/all day parking
Annual	$20
Quarterly	$5
Recycling fees: [Amended 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 1234-11]
Washers, dryers, furnaces, stoves, water heaters, metal bedsteads, swing sets, shelving, etc., per item	$10
Appliances containing refrigerant (air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, etc.), per item	$30
Televisions:
Under 32 inches	$10
Over 32 inches	$15
Public defender, application fee for service (Municipal Judge sets fee) [Amended 7-13-1999 by Ord. No. 1077-99; 8-31-1999 by Ord. No. 1085-99]	$0 to $200
Smoke-sensitive device, certificate	$35

Electric vehicle charging rates.

[Added 5-19-2026 by Ord. No. 1496-26]

Fee schedule. The following fees are hereby established for use of the Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging Station, effective upon adoption of this resolution:

Fee Type	Rate	Trigger Condition
Charging Fee	$0.30/kWh	Active charging session
Idle/Overstay Fee	$10.00/hour	After 20 min. post full charge

IDLE/overstay fee — Defined. For purposes of this subsection, the "Idle Fee" or "Overstay Fee" shall be defined as follows: upon the completion of a full charge, a vehicle owner or operator shall have a grace period of 20 minutes to remove the vehicle from the charging space. If the vehicle remains connected to or occupying the charging space beyond said 20 minute grace period, an idle fee of $10 per hour (or any portion thereof) shall be assessed and charged to the account or payment method associated with the charging session.

Collection and administration. Fees established herein shall be collected at the time of use through the charge point meter and mobile app.

Enforcement. Failure to pay applicable fees, including the Idle/Overstay Fee, may result in one or more of the following enforcement actions:

Suspension or revocation of access to the charging station;

Civil penalties as authorized by law or municipal ordinance;

Referral to the Municipal Court or other appropriate authority for collection; and/or