Editor's Note: Previous ordinances codified herein include
Ordinance Nos. 87-6, 87-7, 87-8, 87-14, 88-4 and 88-5.
[Ord. #91-4, § 1; Ord. #91-16, § 1; Ord.
#92-15, § 1; Ord. #92-24; Ord. #93-13, § 1; Ord.
#94-06, § 1; Ord. #95-07, § 1; Ord. #96-9, § 1;
Ord. #96-12, § 1; Ord. #97-11, § 1; Ord. #98-05,
§ 1; Ord. #99-04, § 1; Ord. #99-18, § 1;
Ord. #00-08, § 1; Ord. #00-16, § 1; Ord. #01-08,
§ 1; Ord. #02-07 § 1; Ord. #02-15, § 1;
Ord. #02-26, § 1; Ord. #03-09, § 1; Ord. #04-01,
§ 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1; Ord. #05-05, § 1;
Ord. #05-30, § 2; Ord. #06-09, § 1; Ord. #06-29,
§ 1; Ord. #06-31, § 1; Ord. #06-35, § 1;
Ord. #07-16, § 1; Ord. #07-23, § 1; Ord. #07-35,
§ 1; Ord. #07-43, § 1; Ord. #07-54, § 1;
Ord. #08-10 § 1; Ord. #09-18, § 1; Ord. #09-35,
§ 1; Ord. #10-06, §§ 1—5; Ord. #10-18,
§§ 1, 2; Ord. #11-01; Ord. #11-16, § 1; Ord.
#11-27; Ord. #11-29, § 8; Ord. #12-06 § 1; Ord.
#12-18, §§ 1, 2; Ord. #14-12; Ord. #2015-21; Ord. #2015-28;
Ord. #2015-30; Ord. #2016-06; Ord. #2016-23; Ord. #2016-30 §§ 1,
2; Ord. #17-03; Ord. #17-11 § 2; Ord. #17-13; Ord. #17-17;
Ord. #17-22; Ord. #18-04; Ord. #18-12]
The fees, charges, and costs for various licenses, uses, and
regulations set forth in the following Schedules are hereby adopted
and incorporated herein:
Schedule A
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Mercantile License Fees
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Schedule B
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Miscellaneous Licenses, Permits and Registrations
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Schedule C
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Use/Lease of City Facilities
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Schedule D
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Beach Fees
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Schedule E
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Golf and Tennis Fees
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Schedule F
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Vehicle Storage Fees
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Schedule G
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Boat Ramp Fees
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Schedule H
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Fees for Concerts
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Schedule I
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Miscellaneous Fees and Charges
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Schedule J
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Recreation Program, Skate Park and Marina Fees
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Schedule K
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Municipal Airport Fees
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Schedule L
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Planning, Zoning and Flood Board Application and Escrow Fees
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Schedule M
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Municipal Court
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Schedule N
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Police and Fire Departments Fees for Services
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Schedule O
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State Uniform Construction Code Fees
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Schedule P
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Parking
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Schedule R
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Recreation
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[Ord. No. 2015-28; Ord. No. 2015-30]
Any Mercantile License fee for a license issued on an annual
basis shall be prorated. The license fee shall be reduced by one-twelfth
(1/12) for each full month the license is issued after the beginning
of the annual period.
Fee
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1. Auction (Other than by real estate brokers)
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$200.00
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2. Bicycles (rentals and/or sales)
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$150.00
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3. Business Retail and/or Unclassified Business of every type
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Maximum fee of one location, $1,200.00
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Up to 2,500 sq. ft. floor space or equivalent
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$100.00
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Each additional 1,000 sq. ft.
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$50.00
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Wholesale-Storage-Service, etc. up to:
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7,500 sq. ft. floor space or equivalent
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$100.00
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7,500 to 15,000 sq. ft.
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$200.00
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Each additional 5,000 sq. ft.
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$50.00
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If in the event any business is discovered after the initial
billing, the license fee and respective Ocean City tourism development
fee is doubled the existing license and OCTD fee.
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4. Contractors and Subcontractors: License issued for one (1)
of the following disciplines only:
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Aluminum Products
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$150.00
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Bulkhead and Piling
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$200.00
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Canvas Goods
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$150.00
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Carpet Installation
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$150.00
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Demolition
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$150.00
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Fencing
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$150.00
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Fiberglass
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$150.00
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Flooring
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$150.00
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Framing Contractor
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$150.00
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Glass
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$150.00
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Insulation
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$150.00
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Landscaping
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$150.00
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Masonry
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$150.00
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Moving/Hauling
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$200.00
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Ornamental Ironwork
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$150.00
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Painting/Papering
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$150.00
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Paving
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$150.00
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Plastering and Sheetrock
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$150.00
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Roofing/Siding
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$150.00
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Signs
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$200.00
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Tile Work
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$150.00
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Other contractors and subcontractors not licensed
by State statute or municipal ordinance
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$150.00
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5. Concessionaires: Beach chair, umbrellas, surfboards, etc.
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First location
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$125.00
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Each additional location
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$50.00
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Other
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$100.00
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6. Food Handling Establishments: Restaurants, luncheonettes,
coffee shops, lunch stands or equivalent
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Up to 50 seats
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$125.00
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51 to 100 seats
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$200.00
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101 to 200 seats
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$250.00
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Over 200 seats
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$350.00
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Sidewalk cafe
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$100.00
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7. General Contractors/Registered Builders
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$300.00
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8. Handyman
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$150.00
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9. Lumber Yards
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$250.00
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10. Marinas:
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Up to 100 boatslips
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$200.00
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101 to 200 boatslips
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$400.00
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Over 200 boatslips
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$600.00
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Jet ski boat rental [Insurance]
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Up to 25 crafts [$300,000/$100,000]
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$125.00
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Over 25 crafts
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$175.00
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Party boats [$300,000/$100,000]
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$150.00
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Parasailing [$300,000/$100,000]
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$150.00
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Marine towing [$300,000/$100,000]
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$150.00
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11. Parking Lots:
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1-50 spaces
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$275.00
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51-100 spaces
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$350.00
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100+ spaces
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$450.00
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12. Dwelling Units Rented For Less Than 175 Days:
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Single or duplex unit when not occupied by the owner
or an immediate family member
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$30.00
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Single or duplex unit, or any portion thereof, when
rented while occupied by the owner or an immediate family member
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$30.00
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3 - 5 units in the same structure when not occupied
by the owner or an immediate family member
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$125.00
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Each additional unit
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$10.00
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The additional OCTC assessment imposed will be as
follows:
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One Unit or any portion thereof
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$145.00
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For Three to Five Units
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$300.00
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Hotels and motels:
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1 to 10 units
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$125.00
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Each additional unit
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$10.00
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Maximum fee, one location
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$1,200.00
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Retirement home:
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1 to 20 units
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$125.00
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21 to 50 units
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$175.00
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51 units and over
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$225.00
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Rooming houses:
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1 to 5 rooms
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$125.00
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Each additional room
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$10.00
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Guest houses:
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1 to 5 rooms
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$125.00
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Each additional room
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$10.00
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Boarding houses:
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1 to 5 rooms
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$125.00
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Each additional room
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$10.00
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Bed and Breakfast
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1 to 5 rooms
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$125.00
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Each additional room
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$10.00
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In the event any rental unit subject hereto is discovered after
the initial billing, the license fee and respective Ocean City tourism
development fee is doubled the existing license and OCTD fee.
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13. Special Sales (Limit to 30 days)
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$100.00
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14. Vending Machines and Newspaper Boxes
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$25.00 each
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15. (Reserved)
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16. Master HVAC Mechanic License
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Annual license and renewal fee
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$150.00
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17. Instructors/Tour Guides
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(Sports related; such as surfing, sports camps,
kayaking, etc.)
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$100.00
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Licensee shall present a Certificate of Insurance as required
by the City's insurance carrier naming The City of Ocean City as additional
insured and execute an indemnification agreement approved by the City's
Solicitor's office.
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18. Peddlers, Hawkers, Vendors of Food:
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Motor vehicle
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$300.00
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Bicycle cart (per cart) Added tourism assessment
fee — 50% of the fee
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$150.00
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Exemptions:
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Motor vehicle
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$250.00
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Bicycle cart (per cart)
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$100.00
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19. In addition to the fees set forth in Schedule A, there shall
be a late fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for the first 30 day
period and then ten ($10.00) for the next 30 day period imposed on
any license fee not paid by scheduled date of any year.
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Billing Schedules
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2009 Mercantile Fee: Will be billed prior to May 1st, 2009 for
the period May 1st, 2009 to March 31st, 2010.
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2009 Apartment Registration Fee: Will be billed prior to July
31st, 2009 for the period August 1st to June 30th, 2010.
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2009 Contractor License Fee: Will be billed prior to October
1st, 2009 for a period of October 1st, 2009 to September 30th, 2010.
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[Ord. #17-17 § 1]
Fee
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1. Sailboats
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Catamaran type sailboat owner's annual fee
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$250.00
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Permit holders who submit a driver's license as
well as a boat registration which contains an Ocean City address will
be required to pay an annual fee of $225.00
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Single hull sailboat owner's annual license fee
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$75.00
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Operator's annual license fee
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$5.00
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2. Beach vehicle permits annual fee
[Amended 2-27-2020 by Ord. No. 20-05; 9-24-2020 by Ord. No. 20-12] |
$250.00
$150.00 effective June 1, 2021
$175.00 effective June 1, 2022
$200.00 effective June 1, 2023
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2A. Beach vehicle permit daily fee
[Added 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 23-11] |
$20.00
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3. Taxicab license annual fee
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$75.00
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4. Taxicab driver's license annual fee
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$50.00
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5. Limousine annual fee
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$50.00
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6. Permits for Storage of Materials, Dumpsters, Construction
Trailers and/or Vehicles; Permit for Overnight Street Parking:
[Amended 5-27-2021 by Ord. No. 21-17] | |
A separate fee shall be charged for each piece of
equipment parked on the street overnight.
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Unmetered parking permit (the size of un-metered
space shall not exceed 22 feet)
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$75.00 per space per 30-day period, or portion thereof or $450
for 6 months
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Metered parking permit
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$150.00 per space per 30 day period
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Permits may be issued for a maximum period of 180
days for un-metered parking spaces, and 30 days for metered parking
spaces. If additional time is required, a new application shall be
submitted 10 days prior to expiration of the existing permit. Fee
shall be $100.00 per additional extension of 30 days, or portion thereof.
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7. (Reserved)
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8. Registration of certain real estate
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Except as otherwise provided, all owners of nonresidential
leased real estate shall be required to register their property with
the City of Ocean City and pay an annual registration fee as follows:
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One leased unit
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$30.00
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2 leased units
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$60.00
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3 to 5 leased units
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$125.00
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Each additional leased unit
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$5.00
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These fees are separate and in addition to any fees
established by any other ordinance of the City of Ocean City specifically
including the Mercantile Ordinance of Ocean City.
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9. Dog license (City portion) (Ord. #17-03) [Subject to additional
fees established by State of New Jersey]
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$5.80
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9A. Dog license late fee (#94-20; Ord. #17-03) Imposed April
1st of current year
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$4.00
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10. Marriage license
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Application fee [Subject to additional fees established
by State of New Jersey]
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$3.00
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Domestic partnership license and civil union license
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Application fee [Subject to additional fees established
by the State of New Jersey]
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$3.00
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Certified copy
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$10.00
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11. Rentals of Rooms or Living Accommodations to Minor or Groups
(4-21.3c). Renting to persons unrelated by blood or marriage (4-21).
The above registration shall be executed under oath by the owner or
agent of the owner and shall be accompanied by a registration fee
of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars.
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12. Garage sales, yard sales
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Garage sales and yard sales shall not be permitted
more than three (3) days per year from June 1 through May 31 of any
year to dispose of unwanted or excess household items, which may include
but not necessarily be limited to: bicycles, beach chairs, bedding,
furniture, accessories. Repetitive sales of these or other items at
garage sales or yard sales shall be deemed a commercial operation,
and shall not be permitted except as authorized by other appropriate
regulations of the City of Ocean City.
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13. Non-oceanfront bulkheads:
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Application for construction, reconstruction repair
or renovation
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$200.00
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14. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide inspection (Both inspections
are required): including one reinspection for failure or missed appointment
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Within 7 business days of request
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$50.00
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Within 4 business days of request
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$75.00
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Within 24 hours of request
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$100.00
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Additional reinspections for failure or missed appointment
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$50.00
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Failure to comply notice
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$100.00
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Combination Annual Zoning Compliance Inspection/Smoke/CO
Inspection (Effective 01/01/13)
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$100.00
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Late fee for Smoke/CO Inspections:
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Within 30 days of when due
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$25.00
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Each 30 day period thereafter
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An additional $10.00
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15. Lead-based paint inspection
[Added 5-11-2023 by Ord. No. 23-11] | |
Single-family residence
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$50 plus $20 state fee
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Two-family residence
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$70 plus $20 per unit state fee
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Multi-family residence
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$100 for 3 units + $75 for each additional unit inspected, plus
$20 per unit state fee
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Permit Fee
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Inspection Escrow
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Contractor's Application for Municipal Permit To Dredge Privately-Owned
Areas Under the Authority of Ocean City's Individual Permit
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$200.00
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$3.00/cy to be removed
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[Ord. #17-03]
Fee
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1. Meeting Room including, but not limited to, 8th Street Recreation
Center, Music Pier Green Room, Aquatic and Fitness Center, Bayside
Center and Senior Center
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday:
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$100.00 per day (up to 8 hours) $10.00 per hour over 8 hours
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Monday -Thursday:
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$50.00 per day (up to 8 hours) $5.00 per hour over 8 hours
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2. (Reserved)
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3. Music Pier Auditorium:
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In-Season (June 1 to Sept. 30)
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$725.00 per day (up to 8 hours)
$60.00 per hour over 8 hours
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Off-Season (October to May 31)
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$450.00 per day (up to 8 hours)
$60.00 per hour over 8 hours
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3A. Use of Music Pier Box Office Services:
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$100.00
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4. Music Pier Solarium:
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In Season (June 1 to Sept. 30)
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$475.00 per day (up to 8 hours)
$60.00 per hour over 8 hours
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Off-Season (October 1 to May 31)
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$300.00 per day
(up to 8 hours) $60.00 per hour over 8 hours
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4A. Music Pier Loggia:
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In Season (June 1 to Sept. 30)
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$450.00 per day (up to 8 hours)
$60.00 per hour over 8 hours
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Off-Season (October 1 to May 31)
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$300.00 per day (up to 8 hours)
$60.00 per hour over 8 hours
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5. Sports and Civic Center
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$400.00 per day (up to 8 hours) &
$50.00 per hour over 8 hours
$75 per hour fee
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6. Bayside Center (Grounds):
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1 - 50 persons
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$50.00 per hour
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51-100 persons
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$100.00 per hour
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>100 persons
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$150.00 per hour
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For Categories 1 to 6:
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Nonprofit Group Fees: Nonprofit groups and organizations, with
legal residence in Ocean City (and Shore Memorial Hospital), will
be charged one-half (1/2) of the above fees with the exception of
in-season Music Pier fees.
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7. Craft Shows: Any location
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$15.00 per table per day (up to 8 hours) $5.00 per table for
up to 4 additional hours $5.00 for electric service to any table (subject
to availability)
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8. Outdoor Playing Fields:
Lined/Prepared (up to 4 hours)
[Amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02] | |
Monday - Friday
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$50.00
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Weekends and Holidays
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$75.00
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Other (Up to 4 hours)
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$50.00
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Per other after four hours
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$20.00
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Per game (for tournaments)
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$50.00
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Use of Lights
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$50.00
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Concession Stand (Tenn. Ave., 6th Street)
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$50.00
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Insurance fee (off-field damage up to $1,000)
For use of 5th or 6th Street baseball &/or softball
field, payable to Ocean City Recreation Fund
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$50.00
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Nonprofit Group Fees: Nonprofit groups and organizations, with
legal residence in Ocean City, will be charged one-half (1/2) of the
above fees.
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Requirement for any event Categories 1-8 — Application
and Lease:
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For all events and usages a written application and short term
lease shall be required. These documents shall contain an exact description
of the event and any other information that is deemed necessary by
the appropriate City officials.
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8A. Carey Stadium
[Amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02] | |
Carey Stadium including lined/prepared field
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$100.00 per hour
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Practice Field
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$50.00
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Press Box
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$50.00
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Lights
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$50.00
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Concession Stand
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$50.00 per hour
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9. Use of City facilities including fields, parking lots, closed
streets, etc. for large group events (100 or more persons) including
but not limited to walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons races, etc.
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$200.00
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These fees will be in effect for all future usages of the building
which have not been authorized as of the date of this ordinance.
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10A. Use of facilities including fields, parking lots, closed
streets, etc. for small group events (fewer than 100 persons) including
but not limited to walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, races, etc.
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$50.00
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10. Music Pier Staff Fees:
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Required
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Supervisor $40 per hour (4 hour minimum)
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Sound/Light Technician
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$25.00 per hour
(if technical systems are used)
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11. Use of Music Pier For Wedding/ Civil Union Ceremony By Small
Group (up to 90 minutes)
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$200
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Overtime Charge
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$60/hour, or portion of an hour, over 90 minutes
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[Ord. No. 2016-06; amended 10-20-2022 by Ord. No.
22-14]
Beach tags are required from the first Saturday in June through
the first Monday in September.
1.
Age: No fee shall be charged or collected from any person under the
age of twelve (12) years.
2.
Preseason "Seasonal Tag" (If purchased May 31st or before): $30.00.
3.
Seasonal "Seasonal Tag" (If purchased June 1st or after): $35.00.
4.
Daily — Monday to Sunday (Good for Day of Purchase Only): $10.00.
5.
Weekly (For period of specific week identified): $20.00.
A weekly pass is defined as Friday to the following Saturday.
6.
Handling Fee: A fee of $5.00 is established as a handling fee to
cover the cost of processing, handling, postage and envelope for each
mail order/internet order received by the City of Ocean City. Only
Seasonal Tags can be acquired via this provision. Internet/mail order
tags are limited to 10 per order.
7.
The Director of Financial Management in conjunction with recommendations
of the Tax Collector and Beach Fee Superintendent will promulgate
rules and regulations as to the sale of beach tags concerning outside
agencies and internet/mail order tag sales.
8.
(a)
Persons in Active Military Service. No fees shall be charged
to or collected from persons in active military service in any of
the Armed Forces of the United States and to their spouse or dependent
children over the age of 12 years.
(b)
Persons Who Are Active Members of the New Jersey National Guard.
No fees shall be charged to or collected from persons who are active
members of the New Jersey National Guard who have completed Initial
Active Duty Training and to their spouse or dependent children over
the age of 12 years. As used in this subsection, "Initial Active Duty
Training" means Basic Military Training, for members of the New Jersey
Air National Guard, and Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual
Training, for members of the New Jersey Army National Guard.
(c)
Records. The Director of Financial Management shall maintain a list of all individuals to whom beach tags are issued pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) above, including the names of all individuals and their family members who qualify for the beach fee exemption. The Director of Financial Management shall also establish procedures for verifying that individuals and their family members qualify for the beach fee exemption.
9.
Veterans.
(a)
No fees shall be charged to or collected from persons who have
served in any of the Armed Forces of the United States and who were
discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable
and who either have served at least ninety (90) days in active duty
or have been discharged or released from active duty by reason of
a service-incurred injury or disability.
(b)
The Director of Financial Management shall maintain a list of
all individuals to whom beach tags are issued pursuant to Subsection
9(a) above, including the names of all individuals who qualify for
the beach fee exemption. The Director of Financial Management shall
also establish procedures pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated
by the Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and
Veterans' Affairs pertaining to veteran eligibility for this beach
fee exemption.
(c)
Beach tags issued under this Subsection 9 shall be available
at City Hall whenever beach tags are sold, and at such other locations
as the Mayor shall deem advisable.
10.
No Beach Tag Required For Persons Qualifying Under Sections 8 or
9, Above.
A person who qualifies for free access to beaches and bathing
and free use of bathing facilities pursuant to sections 8 or 9 of
this Schedule D may, in lieu of obtaining and presenting a municipal
beach tag to gain access and use, present a valid military identification
card, form DD-214 or similar document, or State driver's license or
identification card indicating that the holder is a veteran of the
Armed Forces of the United States.
[Ord. #17-13 § 1; Ord. #18-04; amended 2-27-2020 by Ord. No. 20-07]
Fee
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1. Ocean City Golf Course:
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In-Season: April 15th to October 15th
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Off Season: October 16th to April 14th
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Seniors — 62 years or older
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Youth — 13 Years or younger
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(No charge for non-playing adult accompanying youth
on the course)
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a. In Season:
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(1) Normal Green Fee:
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$15.00
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(2) Senior/Youth
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$12.00 per round
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b. Off-Season:
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(1) Normal Green Fee:
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$10.00 per round
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(2) Senior/Youth
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$8.00 per round Monday through Friday
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$10.00 per round Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
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c. Ten Play Card: (Valid in year purchased only)
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(1) Purchased by April 30th
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$75.00
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(2) Purchased after April 30th
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$95.00
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d. Bag and club rental
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$10.00 per round
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e. Bag rental
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$3.00 per round
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f. Carts
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(1) Pull Cart
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$3.00 per round
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(2) Electric cart rental
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$10 per player, per round
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g. Yearly Play Pass: Valid in year purchased only.
Said pass shall have registration number and name of participant on
card. The yearly pass is nontransferable and nonrefundable: $200 if
purchased by April 30th, $250 if purchased after April 30th.
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h. Rental of Course:
Course may be rented for privately run tournaments
Monday through Friday at the discretion of the golf course manager.
Requests shall be submitted to the golf course manager one month before
the requested time.
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Nonprofit (As defined)
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$150.00 per hour
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All others
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$200.00 per hour
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i. The selling price for all merchandise in the
Golf Course Pro Shop at the Ocean City Municipal Golf Course shall
be set at a rate which exceeds the City's total purchase cost. The
final decision on the exact selling price of this merchandise shall
be made by the Golf Course Manager and Director of Department of Community
Services and filed with the Director of Financial Management on a
quarterly basis.
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2. Ocean City Tennis Courts
[Amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02] | |
5th Street Courts – 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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18th Street Courts- 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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34th Street Courts- 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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On weekends from Memorial Day weekend through the
third Friday in June, and thereafter daily from the third Saturday
in June until Labor Day, the following rates shall apply:
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a. Hard and omni court surfaces
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$8.00 per hour
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b. (Reserved)
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c. Students (18 or under) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. Mondays through Fridays
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$5.00 per hour
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d. Ten-Play Discount Cards:
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$65.00
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3. Pickleball
[Amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02] | |
Open daily from May 1st through October 31st. Seasonal hours
of operation apply as follow:
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Spring Season – May 1st to the Friday before
Memorial Day – 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon
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Summer Season – Memorial Day Weekend through
Labor Day – 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Fall Season – Tuesday after Labor Day through
October 31st – 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon
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Annual Play Pass
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$60.00
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10 Play Pass
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$40.00
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Weekly Pass
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$15.00
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Daily
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$5.00
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Group of 4, 2 hours, after 1:00 p.m.
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$10.00
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Family of 4 after 3 pm (2-hour limit)
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$10.00
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12 Courts, up to 4 hours, after 1:00 p.m.
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$250.00
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1.
Storage fee for a vehicle as described in Ordinance 87-7[1] stored at the Ocean City Vehicle Storage Facility, Tennessee
Avenue and Shelter Road, Ocean City is set at $25.00 per day for calendar
year 2003, effective January 1, 2004, $30.00 per day or any portion
thereof in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 11:3-38.
a.
Boat Ramp Fees:
1.
Daily pass shall be valid for only the date of issuance. Good for
one (1) vessel or one (1) trailer containing no more than two (2)
personal watercraft. The daily pass is for the designated vessel and
is nontransferable to another vessel or individual.
Daily pass: $12.00 per day
2.
Seasonal pass shall be valid for one (1) vessel or one (1) trailer
containing no more than two (2) personal watercraft as designated
on the application form as submitted at time of purchase. This pass
is nontransferable to other vessels or individuals.
1st seasonal pass: $95.00 per season, if purchased by April
30th, thereafter $120.00 per season
2nd seasonal pass (for each additional boat or craft): $50.00
per season, if purchased by April 30th, thereafter $65.00 per season
3.
Commercial pass: Good for multiple launches and take-outs of more
than one (1): boat, vessel or personal water craft(s), i.e. jet skis
or wave runners
Commercial pass: $350.00 per season
4.
The selling price of all merchandise at the Municipal Boat Ramp shall
be set at a rate which exceeds the City's total purchase cost. The
final decision on the exact selling price of this merchandise shall
be made by the Boat Ramp Manager and the Director of Financial Management.
5.
Week pass (good for the period Friday to the following Saturday,
or any portion thereof)
A week pass is good for one (1) boat or vessel, or one (1) trailer
containing no more than two (2) jet skis or wave runners maximum for
the period identified above. The pass is good for unlimited launches
and take-outs during that period.
Week pass without reserved parking: $70.00
[Ord. #18-12]
1.
Ocean City Pops Orchestra Concerts and other musical productions
at the Ocean City Music Pier and other locations:
(a)
Main Auditorium
Minimum $5.00
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Maximum $500.00
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(b)
Solarium
Minimum $5.00
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Maximum $500.00
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The individual concert ticket prices shall be within the above
ranges and shall be submitted to the Director of Financial Management
for review and approved by the Mayor not less than thirty (30) days
prior to the season.
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2.
First Night buttons:
Minimum $15
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Maximum $20.00
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3.
The ticket prices for other concerts and events shall be submitted
to the Director of Financial Management for review and approved by
the Mayor, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the event.
4.
Handling Fee: A fee of five ($5.00) dollars is established as a handling
fee to cover the cost of processing, handling, postage and envelopes
for each mail order received by the City of Ocean City.
5.
For internet sales: (Online-Ship to and Online-Will Call tickets),
these internet purchases will be charged a two ($2.00) dollar fee
per ticket to cover the cost of the master ticket agreement, processing
fee, credit card fee and other ancillary costs associated with that
transaction.
[Ord. #2016-23]
1.
Bad Check Fee: The City shall impose a fee of $20.00 against individuals
who issue a check to the City of Ocean City, which is subsequently
dishonored by the individual's bank for insufficient funds or any
other cause.
2.
Copies:
1 page to 20 pages
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no charge
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21 or more pages
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$0.05 per page
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Documents available in electronic formats when supplied as e-mail
attachments
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no charge
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Data supplied on compact disk (CD)
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1 - 4 CDs
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no charge
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5 or more CDs
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$0.25 per CD
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Preprinted/published documents
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City's cost
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Blue print copies
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$1.00 per page
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3.
Certified copies of vital statistics:
Certificates and licenses (birth, death, marriage, civil unions,
domestic partnerships)
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$10.00
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6.
Street Opening Permits:
a.
Applications made by any person shall be accompanied by a fee as
calculated by the formula set forth as follows:
(1)
For square yards of six (6) or less: $250.00
(2)
For square yards in excess of six (6): $350.00
(3)
For emergency opening of six (6) square yards or less: $275.00
(4)
For emergency opening in excess of six (6) square yards: $375.00
If the fee is not correct as submitted, the application shall
be returned to the applicant. Cable TV franchises are exempted from
permit fees.
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b.
In the event the street opening permit requires inspection review, the City shall bill the permittee as per Chapter 30; Schedule I; Number 8 for the inspection time or the amount expended for professional service.
c.
In the event permit holder requests the City to provide finished
grades in order to maintain the drainage, the permit holder shall
be charged a flat rate of four hundred eighty ($480.00) dollars per
diem for this service.
d.
In the event the City requires an inspection by the City Engineer,
the permit holder will be required to place in escrow a reasonable
amount to cover the costs of the City Engineer.
e.
Street and Alley Restoration Fees:
(1)
For Street Opening
Time after resurfacing
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Restoration Fee
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0 - 5 years
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$1,000
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6 - 10 years
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$750
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11 or more years
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$500
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(2)
For Alley Opening
Time after resurfacing
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Restoration Fee
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0 - 5 years
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$400
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6 - 10 years
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$200
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11 or more years
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$100
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(3)
Restoration fees are only chargeable to property owners, and
are only applicable to situations where additional or upgraded services
are being installed due to construction or development. Such fees
are not applicable to situations involving repair or replacement in
kind of existing utility services, nor are they applicable to emergency
street openings. Furthermore, such fees will not be applicable to
openings within streets or alleys for which the property owner has
received notification of the City's intent to pave, provided the opening
is made prior to resurfacing. The above street and alley restoration
fees are in addition to the street opening
(4)
For additional services, payment of the street and alley restoration
fees is the responsibility of the property owner.
(5)
The above street and alley restoration fees apply to all permit
applications for all affected streets and alleys following the effective
date of this section.
(6)
The street restoration fees generated as a result of this Subsection
will be utilized to supplement the costs associated with the ongoing
road resurfacing and drainage program as established by the capital
plan.
f.
For joint paving and utility projects between the City and a utility
company, the City will take responsibility for restoring the surface
of said street or alley and for paying the cost thereof. Prior to
surface restoration, the City and the utility company shall measure
and agree upon the total area of all ditches dug by the utility company.
The utility company shall be responsible for the cost of the restoration
of fifty (50%) of the total area previously determined. The City shall
invoice the utility company for its share of the restoration costs
in accordance with the City's existing contractual costs related to
said street or alley.
7.
Codification - Volume I and II
Softback
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$110.00*
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Hardback
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$145.00*
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Inserts
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$20.00 per revision*
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*Editor's Note: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the cost for a
copy of the Revised General Ordinances shall be assessed a special
service charge based upon the actual direct cost of providing the
copy or copies.
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8.
Operational Charge Backs
b.
Equipment Costs: (Do not reflect the cost of the City operator)
(1)
Hand Tools/Push Mowers/Chain Saws: $10.00 per hour
(2)
Pickup Trucks: $30.00 per hour
(3)
Six (6") Inch Water Pumps: $30.00 per hour
(4)
Dump Truck/Bucket Truck: $45.00 per hour
(5)
Tractor/Mower: $40.00 per hour
(6)
Street Sweeper: $55.00 per hour
(7)
Jet/VAC Truck: $70.00 per hour
(8)
Trash Truck/Roll-off Truck: $70.00 per hour
(9)
Front End Loader: $70.00 per hour
(10)
Backhoe: $65.00 per hour
All Ocean City equipment listed above will be operated by Ocean
City Public Works employees. The minimum charge for Personnel will
be one (1) hour during regular working hours and three (3) hours after
regular working hours.
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The current rate for disposal of trash is $59.50 per ton. There
will be a minimum of one (1) ton charge.
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c.
For use of police officers for events. Said officers will be charged
either the hourly rate or premium rate depending on conditions including
a 6 percent surcharge to be added to the cost of the service. The
company requesting same will direct request to the Chief of Public
Services who will make determination if adequate staffing is available
to fulfill the request. The Director of Financial Management or his
designee will bill the company for services rendered. If a police
vehicle is required, then said vehicle will be charged at an hourly
rate for all hours and fractions of hours thereof at a rate of $11.00
per hour.
9.
Municipal Tax Search: $10.00
Continuation: $2.00
10.
Assessment Search: $10.00
11.
(Reserved)
12.
Fee for Defense of Indigent/Ocean City Public Defender. Maximum of
fifty ($50.00) dollars to be determined by the Ocean City Municipal
Judge.
13.
Request for adjacent property owners to subject property (DEP Permit
Process): $10.00.
Request for property owners within 200 feet of subject property:
$10.00.
14.
Placement of finished, painted bench on the boardwalk; and placement
of a dedication plaque on the bench (not furnished by the City of
Ocean City). Said dedicated bench is for a one time fee of $650.00.
Rules and regulations will be established by the Department of Public
Works and approved by the Mayor and Administrator.
a.
Procedure:
(1)
Request shall be made in writing.
(2)
Persons desiring placement of bench with dedication plaque can
request specific locations on the boardwalk. If possible, the bench
will be placed in the requested location. If this is not possible,
bench location will be at an alternate location agreed upon between
the person(s) making the dedication and the Director of Public Works.
Bench length may vary depending on the requested location.
(3)
Plaques are to be furnished to the City's Public Works Department
by the person(s) making the dedication. The Public Works Department
will place the plaque on the completed bench. Prior to furnishing
the plaque, the Public Works Department must be contacted for details
as to required specifications for dedication plaques.
14A.
Dedicated Plaques: Placement of a dedication plaque
on the eastern side of the boardwalk deck (not furnished by the City
of Ocean City). The Department of Public Works will establish rules
and regulation. Fee: $250.00.
a.
Procedure:
(1)
Request shall be made in writing.
(2)
Persons desiring placement of dedication plaque can request
specific locations on the boardwalk. If possible, the plaque will
be placed in the requested location. If this is not possible, plaque
location will be at an alternate location agreed upon between the
person(s) making the dedication and the Director of Public Works.
(3)
Plaques are to be furnished to the City's Public Works Department
by the person(s) making the dedication. The Public Works Department
will place the plaque on the boardwalk. Prior to furnishing the plaque,
the Public Works Department must be contacted for details as to required
specifications for dedication plaques.
b.
Conditions:
(1)
The City of Ocean City is not responsible for damage to, destruction
of, or loss of plaques. The City of Ocean City is not responsible
for replacement of plaques in the event of loss due to acts of God,
including but not limited to, coastal storms, hurricanes, or fire.
The City of Ocean City reserves the right to re-move said dedication
plaque at the end of the eight (8) year period.
15.
Bayside Center Fees: For use of the building and/or grounds, the
appropriate fee schedule from Section 1 of Schedule C shall apply.
From time to time, the City of Ocean City shall accept monetary donations
on behalf of the Bayside Center. Said donations shall be in the form
of check and made payable to the City of Ocean City. After sufficient
donations have been made, the City of Ocean City shall appropriate
said donations within the Local Municipal Budget under the provisions
of 40A:4-87.
16.
Suspend the fee associated with white good appliance pickup which
is presently $10.00 for non-freon items and $15.00 for freon items.
These fees will be suspended until a favorable recycling market exists
which will be determined by the Department of Public Works and written
communication to the Department of Financial Management when said
favorable conditions do exist.
17.
Fee for plans and specifications which include construction drawings/plan
prepared in-house by the Capital Project Team in conjunction with
the Purchasing Division. Fee: Sliding scale of $0.00 to $150.00 per
set of plans.
18.
Residential Development Fees:
See Ocean City Zoning and Land Development Ordinance, § 25-1900 "Affordable Housing".
19.
The selling price of all merchandise at various City owned and operated
locations shall be set at a rate which exceeds the City's total purchase
cost. The final decision on the exact selling price of this merchandise
shall be made by the Director of Financial Management and the Business
Administrator.
In the event City merchandise is ordered and/or processed by
postal mail or electronically (internet, e-mail) the City can establish
a standardized fee for "shipping and handling" to be set by the Director
of Financial Management.
20.
Official Ocean City, New Jersey License Program.
a.
Licensing Guidelines/Trademark Protection.
(1)
The Department of Administration of the City administers a licensing
program which grants the nonexclusive right to City marks.
(2)
Through the Department of Administration all City official marks,
including trademarks, service marks, mascots, logos, seals designs,
slogans and symbols associated with or referring to the City are protected.
All commercial products with City official marks shall be licensed.
b.
License Agreements.
(1)
To obtain a license to use City marks, contact the Economic
Development Office by completing an agreement form and submit a $75.00
nonrefundable fee. Upon approval you will receive labeling information
and camera-ready artwork along with an Official Licensee Decal for
display at your facility. Each license expires December 31st of the
year issued.
(2)
An additional $75.00 (nonrefundable) fee is required for each
new product approved that is not heretofore specifically identified
by trademark protection documents.
(3)
A fee of $25.00 (nonrefundable) shall apply for use of a City
of Ocean City Official City mark in radio, television, newspaper or
electronic advertising. Each license expires December 31st of the
year issued. The Department of Administration shall promulgate the
rules and regulations relative to the application of this fee and
associated program. Use of a City of Ocean City Official City mark
must be pre-approved prior to use.
21.
Fee for Copy of Zoning Map:
Small
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16" x 42"
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$10.00
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Medium
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24" x 60"
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$20.00
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Large
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36" x 98"
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$40.00
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22.
Tax Payments Over Internet. The City of Ocean City may accept tax
payments over the internet using a payment provider such as Cit-e-net
whereby the City of Ocean City does not incur any finance or transactions
charges as the result of said transaction. In addition, this process
will be implemented only after the Tax Collector of the City of Ocean
City establishes the rules and regulations to this method of payment
and has filed such rules and regulations with the City Clerk, Director
of Financial Management and the Municipal Auditor.
25.
Cape May County Dog Park in Ocean
City Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(a)
Annual Membership Fee — County Resident: $30.00
(b)
Annual Membership Fee — Non-County Resident: $40.00
(c)
Weekly Membership Fee: $10.00
(d)
"Paw Pass" Replacement Fee (Lost or damaged pass): $5.00
(e)
Duplicate "Paw Pass" Fee: $10.00
Fee Requirements:
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Completion of application form with required license
information and vaccination information.
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All dogs are required to have both a current dog
license issued by a municipality and a current rabies vaccination
certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
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Each applicant will be required to read the "Rules
+ Regulations" and then sign the "Acceptance of Risk + Release of
Liability and Waiver."
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27.
Resolution #07-43-379 authorizes the City of Ocean City to accept
electronic receipts via the internet and Rule 5:30-9 Local Finance
Board—Government Electronic Acceptance provides for the acceptance
of credit or debt card within various City offices.
[Ord. #17-03; amended 2-27-2020 by Ord. No. 20-07]
(New membership rates effective June 1, 2008) (Plus applicable
sales tax)
1.
All fees and charges for participation in City recreation programs
shall be submitted to the Director of Financial Management for review,
and then approved by the Mayor at least thirty (30) days prior to
the acceptance of registrations for the program.
2.
Aquatic and Fitness Center Fees.
New Membership Rates - Effective June 1, 2017
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Annual
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Quarterly
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Monthly
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Resident
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Non-resident
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Resident
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Non-resident
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Resident
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Non-resident
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Student
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$300
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$370
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$85
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$110
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$35
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$45
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C-Cerpent
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$225
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$225
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$75
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$75
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$30
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$30
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Single Parent with One Child
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$430
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$595
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$135
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$170
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$60
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$75
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Single (19 and over)
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$350
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$440
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$105
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$125
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$40
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$55
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Single Senior Citizen
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$305
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$370
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$85
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$110
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$35
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$50
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Married Couple
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$455
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$600
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$145
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$175
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$65
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$80
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Senior Citizen Couple
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$380
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$430
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$110
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$130
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$50
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$60
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Family of Four
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$540
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$710
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$185
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$230
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$85
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$100
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Additional Children
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$80
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$100
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$35
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$50
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$20
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$25
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Weekly Membership Rate: $30.00.
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Daily Fee: $12.00. Can only be used September 1 to June 15.
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Guest privileges of members at the rate of $7.00 per day. Member
must be present.
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Membership cards must be presented to personnel at front desk.
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Veteran's with proper ID shall be entitled to senior citizen
rates.
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AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER
Discounted Annual Membership Rates for employees of the City
of Ocean City.
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Category
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Resident
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Nonresident
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Student
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$215
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$250
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Single Parent plus 1 Child
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$345
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$400
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Single (19 and over)
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$250
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$295
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Single Senior
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$215
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$250
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Married Couple
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$350
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$400
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Senior Couple
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$270
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$285
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Family of Four
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$415
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$475
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Additional Children
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$60
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$70
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Effective the first month following the final adoption of the
fee ordinance.
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Employees of the City of Ocean City who work specifically at
the Aquatic and Fitness Center are exempt from the membership fees
as outlined above and shall be required to submit their membership
cards when they are utilizing the facility during nonwork hours. This
provision shall apply to the employee only.
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Said rules and regulations will be promulgated by the Director
of Community Service and the Business Administrator.
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2A.
Any special event or new program not listed herein
and the proposed fees therefor shall be submitted to the Director
of Community Services and Financial Management for review, and then
approved by the Mayor at least thirty (30) days prior to the acceptance
of registration for the program.
Other Aquatic and Fitness Center Fees:
Members
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Nonmembers
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Racquetball:
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Hourly
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$0
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$10.00 per hour
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Group Swim Lessons:
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$60.00 per session
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$120.00 per session
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($5.00 discount for each additional child that registers)
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Private Swim Lesson:
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$25.00 per half hour
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$50.00 per half hour
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Semi-private Swim Lesson:
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$20.00 per half hour
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$35.00 per half hour
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Lifeguard Certification Classes:
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$260.00
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$260.00
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Spin Classes:
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$12.00-1 class
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$15.00-1 class
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$40.00-6 classes
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$72.00-6 classes
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$60.00-12 classes
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$100.00-12 classes
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$175.00-unlimited classes
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Surfset Classes
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Same as Spin Classes
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Yoga Classes
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$0
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$12.00/class
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Tai Chi Classes
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$0
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$12.00/class
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Members
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Nonmembers
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Martial Arts Classes
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$7.00/class
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$9.00/class
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Wallyball
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$3.00
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$6.00
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Adult Swim
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$5.00-1 class
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$8.00-1 class
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$30.00-10 classes
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$60.00-6 classes
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Personal Training
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Staff Trainer
|
Master Trainer
|
---|---|---|
(1) 60 Minute Session
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$49.00
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$64.00
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(3) 560 Minute Sessions
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$139.00
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$179.00
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(6) 60 Minute Sessions
|
$259.00
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$324.00
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(1) 30 Minute Session
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$30.00
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$40.00
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(3) 30 Minute Sessions
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$90.00
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$120.00
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(6) 30 Minute Sessions
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$168.00
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$228.00
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Fitness assessment is complimentary with purchase of any 60
minute package. Your 1st visit is your fitness evaluation.
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Group Personal Training
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---|---|---|---|
Sessions
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Two People
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Three People
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Four People
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Staff Trainers
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(1) 60 minutes
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$74.00
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$90.00
|
$102.00
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(3) 60 minutes
|
$209.00
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$255.00
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$289.00
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(6) 60 minutes
|
$388.00
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$474.00
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$538.00
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(3) 30 minutes
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$135.00
|
$165.00
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$188.00
|
(6) 30 minutes
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$232.00
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$308.00
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$350.00
|
Master Trainers
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(1) 60 minutes
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$96.00
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$117.00
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$133.00
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(3) 60 minutes
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$268.00
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$328.00
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$373.00
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(6) 60 minutes
|
$486.00
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$594.00
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$675.00
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(3) 30 minutes
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$180.00
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$220.00
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$250.00
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(6) 30 minutes
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$342.00
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$418.00
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$475.00
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Members
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Nonmembers
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Small Group Personal Training
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(6) 45 Minute Session
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$90.00
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$120.00
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Summer Camp
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(1) 2 week session; $10.00 discount for each additional
child that registers
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$290.00
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$340.00
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Pool Parties
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(1) small party (max. 12) (during open hours)
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$7.00 per swimmer
$25.00 room
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(1) large party (after hours)
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$210.00 ($7.00/swimmer over 20 participants)
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Partial Pool Rental
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$50.00 per hour
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3.
Skate Park Fees:
Seasonal (Resident)
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$25.00 (for season or any portion thereof as defined by the
rules and regulations)
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Seasonal (Nonresident)
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$50.00 (for season or any portion thereof as defined by the
rules and regulations)
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Weekly
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$10.00 (pass is good for the period Friday to the following
Saturday, or any portion thereof)
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Daily
|
$5.00 per two (2) hour session
|
Miscellaneous:
| |
Birthday Parties
|
$50.00 per hour for maximum of two (2) hours exclusive use
|
Skate Contests/Special Events
|
$250.00 for up to eight (8) hours. Fee may be waived by the
Mayor or his designee.
|
4.
Marina Fees (2nd and Bay Avenue):
Seasonal Use
|
$70.00 per foot
(50% paid at contract signing, full balance by April 15)
|
Transient
|
$2.00 per foot per day
|
Monthly
|
$23.50 per foot (for a 30 day period)
|
1.
(Reserved)
2.
For use of tie down areas:
Monthly rate and any portion thereof, shall be $100.00; payable
on the first day of parking.
Any one (1) twenty-four (24) hour period and any portion thereof,
shall be $12.00.
3.
The selling price of aviation fuel at the Municipal Airport shall
be set at a rate per gallon not to exceed $1.50 above the City's total
cost per gallon. The final decision on the exact selling price shall
be made by the Airport Manager and the Director of Financial Management
and filed quarterly with the Director of the Department of Financial
Management. A discount of ten ($0.10) cents per gallon shall be given
to anyone paying in cash and/or personal check with appropriate identification
or with branded fuel suppliers credit card.
4.
Jump start of airplanes - $25.00 per occurrence.
5.
Pre-heating of airplanes by use of City's electric shall be $2.00
per day per engine; per twenty-four (24) hour period or any portion
thereof.
6.
Replacement of lost or stolen gate card passes shall be $15.00. Damaged
cards turned in for replacement shall be no charge.
7.
Fee to connect to airport known as the "through-the-fence permit"
- $533.00 or 55.5% of the annual tie down fee as identified in number
9 of schedule K, whichever is greater.
8.
Landside Parking. No overnight
parking on or surrounding airport property will be allowed except
by a permit issued by the Airport Manager or his/her designee. The
schedule for landside parking is as follows:
(a)
No commercial vehicles at any time.
(b)
Pilot vehicle parking - limited to twenty-five (25) spaces (year
round).
(c)
Other auto/pickup trucks - Limited to ten (10) spaces - maximum
two (2) continuous week stay.
(d)
Boats on trailers - Limit ten (10) spaces - maximum two (2)
continuous week stay. (Seasonal only - April 1 through October 31).
(e)
RV's/motorhomes - Limited to two (2) spaces - maximum two (2)
continuous week stay.
9.
Yearly tiedown fee (12 consecutive months) shall be $1,100.00 and
is payable in lump sum at the beginning of the first month.
NOTE: The fees, charges and costs for Zoning Permits, Construction
Permits and the inspection and reinspection fees associated therewith
for work undertaken to repair or restore property damaged by the October
29, 2012 storm are hereby temporarily waived, effective immediately
and continuing for applications filed by May 24, 2013.
The application fees and escrow fees for applications to the
Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment for applications seeking
Board approval of non-conforming conditions which result from the
elevation or floodproofing of a principal structure when the action
is proposed to be undertaken in order to comply with the enforcement
of federal, state or local building codes or floodplain laws or ordinances
shall temporarily be reduced to $0 and $500, respectively, effective
immediately and continuing for applications filed by May 24, 2013.
Application Fee
|
Escrow Fee
| |
---|---|---|
1. Administrative Site Plan
|
$375.00
|
$500.00
|
2. Minor Subdivision Application:
| ||
(a) By Right Application
|
$250.00
|
$750.00 + $50/lot
|
(b) Application with 40:55D-70c variances
|
$750.00
|
$1,000.00 + $50/lot
|
3. Preliminary Major Sub-division
|
$750.00
|
$1,200.00 + $50/lot
|
Final Major Subdivision
|
$500.00
|
$750.00 + $50/lot
|
4. Extension of Subdivision:
| ||
Extension of preliminary approval
|
$300.00
|
$200.00 + $50/lot
|
Extension of final approval
|
$300.00
|
$200.00 + $50/lot
|
5. Minor Site Plan: (less than 1,001 sq. ft.; less than 9 units;
parking increase less than 20% and no new street)
|
$525.00
|
$1,000.00
|
6. Major Site Plan:
| ||
Preliminary Residential
|
$750.00
|
$1,200.00 + $50/unit
|
Final Residential
|
$500.00
|
$750.00 + $50/unit
|
Preliminary Commercial
|
$750.00
|
$1,400.00
|
Final Commercial
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
7. Extension of preliminary or final site plan
|
$525.00
|
$300.00
|
8. Plan Revisions:
| ||
Revisions prior to approval
|
$375.00
|
$500.00
|
Amendment to Board approved plans
|
$375.00
|
$500.00
|
Zoning Board Executive Committee
|
$375.00
|
—
|
9. Amendment to Master Plan and/or Zoning Ordinance
|
$525.00
|
$1,000.00
|
10. a. Appeal from Administrative Officer pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:55D-70a
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
b. Appeal from Administrative Officer regarding Historic Preservation
Commission Report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
11. Interpretation of Zoning Map or Ordinance pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:55D-70b
|
$375.00
|
$350.00
|
12. Bulk Variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c:
| ||
Existing undersized lot to be occupied by a new
detached single-family dwelling
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
Alterations or additions to an existing detached
single-family dwelling
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
Sign, fence, mechanical equipment, shed, or like
accessory variance
|
$250.00
|
$500.00
|
All others
|
$500.00
|
$1,200.00
|
13. Variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d (includes Floor
Area Ratio)
|
$500.00
|
$1,500.00
|
14. Planning variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-36
|
$375.00
|
$500.00
|
15. Conditional Use pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67
|
$750.00
|
$1,200.00
|
16. Informal Concept Plan Review pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10.1
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
17. Certificate of Default Approval pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-50b
and 73b
|
$150.00
|
—
|
Certificate of Subdivision Approval pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56
|
$150.00
|
—
|
18. Certificate of Pre-existing Nonconforming Use or Structure
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68
|
—
| |
(a) Issued by the Administrative Officer
|
$10.00
|
—
|
(b) Issued by the Board of Adjustment
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
19. Certificate of Appropriateness
|
$150.00
|
—
|
20. Zoning Permit Application:
| ||
a. Initial Zoning Permit Application
|
$100.00
| |
b. Mid-Term As-Built Zoning Certification
|
$50.00
| |
c. Resubmittal after Denial
|
$50.00
| |
d. Amendment to Approved Plan
|
$50.00
| |
e. Final As-Built Certification
|
$100.00
| |
f. Zoning Permit Application for shed, HVAC, and/or
fences. (Includes Final Zoning Certification)
|
$125.00
| |
g. Zoning Permit Application including zoning compliance
inspection not requiring a final as-built zoning certification
|
$150.00
| |
h. Concrete—removal and replacement of existing
concrete or hardscape such as pavers, or installation of additional
concrete or hardscape, on public right-of-way or private property,
(including compliance inspection).
|
$100.00
| |
i. Concrete or hardscape work on public right-of-way
or private property involving new construction or renovation that
requires a certificate of occupancy, (including zoning compliance
inspection).
|
$75.00
| |
j. Sign Permit for modifying existing signs
| ||
16 square feet or less
|
$25.00 per sign
| |
Greater than 16 square feet
|
$50.00 per sign
| |
k. As-Built Certificate of Compliance
|
One (1) permit is required for each lot. Permits are required
for pavers installation. Department of Planning and Engineering will
be the enforcement agency
| |
1. Mid-Term As-Built Certification per Subsection 25-1200.3.1a.
|
$50.00
| |
2. Final As-Built Zoning Certification per Subsection 25-1200.3.1b.
|
$100.00
| |
3. Reinspection for Final As-Built Zoning Certification
|
$50.00
| |
4. Final on-site zoning inspection for construction that does not require Final As-Built Certification (defined in Subsection 25-1200.3.1a. or b.)
|
$50.00
| |
22. (Reserved)
| ||
23. Application to Flood Damage Prevention Appeal Board
|
$500.00
|
$1,000.00
|
24. (a) Request for Transcription of Audio — Applicant
will be responsible for the costs of the transcription as provided
by third party who is determined by the Secretary. The Secretary will
provide the tape to the third party for transcription upon written
request from the applicant.
| ||
(b) Copy of audio CD
|
$10.00 per CD
| |
25. Final Zoning Certification
|
(See item 21)
| |
26. Appeal of the decision of the Bulkhead Inspector as per Chapter 22, § 20-12
|
$750.00
|
$1,200.00
|
27. Request for Reapproval
|
50% of original
|
50% of original
|
28. Permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55-34 and 36
|
$250.00
|
$350.00
|
29. Waiver Request - Checklist Item and Design Standards
|
$100.00 each
| |
30. Tax map changes resulting from subdivision
|
$500.00
| |
31. Special meeting requested by Applicant
|
$500.00
| |
32. Historic Preservation Commission Application
| ||
a. Infill development and demolition application
|
$150.00
|
$600.00
|
b. Rehabilitation and restoration application
|
$75.00
|
$300.00
|
32A. Inspection as required by condition of approval or Court
Order or prior to sale
|
$100.00 (effective 01/01/13)
| |
33. Reinspection
|
$75.00
| |
34. Redevelopment Plan
|
$1,000.00
|
$5,000.00
|
35. Review of Grading Plan or Grass Block Pavers by Engineering
Office
[Amended 6-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-08] |
$150.00
| |
36. Zoning Compliance Certification Inspection
| ||
Including one (1) re-inspection for failure or missed
appointment
|
$100.00 (effective 01/01/13)
| |
Additional reinspections for failure or missed appointment
|
$50.00
| |
Failure to comply notice
|
$75.00
| |
When done at the time of smoke detector and carbon
monoxide detection inspection, the charge for all three (3) inspections
shall be
|
$100.00 (effective 01/01/13)
| |
If failure of any of the three (3) inspections occurs, then
the respective reinspection charges shall apply.
| ||
*For fees associated with Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide
Inspections see Schedule B, Items No. 14 and No. 15.
| ||
37. Late fee for Zoning Inspections:
| ||
Within 30 days of when due
|
$25.00
| |
Each 30 day period thereafter
|
An additional $10.00
|
*Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 06-29, codified herein was adopted
October 12, 2006.
|
1.
Copy Fees. The fees that the Judiciary is permitted to charge for
copying costs are set by State statute. Fees for copying court records
are as follows:
$0.75 per page for the first to the tenth page;
$0.50 per page for the eleventh to the twentieth page;
$0.25 per page for all pages over 20.
2.
Additional $5.00 for certified copies.
3.
Additional $10.00 for exemplified (sealed) copies
Exceptions to No. 2 and No. 3: First certified or exemplified
copy free to litigant or attorney
The Department of Police Services and Department of Fire and
Rescue Services shall, at the request of any person, prepare copies
of any Police or Fire report, certification or documentation, filed
in the Department, and will provide for the review or copying of any
audio or videotape prepared by the department subject to the following
fees:
a.
Copies:
1.
1 page to 20 pages: no charge
2.
21 or more pages: $0.05 per page
Documents available in electronic formats when supplied as e-mail
attachments: no charge
|
3.
Data supplied on compact disk (CD):
1-4 CDs
|
no charge
|
5 or more
|
$0.25 per CD
|
4.
Preprinted/published document: City's cost
5.
Blueprint copies: $1.00 per page
b.
Miscellaneous Police and Fire Departments Fees:
1.
(Reserved)
2.
Viewing photographs of accident scenes: $5.00
3.
(Reserved)
4.
(Reserved)
5.
Taking fingerprints by request: $20.00
6.
Permit to purchase a handgun and form of register (SP 671): $2.00
7.
Firearm purchaser's identification card (SP 645): $5.00
8.
Employee record checks: $20.00
9.
Fee for review of Traffic Control Plans by the Traffic Safety Unit. This process falls within the confines of Subsection 17-1.9 of this Code (Traffic Control, Barricades, Safety Devices and Job Site Safety). Traffic control plans are required any time that normal pedestrian, bicycle, and/or vehicular traffic is required to be detoured or moved in any manner: $25.00
Exempt: Permits obtained under request for "Street Opening"
c.
Police and Fire Response Service Charges:
1.
A service charge of $15.00 shall be paid to the City of Ocean City
by each subscriber of an alarm system for a second response made to
the location of a false alarm by the Police or Fire Department during
the same calendar year. A service charge of $40.00 shall be similarly
paid to the City upon the third response made to the location of a
false alarm by the Police or Fire Department during the same calendar
year and a service charge of $80.00 shall be similarly paid to the
City upon the fourth and each subsequent response made to the location
of a false alarm by the Police or Fire Department during the same
calendar year.
2.
(Reserved)
d.
Emergency Medical Services:
1.
Billings to Insurance Companies
and/or Persons Served by Emergency Medical Services. The City of Ocean
City shall contract with a third party billing agent who shall issue
a bill in the amount of six hundred fifty ($650.00) dollars in each
instance where City-EMS services are provided. Said bill shall be
issued to the insurance company providing coverage for the person
served, if any, or directly to the person served if insurance coverage
is not available.
(a)
Loaded Miles Fee. In addition to the fee in Subsection 1 of Emergency Medical Services, a loaded mile fee of twelve ($12.00) dollars is established and shall be billed for each loaded mile as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Department of Fire/EMS and the Department of Financial Management.
2.
(Reserved)
3.
(Reserved)
[Ord. #17-22 § 1]
Each year, a review of the costs associated with Code Enforcement
shall be conducted by the Business Administrator or his designee and
compared to the revenue generated by the fees assessed by this Schedule.
He will recommend an adjustment, if necessary, to assure compliance
with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-126a.
NOTE: The fees, charges and costs for Zoning Permits, Construction
Permits and the inspection and reinspection fees associated therewith
for work undertaken to repair or restore property damaged by the October
29, 2012 storm are hereby temporarily waived, effective immediately
and continuing for applications filed by May 24, 2013.
Fee for Construction Permit.
a.
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees listed in 1 through 4 hereof and shall be paid for before the
permit is issued.
1.
The building subcode fee shall be:
(b)
Additions: $.023 per cubic foot. (Minimum fee $58.00)
(d)
Combination of renovation and additions:
(1)
The sum of fees computed separately as renovation and additions.
(f)
Fencing: wood, metal, masonry or other, over six (6') feet in
height, or as enclosures for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs:
(1)
$50.00 flat fee
(k)
Certificate of occupancy or approval:
(n)
(Reserved)
(p)
Underground and aboveground storage tank installation and abandonment:
(s)
Fee for training, certification and technical programs (per
U.C.C.):
(1)
Enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to fees specified,
surcharge fee of $0.00334 per cubic foot volume of new buildings and
additions. The fee for all other construction shall be $1.70 per $1,000.00
of value of construction. Said surcharge to provide for training,
certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform
Construction Code Act and the Regulations.
(2)
Said surcharge fee to be accounted for and remitted to "Treasurer,
State of New Jersey" on quarterly basis.
2.
The electrical subcode fee shall be:
(a)
The minimum fee shall be $58.00.
(b)
Receptacles and fixtures:
1—50
|
$50.00
|
each additional 25 outlets
|
$8.00
|
Pools with lights
|
$69.00
|
(c)
Transformers and generators:
Under 1kW - 10kW
|
each $13.00
|
Over 10kW - 45kW
|
each $58.00
|
Over 45kW - 112.5kW
|
each $116.00
|
Over 112.5kW
|
each $576.00
|
(d)
Motors and electrical devices:
Under 1HP - 10HP
|
each $13.00
|
Over 10HP - 50HP
|
each $58.00
|
Over 50HP - 100HP
|
each $116.00
|
Over 100HP
|
each $576.00
|
(e)
Service panels, entrances, and sub-panels:
0 - 225 amps
|
each $58.00
|
Over 226 - 1000 amps
|
each $116.00
|
Over 1000 amps
|
each $576.00
|
(f)
(Reserved)
(g)
Certificate of approval - no fee.
(h)
Special inspection under P.L. 1998-C.137 for Swimming Pools:
$46.00
3.
The plumbing subcode fee schedule shall be as follows:
(a)
Water closet
|
$13.00 each
|
Urinal/bidet
|
$13.00 each
|
Bath tub
|
$13.00 each
|
Lavatory
|
$13.00 each
|
Shower
|
$13.00 each
|
Floor drain
|
$13.00 each
|
Sink
|
$13.00 each
|
Dishwasher
|
$13.00 each
|
Drinking fountain
|
$13.00 each
|
Washing machine
|
$13.00 each
|
Hose bibb
|
$13.00 each
|
Water heater
|
$13.00 each
|
Fuel oil piping
|
$82.00 each
|
Gas piping
|
$82.00 each
|
Steam boiler
|
$82.00 each
|
Hot water boiler
|
$82.00 each
|
Sewer pump
|
$82.00 each
|
Interceptor/separator
|
$82.00 each
|
Backflow preventer
|
$82.00 each
|
Greasetrap
|
$82.00 each
|
Sewer connection
|
$82.00 each
|
Water service connection
|
$82.00 each
|
Stacks
|
$13.00 each
|
Air conditioning
|
$82.00 each
|
Backflow preventer testing
|
Minimum fee
|
(b)
The minimum fee shall be $58.00 each.
(c)
Certificate of approval: no fee.
4.
The fire subcode fee shall be as follows:
(a)
The minimum fee shall be $58.00.
(b)
Storage tanks: $36.00
(c)
Alarms/supervisory/signaling
First 10
|
$45.00
|
Each additional 25
|
$25.00
|
(d)
Wet and dry sprinkler heads:
1—20
|
$82.00
|
21—100
|
$151.00
|
101—200
|
$289.00
|
201—400
|
$748.00
|
401—1000
|
$1,036.00
|
over 1000
|
$1,323.00
|
(e)
Standpipes: $289.00
(f)
Pre-engineered systems:
Wet chemical
|
$116.00
|
Dry chemical
|
$116.00
|
CO2 suppression
|
$116.00
|
Foam suppression
|
$116.00
|
Halon suppression
|
$116.00
|
(g)
Kitchen hood exhaust systems: $58.00
(h)
Smoke control systems: $58.00
(i)
Gas or oil fired appliances: $58.00
(j)
Certificate of approval: no fee
5.
The elevator subcode shall be:
(a)
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Bureau of Code
Services, Elevator Safety Unit, CN 816, Trenton, New Jersey, 08065.
6.
The mechanical subcode fee shall be as follows;
For replacement or new installation of mechanical equipment
in an existing Single Family Home or Two-Family Dwelling of R5 and
R3 Construction.
(a)
The minimum fee shall be $58.00.
(b)
Water Heater: $13.00
(c)
Fuel Oil Piping Connections: $82.00
(d)
Gas Piping Connections: $82.00
(e)
Steam Boiler: $82.00
(f)
Hot Water Boiler: $82.00
(g)
Hot Air Furnace: $58.00
(h)
Oil Tank: $36.00
(i)
LPG Tank: $36.00
(j)
Fireplace: $58.00
(k)
Generator: $58.00
(l)
Air Condensing Unit: $82.00
(m)
Gas Piping: $82.00
If in the event the State of New Jersey directs a higher fee
than the above listed schedules, the Construction Code Official is
authorized to change the appropriate fee after said fee is approved
in writing by the Director of Planning and Engineering, the Director
of Financial Management and Mayor.
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[Ord. No. 2015-21; amended 4-13-2023 by Ord. No. 23-04; 5-25-2023 by Ord. No. 23-15]
SCHEDULE P PARKING
1.
The Office of Parking Regulations will be responsible for the administration
of the parking operations within the City of Ocean City. The Director
of Financial Management will promulgate the rules and regulations
concerning the administration of the parking operations.
2.
Unmetered lots will include the following locations:
a.
9th and Boardwalk - South.
b.
9th and Boardwalk - North.
c.
Atlantic Avenue between Moorlyn and Ninth Street.
d.
Moorlyn Terrace.
e.
8th Street and Boardwalk South.
f.
5th and Boardwalk.
g.
5th and Asbury Avenue.
h.
6th Street Multi-Purpose Field.
i.
Airport Lot.
j.
Boat Ramp Lot(s).
k.
Shelter Road Parking Lots.
3.
The parking operation is from May 1st to October 31st of each year.
a.
Surface parking lots will be open from the first day in May until
the last day in October.
b.
Parking meters and metered lots will be generally in effect beginning
May 1st and shall remain in effect no later than October 31st of each
year.
c.
Parking fees shall not be charged for Metered lots between 6:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays.
4.
a.
For Unmetered Lots:
The rate structure will fluctuate each day depending on parking
activity. Said rates will not exceed twenty-five ($25.00) dollars.
The actual rate to be charged will be determined by the Director of
Financial Management or his/her designee. Said rate will be clearly
posted at the entrance of each parking lot. In addition, the Director
of Financial Management or his/her designee will be required to report
the rates charged to the Mayor.
Cars will be subject to a second fee for re-entry.
b.
For Pay Station Lots:
(1)
The first two (2) hours or any portion thereof shall be a minimum
of two ($2.00) dollars total and not exceed a maximum of six ($6.00)
dollars. The actual rate to be charged shall be determined by the
Director of Financial Management or his/her designee.
(2)
Each additional hour or any portion thereof, after the first
two (2) hours, shall be a minimum of one ($1.00) dollar per hour and
not exceed a maximum of five ($5.00) dollars per hour. The actual
rate to be charged shall be determined by the Director of Financial
Management or his/her designee. The maximum rate allowed to be charged
for gated lots and pay stations shall not exceed twenty-five ($25.00)
dollars during any consecutive twenty-four (24) hour period.
Cars will be subject to a second fee for re-entry.
(3)
Overnight parking shall be allowed on the 8th Street and Boardwalk
- North lot The rate shall be as directed in paragraphs 4.b(1) and
4.b(2). The method of payment shall be by cash or credit/debit card.
5.
Motorized vehicles and boats on trailers are allowed long-term parking
on the 9th Street and Boardwalk Lot and the Atlantic Avenue Lot in
designated spots during the period of November 1st and March 31st
with proper application and approval by the Division of Parking Regulations.
The rate shall be sixty ($60.00) dollars per month and any portion
thereof.
6.
Reserved.
7.
8.
Bus Parking will be allowed as follows:
a.
The west side of West Avenue in front of Primary School in designated
spots only. July through August only -
7:00 a.m. to midnight - $75.00 with reservation; $100.00 without
reservation.
b.
Transportation Center - 7:00 a.m. to midnight - $75.00 with reservation;
$100.00 without reservation.
c.
Nonprofit groups, with proof of nonprofit status, shall pay a fee
of $25.00 for parking at both of the above locations with reservation;
$50.00 without reservation.
9.
Oversized vehicles (vehicles with trailer or motor homes, buses,
construction vehicles, etc.) are not permitted to be parked at the
following lots unless given permission and a permit by the Director
of Finance or his/her designee:
10.
Metered permits shall be $150.00 for the season, which is generally
from May 1st until the meters are removed. Said fee shall be prorated
by the number of full and partial months left until the end of the
season. These permits only apply to the 7th Street and Central Avenue
lot, the Transportation Center lot, 12th Street and Asbury Avenue
lot, and Haven Avenue between 9th Street and 10th Street. No proration
will be given if meters are removed from municipal lots prior to October
31st of each year. Meter permits shall be sold and valid for one (1)
vehicle each. They are not interchangeable between vehicles.
11.
The Tennis Court/High School metered parking lot located at 6th Street
and Atlantic Avenue shall be a pay to park lot at the discretion of
the Director of Financial Management or his/her designee during the
months of June through August. The Director of Financial Management
or his/her designee shall set the fee which shall not exceed twenty-five
($25.00) dollars maximum per day (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. midnight).
12.
The Shelter Road Soccer Field rear parking lot shall have five (5)
designated parking spots, approximately seventy-three (73) feet long
by ten (10) feet wide, each for oversized vehicles and construction
equipment. A fee of one hundred ($100) dollars per week or any portion
thereof shall be charged per spot/permit. Contractors doing business
for the City shall be exempt from this fee, but are still required
to obtain a permit from the Division of Parking Regulations.
13.
Discount Parking Pass Program. A discount parking pass program can/will
be implemented in accordance with rules established by the City Business
Administrator and the Director of Financial Management in conjunction
with the Manager of Parking Regulations for nonprofit organizations
and community events held at City or school facilities.
a.
Site Locations:
North Street Playground
8th Street Playground
34th Street Playground
b.
Items:
4" x 8" Engraved Paver
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$150.00
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12" x 12" Engraved Paver
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$500.00
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Shade Tree w/engraved donor plaque
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$1,000.00
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All proceeds as result of the Park and Playground Donor Program
shall be deposited in the Recreation Dedicated Trust Fund for the
purpose of making improvements to the above listed parks and playgrounds
or continuation of said program. The actual rules and regulations
will be incorporated within the Park and Playground Donor Program
and approved by the Mayor, Business Administrator and the Director
of the Department of Community Services.
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