[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners
of the Township of Cheltenham 8-20-1996 by Res. No. 28-96[1]; amended in its entirety 12-19-2018 by Res. No. 50-18. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: Resolution No. 28-96 superseded
former Ch. A300, Fees, adopted 12-26-1995 by Res. No. 29-95.
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 86, Alarms, Article II, False Alarm Notification Control, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Permit fee for application for new alarms systems: $50.
(2)
Annual renewal of alarm user's permit: $25.
(3)
Annual renewal of alarm user's permit for users 65 and older:
$20.
(4)
Late charge fee for users who fail to obtain a new alarm permit when
there is an activation of a new alarm system: $35.
(5)
Late charge fee for users who fail to obtain the annual renewal alarm
permit: $35 per year.
(6)
Late charge fee for users who fail to pay the renewal alarm user's
permit within 60 days of being invoiced by the Township of Cheltenham:
$35.
(7)
Restoration fee for an alarm user whose permit is revoked: $600.
Pursuant to Chapter 105, Boxing, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
License for contest: $500.
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 110, Building Construction, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(2)
Permit fees.
(b)
Permit fees for temporary tents.
[1]
Temporary tents to be used for religious or charitable purposes:
$25.
[2]
Temporary tents to be used for weddings and social functions:
$40.
[3]
Temporary tents or structures to be used for commercial purposes
in commercial areas not including those retail sales uses accessory
to an existing permitted retail sales use in a permanent location
in the Township:
[a]
Tents under 400 square feet: $250 per tent, for
a maximum of 20 consecutive days.
[b]
Tents 400 square feet or more: $400 per tent, for
a maximum of 20 consecutive days.
[c]
Permits for signs affixed to temporary tents or
structures used for commercial purposes in commercial areas shall
require a fee of $40 per sign.
[4]
Tent rental charge for Curtis Hall: no charge. Fees are included
with the rental agreement.
(d)
Permit fee for the installation and removal of flammable liquid,
combustible liquid or hazardous materials storage tanks; fuel dispensers;
and flammable liquid, combustible liquid, or hazardous materials piping
and equipment of every description.
[1]
Installation of combustible or flammable liquid storage tanks
of every description (residential and nonresidential): $50 for the
first 700 gallons of tank storage capacity, $70 for tank capacities
between 700 and 1,000 gallons and $20 for each additional 1,000 gallons
or fraction thereof.
[3]
For each fuel dispenser proposed to be installed: $50.
[5]
Removal of flammable liquid, combustible liquid or hazardous
materials storage tanks of every description (residential or nonresidential):
$50 for tanks 2,000 gallons or less in capacity and $100 for tanks
over 2,000 gallons in capacity.
(3)
Permit fees for the alteration, addition, repair or demolition, whether
residential or nonresidential, of a building, and in the installation
of permanent equipment therein, and the erection, construction or
repair of miscellaneous structures shall be as follows:
(5)
Building permit fee for fencing $0.50 per linear foot of fence with
a minimum fee of $50.
(6)
The building permit fee for ADA accessibility plan review and inspection
shall be as follows:
(a)
Accessibility plan reviewer and inspector:
[1]
Base fee of $100 plus $0.10 per square foot of floor area or
each fraction of affected floor area.
[a]
Accessibility plan review is considered to be 20%
of the above fee calculation with a minimum fee of $20.
[b]
Accessibility inspections are considered to be
80% of the above fee calculation with a minimum fee of $75.
[c]
Where floor area cannot be applied (door relocations,
etc.), only the minimum fee shall be charged.
NOTE: Third-party review fees may apply.
[2]
This fee shall be in addition to all other applicable building
permit fees.
(7)
General contractor licensing fee: $85.
C.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Administration
Fee: A fee of $4.50, or other amount, however denominated, imposed
on the Township from time to time, will be assessed to all permits
issued by the Township, which will be remitted to the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for administration of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction
Code.
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 147, Fire Insurance Claims, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fee is hereby established for the issuance by the Director of Fiscal Affairs of a certificate indicating whether there are any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties or user charges against real property damaged by fire. This fee is authorized by Pennsylvania State Act 98 of 1992.
(1)
Certificate: $75.
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 151, Fire Prevention, Article I, Fire Marshal, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Fire reports: $20.
(2)
Annual fire inspections.
(b)
Assembly, educational and institutional, business, factory,
high-hazard, manufacturing, mercantile and storage occupancies:
(c)
Second and subsequent re-inspections required for compliance:
$25.
(g)
Approval of permits and inspection of installations of compressed
and liquefied gases.
[1]
For the first $1,000 of cost: $45.
[2]
For each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof: $30.
[a]
Approval of permits and inspection of fire protection
systems. The fee for such permits shall be $45 for the first $1,000
of the cost thereof, $30 for each additional $1,000 of cost, plus
any actual third-party costs incurred for the review, if applicable.
B.
Pursuant to Chapter 151, Fire Prevention, Article VI, Recovery of Costs for Abatement of Hazardous Substances, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Response to any hazardous materials release or incident which requires
the services of the Township Fire Department: $500 plus costs (Township
fee does not include the cost of any other governmental agency).
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 209, Plumbing Standards, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Master plumber's license fee: $85, no discount period.
(2)
Journeyman plumber's license fee: $45.
(3)
Apprentice plumber: $35.
(5)
Permit application and Sewage Enforcement Officer fees for private
on-site disposal systems:
(6)
Permit fees for repair, replacement or removal of existing laterals.
(a)
For the repair or replacement of existing laterals: 2% of total
project cost, including labor and materials, plus a one-time fee of
$19.*
(b)
Demolition, disconnecting fee: $35.
(c)
Failure to obtain a permit for work on a lateral: Triple the appropriate fee as outlined in Subsection A(6)(a) above.*
* Township permit and inspection fees for the repair or replacement of existing laterals will be waived until December 31, 2025. State or other applicable fees are not waived. Permit fees will not be waived if a property owner fails to obtain a permit from the Township for starting and/or completing work and the property owner will be assessed a fee as noted in Subsection A(6)(c) above.
B.
Pursuant to Chapter 283, Vacant Building Registry and Regulations, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 238, Sewers, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established for connecting to the Township's sanitary sewer system:
B.
Pursuant to Chapter 211, Sump Pump and Groundwater Standards, of the Code of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established for discharges into the sanitary sewer system pursuant to § 211-2D. The monthly fee will be added to the sewer bill to cover the cost of compliance inspectors and the cost for treating the discharged water.
(1)
Seasonal waivers allowing the property owner to discharge sump
pump and/or other groundwater conveyance systems discharges into the
Township's wastewater collection system during the period between
December 1 and March 31: $50 per month during the waiver period.
(2)
Nonseasonal waivers allowing the property owner to discharge
sump pump and/or other groundwater conveyance systems discharges into
the Township's wastewater collection system without seasonal
restrictions: $50 per month during the waiver period.
E.
F.
Use of Township equipment and labor for sanitary sewer overflows
(fees waived for weather-related sanitary sewer overflows that occur
on residential properties):
(1)
Sewer truck: $45/hour.
(2)
Sewer vacuum truck: $105/hour.
(3)
Sewer camera truck: $125/hour.
(4)
PWF Superintendent: $62/hour.
(5)
Sewer Superintendent: $55/hour.
(6)
Highway Superintendent: $47/hour.
(7)
Group leader: $37/hour, $51/hour overtime.
(8)
Heavy equipment operator 1: $37/hour, $50/hour overtime.
(9)
Laborer: $36/hour, $49/hour overtime.
Fees for permits for commercial peddling/soliciting and indoor/outdoor
transient vendors shall be as follows:
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 260, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Filing of preliminary plan for review: $50.
(2)
Final plan: $25, plus $25 for each lot, dwelling unit or 3,000
square feet of floor area appearing on the final plan.
(3)
Improvement construction plan: $15 when the application is filed,
plus an amount equal to 5% of the estimated cost of the work, as determined
by the Township Engineer, for the necessary inspection. The inspection
charge shall be based upon the subsequently stated hourly rates for
each hour or portion thereof a Township employee is engaged on the
work and shall include the actual cost of any material tests. The
hourly rate for a Township inspector will be $50 per hour and $100
per hour for the Township Engineer. Upon completion of the work, any
moneys not expanded shall be refunded to the owner. Any moneys due
the Township will be paid by the developer to the Township before
final certification.
(5)
Subdivision/land development reviews.
(b)
Residential subdivision or land development.
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Number of Lots/Units
|
Application Fee
|
Professional Review Escrow*
|
|---|---|---|
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1 to 5 lots/units
|
$250, plus $325 per lot/unit
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$2,500, plus $625 per lot/unit
|
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6 to 10 lots/units
|
$300, plus $275 per lot/unit
|
$5,500, plus $525 per lot/unit
|
|
11 to 25 lots/units
|
$350, plus $175 per lot/unit
|
$8,000, plus $424 per lot/unit
|
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25+ lots/units
|
$150, plus $100 per lot/unit
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$10,000, plus $225 per lot/unit
|
|
Lot line revision
|
$325
|
$1,000
|
(c)
Nonresidential subdivision.
|
Number of Lots
|
Application Fee
|
Professional Review Escrow*
|
|---|---|---|
|
1 to 3 lots
|
$450 per lot
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$2,500, plus $525 per lot
|
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4+ lots
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$1,000, plus $325 per lot
|
$3,500, plus $325 per lot
|
|
Lot line revision
|
$525
|
$1,500
|
(d)
Nonresidential land development.
|
New Construction
|
Application Fee
|
Professional Review Escrow*
|
|---|---|---|
|
Up to 3,000 square feet
|
$375, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
|
$1,000, plus $325 per 1,000 square feet
|
|
3,001 to 10,000 square feet
|
$275, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
|
$3,000, plus $225 per 1,000 square feet
|
|
10,001 to 25,000 square feet
|
$525, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
|
$5,000, plus $200 per 1,000 square feet
|
|
25,001 to 75,000 square feet
|
$625, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
|
$6,000, plus $175 per 1,000 square feet
|
|
75,001+ square feet
|
$1,100, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
|
$7,000, plus $175 per 1,000 square feet
|
(e)
Plan amendments/minor plans.
|
Application Fee
|
Professional Review Escrow*
|
|---|---|
|
$350, plus $50 per 1,000 square feet
|
$2,500, plus $325 per 1,000 square feet
|
|
*
|
Professional review escrow. These funds are collected by the
Township and used to pay fees associated with professional services
provided by Township consultants (engineering, legal, etc.). Fees
are held by the Township and unused fees are returned to the applicant
when project review is complete. The balance of the escrow must be
maintained at a level of 25% of the original escrow at all times.
Work will not be completed on the project unless the escrow balance
is at or above 25% of the original escrow.
|
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 285, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
Residential permit parking permit fee: $10.
(2)
Transfer of residential parking permit: $3.
(3)
Commercial parking permit fee schedule:
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Time Period
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
|
January 1-15
|
$200
|
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January 16-31
|
$191
|
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February 1-15
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$182
|
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February 16 - end of month
|
$173
|
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March 1-15
|
$164
|
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March 16-31
|
$155
|
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April 1-15
|
$146
|
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April 16-30
|
$137
|
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May 1-15
|
$128
|
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May 16-31
|
$119
|
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June 1-15
|
$110
|
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June 16-30
|
$101
|
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July 1-15
|
$92
|
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July 16-31
|
$83
|
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August 1-15
|
$74
|
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August 16-31
|
$65
|
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September 1-15
|
$56
|
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September 16-30
|
$47
|
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October 1-15
|
$38
|
|
October 16-December 31
|
$29
|
(4)
Handicapped parking sign, pole, installation and administrative
costs: $100.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
A.
At the time of filing of notice of petition or application, there
shall be paid to the Township Manager the sum of $1,200. Said filing
fee covers the nonrefundable application fee of $600, postage, advertising,
stenographic fee and mailing cost. If expenses exceed the filing fee,
the applicant shall be billed and liable for any additional expenses.
If expenses are less than the filing fee minus the application fee,
the applicant shall receive a refund.
B.
At the time of filing notice of appeal or application for special exception or variance to the requirements of Chapter 295, entitled "Zoning," and for continuances of Zoning Hearing Board meetings, there shall be paid to the Township Manager, by the applicant or appellant, the following nonrefundable fees:
(1)
Accessory structures on single-family residential properties
(decks, fences, garages, gazebos, pools, sheds, etc.): $500.
(2)
Single-family residential buildings/properties (including additions
thereto): $600.
(3)
Two-family residential, townhouses and/or residential multifamily
(including additions thereto and accessory structures thereon): $1,200.
(4)
Nonresidential buildings/properties: $1,200.
A.
Pursuant to Chapter 5, Administration of Government, Article XI, General Provisions, of the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fees are hereby established:
(1)
The fee for clerical research time shall be billed at a rate
of $25 per hour, with a minimum charge of $25.
(2)
The fee for research time conducted by Township administrative
staff shall be billed at a rate of $75 per hour, with a minimum charge
of $75. Administrative time shall include, but not be limited to,
managerial services performed by administrative municipal employees.
(3)
Costs to provide copies of records:
(a)
Black and white copies: $0.25 per copy.
(b)
Color copies: $0.35 per copy.
(c)
Specialized documents (other than 8.5 inches by 11 inches):
actual cost to copy.
(d)
CD/DVD of documents: $3 per disk, if not provided by requestor.
(e)
Flash drive of documents: actual cost of flash drive, if not
provided by requestor.
(f)
Conversion of record to paper: $0.25 per page.
(g)
Mailing of documents: cost to mail documents.
(h)
Certification of records: $5 per record.
(4)
Charges for the following Township documents:
(a)
Unabridged edition of the Code of Cheltenham Township (hard
copy or disk): $250.
[1]
Annual supplements: $100.
(b)
Current edition of Township Building Code: $35.
(c)
Current edition of Township Zoning Code: $35.
(d)
Current edition of Subdivision Code: $35.
(e)
Current edition of Plumbing Code: $35.
(f)
Home Rule Charter: $15.
(5)
Unless specified elsewhere in the Township's Fee Schedule,
charges for all forms of certifications by Township officials: $35.
(6)
The Township shall be reimbursed by the requesting party for
all costs including prevailing wages, travel time, expenses, and mileage
of Township personnel to attend legal matters and provide expert testimony
on behalf of non-municipal-related cases. Costs to the Township shall
be calculated by the Township's Accounting Department and billed
accordingly and paid within 30 days from the date of the last proceeding.
All discounts for user fees including, but not limited to, refuse
fees, sanitary sewer fees and excess water fees invoiced by the Township
of Cheltenham are hereby eliminated and extinguished.
A.
(Reserved)
B.
Dumpsters and temporary storage containers.
(1)
Placement of a dumpster or temporary storage container within
public rights-of-way, including the streets or roadways: $100 per
dumpster for 15 days; $10 per dumpster for each additional day up
to a maximum of 60 days.
(2)
Placement of a dumpster or temporary storage container on private
property: $50 per dumpster for 15 days; $10 per dumpster each additional
day up to a maximum of 60 days.
(3)
Placement of one or more dumpsters or temporary storage containers
at a development or redevelopment site (projects that involve the
construction or rehabilitation of multiple residences and/or the construction
or rehabilitation of commercial space greater than 5,000 square feet):
$10 per month, per dumpster for a period not to exceed two years.
C.
Facility rentals.
(3)
Glenside Hall (five-hour blocks).
(a)
Weekdays (Before 4:00 p.m.): $200.
(b)
Monday through Thursday evenings (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.):
$375.
(c)
Friday evenings (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.): $750.
(d)
Weekends (including Fridays) and holiday days (Before 4:00 p.m.):
$650.
(e)
Weekend and holiday evenings (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.): $1,000.
(f)
Overtime: $400/hour.
D.
Special events: $25, $50 if submitted less than 90 days before the
event, $100 if submitted less than 30 days before the event. Fee waived
for block parties.
D.
Public Works Department.
(3)
Landscape license yearly fee: $100.*
(4)
Tree work company license fee: $100.*
(5)
Installation of highway banner by Township personnel: $500.
(6)
Brush/branch collection (home pickup): $15 for a four-foot-high
by four-foot-wide by eight-foot-long pile; additional costs will apply
for larger piles.
(7)
Additional recycle toter: $65, any size.
