[Ord. No. 24-86, § 1; Ord. No. 6-88, § 1; Ord. No. 18-88, § 1; Ord. No. 21-88, § 1; Ord. No. 27-89, § 6; Ord. No. 20-90, § 1; Ord. No. 22-90, § 1; Ord. No. 18-91, §§ 1, 2, 3; Ord. No. 7-92, § 4; Ord. No. 18-92, § 3; Ord. No. 28-92, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 3-94, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 7-94, § 1; Ord. No. 11-95, § 5; Ord. No. 12-95, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 4-96, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 1-97, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 1-98, § 2; Ord. No. 19-98, §§ 2, 3; Ord. No. 29-99, §§ 1, 2, 3; Ord. No. 14-2000, § 1; Ord. No. 4-2001, § 2; Ord. No. 9-2001, § 1; Ord. No. 3-2002, §§ 1, 2, 3; Ord. No. 4-2003, §§ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; Ord. No. 9-2003, § 3; Ord. No. 2-2004, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 5-2004, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 28-2004, §§ 1, 2, 3; Ord. No. 8-2005, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 14-2005, § 1; Ord. No. 23-2005, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 10-2006, § 1; Ord. No. 17-2006, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 2-2007, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 7-2007, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 9-2007, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 19-2007, § 1; Ord. No. 21-2007, §§ 5, 6; Ord. No. 30-2007, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 2-2008, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 23-2008, § 2; Ord. No. 30-2008, §§ 1, 2; 20-2009, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 16-2010, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 19-2011, §§ 1, 2, 3, 4; Ord. No. 18-2012, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 7-2013, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 12-2013, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 13-2013, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 18-2014, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 21-2015, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 21-2016, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 15-2017, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 16-2017, § 2; Ord. No. 22, § 1; and Ord. No. 35-2018, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 11-2019, § 2; Ord. No. 14-2019, §§  1, 2; Ord. No. 15-2020, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 18-2021, § 1; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 20-2022, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 3-2023, §§  1, 2; Ord. No. 17-2023, § 2]
The Fee Schedule annexed hereto is hereby established with respect to the issuance or renewal of all licenses, permits and activities regulated under the provisions of Borough ordinances.
Fee Schedule
Specific Provisions
Type of Fees, Charges or Rates
Fee
Chapter 2A, Alarm Systems
2A-4(e)
Fees set by the Common Annunciator Licensee
Hookup fee
$120.00
Monthly subscriber fee
$12.00
2A-4(e)
Any increase in either of the aforesaid fees may be authorized by resolution of the Borough Council
2A-6(a)
Permit fee for equipment, devices or systems installed or connected
(a)
Residential
$25.00
(b)
Commercial
$50.00
2A-13
False alarm fines
(a)
Residential
(1)
First, second and third false alarm in the same calendar year
Free
(2)
Fourth false alarm in the same calendar year
$50.00
(3)
Fifth false alarm in the same calendar year
$100.00
(4)
Sixth or subsequent false alarm in the same calendar year, per false alarm
$200.00
(b)
Commercial
(1)
First, second and third false alarm in the same calendar year
Free
(2)
Fourth false alarm in the same calendar year
$200.00
(3)
Fifth false alarm in the same calendar year
$350.00
(4)
Sixth or subsequent false alarm in the same calendar year, per false alarm
$500.00
Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages
3-3
License fee
(a)
Plenary retail consumption license
(1)
Annual license fee, year 1988/1989
$1,550.00
(2)
Annual license fee, year 1989/1990
$1,860.00
(3)
Annual license fee, year 1990/1991
$2,000.00
(4)
Subsequent years
Fee increased by 20% until maximum of $2,500.00
(b)
Plenary retail distribution license
(1)
Annual license fee, year 1988/1989
$645.00
(2)
Annual license fee, year 1989/1990
$774.00
(3)
Annual license fee, year 1990/1991
$928.00
(4)
Subsequent years
Fee increased by 20% until maximum of $2,500.00
(c)
Club license fee, per year
$150.00
3-16
Special temporary license, application fee
$25.00
Chapter 4, Amusements and Amusement Businesses
4-8
Pool- and billiard rooms, annual license fee
(a)
For the first table
$25.00
(b)
For each additional table
$5.00
4-24
Miniature golf courses and driving ranges, license fee, per calendar year or any part thereof
$100.00
Chapter 5, Animals
5-4
Dog licenses and registration tag fees
(a)
One-year license
Late fee (after January 31)
$14.80
(b)
$25.00
(c)
Registration tag fee, per year (to state)
$1.20
(d)
In addition, for unneutered dogs, per year (to state)
$3.00
(e)
Replacement tag
$5.00
(f)
Transfer tag
$5.00
5-13
Cat licenses and registration tag fees
(a)
One-year license
$14.80
(1)
In addition, for unneutered cats, per year
$3.00
(b)
Late fee (after January 31)
$25.00
(c)
Registration tag fee, per year
$1.20
(d)
Replacement tag
$2.00
(e)
Transfer tag
$2.00
5-14
Dog establishments, annual license fees
(a)
Kennels providing accommodations for 10 dogs or fewer
$10.00
(b)
Kennels providing accommodations for more than 10 dogs
$25.00
(c)
Pet shop annual license fee
$10.00
(d)
Animal shelter or pound
No charge
(e)
Late fee (after January 31)
$25.00
5-23
Impoundment/boarding/ maintenance fees
Fees as set by Denville Township for animal control services pursuant to a shared services agreement between Morris Plains and Denville Township
Chapter 8, Businesses and Occupations
8-8
Solicitors, canvassers, hawkers and peddlers license fee
(a)
Annual
$125.00
(b)
Monthly
$75.00
(c)
Weekly
$25.00
8-29
Garage sale license fee, per event
$10.00
8-41
News vending machine permit fees
(a)
Initial application
(1)
For the first machine
$25.00
(2)
For each additional machine
$10.00
(b)
Annual renewal fee, per year, per machine
$20.00
(c)
Relocation of a licensed newspaper vending machine
$25.00
8-53
(a)
Filming processing permit fee
(1)
Basic filming for other than nonprofit commercial applicants
$200.00
(2)
Basic filming for nonprofit applicants filming for educational noncommercial use, and for student films
$25.00
(3)
Expedited permit review fee (submitted less than 10 calendar days before filming)
$400.00
(b)
Daily filming fee, payable in addition to permit fee
(1)
For major motion pictures
$1,500.00
(2)
For other than nonprofit commercial applicants, per day
$500.00
(3)
For nonprofit applicants filming for educational noncommercial use, and for student films except as may qualify for an exemption in accordance with as set forth in Section 8-53b
$100.00
Chapter 9, Finance and Taxation
9-14
Duplicate tax bill
(a)
First copy
$5.00
(b)
Each subsequent copy of the same tax bill in the same tax year
$25.00
9-15
Tax search
$10.00
Continuation search
$2.00
9-19
Insufficient funds service charge
$20.00
Chapter 11, Fire Prevention
11-9
(a)
Inspections and fees.
In addition to the inspection and fees required pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act and the regulations of the Department of Community Affairs, the following additional inspection fees shall be paid to the Borough, provided that if any of the uses listed below is also a life hazard use, then the fee and frequency of inspection specified for the life hazard use shall apply:
(1)
Professional or office use common areas; or the common areas of multifamily dwellings having 3 or more dwelling units, per 8 dwelling units
$65.00
(2)
Retail stores and other mercantile uses having not more than 4,000 square feet of gross floor area
$65.00
(3)
Retail stores and other mercantile uses having more than 4,000 square feet but not more than 12,000 square feet of gross floor area
$115.00
(4)
Professional and office uses having not more than 4,000 square feet of gross floor area
$65.00
(5)
Professional and office uses having more than 4,000 square feet but not more than 12,000 square feet of gross floor area
$115.00
(6)
Professional, office, retail and other mercantile uses having more than 12,000 square feet but not more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
$160.00
(7)
Professional, office, retail and other mercantile uses having more than 20,001 square feet of gross floor area
$225.00
(8)
Each additional 4,000 square feet over 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
$30.00
(9)
Parking garages/decks, open and enclosed, unlimited number of levels and parking spaces
$125.00
(10)
Fire pump and pump buildings separate from primary
$60.00
(b)
Additional inspections and fees.
(1)
Any building, structure or premises requiring reinspection due to violations of the Uniform Fire Code, an additional inspection fee, which fee shall not include the penalty that may be assessed pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code for failure to abate violations on second reinspection and any additional reinspection
$50.00
(2)
Fire watch fee, per hour, per inspector and/or firefighter
$50.00
(3)
Fire watch fee, per hour, for apparatus standby at a commercial building to establish water supply and/or lighting
$50.00
(4)
On-site business educational training, per hour, per inspector and/or firefighter, except Use Group E and places of worship shall be exempt from the payment of this fee
$40.00
(5)
Commercial fire alarm and suppression systems, annual fire prevention bureau registration
$50.00
11-10A
The permit fees established by the Uniform Fire Code shall be incorporated and adopted herein in their entirety as follows:
(a)
Type 1, per year
$54.00
Type 1(A), per year, unoccupied or vacant building, up to 11,999 square feet
$60.00
Type 1(B), Special event road closure notification (block party type event)
No charge
Type 1(C), Special event in any Borough park or roadway (with inflatable amusements or mechanical rides)
No charge
Type 1(D), Any residential outdoor fire pit, portable fireplace or chiminea type, registration and inspection
No charge
(b)
Type 2
$214.00
(c)
Type 3
$427.00
(d)
Type 4
$641.00
11-17
Residential smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide sensor inspection and issuance of certificate of compliance
(a)
Requests received more than four business days prior to the change in occupant
$85.00
(b)
Requests received two to four business days prior to the change in occupant
$100.00
(c)
Requests received fewer than two business days prior to the change in occupant
$125.00
(d)
Reinspection fee will be the same as the first inspection fee
Chapter 12, Health and Sanitation
Appendix
All fees associated with the following:
(a)
Registration fees for milk vending machines
Established by ordinance of the Board of Health and may be obtained by request to the Board Secretary
(b)
Individual sewage disposal system fee
(c)
Retail food establishments license fees
(d)
Food and beverage vending machine fees
(e)
Public recreational bathing place license fee
Chapter 13, Land Development
Zoning Officer reviews
(1)
Fences, residential
$35.00
(2)
Sheds, 100 square feet or less
$40.00
Application Fees
13-3.3
Special meeting fee
$800.00
13-4.2D
Site plans
(1)
Minor site plan
$200.00
(2)
Concept plans; provided, however, that the aforesaid fee for informal review of concept plans shall be credited toward the fees for review of the formal application for development
$200.00
(3)
Preliminary site plan
$300.00
(a)
In addition, per each 1,000 square feet of lot area
$4.00
(b)
In addition, per each 1,000 square feet of proposed new floor area
$45.00
(4)
Amended preliminary site plan, as a proportion of the preliminary site plan application fee
50%
(5)
Final site plan, as a proportion of the preliminary site plan application fee
50%
13-4.2D
Subdivisions
(1)
Concept plans, review of
(a)
More than 1 lot but not more than 20 lots; provided, however, that the aforesaid fee for informal review of concept plans shall be credited toward the fees for review of the formal application for development
$1,000.00
(b)
More than 20 lots; provided, however, that the aforesaid fee for informal review of concept plans shall be credited toward the fees for review of the formal application for development
$2,000.00
(2)
Minor subdivision
$400.00
(a)
In addition, for each lot in the proposed subdivision
$50.00
(3)
Preliminary major subdivision
$500.00
(a)
In addition, for each lot in the proposed subdivision
$125.00
(4)
Amended preliminary major subdivision, as a proportion of the preliminary major subdivision application fee
50%
(5)
Final major subdivision, as a proportion of the preliminary major subdivision application fee
50%
(6)
Waiver of minor site plan
$100.00
Application fee for consideration of a conditional use pursuant to Section 13-5.10 of the Land Development Ordinance of Morris Plains
$750.00
Application fee for appeals from an administrative officer's decision, interpretations of the Zoning Map or Ordinance or variances
(1)
Appeals or applications involving residential lands, uses or purposes, per lot
$150.00
(2)
Appeals or applications involving any nonresidential lands, uses or purposes, per lot
$600.00
13-4.2E
Technical Review Escrow Deposits Site plans
(1)
Minor site plan or concept plan
(a)
Change in use, minor
$1,000.00
(b)
Minor structural changes or building additions, up to 2,000 square feet of proposed new floor area
$1,500.00
(c)
Building additions, more than 2,000 square feet of proposed new floor area
$2,000.00
(2)
Preliminary site plan, up to 1,000 square feet of floor area
$2,000.00
(a)
For each additional 1,000 square feet of proposed new floor area
$100.00
(b)
In addition, per each 1,000 square feet of lot area
$10.00
(3)
Amended preliminary site plan, as a proportion of the preliminary site plan technical review escrow deposit
50%
(4)
Final site plan, as a proportion of the preliminary site plan technical review escrow deposit
50%
(5)
Waiver of minor site plan technical review escrow deposit
$600.00
Subdivisions
(1)
Concept plan, review of
(a)
More than 1 lot but not more than 20 lots
$1,000.00
(b)
More than 20 lots
$1,500.00
(2)
Minor subdivisions, up to 3 lots
$2,500.00
(3)
Preliminary major subdivision, for up to 5 lots
$5,000.00
(a)
For each additional lot in the proposed subdivision
$800.00
(4)
Amended preliminary major subdivision, as a proportion of the preliminary major subdivision escrow deposit
50%
(5)
Final major subdivision, as a proportion of the preliminary major subdivision escrow deposit
50%
Conditional use technical review escrow deposit
$750.00
Technical review escrow deposit for appeals from an administrative officer's decision, interpretations of the Zoning Map or Ordinance or variances other than use variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(1)
$500.00
Technical review escrow deposit for a use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(1)
$2,000.00
13-4.13
Inspection fees
(1)
Minor site plan
$200.00
(2)
Minor subdivisions and lot variances involving lot grading and driveways, per lot
$400.00
Site plan engineering inspection fee deposit
$500.00 or 5% of the estimated cost of improvements, whichever is greater
Subdivision engineering inspection fee deposit
$500.00 or 5% of the estimated cost of improvements, whichever is greater
13-5.9
Technical review escrow deposit
$500.00
13-5.10
Technical review escrow deposit
$500.00
13-5.11
Application fees
(a)
General development plan (GDP)
$100 per acre or portion thereof
(b)
Amended GDP
$2,500
Technical review escrow deposit for general development plans (GDP)
(a)
General development plan (GDP)
$150 per acre or portion thereof
Amended GDP
$5,000
Chapter 15, Municipal Court
15-8
Application fee for representation by the Municipal Public Defender
$200.00
Chapter 16, Parks and Recreation Areas
16-2
Recreation fees
(a)
Morris Plains fields nonrecreationally sponsored teams
(1)
Resident (Morris Plains) industrial, commercial or retail establishment sponsored teams, fee per season
(i)
One use only
$150.00
(ii)
Season use
$500.00
(2)
Nonresident (non-Morris Plains) industrial, commercial or retail establishment sponsored teams, fee per season
(i)
One use only
$300.00
(ii)
Usage up to three weeks
$600.00
(iii)
Usage between 4 and 6 weeks
$800.00
(iv)
Season use (more than 6 weeks)
$1,000.00
(b)
All nonprofit organizations, resident and nonresident, that service Morris Plains shall be exempt from the aforesaid fees
(c)
Tennis key, first key
$30.00
(d)
Tennis key replacement, each
$25.00
Specific Provisions
Type of Fees, Charges or Rates
Early Registration From March 1 through May 8
From May 8
(e)
Summer rec.
(1)
Per child
$350.00
$450.00
(2)
Early Bird drop-off (8:00 a.m.), per child
$150.00
$150.00
Specific Provisions
Type of Fees, Fees, Charges or Rates
Fee
(f)
Specialized recreation programs, per person per program
Range of $0.00 to $500.00, exact fee to be set per program by resolution of the Recreation Commission
Specific Provisions
Type of Fees, Fees, Charges or Rates
Fee
(g)
Specialized recreation programs, administrative fee per person, per program
$0.00 to $10.00, exact fee to be set per program by resolution of the Recreation Commission
(h)
Summer camp and summer enhancement programs, cancellation fee, per child, per program
$25.00
Fee
Specific Provisions
Type of Fees, Fees, Charges or Rates
Community Park Pool
Idlewild Pool
Dual Membership
16-8
Pool fees
(a)
Residents
New Residents After August 1
(1)
Family [(parent(s) and child(ren)]
$425
$190
$425
$550
(2)
Couple
$300
$145
$300
$425
(3)
Single
$225
$110
$225
$350
(4)
Senior citizen (62 or older)
(i)
Single
$100
$55
$100
$175
(ii)
Couple
$150
$65
$150
$275
(5)
Babysitter (with couple or family membership)
$100
$100
(shared membership)
(b)
Guests
(1)
Single guest pass (adult or child)
$10
$10
$10
(c)
Swim team pool membership (residents only) (per child)
$200
N/A
N/A
(d)
Nonresidents
(1)
Family [(parent(s) and child(ren)]
$475
$475
$600
(2)
Couple (husband and wife)
$385
$385
$510
(3)
Single (11 years old or over)
$300
$300
$425
(4)
Senior citizen (62 years old and over)
(i)Single
$150
$150
$275
(ii)Couple
$225
$225
$350
(5)
Babysitter (with couple or family membership)
$100
$100
(shared membership)
(e)
Full-time or part-time nonresident employees of the Borough of Morris Plains and nonresident volunteer members of the Morris Plains Fire Department or the Morris Minute Men shall be entitled to join the Community Park Pool at the rate for residents.
(f)
Replacement photo identification card
$10.00
$10.00
(g)
Swimming lessons, per child, available for pool members only
$100
N/A
N/A
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There shall be a 10% active military discount for residents and nonresidents
Specific Provisions
Type of Fees, Fees, Charges or Rates
Fee
Chapter 18, Police Department
18-10
Services of off-duty law enforcement officers of the Borough of Morris Plains, rates of compensation and fees as follows:
(a)
Sunday through Saturday, per hour
$88.00
(b)
All hours beyond the written contractual assignment and all holidays observed by the State of New Jersey, per hour
$98.00
(c)
Administrative fee, per hour
$8.00
(d)
Use of police car, per hour
$10.00
(e)
Third-party administrative fee. The Borough will be permitted to add a reasonable third-party administrative fee.
Chapter 18A, Sanitary Sewers
18A-9
Building sewer permit and inspection fee
(a)
Residential or commercial building
$50.00
(b)
Any building where industrial wastes are produced
$100.00
18A-13, Paragraph 8a
Connection or tie-in fee
(a)
New residential construction, per dwelling
$4,200.00
(b)
New nonresidential construction
$4,200.00 x estimated average daily flow (GPD)/230 GPD
(c)
New nonresidential construction changes, changes in use or increases in parking that result in an increase in sanitary sewer flow
$4,200.00 x estimated average daily flow (GPD)/230 GPD
18A-18(b)
Commercial buildings outside Borough boundaries, tie-in fee
Based upon formula set forth above under Section 18A-13, Paragraph 8a(2)
18A-18(c)
(a)
User fee in the event that the Borough sanitary system is used to carry wastes from commercial buildings outside Borough boundaries to the treatment plant of the Township of Morris
Based upon formulas set forth in Section 18A-18
(b)
For any other residential fees, see applicable ordinances of Morris and Hanover Townships.
18A-18(d)
Use fee, per 1,000 gallons, based on formula for Borough unit costs, updated through 2018
$0.44
Chapter 18B, Soil Erosion
18B-9
Soil erosion and sediment control plan, inspection fee
As set by Borough resolution and estimate by Borough Engineer of total inspection costs
Chapter 19, Soil Disturbance
19-9
(a)
For soil removal applications from 50 to 150 cubic yards for existing residential uses:
(1)
Application fee
$100.00
(2)
Escrow review fee
$500.00
(3)
Permit fee
$50.00
(b)
For all other soil removal applications:
(1)
Application fee
$100.00
(2)
Escrow review and inspection fee
$1,000.00 or 5% of the total cost of the soil disturbance, as determined by the Borough Engineer, whichever is greater
(3)
Permit fee, per cubic yard of soil proposed to be disturbed, calculated by the Borough Engineer
$0.10; minimum fee of $100.00
19-11
(a)
For soil removal applications from 50 to 150 cubic yards for existing residential uses:
(1)
For inspection of the land and review of application prior to consideration by the Borough Council
$250.00
(2)
For issuance of a permit, including inspection
$100.00
(b)
For all other soil removal applications:
(1)
For inspection of the land and review of application prior to consideration by the Borough Council
$250.00
In addition, per 1,000 cubic yards
$10.00
(2)
For issuance of a permit, including inspection
$100.00
In addition, per 1,000 cubic yards
$5.00
Chapter 19A, Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority
User fees for residential and commercial properties within the Borough of Morris Plains are set by the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority pursuant to Chapter 19A of the aforesaid Revised Ordinances of the Borough of Morris Plains
Chapter 20, Streets and Sidewalks
20-13
Street excavations and openings permit fee; fee for review of the application, issuance of the permit and inspection
(a)
For openings in curbs, sidewalks only
$75.00
(b)
For openings, including opening of road pavement
$300.00 or 5% of the total cost of the road opening improvements, as determined by the Borough Engineer, whichever is greater
Chapter 21, Taxicabs and Limousines
21-11
Taxi owner's license fee, for each vehicle licensed, per calendar year
$50.00
21-16
Taxicab driver's license fee, per year
$50.00
21-29
Limousine owner's license fee, for each vehicle licensed, per calendar year
$50.00
Chapter 22, Traffic and Parking
22-13
Resident parking sticker
$5.00
22-13.1
Business parking sticker
$5.00
22-27(b)
Municipal parking lots
(a)
Twelve-hour parking permit for residents, employers and employees of businesses within the Borough for the following periods:
(1)
October 1 to March 31 (6 months)
$100.00
(2)
April 1 to September 30 (6 months)
$100.00
(3)
October 1 to September 30 (1 year)
$200.00
(4)
April 1 to March 31 (1 year)
$200.00
(b)
Twelve-hour parking permit for full-time students attending college for the following periods:
(1)
October 1 to March 31 (6 months)
$100.00
(2)
April 1 to September 30 (6 months)
$100.00
(3)
October 1 to September 30 (1 year)
$200.00
(4)
April 1 to March 31 (1 year)
$200.00
(c)
Tag replacement fee, each replacement
$20.00
(d)
One-day residential parking permits
(1)
First through sixth, permit, per household per calendar year
Free
(2)
Seventh through 12th permit, per permit, per household per calendar year
$10.00
Chapter 23C, Uniform Construction Code
Construction Permit Fees
23C-6(a) through 23C-14.2
Building Subcode Fees
(a)
Basic fee for all work unless otherwise stated
$80.00
(b)
For additions, per cubic foot:
(1)
Residential
$0.030
(2)
(Reserved)
(3)
Commercial /multifamily residential with 3 or more units
$0.080
(c)
For alterations, renovations or repairs, except decks, per each $1,000 of estimated cost of work
$30.00
Minimum fees:
(1)
Roofing, residential multifamily
$125.00
(2)
Siding, residential multifamily
$125.00
(d)
Decks, new construction, alterations, renovations or repairs
$75.00
(e)
Relocation of building to new location, per $1,000 of estimated cost of work
$30.00
(f)
Demolition, per $1,000 of estimated cost of work
$20.00
(1)
Minimum, principal building
$250.00
(2)
Minimum, accessory building
$100.00
(g)
Escrow fee for Construction Official plan review (commercial) referral to Borough Engineer
$800.00
(h)
Signs, per square foot
$4.00
(i)
Swimming pools
(1)
Private in-ground
$250.00
(2)
Private aboveground
$100.00
(j)
Asbestos, per $1,000 of estimated cost of work
$30.00
(k)
Certificates of occupancy
(1)
Certificate of continued occupancy, commercial
$100.00
(2)
Each commercial tenant or change in use
$50.00
(3)
Each residential unit
$50.00
(4)
Each residential addition
$30.00
(5)
Each residential building
$50.00
(l)
Sheds
(1)
Over 200 square feet
$75.00
Electrical Subcode Fees
(a)
Fixtures or receptacles (includes lighting outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles or similar fixtures and motors or devices of 1 horsepower or kilowatt or less)
(1)
1 through 50
$100.00
(2)
Each additional 20 fixtures or receptacles or fraction thereof
$30.00
(b)
Range, oven, surface unit, clothes dryer or dishwasher, each
$10.00
(c)
Nonresidential air-conditioning unit, each
$100.00
(d)
Residential air-conditioning unit, complete
$100.00
(e)
Water heater, each
$20.00
(f)
Baseboard heat units, each
$10.00
(g)
Heat pump, each
$10.00
(h)
Motor control center, subpanel
(1)
Up to 200 amperes
$75.00
(2)
Over 200 amperes
$150.00
(i)
Motors, generators and transformers
(1)
Fractional to 10 horsepower
$10.00
(2)
Over 10 horsepower
$40.00
(j)
Service replacements and panels
(1)
Up to 225 amperes
$100.00
(2)
Over 225 amperes
$200.00
(k)
Installation of swimming pools
$75.00
Plumbing Subcode Fees
(a)
Fixture, device or plumbing stack connected to the plumbing system, except for special devices listed below in (b) and (c)
$30.00
(b)
Special devices, including grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air-conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility service connections, backflow preventers, steam boilers, hot-water boilers (excluding those for domestic water heating), gas piping, active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel-oil piping
$75.00
(c)
Hot water heaters, residential
$60.00
(d)
Residential air conditioning unit, complete
$110.00
Fire Protection Subcode Fees
(a)
Fee for all gas, oil or solid-fuel appliances not connected to the plumbing system
$50.00
(b)
Sprinkler heads or detectors
(1)
1 to 20 heads or detectors
$100.00
(2)
21 to 100 heads or detectors
$200.00
(3)
101 to 200 heads or detectors
$300.00
(4)
201 to 400 heads or detectors
$500.00
(5)
401 to 1,000 heads or detectors
$700.00
(6)
Over 1,000 heads or detectors
$900.00
(c)
Independent, preengineered system
$75.00
(d)
Kitchen exhaust system
$50.00
(e)
Standpipe, each
$200.00
(f)
Heating oil or fuel storage tanks, removal or installation
(1)
Up to 550 gallons
$75.00
(2)
551 to 999 gallons
$200.00
(3)
1,000 to 2,999 gallons
$300.00
(4)
3,000 gallons and over
$300.00
(g)
Gasoline/diesel storage tanks, removal or installation
(1)
Up to 550 gallons
$75.00
(2)
551 to 999 gallons
$200.00
(3)
1,000 to 2,999 gallons
$300.00
(4)
3,000 gallons and over
$300.00
(h)
Gasoline pumps
$50.00
(i)
Smoke detectors
(1)
1 to 10 (new)
$55.00
(2)
11 to 100 (new)
$100.00
Radon Abatement
(a)
Building
$65.00
(b)
Electrical
$65.00
Temporary construction trailers (includes inspection)
$100.00
23C-14
Surcharge fees
(a)
Department of Community Affairs
(1)
New construction, per cubic foot
$0.0016
(2)
Renovations, alterations and repairs, per $1,000 of estimated cost of work
$0.96
23C-15.1
Escrow fee for demolition permit referral to Planning Board
$2,500.00
Chapter 27, Towing, Road Service and Storage of Vehicles
27-4(a)
Application for inclusion in the police towing rotation list within the Borough of Morris Plains
$150.00
27-6(a)
(a)
The towing and storage fees for private passenger vehicles damaged in an accident or recovered after being stolen may not exceed the maximum fees established by the Department of Insurance and set forth in N.J.A.C. 11:3-38.1 et seq.
(b)
Except as set forth in Paragraph (a) above, the fee for the towing and storage of passenger vehicles and other vehicles at all times, i.e., days, nights or holidays, shall not exceed the following:
(1)
Basic towing
$150.00
(i)
Except when a medium-duty tow truck shall be necessary
$265.00
(2)
Storage charges:
Inside building, per day
$65.00
Outside secured, per day
$45.00
Outside building, unsecured, per day
$40.00
(c)
Storage fees shall start on the day the towing service is rendered. The fees set forth for storage are the maximim storage charges per 24-hour period, and the same shall apply to a vehicle that is stored as a result of accidents, abandonments, repairs or suspected criminal activity.
(d)
Inside storage may be requested by the owner of the vehicle or the Police Department.
(e)
Road repair services. The above fees shall be exclusive of any other repair service costs provided by the towing operator, including but not limited to such activities as repairing flat tires or installing new and/or spare parts to a disabled vehicle. The towing operator shall be permitted to charge an additional fee based on the towing operator's prevailing hourly labor rates and charges for parts or materials. Wherever applicable, it shall be the responsibility of the towing operator to first inform the owner of the vehicle of the hourly labor rates and the estimated total cost for parts and/or materials prior to the performance of the road repair services.
(f)
Heavy-duty wreckers. The towing fee for vehicles which require the use of a heavy-duty wrecker shall be reasonable and customary, based upon the prevailing rate in the industry. Wherever applicable, it shall be the responsibility of the towing operator to first inform the owner or operator of the estimated total cost prior to the performance of any towing services.
(g)
Storage/confinement of a vehicle at a Borough facility upon order of the Police Department, per day
$40.00
Miscellaneous Fees
App. A.1-7
Board of Health
(a)
Vital statistics
(1)
Birth certificate, each certified copy
$15.00
(2)
Birth certificate, each copy
$3.00
(3)
Burial permit
$5.00
(4)
Death certificate, each certified copy (except that there shall be no charge for social security or Veterans Administration copies)
$15.00
(5)
Death certificate, each copy
$3.00
(6)
Marriage certificates, each certified copy
$15.00
(7)
Marriage certificates, each copy
$3.00
(8)
Domestic partner certificate, each certified copy
$15.00
(9)
Domestic partner certificate, each copy
$3.00
(10)
Marriage license
$28.00
(11)
Domestic partner certificate
$28.00
(12)
Birth, death, marriage or domestic partner correction, each certified copy
$20.00
(b)
Police Department
(1)
Record search and/or issuance of letter of good conduct
$15.00
(2)
Duplicate photographs, per accident or incident. See (3) below for photocopies of photographs
Actual cost of reproduction incurred by the Borough
(3)
Photocopies of accident or other police reports, or photocopies of photographs (including discovery and insurance requests)
Same fees as set forth below at (e)(1) for municipal document reproduction
(4)
Fingerprinting of canvassers, solicitors, firearms applicants and other persons
$5.00
(5)
Issuance of firearms identification cards
$5.00
(6)
Copy of audiotape recording, per tape or CD
Actual cost of tape or CD, cost of postage, if applicable
(7)
Copy of videotape recording, per tape
Actual cost of tape, plus the cost of postage, if applicable
(8)
Copy of police mobile video recorder tape, per tape
Actual cost of tape, plus the costs of postage, if applicable
(9)
When copies of police reports are requested other than in person, an additional administrative fee
$5.00
(10)
Application for permit to carry firearm
$150.00
(11)
Application for permit to purchase handgun or firearm
$25.00
(c)
Notarization by Borough official, per document
$10.00
(d)
Publication charges for municipal documents
(1)
Code of the Borough of Morris Plains
$175.00 or the cost to the Borough, whichever is greater
(2)
Land Development Ordinance
$100.00 or the cost to the Borough, whichever is greater
(3)
Master Plan or Housing Element, per document
$75.00 or the cost to the Borough, whichever is greater
(4)
New and/or replacement pages for the Code of the Borough of Morris Plains (per page)
$0.75 (postage is additional)
(5)
Zoning Map, each
$10.00 or the cost to the Borough, whichever is greater
(6)
Open space plan, per document
$75.00 or the cost to the Borough, whichever is greater
(e)
Municipal document reproduction
(1)
OPRA requests, per page
(i)
Letter size (8 1/2 by 11), or smaller
$0.05
(ii)
Legal size (8 1/2 by 14), or larger
$0.07
(2)
Private documents, per page
$0.50
(3)
Reproduction of computer screen
$1.50
(4)
Report printouts (unburst)
(i)
Per page, 10 pages or less
$1.00
(ii)
Each additional page
$0.50
(5)
Reproduction of audio CD, per CD
Actual cost of CD, or outside reproduction incurred by the Borough
(6)
Reproduction of videotape, per videotape
Actual cost of videotape, or cost of outside reproduction incurred by the Borough
(7)
Additional fee for postage of mailed documents or records, other than police records in (b)(9) above
Actual costs of postage
(f)
Borough Clerk
(1)
Assessment search
$10.00
(2)
Continuation search
$2.00
(3)
Subdivision search
$10.00
(4)
Flood hazard area certification
$25.00
(g)
Road Department, rental of Borough equipment
(1)
Bucket loader, sweeper and grader, per hour
$80.00
(2)
Dump truck, per hour
$55.00
(3)
Pickup truck, per hour
$40.00
(4)
Rockite, per ton
$75.00
(5)
Barricades, per day
$5.00
(6)
Cones, per day
$3.00
(7)
Power tools, per day
$25.00
(h)
Personnel employed in the following position titles in the Public Works Department of the Borough of Morris Plains may be used upon terms and conditions specified, in writing, by the Borough of Morris Plains for the hourly rates specified below:
(1)
Superintendent, per hour
$65.00
(2)
Foreman, per hour
$60.00
(3)
Laborer, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., per hour
$40.00
(4)
Laborer, evenings, weekends and holidays, per hour
$55.00
(i)
Written confirmation concerning smoke detector and/or certificate of occupancy requirements, per letter
$5.00
(j)
Tax Collector Property labels by block/lot for:
(1)
All addresses
$43.27
(2)
Business addresses only
$3.96
(3)
Residential addresses only
$39.35
(4)
Tax-exempt addresses only
$3.96
(5)
Vacant land addresses only
$2.97
(k)
Fees for preparation of public information
(1)
Anyone who requests a copy of a governmental record, as defined by law, which requires the performance of work by any department or paid consultant of the Borough, other than merely providing a reasonable number of copies of presently available records for which there is no specific charge set forth herein, shall be required to pay for said services as set forth hereinbelow. Included within the types of work for which charges shall be made are the compilation of presently available technical information requiring substantial amounts of time and the preparation of calculations, reports, memoranda and other documents of a technical nature.
(2)
The cost of those services referenced in subparagraph (1) above shall be paid to the Borough at the following rates:
(i)
For all services performed by employees of the Borough, the actual hourly rates of compensation for each employee performing the service, plus the copying or reproduction cost and actual mailing cost, when applicable.
(ii)
For all services performed by the Borough's paid professional consultants, the rate paid by the Borough for said services.
(iii)
Copy fee for audiotapes:
(a)
Simple tape-to-tape reproduction
$15.00 (postage is additional)
(b)
Reformatted tape or conversion to other media
$25.00 (postage is additional)
(iv)
Videotapes
$25.00 (postage is additional)
(l)
Community center table/chairs setup/breakdown by DPW, fees for non-Morris Plains sponsored organizations, payable in advance
(1)
Weekdays during regular DPW work hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
(a)
Multipurpose room
$150.00
(b)
Room A
$75.00
(c)
Any other rooms
$50.00
(2)
Weekends, holidays and outside of regular DPW work hours
(a)
Multipurpose room
$300.00
(b)
Room A
$150.00
(c)
Any other rooms
$50.00
(m)
Farmers' Market
(1)
Seasonal/nonfood vendors
$50.00
[Ord. No. 24-86, § 1]
Applications for and the issuance of such licenses and permits shall be subject to the provisions set forth in the ordinance governing the activity.
[Ord. No. 24-86, § 1]
Where a fee is determined by an entity other than the Borough Council, inclusion of the fee in this schedule is not to be construed as a relinquishment by that entity of its prerogative under law to determine fees.
[Ord. No. 24-86, § 2]
The Fee Schedule annexed hereto shall be updated and amended, as needed, by ordinance of the Borough Council.