[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Cheltenham 12-21-2022 by Res. No. 29-22[1]. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution, effective 1-1-2023, repealed former Ch. A300, Fees, adopted 8-20-1996 by Res. No. 28-96, as amended .
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 86, Alarms, Article II, False Alarm Notification Control, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Permit fee for new alarm systems: $50.
(2) 
Charge for alarm users who fail to obtain an alarm user's permit within 60 days of the activation of a new alarm system: $35, in addition to permit fee.
(3) 
Annual renewal of alarm user's permit: $35.
(4) 
Annual renewal of alarm user's permit for users 65 and older: $30.
(5) 
Discount for renewal of alarm user's permit if paid before March 1 of each year: $10.
(6) 
Late fee for users who fail to renew their annual alarm user's permit by March 31 of each year: $35, in addition to permit fee.
(7) 
Fee for response to an alarm call to a location without a valid alarm user's permit: $600.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 94, Amusements and Amusement Devices, Article I, Carnivals, Circuses and Picnics, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Any carnival or circus: $1,000.
B. 
Pursuant to Chapter 94, Amusements and Amusement Devices, Article II, Amusement Devices, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Annual license fee for each amusement device: $115.
(2) 
The license fee for any license issued in any calendar year after July 1 shall be 1/2 of the annual license fee.
(3) 
Entertainment license fee: $10.
Pursuant to Chapter 105, Boxing, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
A. 
License for contest: $500.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 110, Building Construction, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Certificate of occupancy.
(a) 
Copy of certificate of occupancy: $15.
(b) 
No fee shall be required for the issuance of an original certificate of occupancy.
(2) 
Permit fees.
(a) 
Permit fees for new residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction shall be as follows:
[1] 
For the first $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $45.
[2] 
For each additional $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
(b) 
Permit fees for temporary tents.
[1] 
Temporary tents to be used for religious or charitable purposes: $25.
[2] 
Temporary tents to be used for weddings and social functions: $50.
[3] 
Temporary tents or structures to be used for commercial purposes in commercial areas not including those retail sales uses accessory to an existing permitted retail sales use in a permanent location in the Township:
[a] 
Tents under 400 square feet: $250 per tent, for a maximum of 20 consecutive days.
[b] 
Tents 400 square feet or more: $400 per tent, for a maximum of 20 consecutive days.
[c] 
Permits for signs affixed to temporary tents or structures used for commercial purposes in commercial areas shall require a fee of $40 per sign.
[4] 
Tent rental charge for Curtis Hall: no charge. Fees are included with the rental agreement.
(c) 
Permit fees for the installation, conversion or replacement of heating and air conditioning.
[1] 
For the first $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost: $45.
[2] 
For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof of the estimated cost in excess of $1,000: $30.
(d) 
Permit fee for the installation and removal of flammable liquid, combustible liquid or hazardous materials storage tanks; fuel dispensers; and flammable liquid, combustible liquid, or hazardous materials piping and equipment of every description.
[1] 
Installation of combustible or flammable liquid storage tanks of every description (residential and nonresidential): $50 for the first 700 gallons of tank storage capacity, $70 for tank capacities between 700 and 1,000 gallons and $20 for each additional 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof.
[2] 
Installation of hazardous materials storage tanks with product other than flammable or combustible liquids:
[a] 
For the first $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $45.
[b] 
For each additional $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[3] 
For each fuel dispenser proposed to be installed: $50.
[4] 
Installation or modification of all flammable liquid, combustible liquid or hazardous materials piping or systems.
[a] 
For the first $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $45.
[b] 
For each additional $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[5] 
Removal of flammable liquid, combustible liquid or hazardous materials storage tanks of every description (residential or nonresidential): $50 for tanks 2,000 gallons or less in capacity and $100 for tanks over 2,000 gallons in capacity.
(3) 
Permit fees for the alteration, addition, repair or demolition, whether residential or nonresidential, of a building, and in the installation of permanent equipment therein, and the erection, construction or repair of miscellaneous structures shall be as follows:
(a) 
For the first $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $45.
(b) 
For each additional $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
(4) 
Temporary structures.
(a) 
Permit fees for temporary buildings (other than builders' shanties) shall be the same as prescribed for new buildings.
(b) 
Renewal fees.
[1] 
Residential: $30.
[2] 
Commercial: $75.
(5) 
Building permit fee for fencing: $0.50 per linear foot of fence with a minimum fee of $50.
(6) 
The building permit fee for ADA accessibility and for commercial plan review and inspection shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessibility plan reviewer and inspector:
[1] 
Base fee of $100 plus $0.10 per square foot of floor area or each fraction of affected floor area.
[a] 
Accessibility plan review is considered to be 20% of the above fee calculation with a minimum fee of $20.
[b] 
Accessibility inspections are considered to be 80% of the above fee calculation with a minimum fee of $75.
[c] 
Where floor area cannot be applied (door relocations, etc.), only the minimum fee shall be charged.
[2] 
This fee shall be in addition to all other applicable building permit fees.
(b) 
Commercial plan reviewer and inspector shall be based on an hourly fee.
NOTE: Third party review fees shall apply per the rate sheet on file in the Planning and Zoning Department.
(7) 
General contractor licensing fee: $85.
B. 
Pursuant Chapter 110, Building Construction, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the applicable permit fee(s) for work commenced prior to obtaining approved permits required by Chapter 110 shall be tripled, as outlined in this fee schedule.
C. 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Administration Fee: A fee of $4.50, or other amount, however denominated, imposed on the Township from time-to-time, will be assessed to all permits issued by the Township, which will be remitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for administration of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 135, Electrical Registration, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Application for examination, license and annual renewal fees.
(a) 
Master electrician contractor: $85.
(b) 
Chief plant electrician: $60.
(c) 
Oil burner service dealer: $60.
(d) 
Refrigeration service dealer: $60.
(e) 
Journeyman electrician: $45.
(f) 
Apprentice electrician: $35.
(g) 
HVAC Contractor: $85.
NOTE: Third party review fees may apply.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 139, Explosives, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Thirty-day permit: $300.
(2) 
One-year permit: $1,000.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 147, Fire Insurance Claims, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fee is hereby established for the issuance by the Director of Fiscal Affairs of a certificate indicating whether there are any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties or user charges against real property damaged by fire. This fee is authorized by Pennsylvania State Act 98 of 1992.
(1) 
Certificate: $75.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 151, Fire Prevention, Article I, Fire Marshal, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established.
(1) 
Fire reports: $50.
(2) 
Annual fire inspections.
(a) 
Assembly, educational and institutional, business, factory, high-hazard, manufacturing, mercantile and storage occupancies:
[1] 
Up to 3,500 square feet: $50.
[2] 
3,501 square feet to 12,000 square feet: $90.
[3] 
12,001 square feet to 36,000 square feet: $125.
[4] 
36,001 square feet to 50,000 square feet: $150.
[5] 
50,001 square feet to 100,000 square feet: $250.
[6] 
Over 100,000 square feet: $350.
(b) 
Second and subsequent re-inspections required for compliance: $25.
(c) 
Installation and alteration of sprinkler systems:
[1] 
Up to $1,000 of the estimated cost: $50.
[2] 
Each additional $1,000 of the estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[3] 
Third party plan review (if required): actual third party cost incurred for review.
(d) 
Installation and alteration of fire alarm systems:
[1] 
Up to $1,000 of the estimated cost, $50.
[2] 
Each additional $1,000 of the estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[3] 
Third party plan review (if required): actual third party cost incurred for review.
(e) 
Installation and alteration of all other fire suppression systems:
[1] 
Up to $1,000 of the estimated cost: $50.
[2] 
Each additional $1,000 of the estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[3] 
Third party plan review (if required): actual third party cost incurred for review.
(f) 
Approval of permits and inspection of installations of compressed and liquefied gases.
[1] 
For the first $1,000 of cost: $45.
[2] 
For each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[a] 
Approval of permits and inspection of fire protection systems. The fee for such permits shall be $45 for the first $1,000 of the cost thereof, $30 for each additional $1,000 of cost, plus any actual third party costs incurred for the review, if applicable.
B. 
Pursuant to Chapter 151, Fire Prevention, Article VI, Recovery of Costs for Abatement of Hazardous Substances, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Response to any hazardous materials release or incident which requires the services of the Township Fire Department: $500 plus costs (Township fee does not include the cost of any other governmental agency).
C. 
Permit fees for Fire Department/Company standby:
(1) 
For the first two hours or fraction thereof: $500.
(2) 
For each additional hour or fraction thereof: $250.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 194, Display Fireworks, of the Code of Cheltenham Township, the following fee is hereby established:
(1) 
Permit fee for display fireworks (per event): $300.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 161, Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Service charge for collection and disposal: $325 per single-family residential dwelling unit
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 179, Massage Establishments, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established.
(1) 
License application to operate a massage establishment: $250.
(2) 
Portion of license application that will be returned if the license is not granted: $50.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 205, Peace and Order, Article III, Noise and Disorderly Conduct, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Permit fee for noncommercial use of sound truck: $50.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 209, Plumbing Standards, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established.
(1) 
Master plumber's license fee: $85, no discount period.
(2) 
Journeyman plumber's license fee: $45.
(3) 
Apprentice plumber: $35.
(4) 
Filing fees for plumbing plan.
(a) 
New construction: $50 minimum, plus $10 per fixture in excess of five fixtures.
(b) 
Alterations, replacement of fixtures, additions and removal: $10 minimum, plus $10 per fixture in excess of two fixtures.
(5) 
Permit fees for repair, replacement or removal of existing laterals.
(a) 
For the repair or replacement of existing laterals: 3% of total project cost, including labor and materials, plus a one-time fee of $19.
(b) 
Demolition, disconnecting fee: $35.
(c) 
Failure to obtain a permit for work on a lateral: Triple the appropriate fee as outlined in Subsection A(5)(a) above.
(6) 
Permit fees for plumbing work (completed within the building envelope):
(a) 
For the first $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $45.
(b) 
For each additional $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof: $30.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 213, Precious Metals and Gems, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
License fee: $400.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 217, Property, Sale of, of the Code of Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Application for certification statement and affidavits: $40.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 226, Real Estate Registry, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Evidence of registration of property: $10.
B. 
Pursuant to Chapter 283, Vacant Building Registry and Regulations, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established.
(1) 
Residential single-family annual registration.
(a) 
Initial registration/renewal without violations: $400.
(b) 
First renewal with violations: $800.
(c) 
Second renewal with violations: $1,200.
(d) 
Third or more renewals with violations: $1,400.
(2) 
Multifamily residential/nonresidential annual registration.
(a) 
Less than 5,001 square feet.
[1] 
Initial registration/renewal without violations: $500.
[2] 
First renewal with violations: $1,000.
[3] 
Second renewal with violations: $1,500.
[4] 
Third or more renewals with violations: $2,000.
(b) 
5,001 square feet to 10,000 square feet.
[1] 
Initial registration/renewal without violations: $1,000.
[2] 
First renewal with violations: $2,000.
[3] 
Second renewal with violations: $3,000.
[4] 
Third or more renewals with violations: $4,000.
(c) 
10,001 square feet to 200,000 square feet.
[1] 
Initial registration/renewal without violations: $1,750.
[2] 
First renewal with violations: $3,500.
[3] 
Second renewal with violations: $5,250.
[4] 
Third or more renewals with violations: $7,000.
(d) 
Over 200,000 square feet.
[1] 
Initial registration/renewal without violations: $2,500.
[2] 
First renewal with violations: $5,000.
[3] 
Second renewal with violations: $7,500.
[4] 
Third or more renewals with violations: $10,000.
(3) 
Waiver of vacant building registration fee: $100, but full registration fee shall be submitted with annual registration form.
A. 
Discharge of fats, oils and grease to POTW.
(1) 
Initial permit: $500.
(2) 
Annual permit renewal: $250.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 242, Signs and Advertising, Article I, Sign Regulations,[1] of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Permit: $45 per sign erected for the first $1,000; $30 for each additional $1,000.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Ch. 242, Signs and Advertising, Art. I, Sign Regulations, adopted 6-9-1959 by Ord. No. 939, as amended, was repealed 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 2030-03. For current sign regulations, see Ch. 295, Zoning, Art. XXV, Signs.
Fees for permits for commercial peddling/soliciting and indoor/outdoor transient vendors shall be as follows:
A. 
Peddlers, solicitors and transient vendors:
(1) 
One day: $50, plus $25 per person.
(2) 
One week (seven days): $50, plus $100 per person.
(3) 
One-day parade: $150.
B. 
Fees for transient sales vendors: $100 per vendor, per day, for a maximum of 20 days.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 255, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees shall be established:
(1) 
Permit for placing building material in a street: $100.
(2) 
Permit for setting or resetting the line or grade of a curb.
(a) 
$500.
(b) 
For more than 75 feet of frontage: an additional $10 per linear foot.
(3) 
Permit for work within right-of-way (sum of application fee and construction fee).
(a) 
Application fee:
[1] 
Street opening (improved area or unimproved area) for each street location: $150.
[2] 
Sidewalk/curb (new or replacement) for each street location: $75.
(b) 
Construction fee:
[1] 
Street opening: $25 per square yard or increment thereof; two-square-yard minimum.
[2] 
Sidewalk: $25 per 10 linear foot section of increment thereof; thirty-linear-foot minimum.
[3] 
Curb: $25 per 10 linear foot section or increment thereof; thirty-linear-foot-minimum.
(4) 
Permit renewal.
(a) 
Sixty-day renewal for street opening permit: $100.
(b) 
Sixty-day renewal of curb or sidewalk permit: $50.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 260, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Filing of preliminary plan for review: $50.
(2) 
Final plan: $25, plus $25 for each lot, dwelling unit or 3,000 square feet of floor area appearing on the final plan.
(3) 
Improvement construction plan: $15 when the application is filed, plus an amount equal to 5% of the estimated cost of the work, as determined by the Township Engineer, for the necessary inspection. The inspection charge shall be based upon the subsequently stated hourly rates for each hour or portion thereof a Township employee is engaged on the work and shall include the actual cost of any material tests. The hourly rate for a Township inspector will be $50 per hour and $100 per hour for the Township Engineer. Upon completion of the work, any moneys not expended shall be refunded to the owner. Any moneys due the Township will be paid by the developer to the Township before final certification.
(4) 
Subdivision/land development reviews.
(a) 
The hourly charges for subdivision/land development reviews shall be as follows:
[1] 
Township Engineer: Per consultant annual rate schedule for Cheltenham Township.
[2] 
Clerical services: $25 per hour.
(b) 
Residential subdivision or land development.
Application Fee
Professional Review Escrow*
1 to 5 lots/units
$250, plus $325 per lot/unit
$2,500, plus $625 per lot/unit
6 to 10 lots/units
$300, plus $275 per lot/unit
$5,500, plus $525 per lot/unit
11 to 25 lots/units
$350, plus $175 per lot/unit
$8,000, plus $424 per lot/unit
25+ lots/units
$150, plus $100 per lot/unit
$10,000, plus $225 per lot/unit
Lot line revision
$325
$1,000
(c) 
Nonresidential subdivision.
Application Fee
Professional Review Escrow*
1 to 3 lots
$450 per lot
$2,500, plus $525 per lot
4+ lots
$1,000, plus $325 per lot
$3,500, plus $325 per lot
Lot line revision
$525
$1,500
(d) 
Nonresidential land development.
New Construction
Application Fee
Professional Review Escrow*
Up to 3,000 square feet
$375, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
$1,000, plus $325 per 1,000 square feet
3,001 to 10,000 square feet
$275, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
$3,000, plus $225 per 1,000 square feet
10,001 to 25,000 square feet
$525, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
$5,000, plus $200 per 1,000 square feet
25,001 to 75,000 square feet
$625, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
$6,000, plus $175 per 1,000 square feet
75,001 + square feet
$1,100, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
$7,000, plus $175 per 1,000 square feet
(e) 
Plan amendments/minor plans.
Application Fee
Professional Review Escrow*
$350, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
$1,000, plus $325 per 1,000 square feet
*
Professional Review Escrow: These funds are collected by the Township and used to pay fees associated with professional services provided by Township consultants (engineering, legal, etc.). Fees are held by the Township and unused fees are returned to the applicant when project review is complete. The balance of the escrow must be maintained at a level of 25% of the original escrow at all times. Work will not be completed on the project unless the escrow balance is at or above 25% of the original escrow.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 270, Taxation, Article II, Mercantile License Tax, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Annual license: $15.
(2) 
Replacement of lost or damaged license: $2.
B. 
Pursuant to Chapter 270, Taxation, Article III, Business Privilege Tax, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Certificate of registration: $15.
(2) 
Replacement of lost or damaged certificate: $2.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 285, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
Residential permit parking permit fee: $10.
(2) 
Transfer of residential parking permit: $3.
(3) 
Commercial parking permit fee schedule:
Time Period
Fee
January 1 through 15
$200
January 16 through 31
$191
February 1 through 15
$182
February 16 through end of month
$173
March 1 through 15
$164
March 16 through 31
$155
April 1 through 15
$146
April 16 through 30
$137
May 1 through 15
$128
May 16 through 31
$119
June 1 through 15
$110
June 16 through 30
$101
July 1 through 15
$92
July 16 through 31
$83
August 1 through 15
$74
August 16 through 31
$65
September 1 through 15
$56
September 16 through 30
$47
October 1 through 15
$38
October 16 through December 31
$29
(4) 
Handicapped parking sign, pole, installation and administrative costs: $100.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
A. 
At the time of filing of notice of petition or application, there shall be paid to the Township Manager the sum of $1,200. Said filing fee covers the nonrefundable application fee of $600, postage, advertising, stenographic fee and mailing cost. If expenses exceed the filing fee, the applicant shall be billed and liable for any additional expenses. If expenses are less than the filing fee minus the application fee, the applicant shall receive a refund.
B. 
At the time of filing notice of appeal or application for special exception or variance to the requirements of Chapter 295, entitled "Zoning," and for continuances of Zoning Hearing Board meetings, there shall be paid to the Township Manager, by the applicant or appellant, the following nonrefundable fees.
(1) 
Accessory structures on single-family residential properties (decks, fences, garages, gazebos, pools, sheds, etc.): $500.
(2) 
Single-family residential buildings/properties (including additions thereto): $600.
(3) 
Two-family residential, townhouses and/or residential multifamily (including additions thereto and accessory structures thereon): $1,200.
(4) 
Nonresidential buildings/properties: $1,200.
(5) 
Zoning Hearing Board continuances requested by applicant.
(a) 
Single-family residential properties: $400.
(b) 
Two-family residential, townhouses, and/or residential multifamily properties: $600.
(c) 
Nonresidential properties: $600.
A. 
Pursuant to Chapter 5, Administration of Government, Article XI, General Provisions, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1) 
The fee for clerical research time shall be billed at a rate of $25 per hour, with a minimum charge of $25.
(2) 
The fee for research time conducted by Township administrative staff shall be billed at a rate of $75 per hour, with a minimum charge of $75. Administrative time shall include, but not be limited to, managerial services performed by administrative municipal employees.
(3) 
Costs to provide copies of records:
(a) 
Black and white copies: $0.25 per copy.
(b) 
Color copies: $0.35 per copy.
(c) 
Specialized documents (other than 8.5 inches by 11 inches: actual cost to copy.
(d) 
CD/DVD of documents: $3 per disk, if not provided by requestor.
(e) 
Flash drive of documents: actual cost of flash drive, if not provided by requestor.
(f) 
Conversion of record to paper: $0.25 per page.
(g) 
Mailing of documents: cost to mail documents.
(h) 
Certification of records: $5 per record.
(4) 
Charges for the following Township documents:
(a) 
Unabridged edition of the Code of Cheltenham Township (hard copy or disk): $250.
[1] 
Annual supplements: $100.
(b) 
Current edition of Township Building Code: $35.
(c) 
Current edition of Township Zoning Code: $35.
(d) 
Current edition of Subdivision Code: $35.
(e) 
Current edition of Plumbing Code: $35.
(f) 
Home Rule Charter: $15.
(5) 
Unless specified elsewhere in the Township's Fee Schedule, charges for all forms of certifications by Township officials: $35.
(6) 
The Township shall be reimbursed by the requesting party for all costs including prevailing wages, travel time, expenses, and mileage of Township personnel to attend legal matters and provide expert testimony on behalf of non-municipal-related cases. Costs to the Township shall be calculated by the Township's Accounting Department and billed accordingly and paid within 30 days from the date of the last proceeding.
All discounts for user fees including, but not limited to, refuse fees, sanitary sewer fees and excess water fees invoiced by the Township of Cheltenham are hereby eliminated and extinguished.
A. 
(Reserved)
B. 
Dumpsters and temporary storage containers.
(1) 
Placement of a dumpster or temporary storage container within public rights-of-way, including the streets or roadways: $400 per dumpster for 15 days; $75 per dumpster for each additional day up to a maximum of 60 days.
(2) 
Placement of a dumpster or temporary storage container on private property: $50 per dumpster for 15 days; $10 per dumpster each additional day up to a maximum of 60 days.
(3) 
Placement of one or more dumpsters or temporary storage containers at a development or redevelopment site (projects that involve the construction or rehabilitation of multiple residences and/or the construction or rehabilitation of commercial space greater than 5,000 square feet): $50 per month, per dumpster for a period not to exceed two years.
C. 
Facility rentals.
(1) 
Community centers.
(a) 
Gymnasium rental: $30/hour.
(b) 
Community center room rental:
[1] 
Township resident or entity: $35/hour.
[2] 
Cheltenham Township adult school: $20/hour.
[3] 
Non-Township resident or entity: $50/hour.
(c) 
Party packages.
[1] 
Basic:
[a] 
Resident: $175 for two hours.
[b] 
Nonresident: $205 for two hours.
[2] 
Sports:
[a] 
Resident: $200 for two hours.
[b] 
Nonresident: $230 for two hours.
[3] 
Additional time:
[a] 
Resident: $50 each additional 1/2 hour.
[b] 
Nonresident: $60 each additional 1/2 hour.
(2) 
Curtis Hall (five-hour blocks):
(a) 
Monday-Thursday days (Before 4:00 p.m.): $400.
(b) 
Monday through Thursday evenings (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight: $700.
(c) 
Friday through Sunday: contact caterer for price schedule.
(d) 
Overtime: $400/hour.
D. 
Special events: $50, $75 if submitted less than 90 days before the event, $125 if submitted less than 30 days before the event. Fee waived for block parties.
E. 
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Zoning, Article XXXII, Wireless Supports and Communications Facilities, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees shall be established:
(1) 
Initial permit application fee: $750, plus $250 per site/per attachment.
(2) 
Annual attachment fee: $250 per site/per attachment.
(3) 
Annual escalation of attachment fee: 3% per year/per site/per attachment.
F. 
Print and advertising rates:
(1) 
For horizontal publications.
1 column
2 columns
3 columns
3.375 inches
6.75 inches
10.125 inches
1 rows
2 inches
$250
$400
$525
2 rows
4 inches
$400
$675
$750
3 rows
6 inches
$525
$750
$1,000
4 rows
8 inches
$675
$900
$1,250
(2) 
For vertical publications.
(a) 
Eight page vertical (3.75 inches by 2.5 inches): $275.
(b) 
Quarter page horizontal (Eight inches by 2.5 inches): $500.
(c) 
Quarter page vertical (3.75 inches by five inches): $500.
(d) 
Half page horizontal (Eight inches by five inches): $725.
(e) 
Half page vertical (3.85 inches by 10.125 inches): $725.
(f) 
Full page: $1,250.
(3) 
Inserts (whole pages only).
(a) 
Single-sided advertisement: $2,500.
(b) 
Double-sided advertisement: $3,500.
G. 
Permit for filming on Township property and public right-of-way: $500.
A. 
Police Department.
(1) 
Fingerprinting: $30.
(2) 
Parking fines, unless otherwise specified in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code:
(a) 
General parking offenses: $25.
(b) 
Parking in a fire zone: $50.
(c) 
Parking in a handicapped parking space: $100, unless a greater fee is posted.
(d) 
Parking meter fines: $25.
(3) 
Parking meters:
(a) 
Two-hour meters: $0.50.
(b) 
Twelve-hour meters: $2.
(4) 
Special details: $130.
B. 
Parks and recreation department.
(1) 
Playground registration:
(a) 
Resident: $600.
(b) 
Nonresident: $800.
(2) 
Pools:
(a) 
Season fees:
[1] 
Family membership: $275 early registration; $285 after May 1.
[2] 
Adult membership (Age 18 and over): $140 early registration; $150 after May 1.
[3] 
Student membership (Age 16 to 23 and full-time undergraduate students with school ID): $90 early registration; $100 after May 1.
[4] 
Youth membership (Age 3 to 15): $90 early registration; $100 after May 1.
[5] 
Senior membership: $50 early registration; $60 after May 1.
[6] 
Children under 3: free.
(b) 
Daily fees:
[1] 
Adults: $7 per day, plus $35 one-time registration fee. One-time registration fees paid prior to May 1: $30.
[2] 
Youth: $6 per day, plus $35 one-time registration fee. One-time registration fees paid prior to May 1: $30.
(c) 
Guest, weekday:
[1] 
Adults: $10 per day.
[2] 
Youth: $8 per day.
(d) 
Guest, weekends:
[1] 
Adults: $12 per day.
[2] 
Youth: $10 per day.
(3) 
Field rental: $1,000 per field per year.
(4) 
Teen camp registration:
(a) 
Resident: $1,050.
(b) 
Nonresident: $1,250.
C. 
Building and zoning department:
(1) 
Zoning use and occupancy certificate:
(a) 
Residential: $75.
(b) 
Commercial: $135.
(2) 
Fine penalty:
(a) 
Residential: $175.
(b) 
Commercial: $275.
(3) 
Grading permit:
(a) 
Residential: $250, plus $1,000 escrow.
(b) 
Commercial: $425, plus $1,000 escrow.
(4) 
Zoning compliance letter:
(a) 
Residential: $80.
(b) 
Commercial: $125.
D. 
Public works department.
(1) 
Special collection fee:
(a) 
Home pickup: $35.
(b) 
Drop-off at yard: $20.
(2) 
Landscape company disposal fee:
(a) 
Base fee for a truckload dropoff of one cubic yard to 15 cubic yards: $35.
(b) 
Base fee for a truckload dropoff of 16 cubic yards to 30 cubic yards: $70.
(c) 
Base fee for a truckload dropoff of 31 cubic yards to 50 cubic yards: $120.
(3) 
Landscape license yearly fee: $150.*
(4) 
Tree work company license fee: $100.*
(5) 
Installation of highway banner by Township personnel: $500.
(6) 
Brush/branch collection (home pickup): $30 for a four-foot-high, four-foot wide, eight-foot-long pile, additional costs will apply for larger piles.
(7) 
Additional recycle tote: $65, any size.
(8) 
Biodegradable leaf bags.
(a) 
Three bags for $2.50.
(b) 
Fifty-bag bundle for $40.
(9) 
Removal of nuisances and/or noncompliant Property Maintenance Code infractions: current annual hourly rate of personnel for work necessary to remove a nuisance and/or correct noncompliant Property Maintenance Code infractions, plus the cost of equipment and vehicles and disposal costs, if any.
*NOTE: The annual license fee will be reduced by 50% for any business that has an active business privilege license based in Cheltenham Township and has filed a tax return in the past year.
E. 
Planning and Zoning Department.
(1) 
Residential property outstanding code violation report: $75.
(2) 
Commercial property outstanding code violation report: $125.
F. 
Accounting department.
(1) 
Commercial and residential sewer and refuse lien payoff calculations: $25.
G. 
Emergency medical services.
(1) 
Basic life support (BLS): $1,500 per call.
(2) 
Advanced life support 1 (ALS-1): $1,800 per call.
(3) 
Advanced life support 2 (ALS-2): $2,000 per call.
(4) 
Mileage: $0.15 per mile.
(5) 
Treatment/no transport: $400 per call.
(6) 
Police blood draw: $400 per draw.
(7) 
Hourly detail rate: $185 per hour.
(8) 
Refusals/life assist: $200 per call.
(9) 
Emergency Medical Services annual subscription rates:
(a) 
Individual: $60.
(b) 
Family: $100.
(c) 
Senior (age 65 plus): $35.
(d) 
Senior couple (age 65 plus): $70.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2434-21, the Cheltenham Township Stormwater Management Fee Ordinance, adopted December 15, 2021, the following fees shall be established:
A. 
Fee per equivalent residential unit (ERU): $80 per ERU in 2022, $160 per ERU in 2023, $220 per ERU in 2024 and future years, until changed by resolution.
B. 
Late payment penalty: 10% of fee owed, plus 0.5% for each month unpaid and any collection, attorney and/or filing fees incurred by the Township to collect stormwater management fees.
C. 
Credit application fee.
(1) 
Residential properties: $50.
(2) 
Other developed properties:
(a) 
0.5 to 10 ERUs: $250.
(b) 
10.5 to 25 ERUs: $500.
(c) 
25.5 to 100 ERUs: $1,000.
(d) 
More than 100 ERUs: $1,500.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2443-22, the Rental Licensing and Inspection Ordinance, adopted August 17, 2022, the following fees shall be established:
A. 
Rental property inspections:
(1) 
0 to 100 units: $60 per unit.
(2) 
101 to 500 units: $55 per unit.
(3) 
501 to 1,000 units: $50 per unit.
(4) 
1,001 to 2,000 units: $45 per unit.
(5) 
More than 2,000 units: $40 per unit.
B. 
Follow-up inspections: First follow-up inspection is at no cost. Additional follow-up inspections: $25 per inspection.