[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Hamilton as Ch. 50 of the 1994 Code of Ordinances; amended in its
entirety 7-18-2017 by Ord. No.
17-029. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Unofficial searches for municipal liens or for municipal improvements authorized but not assessed: $10 per search. (§ 5-198)
C.
Teen nights. Application for a permit, by the operator of a licensed premises, which permit shall be in effect for one calendar year: $200. (§ 99-12)
D.
Secondhand automobile dealer and secondhand automobile parts dealer:
F.
Jewelry, precious metals, gems and secondhand goods dealers. (§ 273-6)
[Amended 10-15-2019 by Ord. No. 19-049]
G.
H.
Massage and/or somatic establishments. Application for a license to maintain, operate or conduct a massage, bodywork and somatic therapy establishment: $200. This application fee shall be nonrefundable, unless the applicant voluntarily withdraws the application within five days of filing and can demonstrate that it has not operated the business for which the application is pending during said five-day period, in which event $50 shall not be refundable. (§ 296-20)
I.
Peddlers, solicitors, canvassers and transient merchants.
[Amended 9-19-2017 by Ord. No. 17-035]
(3)
Additional fees: (§ 349-3)
(a)
Transient merchants: $50 per day up to a maximum of $1,000 per
year; provided, however, that any transient merchant securing a license
after July 1 shall pay $500 for the remainder of the year or $50 per
day.
(b)
Solicitors: $25 per year.
(c)
Peddler, Class 1: $25 per year, traveling by automobile or foot.
(d)
Peddler, Class 2: minimum bid: $500.
L.
Taxicabs.
(6)
Rates and charges. The maximum charges that may be made or requested by owners and operators of taxicabs who are subject to licensing under Chapter 454, Article I, Taxicabs, of the Township Code, for transportation of passengers and other services incidental thereto either entirely within the municipality or originating or terminating entirely within the participating municipal areas, are hereby fixed as follows: (§ 454-19)
(a)
Length of trip within the participating municipal area. All
fares herein listed shall be computed from point of entry by passenger(s).
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Distance
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Fare
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|---|---|
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Minimum charge
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$4.00
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Each 1/10th mile
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$0.30
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(b)
Other and additional charges shall be as follows:
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Type of Charge
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Fee
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|---|---|
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For each additional passenger
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$2.00
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For each stop in route
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$3.00
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Charges for taxicab service to and from the Mercer County Airport
and the West Trenton Railroad Station
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$10 one way with a $2 charge for each additional passenger
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Charges for taxicab service to and from the Mercer County Airport
and the Hamilton Railroad Station
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$30 one way with a $5 charge for each additional passenger
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Charges for taxicab service to and from the West Trenton Railroad
Station and the Hamilton Railroad Station
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$30 one way with a $5 charge for each additional passenger
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(c)
Waiting time per minute shall be $0.50.
N.
Theaters.
(1)
License fees for theaters with individual seating: (§ 460-7)
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Number of Seats
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First Year
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Renewal
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|---|---|---|
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300 or less
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$37.50
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$75
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301 to 500
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$50
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$100
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501 to 750
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$75
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$150
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751 to 1,000
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$100
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$200
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1,001 to 1,250
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$125
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$250
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1,251 to 1,500
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$150
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$300
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1,501 to 1,750
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$175
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$350
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1,751 to 2,000
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$200
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$400
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2,001 to 2,250
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$225
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$450
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2,251 to 2,500
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$250
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$500
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2,501 to 2,750
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$275
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$550
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2,751 and over
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$300
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$600
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A.
Division
of Revenue Collection.
(2)
Administrative fee for duplicate copies of tax sale notices pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 54:5-52.1: $100 each.
(3)
Fee for check or other written instrument returned for insufficient
funds: $20 per check or other written instrument.
(4)
Official searches for municipal liens (tax searches) or for municipal improvements authorized but not assessed or for a certificate as to approval of a subdivision, and continuation searches shall be subject to the charges specified at N.J.S.A. 54:5-14 and 54:5-15, N.J.S.A. 54:18.4 and N.J.S.A. 40:55 and 40:56. (§ 5-198)
A.
Division
of Health.
(1)
Retail food establishments and food and beverage vending machines.
(d)
Reinspections. The reinspection fees for retail food establishments that receive a conditional satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating, as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:24-8.11, are: (§ 235-8)
1.
First occurrence: $0.
2.
Second occurrence (within two years of first occurrence) fine:
$250.
3.
Third occurrence (within two years of first occurrence) fine:
$350.
4.
Fourth occurrence (within two years of first occurrence) fine:
$500 and closure of the establishment for a minimum of 72 hours. All
violations shall be abated prior to reopening.
(3)
Dog license.
[Amended 10-6-2020 by Ord. No. 20-044]
(a)
The person applying for a dog license shall pay a fee of $17
for each dog. He shall also pay $1 for the registration tag for each
dog. The same fees shall be charged for the annual renewal of each
license and registration tag.
(b)
Any resident of the Township who shall have attained the age
of 65 years of age applying for a dog license shall pay a fee of $1
for each dog. He shall also pay $1 for the registration tag for each
dog. The same fees shall be charged for the annual renewal of each
license and registration tag.
(d)
Potentially dangerous dog license: $700 per year (N.J.S.A. 4:19-31).
(e)
Penalty. For each violation of this section there shall be a
fine of $5 per month from the date a license is required.
(8)
Review of individual sewage disposal system and/or well water test
certification for resale of home: $50.
(9)
Vital Statistics.
[Amended 10-6-2020 by Ord. No. 20-044]
(a)
Certified copies of death, birth, marriage, civil union or domestic
partnership certificates: $15.
(b)
Corrections to death, birth, marriage, civil union or domestic
partnership certificates: $15.
1.
Exemption to correction fee: clerical errors.
(c)
Fee for court ordered name change on birth or marriage certificate:
$2.
(d)
Fee for marriage or civil union licenses: $28.
1.
$25 per marriage or civil union license issued shall be forwarded
to the New Jersey Department of Children & Family Services quarterly
as set forth in N.J.S.A. 37:1-12.1 as may be amended.
(e)
Fee for domestic partnership registration: $28.
1.
$25 per domestic partnership registration issued shall be forwarded
to the New Jersey Department of Children & Family Services quarterly
as set forth in N.J.S.A. 37:1-12.1 as may be amended.
(f)
Fee for burial, cremation or transit permit: $5 which shall
be forwarded to the New Jersey State Registrar as set forth in N.J.S.A.
26:6-17 as may be amended.
(g)
Fee for disinterment transit permit: $5 which shall be forwarded
to the New Jersey State Registrar as set forth in N.J.S.A. 26:6-17
as may be amended.
(10)
Available
services.
(b)
(e)
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic services.
B.
Division
of Recreation.
(2)
Park,
recreation and park facilities fees. The following fees shall be charged
by the Township for the use of parks, recreational and park facilities
and services:
(a)
Activity fees.
[Amended 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 19-005; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-010]
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Activity
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Tennis/pickleball identification card, resident
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$25
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Tennis/pickleball identification card, nonresident
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$50
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Tennis/pickleball light rental, per 1 1/2 hours
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$25
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Tennis/pickleball guest fee
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$10
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Tennis/pickleball tournament registration fee (nonprofit)
Events over 150 registrants may require the organization to
pay additional fees for Department of Public Works, Police and EMS
Services.
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$400
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Tennis/pickleball tournament court/day rental (nonprofit)
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$30
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Tennis/pickleball tournament registration fee (for-profit)
Events over 150 registrants may require the organization to
pay additional fees for Department of Public Works, Police and EMS
Services.
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$500
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Tennis/pickleball tournament court/day rental (for-profit)
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$35
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Tennis/pickleball tournament light rental, per 1 1/2 hours
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$20
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Athletic fields, per day
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$150
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Athletic field light rental, per day
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$200
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Athletic field, Township-prepped and-lined before start of tournament
Weekends only
Note: Warwick Park: basic field prep is permitted by renter
(rake, broom and chalk only)
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$350
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Summer volleyball team
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$75
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(b)
Golf center.
1.
Driving range (putting green included with all range buckets):
[Amended 4-3-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-014]
2.
Golf instruction program.
c.
Group clinic rates: $120 per person. A group may include juniors,
men, women or seniors. There must be a minimum of three people and
a maximum of six people per group. The group clinic consists of a
one-hour session per week for the duration of a four-week period.
d.
Township receives 25% of fees for all lessons.
3.
The Director of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services
shall be authorized to establish promotions, including but not limited
to coupons and group rates, to encourage the use of the golf center.
(3)
Athletic field advertising fees.
[Added 5-1-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-018]
(a)
Advertising on athletic field signage shall be awarded pursuant
to the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law and applicable
bid specifications.
(c)
The fee required pursuant to this subsection shall only apply
to advertising on athletic field signage at Veterans Park and Warwick
Park.
C.
Hamilton
Township Animal Shelter.
[Amended 10-6-2020 by Ord. No. 20-044]
(1)
Impounded dogs. The fee for redemption of impounded dogs is $20 for
picking up a dog, plus $4 per day for each day or fraction thereof
that the dog has been in custody to cover maintenance (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16).
(2)
Impounded cats. The fee for redemption of impounded cats is $20 for
picking up a cat, plus $4 per day for each day or fraction thereof
that the cat has been in custody to cover maintenance (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16).
(3)
Impounded other animals. The fee for redemption of impounded other animals as defined in § 108-1 is $20 for picking up the other animal, plus $4 per day for each day or fraction thereof that the animal has been in custody to cover maintenance (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16).
(4)
Initial adoption fee for dogs: $75.
(5)
Initial adoption fee for puppies less than six months: $100.
(6)
Initial adoption fee for cats: $45.
(7)
Initial adoption fee for kittens less than six months: $60.
(8)
Other animals adoption fee: $30.
(9)
Microchipping fee: $20.
(10)
Animal trap fee: deposit of $50 per use for a maximum rental
of 10 days.
(11)
Owner surrender fee: $100. This fee may be waived, due to hardship,
at the discretion of the Director of Health, Recreation, Senior and
Veteran Services.
[Amended 7-18-2017 by Ord. No. 17-028; 5-5-2020 by Ord. No. 20-025]
A.
Hamilton
Township ecological facility. The following fees shall be charged
by the Township for ecological facility materials and services:
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Material/Service
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Mulch/compost self-loaded (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Mulch/compost by HTPW loader (Hamilton residents only)
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$10 per cubic yard
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Surplus compost by HTPW loader (commercial entities)
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$20 per cubic yard
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Leaf disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Leaf disposal - commercial
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$20 per cubic yard
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Brush disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Brush disposal - commercial
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$20 per cubic yard
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For any brush or leaf transactions (commercial entities)
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$30 minimum charge
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Tire disposal (off rims) - noncommercial (Hamilton residents
only)
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No charge
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Single stream recycling disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Oil disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Electronics disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Cardboard disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Scrap metal/white goods disposal (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Auto batteries disposal (wet cell) (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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Concrete disposal - noncommercial (Hamilton residents only)
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No charge
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A.
Division
of Police.
(1)
Permit to purchase pistol or revolver and firearms purchaser identification cards: $2 each. (§ 5-198)
(4)
Employment of off-duty police officers. (§ 5-66)
(a)
Rates of compensation; administrative fees; payment for services.
Rates of compensation for contracting the services of off-duty Township
police officers shall be as follows:
[Amended 8-15-2017 by Ord. No. 17-030; 3-20-2018 by Ord. No. 18-005; 7-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-029]
1.
For all traffic and nontraffic assignments, the rate shall be
$60 per hour, plus a $10 per hour administrative fee to the Township,
and any administrative fees assessed by third parties.
2.
For all construction project traffic assignments, the rate shall
be $90 per hour, plus a $10 per hour administrative fee to the Township,
and any administrative fees assessed by third parties.
3.
Cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice will result in
a payment of two hours at the appropriate rate.
4.
Cancellation or early completion on the day scheduled for a
construction project traffic assignment shall result in payment for
the full time scheduled, except for cancellation after the start as
a result of inclement weather, machinery and/or manpower issues, or
improper construction plans, which will then result in a payment of
four hours at the appropriate rate.
(b)
Use of marked police vehicles. In the event that a party or employer
employs any off-duty Township police officer pursuant to this section,
in addition to any compensation to be paid to the Township pursuant
to the requirements herein, there shall also be a fee of $12 per hour
per vehicle for the use of marked police vehicles.
B.
Division of Fire.
[Added 12-15-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-058]
(1)
Fees shall be in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code
Fee Permit Schedule.
(2)
Certificate of fire code status: $44.
(3)
Copies of fire reports: maximum of $25.
(4)
Returned check fee: $20.
[Amended 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-010]
(5)
Fire watch coverage: $52 per hour per person of which $7 per each
hour shall be an administrative fee retained by the Division of Fire.
(6)
Non-life hazard use registration fee: Business, Mercantile, Commercial,
Factory, Industrial, Storage, Warehousing or Utilities.
(a)
B-0 - Occupancies 500 square feet and less: $50.
(b)
B-1 - Occupancies in excess of 500 square feet and not exceeding
2,500 square feet: $70.
(c)
B-2 - Occupancies in excess of 2,500 square feet and not exceeding
5,000 square feet: $140.
(d)
B-3 - Occupancies in excess of 5,000 square feet and not exceeding
10,000 square feet: $200.
(e)
B-4 - Occupancies in excess of 10,000 square feet and not exceeding
15,000 square feet: $400.
(f)
B-5 - Occupancies in excess of 15,000 square feet and not exceeding
25,000 square feet: $450.
(g)
B-6 - Occupancies in excess of 25,000 square feet and not exceeding
50,000 square feet: $550.
(h)
B-7 - Occupancies in excess of 50,000 square feet and not exceeding
100,000 square feet: $600.
(i)
B-8 - Occupancies in excess of 100,000 square feet and not exceeding
200,000 square feet: $650.
(j)
B-9 - Occupancies in excess of 200,000 square feet and not exceeding
300,000 square feet: $700.
Each additional 100,000 square feet: $350.
[Amended 12-19-2017 by Ord. No. 17-044; 12-4-2018 by Ord. No. 18-062; 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015; 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-018]
A.
Department
of Community and Economic Development.
(5)
Flood damage prevention.
(a)
As part of an application for a development permit, the applicant shall be supplied with a list of property owners within 200 feet of the subject property: $10 for the list. (§ 536-11)
(b)
The fee charged for any site plan or subdivision review located in a floodplain area shall conform to those fees as stipulated in Chapter 550, Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Hamilton. If the fees charged in Chapter 550, Land Development, are less than those required by Chapter 536, Flood Damage Prevention, the fees required by Chapter 536 shall apply. Any application not covered by the above-mentioned fees will be charged a fee in accordance with the following schedule, which constitute the fees required by Chapter 536: (§ 536-28)
(7)
Deed plotting: $25.
(8)
Floodplain delineation letter: $20.
(9)
(10)
Monument ground control data: $10.
(11)
Reset ground control monuments.
(a)
If for any reason a Township ground control monument is disturbed
or must be relocated: $1,000 per monument.
(12)
Lot consolidation: $10.
(13)
Site plans and architectural drawings: $5 per page.
(14)
Fire lane inspection, annual: $50.
(15)
Journeyman plumbing license, renewal: $15.
B.
Division
of Construction Inspections.
(1)
Housing standards.
(a)
Inspection fees. (§ 268-4)
1.
For each initial inspection and one reinspection for all unit
types, except Township registered rental units, the fee shall be $200.
2.
For each additional reinspection beyond the first reinspection
in all unit types, except Township registered rental units, the fee
shall be $100.
3.
For Township registered rental units, the fee for the initial
inspections shall be $75.
4.
For each additional reinspection of Township registered rental
units, the fee shall be $100.
5.
For each smoke detector, sewer or multifamily certification
inspection, the fee shall be $50.
6.
Should an inspector arrive for a scheduled inspection and no
adult is present to grant access, the full amount of the inspection
fee shall be charged and the landlord/owner will be required to reschedule
the inspection at a fee of $75.
(b)
Rental unit inspections. At the time of initial registration of a landlord, expiration of every five-year period as required under § 268-18B, or upon any change of occupancy of a rental unit, the landlord or agent thereof must pay a fee in accordance with the following schedule for the purpose of having the rental unit inspected by the Township: (§ 268-18)
1.
Initial inspection fee: $50 per unit, collected in equal annual
installments over a five-year period.
2.
Upon initial registration of a landlord and when adding a rental
unit or units to the registration a fee of $50 per rental unit shall
be assessed, which includes an inspection and one subsequent reinspection
(to be completed within 30 days of a failed initial inspection). Multiunit
facilities containing four or more units shall be assessed a fee of
$50 per unit collected in equal installments over a five-year period.
Prepayment of this fee shall not be penalized.
3.
Following the expiration of every five-year period a fee of
$50 shall be assessed, which includes an inspection and one subsequent
reinspection (to be completed within 30 days of a failed initial inspection).
Multiunit facilities containing four or more units shall be assessed
a fee of $50 per unit collected in equal installments over a five-year
period. Prepayment of this fee shall not be penalized.
4.
Any change of occupancy, except those changes of occupancies
upon each subsequent five-year inspection, shall be assessed a fee
of $75, which includes one inspection.
5.
Any subsequent reinspection conducted in excess of those specified
in Subsection B(1)(b)2, 3 and 4 above shall be assessed a fee of $100
(to be completed within 30 days of most recent reinspection).
6.
Fee to reschedule an inspection if no adult is present to grant
access to the rental unit: $75, plus the full amount of the inspection
fee.
7.
Late fee: $30 per month.
C.
Sanitary sewer rental rates and charges. (§ 385-52)
(2)
Commercial. Each separate office, store or similar place of business
with separate rest rooms to be considered a separate commercial unit:
$156 per year per unit plus $5.24 per 1,000 gallons of metered water
used, based upon metered water consumption, with a minimum annual
fee of $312 per unit.
A.
The purpose of this section is to establish policies and procedures
for the collection and distribution of fees associated with the performance
of marriage ceremonies by the Mayor or the Mayor's lawful designee.
B.
Amount of fees.
(1)
A
resident of the Township of Hamilton seeking to be married by the
Mayor of the Township of Hamilton shall pay to the Township of Hamilton
a fee of $100.
(2)
A
person who is not a resident of the Township of Hamilton, seeking
to be married by the Mayor of the Township of Hamilton, shall pay
to the Township of Hamilton a fee of $150.
C.
Payment of fees; deposit. The Township fee shall be paid, pursuant to Subsection B above, for all weddings, by cash or check payable to the Township of Hamilton, prior to completion of any such wedding. At the time a marriage ceremony is scheduled, a deposit of $50 shall be made, which shall be credited towards the fee listed in Subsection B above. The deposit shall be nonrefundable if a marriage ceremony is cancelled by the resident within 48 hours of the scheduled ceremony. Fees collected shall be deposited into the Township's current fund.
A.
CIVIC ORGANIZATION OR GROUP
LEASE
NONCIVIC ORGANIZATION OR GROUP
PERMANENT DAILY BASIS
RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATION OR GROUP
SEASONAL BASIS
TEMPORARY BASIS
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in
this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection,
except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any organization or group not organized for profit but operated
exclusively for the promotion of the social welfare.
The use of Township property, for a public purpose as specified
under N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15, by any organization on a permanent daily
basis.
Any organization or group not organized exclusively for the
promotion of the social welfare.
The permanent presence of an organization on Township property
by virtue of a lease agreement, including the use of Township property
as office space and for the storage of an organization's files.
Any organization or group not organized for profit and operated
exclusively for the promotion of the social welfare in a recreational
manner, including but not limited to sporting teams, referee organizations,
etc.
The seasonal presence of a recreational organization on Township
property that would otherwise require a lease under this section.
The nonpermanent or low-impact presence of a person or organization on Township property that would otherwise require a lease under this section. More than one usage per week or usage for more than four consecutive hours per week by an organization or group, with the exception of senior citizen groups, shall not be construed as temporary basis and will require the organization or group to execute a lease with the Township pursuant to Subsection B and satisfy all requirements thereof.
B.
Permanent daily leases.
(1)
Lease agreement. Notwithstanding any other requirement to the contrary,
organizations wishing to lease any property owned by the Township
of Hamilton, including, but not limited to, buildings and grounds,
on a permanent daily basis shall be required to enter into a lease
agreement with the Township, subject to approval of Council.
(2)
Lease fees. The monthly lease fee shall be calculated on a lease-by-lease
basis based upon the actual usage and costs to the Township to operate
same.
(3)
Eligible organizations. Only organizations having a Section 501(c)(3)
designation under the Internal Revenue Code and designated as a nonprofit
under New Jersey law shall be eligible to lease Township property
on a permanent daily basis.
(4)
Exempt organizations. Organizations leasing Township property at
Veterans Park, Kuser Park and the Isaac Pearson Property on a permanent
daily basis and are open to the public on a regular schedule are exempt
from the lease fees established under this section.
[Amended 11-21-2017 by Ord. No. 17-039]
(5)
Lease terms. Any lease entered into pursuant to this section shall
be subject, but not limited to, the following rules and regulations:
(a)
No organization or member thereof subject to a lease under this
section shall enter or occupy the leased property earlier than 7:00
a.m. or later than 10:00 p.m. unless prior written approval is received
from the Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services.
(b)
No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in or on the premises
of the leased property, except for the distribution and consumption
of alcoholic beverages pursuant to a lawfully issued Township permit
allowing alcoholic beverages.
(c)
Leased property shall not be used for the personal use of any
person or member of an organization, including, but not limited to,
parties of any kind.
(d)
No smoking shall be permitted in any leased property.
(e)
Use of space in or on a leased property shall be restricted
only to that space designated in the lease. Use of outside areas of
leased property shall be prohibited where such use adversely impacts
other persons or organizations using the leased property or impedes
other areas of the leased property, including, but not limited to,
the driveway, parking lot, or playground. Any use of additional space,
other than the designated space outlined in the lease for any purpose,
must be approved in advance by the Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services.
(f)
The fee for a lost key or key card shall be $100. Only authorized
officials of the Township of Hamilton shall have the authority to
make duplicate keys or key cards.
(g)
Leases cannot be subleased, transferred or assigned.
(h)
Any abuse of the terms of the lease shall be grounds to terminate
the lease and evict the organization in violation thereof.
C.
Temporary or seasonal rental.
(1)
Certain property owned by the Township of Hamilton shall be available
for rent on a temporary or seasonal basis.
(2)
Any civic or noncivic organization or group shall be permitted to
rent certain designated Township property on a temporary basis. Any
recreational organization or group shall be permitted to rent certain
designated Township property on a seasonal basis. Such aforesaid organizations
and groups need not have a Section 501(c)(3) designation under the
Internal Revenue Code or designated as a nonprofit under New Jersey
law.
(3)
The following policies shall apply when a rental agreement is entered
into for certain designated Township property on a temporary or seasonal
basis:
(a)
An organization or group seeking to rent Township property under
this section shall file an application, at least 14 days in advance,
when practical, with the Department of Health, Recreation, Senior
and Veterans Services, stating:
1.
The name and address of the applicant. Applicant must be present
at the site for the entire length of the event.
2.
The name and address of the organization or group sponsoring
the activity, if any.
3.
The date(s) and hour for which the rental is desired.
4.
The Township property or portion thereof for which such rental
is desired.
5.
An estimate of the anticipated attendance.
6.
The type of activity to be conducted.
7.
Whether the applicant is a resident or nonresident of the Township.
8.
Any other information which the Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services shall find reasonably necessary to attain
a fair determination as to whether a rental should be approved under
this section.
9.
Rentals cannot be transferred or assigned.
(b)
Standards for issuance. Standards for approval of Township property
rental by the Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans
Services shall include the following findings:
1.
That the rental of the Township property will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
property.
2.
That the rental of the Township property will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare,
safety and recreation.
3.
That the rental of the Township property will not include violence,
crime or disorderly conduct.
4.
That the rental of the Township property will not entail extraordinary
or burdensome expense or police operation by the Township.
5.
That the Township property desired has not been reserved for
other use at the date and hour requested in the application.
6.
Priority of applicants.
a.
The affairs of the Township shall take precedence over all other
users of the Township property.
b.
Resident civic and recreational applicants will be given priority
over other users for the use of the Township property, based upon
availability.
c.
Resident noncivic applicants will be given priority over nonresident
applicants for the use of the Township property, based upon availability.
d.
Nonresident civic and recreational applicants will be given
priority over nonresident noncivic applicants for the use of the Township
property, based upon availability.
e.
Nonresident noncivic applicants will be given the lowest priority
for the use of the Township property, based upon availability.
f.
In the event of a conflict between requesting applicants, the
request received earlier will be honored first.
(c)
Appeal. Whenever in the opinion of the Director of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services the approval of a rental will violate any of the standards listed in Subsection C(3)(b) above, he or she shall refuse to approve the rental. Whenever the Director of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services has refused to approve a rental, the applicant may appeal from such determination in accordance with Chapter 285, Licenses and Permits.
(d)
Rental of Township property or portion thereof shall be restricted
to the property, areas, dates, and times expressly requested on the
rental application. The organization or group renting the property
must be present on site, with identification, at all times during
the use of the rental.
(e)
The organization or group renting the Township property shall
be bound by all rules and regulations and all applicable ordinances
fully as though the rules, regulations and ordinances were inserted
in the rental agreements.
(f)
The organization or group to whom rental is approved shall be
liable for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever
by reason of the negligence of the organization or group to whom such
rental shall have been approved. The Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services shall have the right to require any renter
to submit evidence of liability insurance covering injuries to members
of the general public arising out of such permitted activities, in
such amounts as may be from time to time determined by the Department
of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services, prior to the
commencement of any activity for which any rental is approved and
shall also have the right to require that the certificate of insurance
name the Township of Hamilton as an additional insured.
(g)
The fee for Township property rental shall be as set forth in
this section.
(h)
There shall be a security deposit paid to the Township in the
amount of $100 to assure that the property will be left in a clean,
safe and sanitary condition and also to assure that the terms of the
rental agreement are complied with. The Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services will examine the property following use
by such renter and, upon determining that all of the rules, regulations
and ordinances have been complied with, the deposit will be returned
to the renter. If the rules have not been complied with, the deposit
will be forfeited. If a renter is present in or on the property outside
of the times approved in the rental agreement, the deposit will be
forfeited.
(i)
If a rental is cancelled by a renter prior to 10 days before
the scheduled rental date the security deposit shall be refunded.
If a rental is cancelled by a renter within and including 10 days
before the scheduled rental date the security deposit will be forfeited.
(j)
No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in or on the premises
of the Township property, except for the distribution and consumption
of alcoholic beverages pursuant to a lawfully issued Township permit
allowing alcoholic beverages.
(k)
When required by the Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services due to the number of persons in attendance during a rental, the services of a law enforcement officer or officers shall be obtained to maintain order. The services of such officers shall be obtained pursuant to § 5-66, Employment of off-duty police officers, of the Township Code.
(l)
The Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services
shall have the authority to revoke a rental upon a finding of violation
of any rule, regulation or ordinance or upon good cause shown, including,
but not limited to, the falsification of any information required
on the rental application.
(4)
Rental terms. Any rental agreement entered into pursuant to this
section shall be subject to, but not limited to, the following rules
and regulations:
(a)
No organization or group subject to a rental agreement under
this section shall in any way enter or occupy property owned by the
Township of Hamilton between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.,
unless prior written approval is received from the Department of Health,
Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services.
(b)
Rented property shall not be used for the personal use of any
person or member of an organization or group, including, but not limited
to, parties of any kind.
(c)
No smoking shall be permitted in any rented property.
(d)
Use of space in or on a rented property shall be restricted
only to that space designated in the rental agreement. Use of outside
areas of rented property shall be prohibited where such use adversely
impacts other persons or organizations using the rented property or
impedes other areas of the rented property, including, but not limited
to, the driveway, parking lot, or playground.
(e)
There shall be no fee for a temporary rental of Township property
pursuant to this section by civic groups and organizations. However,
temporary rental of a designated Township property on Saturday, Sunday
or a Township designated holiday shall be subject to the payment of
an amount based upon the actual usage and costs to the Township to
operate same during the temporary rental.
(f)
(g)
(h)
Organizations or groups renting Township property on a temporary
or seasonal basis may, with prior written approval from the Department
of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services, maintain a low-impact
permanent presence on the property. For purposes of this section,
"low impact" means permanent use or location of a closet, cabinet,
refrigerator, etc., during the term of the rental.
(i)
Any abuse of the terms of the rental agreement shall be grounds
to terminate the rental agreement.
D.
Sayen House and Gardens, Grafton House and Nottingham Ballroom rentals.
[Amended 7-18-2023 by Ord. No. 23-027]
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the following
policies shall apply when a rental agreement is entered into for Sayen
House and Gardens, Grafton House and Nottingham Ballroom.
(a)
A person or organization seeking to rent Sayen House and Gardens,
Grafton House and Nottingham Ballroom shall file an application, at
least 14 days in advance, when practical, with the Department of Health,
Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services, stating:
1.
The name and address of the applicant.
2.
The name and address of the person sponsoring the activity,
if any. Applicant must be present at the site for the entire length
of the event.
3.
The day and hours for which the rental is desired.
4.
The facility or portion thereof for which such rental is desired.
5.
An estimate of the anticipated attendance.
6.
The type of activity to be conducted.
7.
Whether the applicant is a resident or nonresident of the Township.
8.
Any other information which the Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services shall find reasonably necessary to attain
a fair determination as to whether a rental should be approved under
this section.
9.
Rentals cannot be transferred or assigned.
(b)
Standards for issuance. Standards for approval of a facility
rental by the Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans
Services shall include the following findings:
1.
That the rental of the facility will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the facility.
2.
That the rental of the facility will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety
and recreation.
3.
That the rental of the facility will not include violence, crime
or disorderly conduct.
4.
That the rental of the facility will not entail extraordinary
or burdensome expense or police operation by the Township.
5.
That the facility desired has not been reserved for other use
at the date and hour requested in the application.
6.
Priority of applicants.
a.
The affairs of the Township shall take precedence over all other
users of the facility.
b.
Resident applicants will be given priority over other users
for the use of the facility, based upon availability.
c.
Nonresident applicants will be given priority over commercial
applicants for the use of the facility, based upon availability.
d.
Commercial applicants will be given the lowest priority for
the use of the facility, based upon availability.
e.
In the event of a conflict between requesting applicants, the
request received earlier will be honored first.
(c)
Appeal. Whenever in the opinion of the Director of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services the approval of a rental will violate any of the standards listed in Subsection D(1)(b) above, he or she shall refuse to approve the rental. Whenever the Director of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services has refused to approve a rental, the applicant may appeal from such determination in accordance with Chapter 285, Licenses and Permits.
(d)
Rental of a facility or portion thereof shall be restricted
to the facility, areas, dates, and times expressly requested on the
rental application. The person renting the facility must be present
on site, with identification, at all times during the use of the rental.
(e)
The person renting the facility shall be bound by all rules
and regulations and all applicable ordinances fully as though the
rules, regulations and ordinances were inserted in the rental agreements,
and person renting the facility shall be present at all times during
rental period.
(f)
The person or organization to whom rental is approved shall
be liable for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever
by reason of the negligence of the person or organization to whom
such rental shall have been approved. The Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services shall have the right to require any renter
to submit evidence of liability insurance covering injuries to members
of the general public arising out of such permitted activities, in
such amounts as may be from time to time determined by the Department
of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services, prior to the
commencement of any activity for which any rental is approved and
shall also have the right to require that the certificate of insurance
name the Township of Hamilton as an additional insured.
(g)
The fee for a rental of Sayen House and Gardens, Grafton House
and Nottingham Ballroom shall be as set forth in this section.
(h)
There shall be a security deposit paid to the Township in the
amount of $100 for the rental of Sayen House and Gardens and Grafton
House to assure that the property will be left in a clean, safe and
sanitary condition and also to assure that the terms of the rental
agreement are complied with. The Department of Health, Recreation,
Senior and Veterans Services will examine the property following use
by such renter and, upon determining that all of the rules, regulations
and ordinances have been complied with, the deposit will be returned
to the renter. If the rules have not been complied with, the deposit
will be forfeited. If a renter is present in or on the property outside
of the times approved in the rental agreement, the deposit will be
forfeited.
(i)
There shall be a security deposit paid to the Township in the
amount of $500 for the rental of Nottingham Ballroom to assure that
the property will be left in a clean, safe and sanitary condition
and also to assure that the terms of the rental agreement are complied
with. The Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services
or agent will examine the property following use by such renter and,
upon determining that all of the rules, regulations and ordinances
have been complied with, the deposit will be returned to the renter.
If the rules have not been complied with, the deposit will be forfeited.
If a renter is present in or on the property outside of the times
approved in the rental agreement, the deposit will be forfeited.
(j)
If a rental for the Sayen House and Gardens or the Grafton House
is cancelled by a renter prior to 10 days before the scheduled rental
date the security deposit shall be refunded. If a rental is cancelled
by a renter within and including 10 days before the scheduled rental
date the security deposit will be forfeited.
(k)
If a rental for Nottingham Ballroom is cancelled by a renter
prior to 60 days before the scheduled rental date the security deposit
shall be refunded. If a rental is cancelled by a renter within and
including 60 days before the scheduled rental date the security deposit
will be forfeited.
(l)
No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in or on the premises
of the facility, except for the distribution and consumption of alcoholic
beverages pursuant to a lawfully issued State of New Jersey, Division
of Alcohol Beverage Control permit allowing alcoholic beverages.
(m)
When required by the Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services due to the number of persons and/or number of underage persons in attendance during a rental, the services of a law enforcement officer or officers shall be obtained to maintain order. The services of such officers shall be obtained pursuant to § 5-66, Employment of off-duty police officers, of the Township Code.
(n)
The Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services
shall have the authority to revoke a rental upon a finding of violation
of any rule, regulation or ordinance or upon good cause shown, including,
but not limited to, the falsification of any information required
on the rental application.
(2)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section the following
fees shall apply when a rental agreement is entered into for the Sayen
House and Gardens, Grafton House and Nottingham Ballroom.
(b)
Sayen House and Gardens. Sayen House and Gardens rental fees:
2.
Sayen House and Gardens ceremony and photography fees:
3.
General provisions.
a.
Proof of residency shall be required to receive Hamilton Township
resident rate.
b.
Sayen House rental fees are for a four-hour rental.
c.
Payment is required in full at the time of booking in order
to reserve Sayen House for any event.
d.
The rental fee for Sayen House includes the use of tables, chairs
and white linens.
e.
Sayen House and Gardens ceremony and photography fees are for
one-hour use.
f.
Wedding ceremonies can take place in either the white gazebo
or the pond gazebo.
g.
Temple Gardens is reserved for those renting Sayen House for
an event. In the event Sayen House is not being rented, arrangements
can be made to use that area.
(c)
Nottingham Ballroom rental fees:
1.
Nottingham Ballroom fees:
a.
Saturday: $1,600 for up to five hours of event time.
b.
Friday: $1,400 for up to five hours of event time.
c.
Sunday through Thursday: $800 for up to three hours of event
time.
d.
Sunday through Thursday: $1,200 for up to five hours of event
time (maximum time allotment).
e.
Additional time for Friday and Saturday is $200 per hour and
must be arranged at the time of agreement. Any extra time day of the
event is at the discretion of the Township, no exceptions.
2.
General provisions.
a.
A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking in order
for to reserve the date and time.
b.
The security deposit as stated in § 215-13D(1)(i) of this chapter is required at the time of booking in order to reserve the date and time.
c.
Final payment of balance due is required 30 days' prior
to scheduled event date.
d.
All events must be completed by 12:00 midnight. Renter will
have one hour after the completion of the event to return premises
to original condition and vacate the premises. Renters in violation
of this provision shall be charged $100 per hour.
A.
Any department in the Township that offers electronic/online payment
options for any fee or payment of any kind to Hamilton Township may
assess an administrative fee to the payment. The payor must be provided
with the following prior to payment:
B.
The administrative fee shall be no more than is necessary to cover
the cost to Hamilton Township for the service.
[Added 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-010]
A.
In addition to any parking fees, the fee to charge one's electric
vehicle within the municipality at a municipal EVSE station shall
be as follows for each hour that the electric vehicle is connected
to the EVSE. Fees shall be inclusive of any administrative charges.
Notwithstanding the chart below, the availability of an EVSE station
for charging shall coincide with the location's designated open
hours only.
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6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
| |
|---|---|---|
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Zero to one hour
|
$1.50
|
$1
|
|
One to two hours
|
$3 per hour for every hour after one hour
|
$1 per hour
|
|
Two to three hours
|
$5 per hour for every hour after two hours
|
$1 per hour
|
|
Three or more hours
|
$8 per hour for every hour after three hours
|
$1 per hour
|
|
Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., an electric vehicle
may park and be charged by a municipal EVSE for no more than four
hours. Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and the municipal
EVSE is in a location which is open to the public, an electric vehicle
will not be limited to an amount of time it may use the EVSE.
|
B.
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude a private owner/designee
of an EVSE from collecting a fee for the use of the EVSE, in accordance
with applicable state and federal regulations. Fees shall be available
on the EVSE or posted at or adjacent to the EVSE parking space.
A.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance to the contrary, any resident of the Township who shall have attained the age of 65 years, or who is totally and permanently disabled as certified by the Social Security Administration or a physician, or who is a disabled veteran whose wartime service-connected disability is 100% total and permanent as declared by the United States Veterans Administration or its successor, shall not be required to pay the municipal fees listed in § 215-17C(1), C(2), C(6) and C(7), should all conditions therein be met.
[Amended 1-2-2019 by Ord.
No. 18-075; 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. 23-010]
B.
All department directors and other municipal officials with responsibility
for administration of fees shall establish procedures to implement
this section.
C.
The waiver of fees provided in this section is subject to the following
general restrictions and conditions:
(2)
Fees for group activities are waived for groups which include only
residents who are subject of this section.
(3)
No fee imposed in connection with a penalty enforcement or judicial
proceedings shall be waived.
(4)
This section shall not apply to any bond or surety required to ensure
the faithful performance of a public obligation or repair to a public
facility.
(5)
This section shall not apply to any commercial or business activity.
(6)
This section shall not apply to any land use or development fee imposed
in conjunction with a Planning Board or Board of Adjustment application,
except with regards to the alteration of any existing residence within
the Township owned and occupied by a resident covered by this section.
(7)
Fees for inspections shall not be waived unless the resident owns
and occupies the property being inspected at the time of the request.
D.
All individuals covered by this section shall be entitled to obtain
a Hamilton Township identification card which shall be presented at
the time of payment to validate the entitlement to the fee waiver.
The identification card shall remain the property of the Township
and shall be subject to forfeiture in the event it is used or attempted
to be used for any purpose in violation of this section.
