[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township
of Washington 12-3-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-16. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Development fees — See Ch. 513.
A.
Municipal Public Defender. The application fee for representation by the Municipal Public Defender is $200, per N.J.S.A. 2B:24-17. (§ 7-43)
B.
Office of Recreation. (§ 7-91)
[Amended 4-1-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-05; 4-6-2020 by Ord. No. 20-04; 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 22-03]
(1)
The following fee schedule shall apply to participants in the recreational
activities administered through the Office of Recreation:
[Amended 8-30-2021 by Ord. No. 21-13; 8-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-15; 10-3-2022 by Ord. No. 22-21; 11-9-2022 by Ord. No. 22-24; 12-19-2022 by Ord. No.
22-27]
Program
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Fee for First Family Participant
|
Fee for Each Additional Family Participant
| |
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Flag football
|
$55
|
$50
| |
Cheerleading
|
$140
|
$130
| |
Intro to cheerleading
|
$50
|
$45
| |
Basketball (intramural)
|
$165
|
$155
| |
Basketball (traveling)
|
$295
|
$285
| |
Basketball (instructional)
|
$60
|
$55
| |
Basketball (fall clinic)
|
$50
|
$45
| |
Lacrosse
|
$160
|
$145
| |
Lacrosse (instructional)
|
$55
|
$50
| |
Men's softball
|
$65
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Fun With Art
|
$210
|
$200
| |
For any program not listed above, a minimum fee of $50 for each
participant.
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Summer recreation program (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
(6-week program) (See below for Out-of-Town registration)
Fees for extra activities within the program vary based on the
activity.
|
$440
|
$430
| |
Summer recreation before- and after-care programs:
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Full before and after care (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
|
$650
|
$625
| |
Full before care only (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.)
|
$220
|
$200
| |
Full after care only (2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
|
$500
|
$475
| |
Fee for late pickup (paid at end of week)
|
$25 per hour for each participant
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Out-of-Town registration (Includes any participants
who are not residents of the Township of Washington)
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Summer recreation program (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
|
$550
|
$540
| |
Summer recreation before- and after-care programs:
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Full before and after care (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
|
$770
|
$750
| |
Full before care only (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.)
|
$300
|
$280
| |
Full after care only (2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
|
$575
|
$550
| |
Fee for late pickup (paid at end of week)
|
$35 per hour for each participant
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Prorated refunds will be issued only during the first two weeks
of the program. After the first two weeks of the program, registration
fees are nonrefundable.
|
(2)
Refunds. Refunds shall only be issued if requested in writing within
the first two weeks of a program and during the first week of summer
recreation. No refund will be issued for before and after care after
the start of the program. No refunds will be issued for summer recreation
trips/excursions.
[Amended 10-3-2022 by Ord. No. 22-19]
(3)
Nonresident
participants. In addition to each program fee payable by a participant
as set forth above, with the exclusion of the summer recreation program
that has its own nonresident rates, each nonresident participant shall
be required to pay an additional fee of $25.
C.
Recreation Department, facility use fee schedule. (§ 7-93)
(1)
Refer to § 7-93 for classification of users.
[Amended 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-10]
Field/Facility
|
Class I
|
Class II
|
Class III
|
Class IV
|
Class V
|
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Facility use is based on availability and due consideration
is given prior to approval, to prevent any overuse of the facilities.
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Athletic fields schedule is based on a three-hour block.
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Baseball/Softball Fields
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Softball and Little League size field (Gardner Field,
Clark Field and Sherry Field)
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
$75
|
$115
|
Full size (60 by 90) ball field (Memorial Field)
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
$90
|
$135
|
Multipurpose Fields
| |||||
Multipurpose field (Memorial Field)
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
$120
|
$180
|
Basketball Court (based on 2 hours)
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
$50
|
$75
|
Picnic Pavilions (no athletic field use), 3 hours
| |||||
Memorial Field Pavilion
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Up to 100 people maximum
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
$120
|
$180
|
Municipal Building Facility Use (150 people maximum)
| |||||
Jack Wood's Senior Center (minimal use of kitchen)
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
N/C
|
$200
|
$300
|
A.
Police services at various functions; use of Township vehicles and equipment. (§ 72-12)
A.
Open public records requests. (§ 81-3)
(1)
Copies of records shall be made available in accordance with the
Open Public Records Act upon payment to the custodian of the following
fees which shall at all times be consistent with the Open Public Records
Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5b), as may be amended from time to time.
(2)
If the Township can demonstrate that its actual costs for duplication
of a government record to be furnished pursuant to the Open Public
Records Act exceed the foregoing rates, the Township shall be permitted
to charge the actual cost of duplicating the record consistent with
the Open Public Records Act.
B.
Tax Collector. (§ 81-3)
(1)
Duplicate tax bill: $1.
(2)
Tax information (other than tax searches): $0.25 per line item on
each page.
(3)
In accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law (Note: See N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq.), list of names and addresses of property owners
shall be provided within the time required by said law at a fee of
$0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater. (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12c)
The annual permit fee for an incinerator is $25. (§ 120-9)
A.
Dog licenses and registration tags. (§ 137-14)
(1)
The annual dog license fee is $10, and $13 for unspayed and unneutered
dogs (does not include state fees).
(2)
Late fees. In the event that all dog license fees are not paid within
the first 30 days of the commencement of any license period for newly
issued licenses, or by January 31 of each year for renewal licenses,
an additional fee of $5 shall be collected from February 1 through
February 28; and after such date and thereafter, the additional late
fee shall increase to $25.
(3)
The fee for a replacement registration tag, upon affidavit of a lost
registration tag, is $2.
[Amended 10-3-2022 by Ord. No. 22-17]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode fees listed in Subsection A(1) through (3) hereof and shall be paid before the permit is issued. (§ 175-3)
A.
The building subcode fee shall be:
(1)
For new construction: $0.08 per cubic foot of building or structure
volume. The fee for any accessory building (i.e., shed) shall be $100.
In addition, the sum required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b) for the
New Jersey State permit surcharge fee shall be collected.
(2)
For renovations, alterations and repairs: $25 per $1,000 of estimated
cost of work, provided that the minimum fee shall be $100. For purposes
of this section, swimming pools, tennis courts and other outdoor uncovered
facilities shall be considered renovations and alterations, and the
fee for a construction permit will be based on the estimated cost.
In addition, the sum required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b) for the
New Jersey State permit surcharge fee shall be collected.
(3)
For additions: $0.08 per cubic foot of building or structure volume
for the added portion; provided that the minimum fee shall be $100.
In addition, the sum required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b) for the
New Jersey State permit surcharge fee shall be collected.
(5)
For the demolition of a principal building or structure: $300, while
the fee for the demolition of an accessory building or accessory structure
shall be $100.
(6)
For each square foot of a sign: $5, provided that the minimum fee
shall be $100, computed on one side only for double-faced signs.
(7)
For any building permit under this subcode: minimum fee of $100.
(9)
For asbestos abatement, the fee shall be as specified under N.J.A.C.
5:23-8.9(a)1.
B.
The electrical subcode fee shall be:
(2)
For the installation of a range or oven: $30.
(3)
For the installation of a surface unit: $30.
(4)
For the installation of each dishwasher: $30.
(5)
For the installation of a garbage disposal: $30.
(6)
For the installation of a dryer: $30.
(7)
For the installation of each central air-conditioning unit: $60.
(8)
For the installation of an elevator: $125.
(9)
For the installation of each dumbwaiter: $55.
(10)
For the installation of burglar alarms: $50.
(11)
For the installation of intercom panels: $30.
(12)
For the installation of whirlpools/spas and hot tubs: $90.
(14)
For the installation of a water heater: $35.
(15)
For the installation of central heat, whether oil, gas or electric:
$35.
(16)
For the installation of baseboard heating units: $30 for each
unit.
(17)
For the installation of thermostats: $10 for each unit.
(18)
For the installation of any pump: $60 per pump.
(19)
For the installation of any motor control center: $65
(20)
For the installation of a subpanel: $10 per 10 amperes (1-10:
$10; 11-20: $20; etc.)
(21)
For the installation of any electric sign: $75.
(25)
For each portable generator interlock kit: $50.
(31)
Electrical work: minimum fee of $100.
C.
The plumbing subcode fee for the installation of each of the following
shall be:
(1)
Water closet: $25.
(2)
Urinal/bidet: $25.
(3)
Bathtub: $25.
(4)
Lavatory: $25.
(5)
Shower: $25.
(6)
Floor drain: $25.
(7)
Sink: $25.
(8)
Dishwasher: $25.
(9)
Drinking fountain: $40.
(10)
Washing machine: $30.
(11)
Clothes dryer: $30.
(12)
Hose bibb: $25.
(13)
Interceptor/separator: $70.
(14)
Backflow preventer: $60.
(15)
Grease trap: $70.
(16)
Gas piping: $70.
(17)
Fuel-oil piping: $60.
(18)
Water heater: $60.
(19)
Boiler/furnace: $80.
(20)
Central air-conditioning or refrigeration unit: $60 per unit.
(21)
For each generator or transformer: $70.
(22)
Water service: $60.
(23)
Septic connection: $100.
(24)
Vent stack: $25.
(25)
Roof drains: $35.
(26)
Sewer utility connections: $100.
(27)
Garbage disposal: $25.
(28)
Water softener: $25.
(29)
Indirect connection: $60.
(30)
Sewer ejector: $100.
(31)
Humidifier: $25.
(32)
Swimming pool drain: $60.
(33)
For a plumbing permit: minimum fee of $100.
D.
The mechanical subcode fee for the installation of each of the following
shall be:
E.
The fire subcode fee shall be:
(1)
Installation/conversion of manufacturer's fireplace: $100.
(2)
Installation of a fuel-oil tank up to 2,000 gallons: $200; over 2,000
gallons: $400.
(3)
Installation of any residential mechanical equipment: $75 per unit.
(4)
Installation of commercial mechanical equipment: $250.
(5)
Installation of one to five residential smoke detectors: $100; for
each additional detector over five, add $20.
(6)
Installation of one to five commercial smoke detectors: $200; for
each additional unit over five, add $20.
(7)
Installation of commercial cooking equipment: $100.
(8)
Installation of a suppression system: $200.
(9)
Installation of a wall hydrant: $75.
(10)
Installation of fire sprinkler systems: $10 per head, with a
minimum of $200.
(11)
Installation of a standpipe: $60 per riser.
(12)
Installation of hose station: $60 for each such station.
(13)
Installation of a fire pump: $125.
(14)
Installation of a solar panel system: $75.
(15)
For a fire permit: minimum fee of $100.
F.
Elevators. The fee for a permit for the installation of an elevator
and/or a dumbwaiter shall be in accordance with state fees listed
in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)6 and 7. A fee for any semiannual inspection,
whether state mandated or otherwise, for either an elevator or dumbwaiter,
shall be in accordance with state fees listed in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)8.
G.
Certificates of occupancy.
(1)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be the greater of $100
or 10% of permit fees (not including DCA fees).
(2)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy pursuant to a change of use
shall be $200.
(3)
The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy shall be $100.
(4)
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $30 [as
per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.18(f)3].
(5)
The fee for a lead hazard abatement certificate of clearance shall
be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)3.ix.
(6)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy following the successful completion
of an asbestos abatement project shall be as specified under N.J.A.C.
5:23-8.9(a)2.
H.
Relocation of building or structure: The fee for a permit for the
relocation of a building or structure from one lot to another or to
a new location on the same lot shall be $22 per $1,000 of the sum
of the estimated costs for moving, for new foundations, and for placement
in a complete condition in the new location, provided that the minimum
fee shall be $100.
I.
Plan review: Whenever the Construction Official, Electrical Subcode
Official, Fire Subcode Official or Plumbing Subcode Official shall
review plans, the fee for plan review shall be 25% of the amount to
be charged for said 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.
J.
Review of revised plans: Whenever the Construction Official, Electrical
Subcode Official, Fire Subcode Official or Plumbing Subcode Official
shall review revised plans received after permit issuance, the fee
for plan review shall be $75 per hour, with a minimum of one hour
charged.
K.
Report: The Construction Official shall, with all the advice of the
subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Township of Washington,
Bergen County, 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 State
Uniform Construction Code Act. (Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.)
L.
New Jersey State permit surcharge fee:
(1)
Amount: The sums required under N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b) for the New
Jersey state permit surcharge fee shall be collected for new buildings,
additions, and alterations.
(2)
Remitting and reporting: The municipality shall remit fees to the
Bureau on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with report number R-840B,
State Training Fee Report, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.5(e).
Fees remitted shall be for the quarter. Checks shall be made payable
to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."
M.
The following sums shall be paid in connection with all new construction:
(1)
The sum of $1,000 shall be paid prior to site plan review which shall
be required in connection with all new construction for site review
and site inspections by the Township Engineer. The sum posted herein
shall remain on deposit with the Township until the Township Engineer
certifies that all site plan review and site inspections have been
completed and all vouchers for services rendered in connection with
such services have been paid in full, after which time any balance
remaining shall be refunded. In the event that the Township Engineer
determines during the course of site plan review or site inspections
that the amount posted is not sufficient to pay the cost for site
plan review and all site inspections, the Township Engineer shall
establish an amount to replenish said deposit, and such amount shall
be paid to the Township within three days of notification of such
amount to the applicant.
(2)
The sum of $500 as a performance guaranty for completion of all elements
of construction and excavation. The sum posted hereunder shall remain
on deposit with the Township until the Township Engineer certifies
that all elements of construction and excavation have been completed
in full and all vouchers for services rendered in connection with
such services have been paid in full, after which time any balance
remaining shall be refunded.
N.
Other miscellaneous charges shall be:
(2)
For each inspection to obtain a certificate of smoke and carbon monoxide
alarm and portable fire extinguisher compliance shall be in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(d):
(3)
Change of contractor: In the event of a change of contractor for
any subcode, the change of contractor fee shall be $50 per contractor
changed.
A.
Fire Prevention Fee Schedule. (§ 233-4)
Fire Prevention Fee Schedule
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Non-Life-Hazard Registration Fees
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Fees apply to each business (income-producing property) at each
street address.
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Registration
|
Reinspection Fee
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Class
|
Building Size
(square feet)
|
Annual Fee
|
Late Fee
|
1st
|
2nd
|
3rd
|
1
|
Less than 1,499
|
$100
|
$100
|
$50
|
$100
| |
2
|
1,500 to 2,500
|
$150
|
$150
|
$50
|
$100
| |
3
|
2,501 to 4,000
|
$200
|
$200
|
$50
|
$100
| |
4
|
4,001 to 8,000
|
$250
|
$250
|
$50
|
$100
| |
5
|
8,001 to 10,000
|
$300
|
$300
|
$50
|
$100
| |
6
|
10,001 to 15,000
|
$350
|
$350
|
$50
|
$100
| |
7
|
15,001 to 20,000
|
$400
|
$400
|
$50
|
$100
| |
8
|
20,001 and over
|
$450
|
$450
|
$50
|
$100
|
Residential Dwelling Registration
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Fees apply to each non-owner-occupied residential dwelling at
each street address.
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Registration
|
Reinspection Fee
| |||||
Class
|
Minimum Fee per Unit
|
Annual Fee
|
Late Fee
|
1st
|
2nd
|
3rd
|
9
|
1 to 4 units minimum
|
$100
|
$100
|
$0
|
$50
|
$100
|
10
|
Per unit over the minimum
|
$20
|
Residential Dwelling
| ||
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Smoke, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Extinguisher Compliance
| ||
Class
|
Time Frame
|
Fees
|
11
|
10 days or more
|
$40
|
12
|
9 days or less
|
$75
|
13
|
Reinspection fee
|
$50
|
Permit Fees
| |
---|---|
Type I
|
$42
|
Type II
|
$166
|
Type III
|
$331
|
Type IV
|
$497
|
The inspection fee for a permit to park a commercial vehicle in a residential district is $15 per inspection. (§ 330-7)
A.
License fees for peddlers, distributors and solicitors. (§ 348-14)
(1)
Solicitors: $25 per year, which is hereby determined to be the reasonable
cost of investigating the character and record of such solicitor.
(2)
Distributors: $25 per year, which is hereby determined to be the
reasonable cost of investigating the character and record of such
distributor.
(3)
Peddlers: $25 per day or $250 per year, and any person securing a
license after July 1 shall pay $125 for the remainder of the year.
A.
Fee schedule. The annual fees for the licenses, permits or certificates referred to hereafter are hereby fixed as follows: (§ 373-107)
(1)
Food-handling establishments.
Type
|
Fee
|
---|---|
Bakery
|
$250
|
Bone and fat dealer
|
$50
|
Delicatessen
|
$250
|
Food market (fewer than 10 employees)
|
$350
|
Liquor store
|
$75
|
Movie theater concession
|
$150
|
Stationery store
|
$75
|
Supermarket
|
$800
|
Truck peddler (per truck) (exclusive of ice cream trucks servicing
Township recreation programs)
|
$150
|
School cafeteria (for profit)
|
$200
|
Packaged food store
|
$100
|
Snack bar (seasonal)
|
$115
|
Food store (nonspecified)
|
$75
|
Food or beverage processor or take-out
|
$200
|
School subsidized cafeteria
|
$70
|
Nonprofit organization
|
$75
|
(2)
Temporary food.
Type
|
Fee
|
---|---|
1 to 5 days
|
$50
|
Over 5 days
|
$100
|
(3)
Restaurants/caterers.
Seating Capacity
|
Fee
|
---|---|
1 to 50
|
$200
|
51 to 100
|
$300
|
101 to 300
|
$450
|
Over 300
|
$750
|
(4)
Vending machines for food: $55 per machine.
(5)
Non-food-handling establishments.
Type
|
Fee
|
---|---|
Keeping of poultry
|
$100
|
Barbershop/beauty salon
|
$100
|
Laundromat/dry-cleaning store
|
$100
|
Public swimming pool, seasonal (as defined by Chapter IX of
the New Jersey State Sanitary Code, per establishment)
|
$325
|
Public swimming pool, year-round (as defined by Chapter IX of
the New Jersey State Sanitary Code, per establishment)
|
$500
|
Child day-care center
|
$200
|
Nonfood (nonspecified)
|
$75
|
Tanning salons
|
$200
|
The license fee for a dealer who, through any means, buys, receives, sells or distributes secondhand gold, silver, coins, precious metals or jewelry is $100. (§ 379-8)
B.
House sewers. (§ 385-36)
(1)
For the issuance of a certificate of registration issued by the Plumbing
Inspector: $50.
(2)
For the reinspection of plumbing or house sewer work caused by the
failure of the licensee to comply with provisions of the code or permit
issued: $10.
(3)
For the filing of plans for proposed house sewer work (dry or final
for connection to the public sewer): $5.
(4)
House sewer construction permit. For the permit for construction
of a proposed house sewer (dry or final) which will connect to the
public sewer, the following fees apply:
Size of House Sewer
(inches)
|
Fee
|
---|---|
4
|
$10
|
5
|
$15
|
6
|
$20
|
8
|
$40
|
10
|
$60
|
(5)
For the permit to connect the house sewer to the public sewer: $10.
A.
Towing and storage of vehicles.
(1)
Application fees. All initial applications shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $500 payable to the Township of Washington. A renewal application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $250 payable to the Township of Washington. (§ 461-4)
The fee to reclaim an impounded vehicle shall be $25 per day that a vehicle is stored, plus all costs of towing and storage. (§ 471-15)
A.
List of property owners. The fee for a list with names and addresses of property owners to whom the applicant is required to give notice shall be $0.25 per name or $10, whichever is greater. (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12c) (§ 540-33)
B.
Variances. If the application for development includes one or more requests for a use variance, a single fee of $200 shall be paid. If the application includes one or more requests for a variance but does not request any use variance, a single fee of $50 shall be paid. (§ 540-87)
C.
Other proceedings before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. If the application for development is made under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a and b, a fee of $50 shall be paid. (§ 540-88)
D.
Upon a request for preliminary review and informal discussion, a fee of $50 shall be paid. (§ 540-89)
E.
Minor subdivision or minor site plan approval. Upon submission of an application for a minor subdivision approval or a minor site plan approval, a fee of $250 shall be paid. (§ 540-90)
F.
Major subdivision and major site plan preliminary approval. Upon submission of a major subdivision or major site plan for preliminary approval, a fee of $750 shall be paid. (§ 540-91)
A.
Height of buildings. The fee for the Township Engineer's review, inspection and recommendation for the alteration of the height of any existing building or the height of a new building shall be $250. (§ 580-3)
B.
Generators. Every application for the installation of a generator to serve a dwelling, building, or other structure shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of $25. (§ 580-11)
C.
Community residences for the developmentally disabled and community shelters for victims of domestic violence in the Class A District. The fee for an application for a conditional use permit shall be $25, plus costs. (§ 580-13)
D.
Certificate of continued occupancy. (§ 580-86)
(1)
The application fee for a certificate of continued occupancy is $100,
which shall include the initial inspection and one additional inspection
performed.
(2)
A fee of $100 will be charged to the applicant for each subsequent
inspection.
(3)
The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy shall be $100.
A.
There shall be an application fee payable upon the filing of any application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment or for the rendering of any service by the Zoning Board of Adjustment or any member of its administrative staff as follows: (§ 585-13)