[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of Lower Makefield 12-20-2023 by Res. No. 23-32[1]. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution also repealed former Ch. A205,
Fees, adopted 12-7-2022 by Res. No. 22-20, as amended.
The fees for various certificates, permits,
inspections and other township services as referenced in the Code
of the Township of Lower Makefield shall be as follows:
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Chapter/Section
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Type
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Amount
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Chapter 70, Alarms
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§ 70-3B
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Application
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$50
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§ 70-7
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Identification cards
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$10
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§ 70-11B
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Fee in lieu of penalty
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$25
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Chapter 79, Animals
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Article I, Dogs
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Police transportation
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$60
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Chapter 116, Grading and Excavating
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§ 116-5
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Permit fee per volume of material in cubic yards
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Less than 50
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$75
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More than 50 and less than 250
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$100
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More than 250 and less than 500
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$125
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More than 500 and less than 1,000
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$150
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More than 1,000
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$150, plus $25 for each additional 1,000 cubic
yards or portion thereof
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Chapter 121, Impact Fees
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§ 121-14
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Per afternoon peak-hour trip
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Service Area 1
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$2,546
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Service Area 2
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$3,495
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Service Area 3
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$1,257
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Chapter 130, Short-Term Lodging Facilities
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§ 130-4
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Annual license and inspection fee
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$125
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Chapter 147, Peddling and Soliciting
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§ 147-5
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Solicitation permit
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Monthly permit
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$25
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Annual permit
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$100
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Chapter 152, Blighted and Vacant Properties
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§ 152-15
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Housing inspection fee
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$600
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Chapter 168, Small Wireless Facilities
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§ 168-5
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These fees apply to install a new or co-locate any existing
small wireless facilities (SWF) or associate utility pole in the right-of-way.
Each individual applicant shall be subject to an annual right-of-way
access fee if locating within a Township-owned public right-of-way
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Single up-front application that includes up to five small wireless
facilities (SWF) but shall not exceed 20 SWF for consolidated applications
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$500 plus 100 for each additional SWF
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Annual right-of-way access fee per SWF per year
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$200
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Additional annual right-of-way access fee per SWF per year for
location upon a Township-owned pole within the right-of-way
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$70
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New pole (not co-location) intended to support one or more SWF
(per pole)
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$1,000
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Chapter 175, Streets and Sidewalks
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§ 175-6C
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These fees apply to any road openings and excavations in the
Township roadway, right-of-way, curb, sidewalk, bikepath having an
improved or unimproved surface (fee to apply to each opening). All
fees may be doubled if the project is started without applicable permits
and/or approval.
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Road openings and excavations, up to 20 linear feet
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$200
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Road openings and excavations, over 20 linear feet
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$200 plus $2 per additional linear foot
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Utility pole replacements (per pole)
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$75
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New utility poles (per pole)
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$100
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Other aboveground facilities/pedestals (per unit)
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$25
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Driveways/curb aprons (located within right-of-way)
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$75
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Sidewalk and/or curb (per linear foot)
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$1 per linear foot ($75 minimum)
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An additional Township Engineer inspection fee may be required,
where deemed necessary.
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Chapter 178, Subdivision and Land Development
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§ 178-85H(4)(d)[2]
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Contribution to the tree bank per replacement tree
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$374
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§ 178-92
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Fee in lieu of dedication of recreation land (per proposed dwelling
unit)
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Core recreation land (per dwelling unit)
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$2,782
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Passive recreation land (per dwelling unit)
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$2,563
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§ 178-94B(4)
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Detention basin maintenance fee
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$3,500 per acre ($7,000 minimum)
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Chapter 196, Wreckers
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§ 196-8
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Annual license fee
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$50
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Chapter 164, Discharge of Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG)
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§ 164-5
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Annual permit application fee
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$100
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Chapter 164, Sanitary sewer lateral inspection program
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§ 164-20E
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Private sanitary sewer lateral permit and inspection
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1 lateral
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$125
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2 to 10 laterals
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$100 plus $25 per lateral
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11 laterals plus
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$350 plus $15 per lateral
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Fees for the certificates, permits, inspections and other services
listed shall be as indicated below. Fees cover all inspections (rough
and final) and plan review.
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Type
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Amount
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|---|---|
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Miscellaneous Fees
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General Administration
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Public Records - Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law
(RTKL)
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Fees shall be in accordance with Section 1307 of the Right-To-Know
Law (RTKL), which requires the Office of Open Records (OOR) to establish
a fee schedule for commonwealth agencies and local agencies. The RTKL
requires the OOR to review the fee schedule biannually (https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/FeeStructure.cfm).
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Reimbursement for nonpolice staff use
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Blended overtime rate plus payroll match plus pension contribution
|
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Tax Certifications
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For up to three years of certifications
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$35
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Fire Services
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Certificates of registration
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Building structures or rental space up to 10,000
square feet
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$100
|
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Building structures or rental space from 10,001
to 50,000 square feet
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$200
|
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Building structures or rental space from 50,001
to 200,000 square feet
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$550
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Hotel and motel buildings
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$550
|
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Apartments
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Clubhouse square feet fee plus $10 per unit
|
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Fireworks/pyrotechnic special effects materials
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$1,000
|
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Temporary membrane structures (greater than 400
square feet), residential
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$50
|
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Temporary membrane structures (greater than 400
square feet), commercial
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$150
|
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Fire investigation/incident reports
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$100
|
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Photographs
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$5 a picture, $200 for entire file
|
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Expert witness fees, per day, plus expenses
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$400
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False/faulty fire alarms (in a calendar year)
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First and second offense
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No charge
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Third offense
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$100 residential/$400 commercial
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Fourth offense
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$200 residential/$800 commercial
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Fifth offense or higher
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$500 residential/$1,000 commercial
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Police Services
| |
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Accident reports (as per PennDot, Vehicle Code Section
3751.b)
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$15
|
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Photographs of accidents, etc. (each)
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$25
|
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Police reports
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Cost of reports (per sheet) as per Right-to-Know Law (RTKL)
fee schedule
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Impound fee (vehicles) (per day)
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$15
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Reimbursement for police personnel (per hour, minimum
of 4 hours)
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$80
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Type
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Amount
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|---|---|
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Construction Permit Fees
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|
Zoning Permits
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ICC Use Groups R-3 and R-4 (single-family)
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New dwelling unit
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$150
|
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Additions to existing dwelling unit
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$100
|
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Fences
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$75
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Accessory buildings/structures
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$100
|
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Patios, driveways, walks
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1% construction cost; minimum fee of $100
|
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NOTE: Accessory buildings/structures includes storage
sheds, detached garages, uncovered ground-level decks, retaining walls
that are not over four feet in height, barns, silos, swimming pools,
hot tubs, etc. Patios that utilize interlocking pavers and do not
require the placement of a foundation and/or frost wall and sheds,
pole barns and temporary buildings 200 square feet or less shall require
a zoning permit only.
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All other ICC Use Groups
| |
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New construction
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$250
|
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Additions to existing
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$200
|
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Fences
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$150
|
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Accessory buildings/structures
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$200
|
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NOTE: Accessory buildings/structures includes storage sheds,
detached garages, uncovered ground-level decks and patios, retaining
walls, barns, silos, etc. Zoning permit fee does not include all applicable
land development and building permit fees.
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Sign permits
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Permanent signs - 32 square feet or less
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$100
|
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Permanent signs - Over 32 square feet
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$200
|
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Temporary signs - 30-day maximum or upon end of
event or selling season
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$25
|
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Written zoning opinions/zoning certification - upon request
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$150
|
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Portable outside storage units - residential
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$50 per unit
|
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Portable outside storage units - nonresidential
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$100 per unit
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Type
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Amount
|
|---|---|
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Building Permit Fees
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|
NOTES: All fees referenced within this section shall be increased
by up to 100% if the project is started without the applicable permits
and/or approvals.
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|
ICC Use Groups - In association with the referenced fees, the
use group designation is derived from the 2015/IBC-International Building
Code. R-3 refers to structures arranged for occupancy as a one- or
two-family dwelling unit where each unit has an independent means
of egress and each unit is separated by a two-hour fire separation
assembly. R-4 refers to all detached one- or two-family dwellings
not more than three stories in height. All other Use Groups refers
to the following Use Groups: A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, E, F-1, F-2,
H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, I-1, I-2, I-3, M, R-1, R-2, S-1 and S-2.
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Gross floor area (GFA) - In association with the referenced
fees, the gross floor area shall be defined as the following: the
total square feet of all floors within the perimeter of the outside
walls, including basements, bays, cellars, attached garages, roofed
patios, breezeways and covered walkways, halls, mechanical/utility
areas, restrooms, stairs, stair towers, halls, covered decks and attics
and crawl spaces having a minimum headroom of six feet. Attics and
crawl spaces having minimum headroom of less than six feet zero inches
are not included within the GFA.
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ICC Use Groups R-3 and R-4 (single-family)
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New dwelling unit
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$900, plus $0.70 per square foot of GFA
|
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Additions
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$150, plus $0.75 per square foot of GFA
|
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Alterations
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1.25% construction cost; minimum fee of $100
|
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Accessory structures (not associated with agricultural
uses)
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$125, plus $0.75 per square foot
|
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Uncovered decks or patios
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$200, plus $0.20 per square foot
|
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Note: Individual applications for covered decks and covered
patios shall be classified as an addition. Patios that utilize interlocking
pavers and do not require the placement of a foundation and/or frost
wall shall require a zoning permit only.
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Sheds, pole barns and temporary buildings less than 200 square
feet shall require a zoning permit only.
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All other use groups
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|
Plan reviews for commercial and industrial new construction,
additions and alternations
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$120 per submission
|
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New construction and additions
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$1,000, plus $1 per square foot of GFA
|
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Alterations, tenant fit-outs
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2.5% of construction cost up to $1,200,000, plus 0.8% of construction
cost over $1,200,000; minimum fee of $250
|
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Accessory structures (not associated with agricultural
uses)
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$150, plus $0.75 per square foot
|
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Uncovered decks or patios
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$250, plus $0.20 per square foot
|
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Demolition
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|
Use Groups R-3 and R-4
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$200
|
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Residential accessory structure
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$75
|
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All other use groups (with mech/elec/plumbing)
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$750 plus $0.10 per square foot
|
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All other use groups (with no mech/elec/plumbing)
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$200 plus $0.05 per square foot
|
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Miscellaneous renovations for use groups other than R-3
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Multifamily/nonresidential
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$200
|
|
Note: Includes roofing, doors, windows, etc., requiring no structural
changes to building or structure. Renovations requiring structural
changes shall be considered alterations.
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Swimming pools (pool fencing is included within permit cost)
| |
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Aboveground (water depth in excess of 24 inches)
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$200
|
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In-ground
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$550
|
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Inflatable (water depth in excess of 24 inches)
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$75
|
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Fireplaces
| |
|
Masonry fireplaces
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$75
|
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Premanufactured fireplace inserts/wood stoves/room
heaters
|
$50
|
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Manufactured housing unit installation
| |
|
Residential new installation
|
$600
|
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Residential installation on existing pad
|
$300
|
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UCC Appeals Board hearing application escrow
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$750
|
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Accessibility review (if required)
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$100
|
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Moving of existing structure
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$200
|
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UCC fee
|
$4.50 or as established by PA Department of L&I
|
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Reinspections as a result of previous disapprovals
or as a result of the applicant scheduling inspections that are not
ready at the time of the scheduled time
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$60
|
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Permits are not required for: painting, flooring, gutters, downspouts,
and other cosmetic improvements, plus replacements for a single-family
residential roof, vinyl siding replacement, replacement windows, and
replacement doors, provided there are no structural changes or changes
in framing. Contact us in order to determine if a permit is required.
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Type
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Residential
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All Other Uses
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|---|---|---|
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Plumbing Inspection Fees
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New construction - first 10 fixtures (including
but not limited to sinks, dishwashers, clothes/laundry washers, garbage
grinders/disposal units, humidifiers, water softeners, floor drains,
showers/tubs, boilers, potable water and sprinkler tie-ins, back-flow
preventers, pumps, etc.)
|
$125
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$250
|
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New construction - each additional fixture
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$25
|
$25
|
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Domestic water heater or coil, new or replacement
|
$50
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$100
|
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New sewer service (per occupancy/dwelling unit)
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$125
|
$150
|
|
Sewer service repair or replacement
|
$125
|
$150
|
|
New water service (per occupancy/dwelling unit)
|
$125
|
$150
|
|
Water service repair or replacement
|
$125
|
$150
|
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Solar installation
|
1.25% construction cost; minimum fee of $200
| |
|
UCC fee
|
$4.50 or as established by PA Department of L&I
| |
|
Reinspections as a result of previous disapprovals
or as a result of the applicant scheduling inspections that are not
ready at the time of the scheduled time
|
$60
|
$50
|
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Type
|
Amount
|
|---|---|
|
Mechanical Inspection Fees
| |
|
New construction and alterations- plan review and
inspection fees for installation, conversion or replacement of heating,
air conditioning, heat pumps, ventilation and accessory equipment
for all projects based on cost of construction.
| |
|
First $6,000 of construction cost (all projects)
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$200
|
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Each additional $1,000 of construction cost
|
$25
|
|
NOTE: Units utilizing an existing chimney and/or vent pipe to
have the existing chimney and/or vent certified by a qualified professional
specializing in certification of chimneys and vents with written evaluation
provided to the Township.
| |
|
Exhaust systems
| |
|
H1, H2, H3, or H4 use
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$500 per system
|
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All other nonresidential uses
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$200
|
|
Commercial paint/spray booth
|
$500
|
|
UCC fee
|
$4.50 or as established by PA Department of L&I
|
|
Reinspections as a result of previous disapprovals or as a result
of the applicant scheduling inspections that are not ready at the
time of the scheduled time
|
$60 each
|
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Type
|
Amount
|
|---|---|
|
Electrical Inspection Fees
| |
|
Plan reviews for commercial and industrial new construction,
additions and alterations for electrical only permits
|
$100
|
|
Flat electrical permit fees (Use these flat fees for most jobs.)
| |
|
Residential (i.e., 1- and 2-family dwellings and
their accessory buildings)
| |
|
Up to 200 devices and a single service/subpanel
(2 visits max.)
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$250
|
|
Up to 100 devices (1 inspection max)
|
$150
|
|
Other uses (including 3 plus unit multifamily dwellings)
| |
|
Up to 200 devices and a single service/subpanel
(2 visits max.)
|
$400
|
|
Up to 100 devices (1 inspection max.)
|
$250
|
|
Flexible electrical permit fees (Use these fees for complex
jobs.)
| |
|
Minimum fees utilizing flexible fee schedule
| |
|
Residential (1- and 2-family dwellings)
|
$150
|
|
Other uses (including multifamily)
|
$250
|
|
Branch circuits and basic electrical devices
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$1 per device
|
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Services (Listed rates are for single-phase and
600 volts or less, double rates for 3-phase or over 600 volts.)
| |
|
200 amps or less
|
$150
|
|
201 amps to 400 amps
|
$200
|
|
401 amps to 600 amps
|
$300
|
|
601 amps to 999 amps
|
$400
|
|
1,000 plus amps
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$600
|
|
Feeders and subpanels (Listed rates are for single-phase
and 600 volts or less, double rates for 3-phase or over 600 volts.)
| |
|
200 amp or less subpanel, including feeders
|
$50
|
|
201 amps to 400 amps, including feeders
|
$75
|
|
401 amps to 600 amps, including feeders
|
$125
|
|
601 plus amps, including feeders
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$225
|
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Motors, generators, transformers, solar systems,
etc. (Any motor under 1/3 hp is considered a basic device.)
| |
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1/3 to 1.0 hp, kW, or kVA
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$20
|
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1.1 to 5.0 hp, kW or kVA
|
$25
|
|
5.1 to 10 hp, kW or kVA
|
$30
|
|
10.1 to 30 hp, kW or kVA
|
$40
|
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30.1 to 50 hp, kW or kVA
|
$55
|
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50.1 to 100 hp, kW or kVA
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$75
|
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$1 per hp, kW or kVA
|
$1 per kW, kVA or hp
|
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Swimming pool bonding (aboveground)
|
$120
|
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Swimming pool bonding (in-ground)
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$175
|
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Solar panels (each)
|
$20
|
|
UCC fee
|
$4.50 or as established by PA Department of L&I
|
|
Reinspections as a result of previous disapprovals or as a result
of the applicant scheduling inspections that are not ready at the
time of the scheduled time
|
$60 each
|
|
NOTE: Fees above cover all inspections (rough and final)
and plan review.
|
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Type
|
Amount
|
|---|---|
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Fire Protection Fees
| |
|
NOTE: All fees referenced within this section may be doubled
if the project is started without the applicable permits and/or approvals.
| |
|
Fire suppression systems
| |
|
Fire suppression systems, new construction
|
$525 plus $2 per head
|
|
Fire suppression systems, existing construction
|
$200 plus $2 per head
|
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Fire pumps
|
$350
|
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Standpipes
| |
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Standpipes
|
$300 plus $5 per outlet
|
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Outside plan review
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|
In addition to the above-referenced per-head costs, if, in the
opinion of the Township, the application requires additional review
by an outside agency, the applicant shall pay the Township for the
actual costs of the plan review for the system proposed, plus a 10%
administrative fee.
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Fire/smoke alarm/detection systems
| |
|
Fire/smoke alarm/detection systems, residential
|
$100 plus $2 per device
|
|
Fire/smoke alarm/detection systems, nonresidential
|
$300 plus $2 per device
|
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Nonresidential kitchen hood suppression (Ansul) system
|
$200
|
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Tank removal, all uses
| |
|
UST/AST removals all uses
|
$125
|
|
UST/AST installs all uses
|
$125
|
|
Reinspections as a result of previous disapprovals or as a result
of the applicant scheduling inspections that are not ready at the
time of the scheduled time
|
$60 each
|
|
Stormwater Management Plan Review and Inspection Fees
|
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NOTE: All fees referenced within this section shall be increased
by up to 100% if the project is started without the applicable permits
and/or approvals.
|
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NOTE: Application fee payable at the time of each application.
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NOTE: Escrow funds: In addition to application filing fees,
the applicant shall be required to furnish an escrow fund to pay the
professional fees and other costs incurred in reviewing the plans,
processing the application and site inspections. Upon completion of
the project, whether the application is approved or rejected, any
monies not expended in the review and inspection process shall be
refunded to the applicant. If during the course of the review process
additional funds are needed to cover the review expenses of the Township,
the applicant will deposit said funds with the Township within 5 days
of written notice.
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Separate checks shall be submitted by the applicant to cover
the amounts identified.
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Type
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Application Fee
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Escrow
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|---|---|---|
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Delaware River South Watershed and Neshaminy Creek Watershed
Ordinances
| ||
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1. Subdivision and land development:
|
Same as and included in fees required for subdivision and land
development applications
| |
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2. Earth disturbance activity:
Alteration of the natural hydrologic regime
New or additional impervious or semipervious surfaces
Diversion piping or encroachment in stream channels
Installation of BMPs and/or stormwater management
facilities
General earth disturbances greater than 5,000 square
feet
|
$150
|
$1,500
|
|
3. Building or occupancy permits:
Construction of new buildings or additions to existing
buildings
Redevelopment
|
$150
|
$1,500
|
|
Subdivision and Land Development
|
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Residential Subdivision and Land Development Fees
|
|
The following costs are applicable to applications for preliminary
and final subdivision and/or land development that have not been accepted
as complete by the Township prior to the adoption of this Fee Schedule.
|
|
A filing fee and escrow deposit are payable at the time of each
application (sketch, preliminary and final). Separate checks shall
be submitted by the applicant to cover the amounts identified.
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Type
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Application Fee
|
Escrow
|
|---|---|---|
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Sketch plan with review by Township professionals (not required)
| ||
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Minor subdivision/land development (1 to 2 lots)
|
$100
|
$500
|
|
Major subdivision/land development (3 to 10 lots)
|
$100
|
$2,000
|
|
Major subdivision/land development (11 or more)
|
$100
|
$3,000
|
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Preliminary Plan (required)
| ||
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Residential land development (1 to 2 lots)
|
$2,000
|
$5,000
|
|
Major subdivision (3 to 10 lots)
|
$3,750 plus $75 per lot/d.u.*
|
$5,000 plus $660 per lot/d.u.*
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|
Major subdivision (11 to 25 lots)
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$4,000 plus $60 per lot/d.u.*
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$6,600 plus $500 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (26 to 50 lots)
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$5,000 plus $30 per lot/d.u.*
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$13,200 plus $350 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (51 to 100 lots)
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$6,000 plus $20 per lot/d.u.*
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$18,700 plus $250 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (101 or more lots)
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$7,000 plus $15 per lot/d.u.*
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$29,700 plus $150 per lot/d.u.*
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Final plan (required)
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Minor subdivision (1 to 2 lots)
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$2,000
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$4,000
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Major subdivision (3 to 10 lots)
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$1,750 plus $25 per lot/d.u.*
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$2,500 plus $350 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (11 to 25 lots)
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$1,750 plus $25 per lot/d.u.*
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$3,500 plus $250 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (26 to 50 lots)
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$2,500 plus $10 per lot/d.u.*
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$6,000 plus $150 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (51 to 100 lots)
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$3,000 plus $5 per lot/d.u.*
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$8,500 plus $100 per lot/d.u.*
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Major subdivision (101 or more lots)
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$3,500 plus $5 per lot/d.u.*
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$13,500 plus $50 per lot/d.u.*
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* Denotes "dwelling unit"
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Nonresidential Subdivision and Land Development Fees
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Sketch plan with review by Township professionals (not required)
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Subdivision/land development
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$250
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Escrow to be determined by Township at time of submission
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Preliminary plan (required)
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0 to 10,000 gross square feet (gsf)
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$6,500
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$3,450 plus $0.46 per gsf of proposed building
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10,001 to 100,000 gross square feet (gsf)
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$6,500 plus $0.025 per gsf of proposed building
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$5,750 plus $0.35 per gsf of proposed building
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> 100,000 gross square feet (gsf)
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$6,500 plus $0.025 per gsf of proposed building
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$28,750 plus $0.12 per gsf of proposed building
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Final plan (required)
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0 to 10,000 gross square feet (gsf)
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$2,000
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$1,500 plus $0.20 per gsf of proposed building
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10,001 to 100,000 gross square feet (gsf)
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$2,000 plus $0.01 per gsf of proposed building
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$2,500 plus $0.15 per gsf of proposed building
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> 100,000 gross square feet (gsf)
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$2,000 plus $0.01 per gsf of proposed building
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$12,500 plus $0.05 per gsf of proposed building
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The Township shall determine, at the time of the preliminary
application, what classification a project is considered.
All escrow fees identified are associated with a professional
services agreement that is required to be established between the
applicant and the Township for all costs incurred incidental to the
review of the application.
If the applicant requests a formal withdrawal and/or plan substitution
of a preliminary or final subdivision/land development application
and submits a revised plan, the applicant shall remit 10% of the original
application fee with the revised plan.
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Type
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Application Fee
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Escrow*
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|---|---|---|
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Board of Supervisors conditional use application
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Residential with subdivision/land development plan
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$2,000
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$2,000
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Nonresidential with subdivision/land development
plan
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$3,000
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$3,000
|
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Residential without subdivision/land development
plan
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$2,500
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$2,500
|
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Nonresidential without subdivision/land development
plan
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$3,500
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$3,500
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Lot line change
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Residential or nonresidential
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$400
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$2,500
|
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Land development waiver
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Residential
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$300
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$2,500
|
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Nonresidential
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$500
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$2,500
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* Escrow for this item may be waived if application is associated
with a current subdivision/land development application.
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Professional services agreement.
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At the time of submission, the applicant shall execute a professional
services agreement with the Township. The agreement includes the establishment
of an escrow account to cover the expenses of the Township for advisory
services incidental to the review of the application. These services
may include engineering, legal, planning, traffic, landscaping and
any other consultant necessary, in the opinion of the Township, to
properly examine the proposed application. To any fees incurred by
the Township, the sum of 10% shall be added as reimbursement to the
Township to cover administrative, overhead and other costs associated
and incurred for the collection of such fees and their distribution.
The escrow account funds shall be replenished to an amount to be determined
by the Township within 15 days of when the applicant is notified by
the Township that the funds are depleted to 25% of the original amount.
Escrow amounts shall be established in accordance with the professional
services agreement; all unused funds within the escrow account shall
be returned to the applicant 18 months after completion of the project/development
or upon written cancellation of the project/development upon approval
by the Township of the refund.
In the event the applicant disputes the amount of any such expense
in connection with the review of applications and reports, the applicant
shall, within 10 days of the billing date, notify the Township that
such expenses are disputed as unreasonable or unnecessary, in which
event the Township shall not delay or disapprove a subdivision/land
development application or any approval or permit related to the development
due to the applicant's request over disputed fees.
In event that the Township and the applicant cannot agree on
the amount of the review fees which are reasonable and necessary,
then the applicant and the Township shall follow the procedure for
dispute resolution set forth in 53 P.S. § 10510(g), as amended;
provided that the professionals resolving such dispute shall be of
the same profession or discipline as the consultants whose fees are
being disputed.
At the time of filing, the Township shall verify that the application,
plans and the professional services agreement are complete and all
fees are paid and the escrow is established.
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Zoning
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|---|---|---|---|
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Type
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Nonrefundable Filing Fee
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Escrow*
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|
Zoning Hearing Board application fees
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Application challenging the validity of the Zoning
Ordinance
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$2,500
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$2,500
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|
Residential appeals from the determination of the
Zoning Officer and/or applications for special exceptions or variances
|
$850
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N/A
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|
Nonresidential appeals from the determination of
the Zoning Officer and/or applications for special exceptions or variances
|
$1,000
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$500
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|
Zoning application fees
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|
Application for petition of change of zoning
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$3,000
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$2,500
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|
Application for a curative amendment
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$3,000
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$2,500
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|
Additional hearing request fee
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|
Continuance fee for each subsequent hearing beyond the first
two hearing dates to cover the cost of multiple hearings. The continuance
fee will not be collected with the submitted application. Fees will
be assessed if hearings are continued beyond the initial two hearing
dates.
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$100 each additional hearing
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*Escrow funds will be utilized to pay costs associated with
advertising, mailing, stenographic services and other costs incurred
by Lower Makefield Township or by the Lower Makefield Township Zoning
Hearing Board in connection with the application. The applicant shall
at all times be responsible for their share of the cost and expenses
of any proceeding. In the event the costs exceed the total escrowed
funds, the applicant shall reimburse the Township for actual expenses
incurred. In the event the costs are less than the total escrowed
funds, the balance will be refunded to the applicant.
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Park and Recreation Fees - Pool
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pool Membership Fees
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Full Price
|
August Only Discount**
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|
Resident
|
Nonresident
|
Resident
|
Nonresident
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|
Under 1 through 5 (discount)
|
$75
|
$110
|
$45
|
$80
|
|
Child 6 through 13/Senior 62 plus (discount)
|
$100
|
$140
|
$60
|
$95
|
|
Adults 14 and older (first two adults) per person
|
$210
|
$275
|
$170
|
$230
|
|
Adults 14 and older (each additional adult) per person (discount)
|
$120
|
$185
|
$85
|
$145
|
|
First 1,000 full paying adults receive a free guest pass.
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|
Military discount
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10%
| |||
|
Guest Passes
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|
Guest pass
|
$20 per day
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|
Guest pass after 4
|
$12
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|
Seniors day pass
|
$10
| |||
|
Guest pass book 10 passes
|
$180
| |||
|
Lessons
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|
Lessons, first child
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$55
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|
Lessons, each additional child
|
$50
| |||
|
Private swim lessons
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$30 per half hour
| |||
|
Semi-private lessons
|
$20 per person (up to 3)
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|
Pavilion Rental
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|
Pavilion rental deposit
|
$50
| |||
|
Resident
|
$50, 3 hours minimum
| |||
|
Resident each additional hour
|
$20 per hour
| |||
|
Nonresident
|
$100, 3 hours minimum
| |||
|
Nonresident each additional hour
|
$40 per hour
| |||
|
Swim team fees
|
$6,400
| |||
|
Administration
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|
Reimbursement for nonpolice staff use
|
Blended overtime rate plus payroll match plus pension contribution
| |||
|
Facilities Rental
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|
Memorial Park and Pavilions
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|
Security deposit
|
$50
| |||
|
Resident
|
$50, 3 hours minimum
| |||
|
Resident, each additional hour
|
$20 per hour
| |||
|
Nonresident
|
$100, 3 hours minimum
| |||
|
Nonresident, each additional hour
|
$40 per hour
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|
All Programs
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|
Event for-profit vendor fee
|
$100 to $250, varies based on the size of the event and type
of vendor
| |||
|
Bounced checks
|
$25
| |||
|
Community Center Rental
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|
Security deposit
|
$100
| |||
|
Great room, both sides
|
$110 per hour
| |||
|
Great room, both sides
|
$300 per 4-hour block
| |||
|
Great room, one side
|
$80 per hour
| |||
|
Great room, one side
|
$200 per 4-hour block
| |||
|
Classroom rental
|
$30 per hour
| |||
|
Classroom rental
|
$75 per 4-hour block
| |||
|
Kitchen
|
$35 per hour
| |||
|
Kitchen
|
$15 per each additional hour
| |||
|
Reduced fees are available for nonprofits with regular meetings
scheduled by contract
| ||||
|
Field Reservations
| ||||
|
Field usage security deposit
|
$500
| |||
|
Special event athletic field usage rental
|
$250 per field per day
| |||
|
Special event athletic field usage rental
|
$20 per field per hour (3-hour minimum)
| |||
|
Volleyball court reservation
|
$10 per hour
| |||
|
Use of lights on fields
|
$20 per hour
| |||
|
User Fees
| ||||
|
Resident
|
$30 per season (Spring/Fall)
| |||
|
Nonresident
|
$60 per season (Spring/Fall)
| |||
|
LMT seniors resident
|
$30 yearly
| |||
|
LMT seniors nonresident
|
$60 yearly
| |||
|
Pickleball Membership
| ||||
|
Annual resident
|
$120 per person
| |||
|
Annual nonresident
|
$150 per person
| |||
|
Resident snowbird (April to October)
|
$60 per person
| |||
|
Nonresident snowbird (April to October)
|
$75 per person
| |||
|
Contractor Split for Park and Recreation Programs
| ||||
|
To the contractor
|
70% of revenue
| |||
|
To the Township
|
30% of revenue
| |||
|
Nonresident fee to the township
|
15% additional charge
| |||
|
Dog Park Membership Fees
| ||||
|
For one dog resident
|
$45, 1 year
| |||
|
For one dog nonresident
|
$60, 1 year
| |||
|
Each additional dog
|
$15, 1 year
| |||
|
Replacement key fob
|
$5
| |||
|
Bench Program
| ||||
|
Reimbursement for bench, labor and supplies
|
$2,100 per 1 bench
| |||
|
Summer Camp
| ||||
|
Resident
|
Nonresident
| |||
|
Eight-week
|
$1,600
|
$1,750
| ||
|
Six-week
|
$1,250
|
$1,400
| ||
|
Four-week
|
$900
|
$1,000
| ||
|
Sibling discount
|
5%
|
5%
| ||
|
Tween Camp
| ||||
|
Resident
|
Nonresident
| |||
|
Eight-week
|
$1,670
|
$1,830
| ||
|
Six-week
|
$1,310
|
$1,440
| ||
|
Four-week
|
$910
|
$1,000
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