[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Sandyston 2-4-1988 by Ord. No. 2-88. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The following fees and rates are fixed for the
following departments:
|
Chapter/Description
|
Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Chapter 34: Alcoholic Beverages
[Last amended 12-12-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-04] | ||
|
Plenary retail consumption license
|
$500
| |
|
Plenary retail distribution license
|
$500
| |
|
Club license
|
$100
| |
|
Chapter 36: Amusements
| ||
|
Application fee
|
$100
| |
|
License fee for each 100 persons, or any portion
thereof
|
$100
| |
|
Minimum fee
|
$100
| |
|
Chapter 45: Building Construction
[Last amended 12-12-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-04] | ||
A.
General.
(1)
The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the construction
permit, shall be paid at the time of permit issue. The amount of this
fee shall then be deducted from the permit fee due for a construction
permit. Plan review fees shall not be refundable.
(2)
The fee to be charged for a construction permit will be the sum of
the basic construction fee and all subcode fees and any special fees.
This fee shall be paid before the permit is issued.
(3)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be paid before a certificate
is issued.
(4)
All fees shall be rounded off to the nearest dollar.
B.
Building
subcode fees. Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume
of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall be in the amount of $0.038
per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups
except that the fee shall be $0.021 per cubic foot of volume for use
groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, E, F-1, F-2, S-1 and S-2, and the fee shall
be $0.0011 per cubic foot for structures on farms, including commercial
farm buildings under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), used exclusively for the
storage of food or grain, or the sheltering of livestock, with minimum
of $60 and a maximum on farms not to exceed $1,602.
(1)
For the purposes of calculating the volume to determine the fee for
large, open-volume single-story spaces in buildings, such as barns,
silos, greenhouses, warehouses, distribution centers and other agricultural
and storage-use occupancies, the height shall be limited to 20 feet,
notwithstanding the fact that the actual height of the space may be
greater than 20 feet.
(2)
Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs or site construction
associated with preengineered systems of commercial farm buildings,
premanufactured construction, and the external utility connection
for premanufactured construction shall be based upon the estimated
cost of the work. The fee shall be in the amount of $30 per $1,000
up to $50,000. From $50,001 to and including $100,000, the additional
fee shall be in the amount of $23 per $1,000 of estimated cost above
$50,000. Above $100,000, the additional fee shall be in the amount
of $19 per $1,000 of estimated cost above $100,000. For the purpose
of determining estimated cost, the applicant shall submit to the Construction
Official such cost data as may be available, produced by the architect
or engineer of record or by a recognized estimating firm or by the
contractor. A bona fide contractor's bid, if available, shall be submitted.
The construction official shall make the final decision regarding
estimated cost. The minimum fee shall be $60.
(3)
Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for new
construction for the added portion.
(5)
The fee for an aboveground swimming pool shall be $140 for a pool
with a surface area greater than 550 square feet. The fee for an in-ground
pool shall be $210 for a pool with a surface area greater than 550
square feet; the fee in all other cases shall be $106.
(6)
The fee for tents, in excess of 900 square feet or more than 30 feet
in any dimension, shall be $129.
(7)
The fee for roofing and siding work in Use Groups R-3 and R-5 shall
be $65.
(8)
The fee for demolition or removal permit shall be $82 for a structure
less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height
and structures used for farm uses. All other structures will be $151.
(9)
Fees for signs shall be $3.75 per square foot, computed for one side
only.
(10)
The fee for fences more than six feet high shall be $50.
(11)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area greater than 550
square feet that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure
shall be $210.
(12)
The fee for a retaining wall with a surface area of 550 square feet
or less that is associated with a Class 3 residential structure shall
be $106.
(13)
The fee for a newly constructed retaining wall of any size at other
than a Class 3 residential structure shall be based on the cost of
construction.
C.
Plumbing
subcode fees. The following fees shall be based on the number of plumbing
fixtures, devices, plumbing stack and utility connections to be installed.
Utility service connections include sewer and water service connections.
The fee shall be a unit rate per fixture, stack and utility connection
as follows. The minimum fee permit shall be $60.
|
Type
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Water closet
|
$15
|
|
Bidet/urinal
|
$15
|
|
Bath tub
|
$15
|
|
Lavatory
|
$15
|
|
Shower
|
$15
|
|
Floor drain
|
$15
|
|
Residential A/C
|
$15
|
|
Dishwasher
|
$15
|
|
Drinking fountain
|
$15
|
|
Washing machine
|
$15
|
|
Hose bibb
|
$15
|
|
Stacks
|
$15
|
|
Water heater
|
$15
|
|
Hot water boiler
|
$91
|
|
Sewer pump
|
$91
|
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$91
|
|
Commercial backflow preventer
|
$91
|
|
Residential backflow preventer
|
$15
|
|
Grease trap
|
$91
|
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$91
|
|
Sewer connection
|
$91
|
|
Water service connection
|
$91
|
|
Steam boiler
|
$91
|
|
Gas piping
|
$91
|
D.
Electrical
subcode fees. The electrical subcode fee shall be based upon the number
of electrical fixtures and devices to be installed. The fee shall
be a unit rate per fixture and device as described below. The minimum
permit fee shall be $60.
|
Fixtures/Devices
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
1 to 50 receptacles, fixtures, switches
|
$50
|
|
Increments of 25
|
$9
|
|
For the purpose of calculating this fee, the term "receptacles"
shall include:
|
|---|
|
Lighting outlets
|
|
Fluorescent fixtures
|
|
Smoke detectors
|
|
Pool bonding
|
|
Heat detectors
|
|
Burglar alarm devices
|
|
Intercom devices
|
|
CRT outlets
|
|
Motors of equipment rated less than 1 HP
|
|
Thermostats
|
|
Light standards
|
|
Telephone outlets
|
|
Exit lights
|
|
Motors
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Greater than 1 HP or less than or equal to 10 HP
|
$15
|
|
Greater than 10 HP or less than or equal to 50 HP
|
$65
|
|
Greater than 50 HP or less than or equal to 100 HP
|
$116
|
|
Greater than 100 HP
|
$576
|
|
Electrical Devices, Including Transformers and Generators
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Greater than 1 KW or less than or equal to 10 KW
|
$15
|
|
Greater than 10 KW or less than or equal to 45 KW
|
$65
|
|
Greater than 45 KW or less than or equal to 112.5 KW
|
$116
|
|
Greater than 112.5 KW
|
$576
|
|
For the purpose of computing this fee, typical electric devices
are listed below.
| ||
|---|---|---|
|
Device
|
KW
|
Fee
|
|
Electric dryer
|
5.0
|
$15
|
|
Electric range
|
8.0
|
$15
|
|
Electric oven
|
5.7
|
$15
|
|
Surface units
|
7.1
|
$15
|
|
Hot water heaters
|
4.5
|
$15
|
|
Central air conditioner
|
10.8
|
$65
|
|
Dishwasher
|
1.2
|
$15
|
|
Service Equipment, Including Service Entrance, Service Panels
and Subpanels
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Greater than 0 amp less than or equal to 200 amp
|
$65
|
|
Greater than 200 amp or equal to 1,000 amp
|
$129
|
|
Greater than 1,000 amp
|
$640
|
|
KW
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
Photovoltaic
| |
|
0 to 50
|
$65
|
|
51 to 100
|
$129
|
|
Above 100
|
$640
|
E.
Fire
protection subcode fees. These shall be fees for fire protection and
other hazardous equipment: sprinklers, standpipes, detectors (smoke
and heat), preengineered suppression systems, gas- and oil-fired appliances
not connected to the plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems, incinerators
and crematoriums. The minimum fee for the fire subcode shall be $60.
(1)
The fee for 20 or fewer heads or detectors shall be $91.
(2)
For 21 to and including 100 heads or detectors, the fee shall be
$168.
(3)
For 101 to and including 200 heads or detectors, the fee shall be
$321.
(4)
For 201 to and including 400 heads or detectors, the fee shall be
$831.
(5)
For 401 to and including 1,000 heads or detectors, the fee shall
be $1,150.
(6)
For over 1,000 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $1,469.
(7)
The fee for each standpipe shall be $321.
(8)
The fee for each independent preengineered system shall be $129.
(9)
The fee for each gas- or oil-fired appliance which is not connected
to the plumbing system shall be $65.
(10)
The fee for each kitchen exhaust system shall be $65.
(11)
The fee for each incinerator shall be $511.
(12)
The fee for each crematorium shall be $511.
(13)
The fee for each solid-fuel heating device shall be $60.
(14)
The fee for a metal chimney or liner shall be $60.
(15)
The fee for a storage tank (underground or aboveground) up to 1,000
gallons shall be $60.
(16)
The fee for a storage tank (underground or aboveground) for 1,001
to 4,000 gallons shall be $80.
(17)
The fee for a storage tank (underground or aboveground) over 4,000
gallons shall be $120.
F.
Elevator subcode fees. The elevator subcode fees shall be established
by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20.
G.
Certificates and other fees.
(1)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be $90.
(2)
The certificate fee for buildings of Use Group U shall be $35.
(3)
The multiple certificate of occupancy fee shall be $90 per unit.
(4)
The fee for a continued certificate of occupancy shall be $90 per
unit.
(5)
The fee for a certificate of occupancy pursuant to change of use
shall be $250.
(6)
The certificate fee for asbestos hazard abatement shall be $25.
(7)
The fee for asbestos hazard abatement shall be $70.
(8)
The fee for lead hazard abatement shall be $196.
(9)
The fee for a certificate of clearance shall be $28.
(10)
The fee for change of contractor shall be $20 per subcode.
(11)
Periodic inspections. Fees for the periodic reinspection of equipment
and facilities granted a certificate of approval for a specified duration
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23 shall be as follows:
(12)
The fee for a mechanical inspection in a structure of Use Group R-3
or R-5 by a mechanical inspector shall be $60 for the first device
and $15 for each additional device. No separate fee shall be charged
for gas, fuel oil, or water piping connections, including the bonding
conductor (jumper) associated with the mechanical equipment inspected.
H.
Annual permits. The fee to be charged for an annual construction
permit shall be charged annually. This fee shall be a flat fee based
upon the number of maintenance workers who are employed by the facility
and who are primarily engaged in work that is governed by a subcode.
Managers, engineers and clerical shall not be considered maintenance
workers for the purpose of establishing the annual construction permit
fee. Annual permits may be issued for building/fire protection, electrical
and plumbing.
I.
Variation application. The fee for an application for variation in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 shall be $423 for Class I structures
and $85 for Class II and Class III structures. The fees for resubmission
of an application for a variation shall be $163 for Class I structures
and $46 for Class II and Class III structures.
|
Chapter/Description
|
Fee
| |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chapter 50: Business Insurance Registration
[Added 2-15-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-02] | ||||||
|
Annual fee for registration of certificate of insurance
|
$10
| |||||
|
Chapter 60: Dogs and Other Animals
[Last amended 6-14-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06] | ||||||
|
License, neutered or spayed
|
$10
| |||||
|
License, not neutered or spayed
|
$13
| |||||
|
Late penalty (after February 10), per month
|
$5
| |||||
|
Redemption fee
|
$20, plus expenses, including boarding costs
| |||||
|
Kennel license
|
$50
| |||||
|
Kennel licenses shall be issued by the Township
Clerk. Dog licenses shall be issued by the Township Clerk
| ||||||
|
Chapter 64: Driveways
[Last amended 9-1-1998 by Ord. No. 3-98] | ||||||
|
Permit to construct or alter on Township road
|
$35
| |||||
|
Escrow to ensure completion
|
$600
| |||||
|
Chapter 71: Fire Protection
[Amended 9-9-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-06; 6-14-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-07] | ||||||
|
Permit fees are to be in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5:70-2.9.
| ||||||
|
Non-life-hazard use inspection fees are listed in § 71-9 of this Code
| ||||||
|
Certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm
| ||||||
|
Application fee
| ||||||
|
More than 10 business days prior to change of occupant
|
$50
| |||||
|
4 to 10 business days prior to change of occupant
|
$80
| |||||
|
Fewer than 4 business days prior to change of occupant
|
$125
| |||||
|
Reinspection fee
|
$40
| |||||
|
Chapter 91: Junkyards
[Amended 7-5-1995 by Ord. No. 7-95] | ||||||
|
Annual license fee
|
$125
| |||||
|
Chapter 94: Land Use Procedures
| ||||||
|
Certified tax list
|
$10
| |||||
|
Chapter 112: Peddling and Soliciting
| ||||||
|
See § 112-5.
| ||||||
|
Chapter 115: Property Maintenance
[Added 2-15-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01] | ||||||
|
See § 115-9.
| ||||||
|
Chapter 126: Sewage Disposal System
[Last amended 7-5-1995 by Ord. No. 7-95] | ||||||
|
Permit to locate and construct (new)
|
$125
| |||||
|
Permit to alter
|
$62.50
| |||||
|
Update permits
|
50% of current rates
| |||||
|
Soil log, site observation
|
$25, plus $5 per test hole
| |||||
|
Reinspection fee
|
$15
| |||||
|
Special meeting fees
|
$400
| |||||
|
Zoning Map
|
$15
| |||||
|
Land Use Ordinance book
|
$40
| |||||
|
Application fees (plus all costs incurred by
Board professionals in the review and handling of the application)
| ||||||
|
Informal concept review with engineering
|
$150
| |||||
|
Minor subdivision
|
$200
| |||||
|
Preliminary major subdivision
|
$500, plus $50 per lot
| |||||
|
Final major subdivision
|
$300, plus $50 per lot
| |||||
|
Preliminary site plan
|
$500
| |||||
|
Final site plan
|
$300
| |||||
|
A appeal (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a)
|
$400
| |||||
|
B appeal interpretation (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b)
|
$200
| |||||
|
C variance (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c)
| ||||||
|
Residential
|
$250
| |||||
|
Commercial and/or industrial
|
$300
| |||||
|
D variance (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d)
|
$400
| |||||
|
Private road variance
|
$250
| |||||
|
Conditional use
|
$400
| |||||
|
Amended site plans or subdivisions
|
50% of original fee
| |||||
|
Extension of time
|
$150
| |||||
|
Zoning permit
|
$20
| |||||
|
Escrows
| ||||||
|
Attorney
| ||||||
|
Minor subdivision
|
$750
| |||||
|
Site plan/major subdivision
|
$1,250
| |||||
|
Variances/conditional use
|
$750
| |||||
|
Amended subdivision/site plan
|
$750
| |||||
|
Extension of time (plus all costs incurred by Board professionals
in review and handling)
|
$300
| |||||
|
Engineer
| ||||||
|
Informal concept review with engineering
|
$500
| |||||
|
Minor subdivision
|
$750
| |||||
|
Minor subdivision with variance
|
$1,000
| |||||
|
Conditional use
|
$750
| |||||
|
Preliminary major subdivision/site plan
|
$1,250
| |||||
|
Final major subdivision/site plan
|
$1,000
| |||||
|
Amended subdivision/site plan
|
$750
| |||||
|
Planner
| ||||||
|
Minor subdivision
|
$750
| |||||
|
Conditional use
|
$650
| |||||
|
Preliminary major subdivision/ site plan
|
$750
| |||||
|
Final subdivision/ site plan
|
$750
| |||||
|
Amended subdivision/site plan
|
$500
| |||||
|
Miscellaneous
| ||||||
|
Return check
|
$20
| |||||
|
Chapter 170: Retail Food Establishments
[Last amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-02] | ||||||
|
Permanent establishments, annual
|
$50
| |||||
|
Religious and nonprofit organizations
|
No charge
| |||||
|
Temporary or mobile
|
$25
| |||||
|
Chapter 177: Water
[Amended 7-5-1995 by Ord. No. 7-95] | ||||||
|
Permit to locate and construct (new)
|
$125
| |||||
|
Permit to alter
|
$62.50
| |||||
|
Reinspection
|
$15
| |||||
|
Update permits
|
50% of current rate
| |||||
|
Miscellaneous
[Last amended 11-10-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-08] | ||||||
|
Marriage/civil union license application
|
$28
| |||||
|
Domestic partnership registration
|
$28
| |||||
|
Marriage/civil union, certified copy
|
$5
| |||||
|
Domestic partnership, certified copy
|
$5
| |||||
|
Birth certificate, certified copy
|
$5
| |||||
|
Death certificate, certified copy
|
$5
| |||||
|
Tax search
|
$10
| |||||
|
Improv. search
|
$10
| |||||
|
Duplicate tax bill
|
$4
| |||||
|
Duplicate tax bill, second request
|
$25
| |||||
|
Cancellation of tax sale certificate
|
$25
| |||||
|
Returned check
|
$25
| |||||
|
Municipal Code book
|
$50
| |||||
|
Raffle license
|
$10
| |||||
|
Photocopies
| ||||||
|
Letter size
|
$0.05
| |||||
|
Legal size or larger
|
$0.07
| |||||
|
Computer printouts (per page)
|
$3
| |||||
|
Certified letter, status of taxes (per letter)
|
$10
| |||||
|
Computer-printed address labels (per hundred)[1]
|
$15
| |||||
|
Special Township Committee meeting
|
$200
| |||||
|
Bid specification packets, per project
|
$5 - $50
| |||||
|
Certifying copy of document as true copy
|
$2
| |||||
|
Recording of public meeting on CD-ROM (per CD)
|
$0.50
| |||||
|
Master Plan
|
$25
| |||||
|
CD of Master Plan
|
$10
| |||||
[1]
Editor’s Note: The entries for "certificate of continued
occupancy" and "certificate of continued occupancy reinspect fee,"
which immediately followed this entry, were repealed 6-14-2016 by
Ord. No. 2016-05.
All sections of the Municipal Code of the Township
of Sandyston, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, which are inconsistent
with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed.
