[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of River Edge 7-7-1997 by Ord. No. 1187. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alarm systems — See Ch. 108.
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 114.
Amusement devices — See Ch. 118.
Animals — See Ch. 122.
Auctions and auctioneers — See Ch. 128.
Bicycles and bike paths — See Ch. 134.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 174.
Contractors — See Ch. 186.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 210.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 216.
Garage sales — See Ch. 226.
Handbills — See Ch. 232.
Ice cream vendors — See Ch. 250.
Junkyards — See Ch. 256.
Licensing — See Ch. 268.
Littering — See Ch. 272.
Registration of multiple dwellings — See Ch. 286.
News vending machines — See Ch. 292.
Sewers — See Ch. 342.
Site plan review — See Ch. 350.
Solid waste — See Ch. 358.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 362.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 366.
Taxicabs and limousines — See Ch. 376.
Towing — See Ch. 382.
Abandoned vehicles — See Ch. 392.
Impounded vehicles — See Ch. 404.
Zoning — See Ch. 416.
This ordinance shall establish a new chapter in the Code of the Borough of River Edge. Said chapter shall be Number 206 and shall begin on page 206:1 of the Code of the Borough of River Edge. This Chapter 206, starting on page 206:1, shall include the listing of all fees and charges for permits, licenses and applications, which listing was kept on file with the Borough Clerk at the time of legal adoption of Ordinance No. 1172.[1]
Chapter 206 of the Code of the Borough of River Edge is hereby amended and supplemented by the addition and changes thereto of the following, which shall be added or changed to the list of fees and charges on file with the Borough Clerk:
D.
Fingerprinting (noncriminal): $10.
I.
Construction code fees.
[Added 10-19-1998 by Ord. No. 1238; amended 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; 2-22-2000 by Ord. No. 1281; 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 1385; 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 1452; 9-7-2004 by Ord. No.
1469; 10-21-2005 by Ord. No. 1512; 3-16-2009 by Ord. No. 1646; 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866]
(1)
Minimum fee. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering
any or all of building, plumbing, electrical, elevator or fire protection
work shall be $75 for Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5. The minimum fee
for all subcodes for all other use groups shall be $100. All fees
shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
(2)
The Building Subcode fee shall be:
(a)
(b)
For renovation, alteration and repair: Fees shall be based upon
the estimated cost of work.
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Estimated Cost
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Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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$1 to $50,000
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$21 per $1,000
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$50,001 to $100,000
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$19 per $1,000
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$100,001 to and above
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$18 per $1,000
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(c)
For additions: $0.08 per cubic foot of building or structure
volume for the added portion for all use groups.
(d)
For combinations of renovations and additions, the sum of the
fees computed separately: renovation and addition.
(l)
For the demolition or removal of a building or structure: $200
for a structure of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than
30 feet in height, for one- or two-family residences (Use Group R-3
or R-5 of the building subcode) and $325 for other use groups.
(3)
The Plumbing Subcode fee shall be:
(a)
Per fixture or stack for all fixtures except as listed below:
$20.
(b)
For special devices such as grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled
air-conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility service connections,
sewer pumps, interceptors, gas piping (not in conjunction with an
appliance installation), gas service entrances, active solar energy
systems, pool heaters and underground lawn sprinkling system: $75.
(c)
Sanitary sewer connection or sanitary sewer replacement: $75.
(f)
Gas clothes dryers (each): $25.
(g)
Gas ovens or ranges (each): $25.
(h)
Residential (R-3, R-4 or R-5) hot water heater: $60.
(i)
Domestic water to well cross connections: $100.
(4)
The Electrical Subcode fee shall be as follows:
(a)
Total number of electrical fixtures and devices:
[1]
One through 25: $50.
[2]
Each additional 25: $8.
[a]
To include: lighting fixtures, wall switches, florescent
fixtures, and heat detectors; communication outlets; light standards
eight feet or less in height, including luminaries, emergency lights,
electric signs, exit lights or similar electric fixtures; and devices
rated 20 amperes or less, including motors or equipment rated less
than one horsepower (hp) or one kilowatt (kw).
[3]
Each replacement of wiring involving one branch circuit or part
thereof: $20.
[4]
Each storable pool or hydro massage bathtub: $20.
[5]
Each underwater lighting fixture: $20.
[6]
Household electric cooking equipment up to 16 kw: $20.
[7]
Each fire, security or burglar alarm control unit: $20.
[9]
Each light-standard greater than eight feet in height, including
luminaries: $20.
[10]
Each communication closet: $20.
[12]
Each electric sign rated 21 to 225 amperes, including associated
disconnecting means: $60.
[13]
Each utility load management device: $60.
(c)
Each electrical device or transformer or generator:
(g)
(j)
For the purpose of computing fees, all motors except those in
plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment,
generators, transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices
consuming or generating electrical current.
(5)
The Fire Subcode fee shall be as follows:
(a)
Sprinkler system:
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Number of Heads
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Fee
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|---|---|---|
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1 to 20
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$135
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21 to 100
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$200
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101 to 200
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$300
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201 to 400
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$500
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401 to 1,000
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$825
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1,001 or more
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$1,000
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(b)
Standpipe system (each riser): $200.
(d)
Kitchen hood exhaust system: $200.
(e)
Automatic fire alarm system/smoke, heat and carbon monoxide
detectors:
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Number of Detectors
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Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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1 to 5 detectors
|
$50
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|
6 to 20 detectors
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$100
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|
21 to 100 detectors
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$200
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101 to 200 detectors
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$350
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201 to 400 detectors
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$475
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401 to 1,000 detectors
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$600
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1,001 or more detectors
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$800
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Control panel replacement
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$50
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Fire alarm control panel (except Use Groups R-3, R4 and R5)
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$100
| |
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Other devices
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$15
|
(g)
Incinerator: $365.
(h)
Crematorium: $365.
(i)
Emergency response radio system:
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Size
(square feet)
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
0 to 12,000
|
$580
| |
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12,001 to 24,000
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$700
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24,001 to 50,000
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$850
| |
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50,001 to 100,000
|
$1,100
| |
|
100,001 to 150,000
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$1,350
| |
|
150,001 to 200,000
|
$1,600
| |
|
200,001 to 350,000
|
$1,900
| |
|
350,001 to 500,000
|
$2,200
| |
|
500,001 to 750,000
|
$2,500
| |
|
750,001 and over
|
$2,800
|
(j)
Water main for fire service: $135.
(k)
Fire hydrant on private property (yard hydrant) (each): $135.
(6)
The Elevator Safety Subcode fee:
(a)
Witnessing acceptance tests and performing inspections:
[1]
[3]
Elevator devices in structures in Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5:
$227. This fee shall be waived when signed statements and supporting
inspection and acceptance test reports are filed by an approved qualified
agent or agency in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.19 and 5:23-2.20.
[4]
Witnessing acceptance tests of, and performing inspections of
alterations: $76.
(b)
Routine and periodic tests and inspections for elevator devices
in structures not in Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5:
[2]
One-year periodic inspection and witnessing of tests of elevator
devices, which shall include routine inspection:
(7)
Certificates and other permits.
(a)
Certificate of occupancy: New construction fee shall be in the
amount of 10% of the new construction permit fee that would be charged
by the Department. The minimum fee shall be $100, except for one-
or two-family (Use Group R-3, R-4 or R-5 of the building subcode)
structures of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30
feet in height, and structures on farms, including commercial farm
buildings subject to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), for which the minimum fee
shall be $50.
(c)
Certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a use group change
shall be $240.
(d)
Certificate of approval/compliance:
|
Device
(Periodic Inspections)
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Fee
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|---|---|---|---|
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Without Inspection
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With Inspection
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High-pressure boilers (12 months)
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$35
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$250
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Refrigeration system (12 months)
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$35
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$250
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Pressure vessels (12 months)
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$35
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$250
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Hazardous uses and places of assembly (3 months)
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$75
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Cross-connections and backflow preventers (3 months)
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$75
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Annual electrical inspections of swimming pools, spas or hot
tubs
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$75
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Elevator devices as set forth under elevator subcode fees in
this chapter
| |||
(e)
First issuance or renewal of a temporary certificate of occupancy:
$35.
[1]
Exception: There shall be no fee for the first issuance of the
temporary certificate, provided the certificate of occupancy fee is
paid at that time.
[2]
Exception: Where a written request for a temporary certificate
of occupancy is made for reasons other than uncompleted work covered
by permit (such as uncompleted work required by prior approvals from
state or municipal agencies), no renewal fee will be charged.
(f)
Application for a variation: $50.
(8)
Plan review. The fee shall be 20% of the amount to be charged for
the construction permit and shall be paid before the plans are reviewed.
The amount paid for this fee shall be credited toward the amount of
the fee to be charged for the construction permit. This fee is not
refundable.
(9)
Miscellaneous. The fee for a construction permit for any item requiring
a construction permit not specifically addressed shall be $60 unless
otherwise specifically set by other subcode or municipal ordinance.
(10)
Training fee. In order to provide training, certification and
technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code
Act[4] and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the enforcing
agency shall collect, in addition to the fees specified above, a surcharge
fee as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b). Said surcharge fee shall be remitted
to the Construction Code Element, Division of Housing and Development,
Department of Community Affairs, on a regular quarterly basis.
[4]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
(11)
Annual permits. The fee to be charged for an annual construction
permit shall be charged annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based
upon the number of maintenance workers who are employed by the facility
and who are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode.
Managers, engineers and clericals shall not be considered maintenance
workers for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit
fee. Annual permits may be issued for building, fire protection, electrical
and plumbing. Fees shall be as follows:
(b)
Prior to the issuance of an annual permit, a training registration
fee of $100 per subcode shall be submitted by the applicant to the
municipal construction official, who shall forward the fee to the
Department of Community Affairs, Construction Code Element, Bureau
of Technical Services, along with copies of the construction permit
(Form 170). Checks shall be made payable to the "Treasurer, State
of New Jersey."
(12)
Fee schedule revision. The Construction Official shall, with
the advice of the subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Borough
Council, biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based on
the operating expenses of the agency and any other expenses of the
municipality fairly attributable to the enforcement of the New Jersey
State Uniform Construction Code Act.
(13)
Private on-site inspection and plan review agencies. Private
on-site inspection and review agency under contract shall comply with
the regulations and fees pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:23 et seq.
(14)
Administrative surcharge. A surcharge fee of 15% shall be added
to each subcode fee in which plan review and inspections are performed
by an on-site agency under contract with the municipality.
J.
Public Defender application fee: up to $200 (per P.L.
1997, c. 256, N.J.S.A. 2B:24-1 et seq.). The fee, in whole or part,
is waivable by the Judge of the Municipal Court.
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 8-8-2016 by Ord. No.
1866]
K.
Tax sale notice mailing fee: $25 per mailing.
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 8-2-2010 by Ord. No. 1712; 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866]
(1)
Tax
sale certificate redemption calculation, two redemption calculations
in a calendar year for any party that holds interest in the property:
no charge.
(2)
Each
subsequent calculation requested of the Tax Collector: $50.
(3)
Redemption
calculation requested by a lien holder on a certificate they own:
$50.
L.
Police outside duty:
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 7-1-2002 by Ord. No.
1385; 2-2-2009 by Ord. No. 1638; 4-19-2010 by Ord. No. 1697; 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 1771; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2]
M.
Police officer application fee:
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 1385; 2-19-2008 by Ord. No. 1607; 7-5-2011 by Ord. No. 1734; 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 1771; 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866; 2-8-2021 by Ord. No. 21-04]
O.
Hazardous material reimbursement for services: billed
amount for any recovery company, towing company or any other technical
assistance called for by the Borough to handle such incident.
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250]
P.
Mortgage inspection certificate: $45.
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250]
Q.
Construction Code Department miscellaneous fees:
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 3-16-2009 by Ord. No. 1646; 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866]
(3)
Dumpster permit (not on owner's property): $50.
(5)
Continued certificate of occupancy (tenant change all use groups
except R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5): $100.
(6)
Retaining wall under four feet in height: $50.
(7)
Shed less than 100 square feet: $50.
(8)
Sidewalk, walkway or patio permit: $50.
(9)
Contractors registration: $50.
S.
Newspaper vending machines, per machine: $35.
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 10-21-2005 by Ord. No. 1512; 4-19-2010 by Ord. No. 1697]
U.
Street opening permit.
[Added 6-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1250; amended 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 1667; 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 20-19]
(1)
Application fee (minimum fee): $500 (plus $1 per linear foot over
100 linear feet).
(a)
Fee for failure to apply for a road opening permit shall be
a fine not exceeding $1,000 (twenty-four-hour grace period for emergency
road opening).
(2)
Inspection fee (minimum fee): $500 (includes up to two inspections
of a maximum duration of one hour each (any additional inspections
thereafter shall be paid at the rate of $150 per hour, one hour minimum).
(3)
Performance escrow (refundable): In the form of cash or an approved
surety bond in the amount of $1,500 (bituminous concrete roads) or
$3,600 (concrete roads, granite, concrete pavers or historical street),
provided that the estimated dimensions of the opening are 120 square
feet or less, and in the amount of $1,500 (for bituminous concrete
roads) or $3,600 (concrete roads, granite, concrete pavers or historical
street) plus $15 (bituminous concrete roads) or $30 (concrete roads,
granite, concrete pavers or historical street) per square foot for
each square foot of openings estimated to exceed 120 square feet.
(4)
Permanent maintenance fee (nonrefundable): shall be paid prior to the release of the performance escrow. Refer to § 362-25.
(5)
Waiver of fees - municipalities: Road opening permit fees may be
waived for municipal projects, in connection with county roads, including
but not limited to handicap ramp installation curb replacement projects
and streetscape projects. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary,
road opening permit fees apply to all municipally owned utilities
and may not be waived.
(6)
Violations of road opening ordinance and/or procedures: (up to) $1,000
per occurrence
W.
Towing.
[Added 12-20-1999 by Ord. No. 1273]
(1)
Towing application nonrefundable filing fee: $135.
[Amended 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 1771]
(3)
Towing application renewal filing fee: $135.
[Amended 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 1771]
X.
Municipal Court discovery. The following fees shall
be payable by the requestor to the Borough of River Edge for requested
discovery in matters pending in the River Edge Municipal Court:[11]
[Added 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 1664]
(1)
The fee assessed for discovery embodied in the form of printed matter
shall be $0.05 per letter-size page or smaller, and $0.07 per legal-size
page or larger.
[Amended 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26]
(2)
Actual postage for any discovery sent by mail.
(3)
For any discovery sent by mail: $0.25 per envelope.
(4)
Photographs will be photocopied at the rates established herein.
If requests are made for duplicate photographs, the actual cost of
making the photographs shall be charged.
(5)
Duplication of videotapes and discs, including audio and video discs,
constitutes an extraordinary duplication process and will be charged
at the rate of $5 per copy.
(6)
On any item that cannot be photocopied on Borough equipment or not
otherwise provided for in this schedule, the actual cost incurred
in making the copy shall be charged.
(7)
Where the discovery must be obtained from an entity other than the
Borough of River Edge, e.g., another police department, the actual
costs paid to the other entity shall be paid by the requestor.
[11]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection X, regarding
research fees, added 8-7-2000 by Ord. No. 1300, as amended, was repealed
11-18-2002 by Ord. No. 1405.
Y.
Surcharge for food establishments which have more
than one conditional rating during any one calendar year: $50.
[Added 8-7-2000 by Ord. No. 1300]
AA.
False fire alarms.
[Added 5-21-2001 by Ord. No. 1337]
(1)
Second false fire alarm in any twelve-month period,
after a ten-business-day warning, a fee of $50 to cover the cost of
service shall be paid to the Borough.
(2)
Third false fire alarm in any twelve-month period
and any subsequent false fire alarm, a fee of $100 to cover the cost
of service shall be paid to the Borough.
(3)
All false fire alarm fees are waived for Borough-owned
buildings.
BB.
False sewer blockage callout.
[Added 9-4-2001 by Ord. No. 1352]
(1)
Second false sewer blockage callout in any twelve-month
period, after a ten-business-day warning, a fee of $50 to cover the
cost of service shall be paid to the Borough.
(2)
Third false sewer blockage callout in any twelve-month
period and any subsequent false sewer blockage callout, a fee of $100
to cover the cost of service shall be paid to the Borough.
(3)
All false sewer blockage callout fees are waived for
Borough-owned buildings.
CC.
Tax Assessor list of property owners for notice of
adjacent property: $0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater.
[Added 7-1-2002 by Ord. No. 1385]
DD.
EE.
Miscellaneous fees.
[Added 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 1452]
|
Item
|
Fee
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shopping carts[13]
[Amended 12-15-2008 by Ord. No. 1635] |
$47
| ||
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Supermarkets
|
$150
| ||
|
Transcripts, birth, death, marriage
[Amended 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 1539[14]; 6-19-2006 by Ord. No.
1544] |
$10
| ||
|
Marriage license
[Added 9-7-2004 by Ord. No. 1469] |
$28
| ||
|
Domestic partnership
[Added 9-7-2004 by Ord. No. 1469] |
$28
| ||
|
Traveling show, annual license
|
$140
| ||
|
Traveling show, temporary license
|
$35
| ||
|
Temporary outdoor retail sales
|
$20
| ||
|
Records request
|
Actual extraordinary cost or $35/hour where
supervisory-level review/research is required
| ||
|
Amusement machine
|
$120
| ||
|
Escort service within the Borough, roundtrip
|
$12
| ||
|
Garage sale, each
[Amended 6-21-2010 by Ord. No. 1709] |
$10
| ||
|
Junk dealer, annual license
|
$24
| ||
|
Junk dealer, temporary license
|
$12
| ||
|
Junkyard, annual license
|
$180
| ||
|
Master plan booklet
|
$25
| ||
|
Variance applications (3 or fewer variances)
[Amended 10-21-2005 by Ord. No. 1512; 12-9-2005 by Ord. No.
1521; 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2] |
$350
| ||
|
One-family dwelling or land to be used for this
purpose
|
$70
| ||
|
Two-family dwelling to multiple-family dwellings
having 10 units or less, or land to be used for this purpose
|
$350
| ||
|
Multiple-family dwelling having more than 10
units or land to be used for this purpose
|
$560
| ||
|
Business, Commercial and Public (M-1), or land
to be used for these purposes
|
$350
| ||
|
Planned Residential Development (PRD-1) or land
to be used for this purpose
|
$350*
| ||
|
*plus $70 for each proposed unit
| |||
|
Bulk variances
[Amended 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2] |
$350 for an application requesting three or
less variances, and an additional $200 per variance for each variance
application requesting more than three variances
| ||
|
Use variances
[Amended 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2] |
An application of $1,500, a minimum of $2,000
in escrow
| ||
|
Each additional variance over 3
[Amended 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2] |
$200
| ||
|
Legal escrow
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-2] |
$450
| ||
|
Zoning permit application
|
$50
| ||
|
Conditional use approvals
| |||
|
One-family dwelling or land to be used for this
purpose
|
$ 70
| ||
|
Two-family dwelling to multiple-family dwellings
having 10 units or less, or land to be used for this purpose
|
$350
| ||
|
Multiple-family dwelling having more than 10
units or land to be used for this purpose
|
$560
| ||
|
Commercial and Public (M-1) or land to be used
for this purpose
|
$350
| ||
|
Site plan review
| |||
|
Preliminary Site Plan Review (in addition to
any variance Fees) for all zones and uses except home professional
Uses in R-1 Zones
|
$350
| ||
|
Final or amended/modified site plan review for
all zones and uses except home professional use in R-1 Zones
|
$175
| ||
|
Site plan review for home professional office
in R-1 Zone
|
$175
| ||
|
Minor subdivisions
| |||
|
One-family dwelling or land to be used for this
purpose
|
$84
| ||
|
Two-family dwelling to multiple-family dwellings
having 10 units or less, or land to be used for this purpose
|
$168
| ||
|
Multiple-family dwelling having more than 10
units or land to be used for this purpose
|
$280
| ||
|
Business, Commercial and Public (M-1), or land
to be used for these purposes
|
$350
| ||
|
Planned Residential Development (PRD-1) or land
to be used for this purpose
|
$350
| ||
|
Major subdivision in any zone
|
$350*
| ||
|
*Plus an additional $70 for each building lot.
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Reviews for areas designated in need of redevelopment
| |||
|
Site plan review. Any application for site plan
review in connection with any lot located in an area designated as
an area in need of redevelopment
[Added 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 1538] |
$1,000
| ||
|
Minor subdivision. Any application for minor
subdivision review in connection with any lot located in an area designated
as an area in need of redevelopment
[Added 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 1538] |
$1,000
| ||
|
Major subdivision. Any application for major
subdivision review in connection with any lot located in an area designated
as an area in need of redevelopment
[Added 5-15-2006 by Ord. No. 1538] |
$1,000
| ||
|
Department of Public Works:
[Added 2-20-2007 by Ord. No. 1560; amended 2-1-2010 by Ord. No.
1685] | |||
|
Sale of humus
|
$2.50 to $5 per cubic yard
| ||
|
Sale of double-ground humus
|
$5 to $10 per cubic yard
| ||
|
Delivery of humus
|
To be determined by DPW Superintendent
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Sale of humus to residents of River Edge for use on residential
property
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No charge
| ||
|
Delivery of humus to residents of River Edge for use on residential
property
|
$25
| ||
|
Delivery of wood chips to residents of River Edge for use on
residential property
|
$25
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Solicitor's permit - 2017
[Added 2-19-2008 by Ord. No. 1607; amended 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866] |
$25
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Banner fee - 2017
[Added 5-19-2008 by Ord. No. 1617; amended 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 1771; 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866] |
$27
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Farmer's market weekly vendor fee - 2016
[Added 8-8-2016 by Ord. No. 1866] |
$25
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Soil movement application
[Added 7-7-2008 by Ord. No. 1620; amended 8-3-2009 by Ord. No. 1663] |
$50
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Web site advertising
[Added 12-15-2008 by Ord. No. 1635] |
$25
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Zoning - initial review of construction plans
[Added 4-6-2009 by Ord. No. 1649] |
$50
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|
Wood chip delivery, leaf mulch delivery (effective date: April
1, 2010) [15]
[Added 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 1667] |
$25 per load
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White goods pickup (effective date: January 1, 2010)
[Added 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 1667] |
$25 per item and/or other assorted metals such as ferrous or
nonferrous
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Commercial landscaper (removing leaves from commercial properties
1 acres+ and placing in Borough compost)
[Added 4-19-2010 by Ord. No. 1697] |
$35
| ||
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Private scavenger
[Added 4-19-2010 by Ord. No. 1697] |
$35
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|
Building Department - site plan review
[Added 10-17-2011 by Ord. No. 1739; amended 11-22-2021 by Ord. No.
21-26] | |||
|
Application fee for soil movement permits for 100 or more cubic
yards of soil
|
$350
| ||
|
Application for a private hauler. Commercial, apartments, industrial,
multiple-family dwellings: removal of refuse and recycling (effective
January 1, 2014)
[Added 8-5-2013 by Ord. No. 1793] |
$70 yearly permit
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|
Vacant building registration, initial registration fee for each
vacant property
[Added 8-5-2013 by Ord. No. 1793] |
$250
| ||
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Fee for subsequent renewals (Renewal fee for annual registration
shall be due by October 1 of each year.)
|
$500
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Tree (from tree farm), each
[Added 6-11-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-12] |
$25
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Farmers' market, annual licence
[Added 6-11-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-12] |
$25
| ||
[13]
Editor's Note: The table entries for raffle license fees for
2009 and 2010, as amended, which immediately preceded this entry,
were repealed 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26.
[14]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also removed
the fee for additional copies which immediately followed this item.
[15]
Editor's Note: The table entry for the school election fee,
added 9-8-2009 by Ord. No. 1667, which immediately preceded this entry, was repealed 11-22-2021 by Ord. No.
21-26.
FF.
Court violations and penalties. Unless another penalty
is expressly provided by New Jersey statute, any person convicted
of a violation of this chapter, or any supplement thereto, shall be
liable to a penalty of not more than $300 or imprisonment for a term
not exceeding 15 days, or both.
[Added 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 1452;
amended 9-7-2004 by Ord. No. 1469]
GG.
Board of Health permits.
[Added 12-15-2003 by Ord. No. 1452;
amended 2-2-2009 by Ord. No. 1638; 6-11-2018 by Ord. No. 18-12]
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Permit
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Fee
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bakeries
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$100
| |||
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Butcher shops
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$100
| |||
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Retail food establishments
| ||||
|
50 square feet or less of food selling and storage space - only
nonpotentially hazardous foods which are prepackaged, prewrapped or
in an approved bulk serving container
|
$50
| |||
|
Above 50 square feet to 1,500 square feet of food selling, preparing
and storage space
|
$100
| |||
|
Above 1,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet of food selling,
preparing and storage space
|
$200
| |||
|
Above 3,000 square feet of food selling, preparing and storage
space
|
$300
| |||
|
Liquor stores, taverns and other establishments serving alcoholic
beverages for on-premises or off-premises consumption
|
$100
| |||
|
Milk truck, first truck per year
|
$50
| |||
|
Each additional truck per year
|
$10
| |||
|
Nursing homes
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$150
| |||
|
Restaurants and catering (with seating)
| ||||
|
0 - 25 seats
|
$100
| |||
|
25 - 50 seats
|
$150
| |||
|
51 - 100 seats
|
$275
| |||
|
Over 100 seats
|
$325
| |||
|
Sale of milk in containers
|
$50
| |||
|
Wholesale foods
|
$100
| |||
|
Vending devices; food, drink, candy or other consumable products
|
$10
| |||
|
Take-out food (no seating)
|
$100
| |||
|
Sale of hot or cold nonalcoholic beverages in bottles, cans,
glass or other containers for on-premises or off-premises consumption
|
$50
| |||
|
Surcharge for food establishments who have two or more conditional
or unsatisfactory ratings during any one calendar year
|
$100
| |||
|
Sale of hot or cold nonalcoholic beverages in bottles, cans,
glass or other containers for on-premises or off-premises consumption
|
$50
| |||
|
Temporary food permit
|
$25
| |||
|
All fees must be paid by February 1.
| ||||
|
Late fee if not paid by February 1
|
$100
| |||
II.
Electronic
smoking device establishment licence: $1,200.
[Added 11-5-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-22]
JJ.
Recreation Department fees:
[Added 4-8-2019 by Ord. No. 19-8; amended 4-22-2019 by Ord. No. 19-12; 9-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]
(1)
Summer playground program:
|
Item
|
Fees
|
|---|---|
|
Early registration (resident) through 11:59 p.m. on May 8
|
$330
|
|
Regular registration (resident) from May 9 at 12:00 a.m. through
11:59 p.m. on May 31
|
$370
|
|
Late registration (resident) from June 1 at 12:00 a.m. through
11:59 p.m. on June 12
|
$400
|
|
Nonresident registration through 11:59 p.m. on June 12
|
$600
|
|
Each additional T-shirt
|
$7
|
|
Special trips
|
$10 - $100
|
(a)
The fees, dates, and eligibility terms contained within this
section entitled summer playground program are approved for the 2023
season.
(b)
Registration dates, terms, eligibility, and fees will be set
annually, thereafter, by resolution of the Mayor and Council as recommended
by the Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
(c)
A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from all canceled
registrations and refund requests.
(d)
One hundred percent of the registration fee minus the $25 administrative
fee shall be refunded for all registration cancellation requests made
in writing to the Recreation Director from the opening date of registration
through June 1 of each year.
(e)
Fifty percent of the registration fee minus the $25 administrative
fee shall be refunded for all registration cancellation requests made
in writing to the Recreation Director from June 2 through 14 days'
prior to the start date of camp each year.
(f)
No refunds shall be given for any registration cancellation
requests made within 13 days of the start of camp through the duration
of camp each year.
(g)
Residents of the Borough of River Edge are eligible for early,
regular, and late registration rates as set forth annually by resolution
of the Mayor and Council.
(h)
Nonresidents are defined as 1. students attending any elementary
(kindergarten through sixth grade) schools located within River Edge
who do not reside within the Borough of River Edge's geographical
boundaries or 2. children who will be residing in River Edge for the
summer season. Nonresidents who meet at least one of these criteria
are eligible for nonresident registration rates as set forth annually
by the Mayor and Council.
(2)
Adult programs (per season):
|
Item
|
Fees
|
|---|---|
|
Men's softball
|
$50
|
|
Women's softball
|
$50
|
|
Various programs/special trips
|
$0 to $125
|
|
Women's kickball
|
$55
|
|
Women's badminton
|
$40
|
|
Adult open gym programs (October through June)
|
$40
|
|
Senior exercise programs (nonresidents only)
|
$5 per class
|
(a)
The fees, dates, and eligibility terms contained within this
section entitled adult programs (per season) are approved for programs
starting with the Fall 2023 season.
(b)
Registration fees, dates, and eligibility terms will be set
annually, thereafter, by resolution of the Mayor and Council as recommended
by the Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
(c)
Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Recreation
Director no later than 14 days' prior to the start of the season.
Refund requests made in writing to the Recreation Director up to 14
days' prior to the start of the season will receive 100% of the
registration fee minus a $25 administrative fee.
(d)
No refunds shall be given within 13 days of the start date of
each season.
(e)
Registration for the programs listed in this section entitled
adult programs (per season) are open to River Edge and Oradell residents
only with the exception of tennis membership and adult open gym, which
are only open to River Edge residents.
(f)
Seniors are defined as persons 62 years of age or older.
(g)
Nonresidents are defined as persons not residing within the
geographical boundaries of the Borough of River Edge.
(h)
All Borough of River Edge sponsored programs, defined as those
sponsored by the Borough of River Edge, the River Edge Recreation
Commission or the Central Athletic Council, that are contained within
this section entitled adult programs (per season), shall contribute
$20 per participant per program and per season, unless exempted, to
a dedicated trust fund to be used towards maintenance and improvements
of Borough of River Edge owned recreational facilities and/or towards
lighting costs of Borough-owned recreational facilities or towards
the costs of secondary insurance policies for these programs.
(i)
The Recreation Director shall prepare a report at the end of
each season providing details of each program including the number
of participants, the revenue collected, and the amount that is payable
to the dedicated trust fund. This report shall be presented to the
Recreation Commission for their review. Upon a satisfactory report,
transfer of the $20 per participant fee to the dedicated trust fund
shall be done by resolution of the Recreation Commission and provided
to the Finance Office.
(j)
A $10 discount may be deducted from men's softball and
women's badminton registration fees when registering for both
Spring and Fall seasons at the same time upon recommendation of the
Recreation Director and approval by the Recreation Commission and
Mayor and Council.
(k)
To be eligible to be a Borough-sponsored program, recommendation
of the Recreation Director with approval by the Recreation Commission
and Mayor and Council is required.
(3)
Tennis and pickleball:
|
Tennis annual membership (individual)
|
$38
|
|
Tennis annual membership (family)
|
$58
|
|
Pickleball registration (reserved)
|
(a)
Registration is required for use of the River Edge tennis courts.
(b)
The season is from April 1 through November 1 of each year weather
permitting. The season dates are subject to adjustment and courts
are subject to be opened and/or closed due to weather conditions at
the discretion of the Recreation Director.
(c)
The courts are open for play to registered participants from
8:00 a.m. to dusk.
(d)
Registration for the programs listed in this section entitled
tennis and pickleball are open to River Edge residents only.
(e)
The fees are approved for the 2023 season.
(f)
No refunds shall be given.
(g)
For-profit vendors using the facilities shall pay $40 to the
Borough of River Edge for each participant of each program each season.
A season is defined as one hour of court usage for up to six consecutive
weeks or portion thereof.
(5)
Picnic rentals:
(a)
Picnic rental permits will only be available to River Edge residents.
(b)
Permits for River Edge residents, 100 attendees or less: $75.
(c)
Permits for River Edge residents, 100 attendees or more: $150.
(d)
Permits for Borough of River Edge sponsored events, River Edge
or River Dell Public Schools: $0.
(e)
Permits for meetings of River Edge based registered 501C3 organizations
or nonprofits: $25.
(f)
Permits for special events or fundraisers of River Edge based
registered 501C3 organizations or nonprofits $100.
(g)
The Borough of River Edge reserves the right, at its sole discretion,
to impose an additional $500 fee for special events which include
but are not limited to bounce houses, inflatables, and food trucks.
(h)
Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Recreation
Director no later than 14 days' prior to the date of the picnic.
Refund requests made in writing to the Recreation Director up to 14
days' prior to the date of the picnic shall receive 100% of the
registration fee minus a $25 administrative fee.
(i)
No refund requests shall be granted approval within 13 days'
prior to the date of the picnic.
(j)
The fees, dates, and eligibility terms will be set annually
by resolution of the Mayor and Council as recommended by the Director
of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
(6)
Use of recreational fields and facilities by non-river Edge organizations
and for-profits:
(a)
Seasons:
[1]
Spring (11 consecutive weeks): second week of April through
third week in June (weather permitting).
[2]
Summer (11 consecutive weeks): fourth week of June through week
before Labor Day in September.
[3]
Fall (11 consecutive weeks): Labor Day week in September through
third week in November (weather permitting).
(b)
Field and facilities timeslots are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Exceptions to these
timeslots are at the discretion of the Borough of River Edge.
(c)
For-profit's seasonal programs, up to 11 consecutive weeks
or portion thereof, shall pay $40 to the Borough of River Edge for
each participant of each program each season.
(d)
Fees for for-profit's weekly camp and/or clinic programs
shall be $750 for up to 25 hours of use or portion thereof for each
camp or clinic program (hours must be used within five consecutive
days).
(e)
100% of the fee minus a $25 administrative fee shall be refunded
for cancellation requests made in writing to the Recreation Director
up to 14 days' prior to the start date of the program.
(f)
No refunds shall be given for cancellation requests made within
13 days of the start date of the program.
(g)
The fees, dates, and eligibility terms will be set annually
by resolution of the Mayor and Council as recommended by the Director
of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
(h)
Non-River Edge organizations are defined as organizations whose
primary address is not based within the geographical boundaries of
River Edge and/or whose members do not exclusively reside within River
Edge. Membership rosters and proof of residency shall be required.
(i)
Use of River Edge recreational facilities by non-River Edge
organizations shall be recommended by the Recreation Director with
approval by the Recreation Commission and the Mayor and Council.
(7)
Use of recreational fields and facilities by the Borough of River
Edge, Borough of River Edge, the River Edge Recreation Commission
or the Central Athletic Council Leagues:
(a)
Programs within this category shall contribute $20 per participant
per program and per season, unless exempted, to a dedicated trust
fund to be used towards maintenance and improvements of Borough of
River Edge owned recreational facilities and/or towards lighting costs
of Borough owned recreational facilities or towards the costs of secondary
insurance policies for these programs.
(b)
The fee for programs within this category shall take effect
on January 1, 2024 and remain in effect through December 31, 2024.
Thereafter, the fee shall be set annually by resolution of the Mayor
and Council as recommended by the Recreation Director.
(8)
Sponsorship:
(a)
A sponsor may offer monetary or other acceptable material support
to any authorized Borough program or related activity. This may include,
but not necessarily be limited to, providing financial support to
a Borough recreation program, activity or facility improvement or
modification that provides a public benefit, subject to any applicable
laws, ordinances and authorization by the governing body or Borough
Administrator. Sponsors shall be entitled to recognition or acknowledgment
by way of public address, approved signage, written announcements,
correspondence or other appropriate means, subject to the following
standard terms and conditions:
[1]
All sponsorship proposals equal to or less than $5,000, including
creation of sublevels may be set and approved by the Borough Administrator.
Proposals in excess of $5,000 in material value are required to be
approved by the governing body upon the recommendation of the Borough
Administrator.
[2]
No program participant, Borough employee or official shall be
required to participate in surveys or focus groups as a condition
of any such sponsorship.
[3]
Such recognition in any manner shall not constitute the Borough's
endorsement of any product, service or program provided by the sponsor.
[4]
All sponsorships shall be appropriate for audiences of all ages
and shall not promote any illegal or discriminatory activity.
|
Fourth of July, River Edge Run, Halloween in the Park, Annual
Holiday Lighting & River Edge Day
|
Range
|
|---|---|
|
Platinum or major (includes sponsors for Movie in the Park &
Concert in the Park for 4th of July)
|
$1,000 to $5,000
|
|
Gold
|
$500 to $1000
|
|
Silver
|
$200 to $500
|
|
Bronze
|
$100 to $200
|
|
Patron or family
|
$25 to $100
|
(9)
Memorial Bench Program: $7,500.
(10)
River Edge Running Club: $50 annually.
[Added 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 23-23]
KK.
Fire
prevention fees:
[Added 11-22-2021 by Ord. No. 21-26]
(1)
State permits:
|
Type 1
|
$54
|
|
Type 2
|
$214
|
|
Type 3
|
$427
|
|
Type 4
|
$641
|
|
Type 5
|
N/A
|
(2)
Local permit fees:
|
Business Properties:
| |
|
Exceeding 50,000 square feet gross floor area
|
$250
|
|
Exceeding 25,000 square feet gross floor area
|
$200
|
|
Exceeding 10,000 square feet gross floor area
|
$150
|
|
Exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area
|
$100
|
|
All other business properties not mandated by the State Uniform
Fire Code
|
$50
|
|
Storage of hazardous chemicals, pesticides, flammable finishes
not covered by the State Uniform Fire Code
|
$75
|
|
Multiple Dwellings:
| |
|
Up to 15 dwelling units
|
$30
|
|
16 to 30 dwelling units
|
$45
|
|
31 to 60 dwelling units
|
$60
|
|
61 to 100 dwelling units
|
$90
|
|
100 to 200 dwelling units
|
$150
|
|
201 to 300 dwelling units
|
$225
|
|
301 to 400 dwelling units
|
$300
|
|
Any non-owner-occupied building in Use Group R-3
|
$30
|
(3)
Rental of one- and two-family homes:
|
Smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm, and fire extinguisher
certification
|
$35
|
