A.
New Construction (New Buildings)
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
500.00 plus .25/sq. ft. of GFA* 2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $ 750.00 plus .50/sq. ft. of GFA*
3. Change of Occupancy only All use groups
other than R-3 and R-4 $200.00
B.
Additions and Detached Garages
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
50.00 plus .25/sq. ft. of GFA*
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
75.00 plus .50/sq. ft. of GFA*
C. Alterations,
Repairs and Renovation
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $ 40.00 Min. - 1.25% of construction cost
Repairs and other structures (i.e. walls, towers, etc.)
1a. Re-Roof (Cover only) $25.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
75.00 Min. - 2.28% of construction cost
2a. Re-Roof Commercial $
100.00
D. Demolition $
50.00 Min. - .05/sq. ft. of GFA*
*GFA – In association with the above referenced fees the Gross Floor Area shall be defined as the following: The total square feet of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways and covered walkways, halls, mechanical areas, restrooms, stairs, stair towers and covered decks. Crawl space and attic areas shall be included within the Gross Floor Area as one half (˝) their actual square footage.
E. Swimming
Pools
1. Above
Ground (fence included) $
40.00 plus $ 5 per $1,000 of
construction cost
**Note: Decks or Platforms are additional.
2. In Ground $
40.00 plus $ 10 per $1,000 of construction cost
**Note: Electrical, Plumbing and
Fencing are additional. or
fraction thereof
F. Miscellaneous Building Permit
Fees
1. Decks or Patios Area
x .10 - Min. Fee $ 60.00
Individual permit applications for covered decks and covered patios shall be classified as an addition and shall be rated utilizing Code Article A, Part 1: 100(A).
2. Sheds, Temporary Buildings, Area x .10 - Min. Fee $40.00
Pole Barns or sheds
(over 500-sq. ft.) are to be considered New Construction in association with
Article A, Part 1:100(A).
3. Fences $
20.00
4.
Fireplaces and chimneys
a. Masonry Fireplaces $35.00
plus $ 7.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost or fraction
thereof
b. Pre-Manufactured Fireplaces and Inserts $35.00
5. Rebuilding gutted structure Cost
to be in accordance with Article A, Part 1:100(A)
6. Elevators $
100.00
7.
Storage Tanks (Liquid) Commercial
a. Quantity
to 10,000 gallons $ 65.00 Min. - Gallons x .0525
b. Quantity
over 10,000 gallons $
100.00 Min. - Gallons x .0525
8. Storage Tanks Residential (See 1:200 Mechanical)
9. Mobile Home Units $
50.00 each unit
A.
Conversion of an Existing Heater/AC
System $
25.00
(Fee
not required for window or through the wall units)
B.
New equipment installation
1. Heating
Equipment
a. 1
to 100,000 BTU $
25.00
b. Each Additional 20,000 BTU or fraction
thereof $ 5.00
(12,000
BTU = 1 ton)
2. Air
Conditioning equipment
a. 1 to 60,000 BTU $
25.00
b. Each additional 12,000 BTU or fraction
thereof $ 5.00
(12,000
BTU = 1 ton)
3. Space Heaters per unit (Electric or Fuel Burning) $ 10.00 ea.
4. Oil/Propane
Tanks (LP & Natural Gas)
a. 1
to 1,000 gallons $
20.00
b. Each additional 500 gallons or fraction
thereof $
15.00
C. Alterations
or Additions to existing systems $
15.00
D.
Minimum Fees for Entire HVAC Systems
1.
Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $ 60.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $125.00
A. New
Construction 1st seven (7) Fixtures
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
40.00
a.
Under Slab Plumbing $
20.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
60.00
a.
Under Slab Plumbing $
30.00
B. Each
additional fixture
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
10.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
15.00
C. Alterations
(Existing Building Relocation or Adding)
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
40.00 Min. – each fixture $ 10.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
60.00 Min. – each fixture $ 15.00
D. Hot Water
Generators/Domestic Water Heater or Coil
(New or
Replacement/Gas, electric, oil)
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
15.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
30.00
E. Boiler &
Potable water tie-in
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
10.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
20.00
F. Lawn
Sprinkler system water tie-in
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
10.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
50.00
G. Backflow
Preventer
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
10.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
15.00
H. Grease Traps
and Interceptors $
15.00 ea.
I. Water
Lateral (Per Occupancy) Repair, Replace or New Installation $ 20.00
(from curb
stop to building or well head to building)
J. Minimum Fee
for Entire Plumbing System
1. Use Groups R-3 and R-4 $
150.00
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $
200.00
A. New Work and
Repairs $
20.00 Flat Fee
A.
Sprinkler heads or detectors
In
computing fees for sprinkler heads and detectors (smoke or heat), the number of
each can be added together and one fee charged in accordance with the total
number.
1. 1 to 20 $
20.00
2. 21 to 100 $
50.00
3. 101 to 200 $
150.00
4. 201 to 400 $
300.00
5. 401 to 1000 $
600.00
6. Over 1000 $
750.00
B. Re-inspection
of Sprinkler Heads or Detectors $
45.00
C. Kitchen
Exhaust system R-3 & R-4 $
50.00 each
D. Kitchen
Exhaust System other than R-3 & R-4 $150.00
E. Incinerators
and Crematoriums $
500.00 each
Part 1:600 – Walks and Drives
A. Sidewalks
and Curbs*** $25.00
Flat Fee up to 50 Ln. Ft.
$10.00
Every additional 25 Ln. Ft.
B. Driveways
(New and Repaving) $
25.00
C. Parking Lots
(New and Repaving) $
25.00 per 1,000 sq.ft.
$
25.00 min.
****Application for curbs and/or sidewalks, where there
is not an existing curb within 100’, are to be directed to the Borough
Engineer to establish the line and grade. The fee for this service shall be
covered by an escrow account to be established at the time of application with
an initial deposit of $150.00.
A. All of the above permit applications
shall be charged a 10% plan review fee, based on the complete permit cost, in
addition to the above referenced fees.
A. Zoning
Hearing Board Applications
1. Variance Applications, Special
Exception Applications, Interpretations of Decisions of the Zoning Officer
a. Fee for Residential Single Family
Dwelling & Non- residential $300 .00
Includes
additions and garages which would require a structural change.
b. Fee for Commercial Property and
Multiple Residences $500
.00
Includes additions and garages that
would require a structural change.
c. Fee for Industrial Property $750.00
Includes additions and garages that
would require a structural change.
d. Fee for each additional hearing
(if
a cancellation or continuance by applicant is within 2 weeks prior to original
advertised date) $200.00
B. Borough Council Applications
1. Conditional
Use Applications, Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Curative Amendments or
Amendments in the Zoning Map, Subdivision, Land Development.
Fee ______ __Escrow_
a. Conditional Use Application $ 500.00 $ 2,000.00
b. Conditional Use Application for quarry,
Asphalt plant, concrete mixing plant $ 7,500.00 $
10,000.00
c. Zoning Amendment $
500.00 $ 2,000.00
Escrow
deposit fee is to cover the cost of publishing required notices and all other
expenses incurred by the Borough incidental to the hearing. In the event these costs deplete the escrow
fund in excess of 60% of the original escrow deposit, and costs seem to
indicate that additional deposits will be required, the Borough reserves the
right to require an additional escrow deposit up the original escrow amount.
This additional escrow amount shall be paid upon notice. If the expenses do not
exceed the escrow deposit fee, the balance will be refunded to the applicant.
Furthermore,
incidental to such application including legal, engineering and stenographic
fees as voucher to the Borough, a 15% (fifteen- percent) administration charge
will be added to all fees and costs.
C. Miscellaneous Zoning Fees
1. Written
Zoning Opinions - Upon Request $
60.00 each
2. Sign
Permits
Excluding
the following signs in all Zoning Districts; Public/Legal Notice, Traffic Warning
Signs, Official Warning Signs, Trespassing Signs and Utility Signs.
a.
Permanent and Temporary Non-Illuminated
Sign
(Excluding
Political Signs) 9 sq. ft. or less $ 20.00 per
sign
Over 9 sq. ft. $ 30.00 per sign
b. Permanent
and Temporary Illuminated Sign $
40.00 per sign
c. Temporary
Signs for Political Candidate/Organization $
20.00
In addition to the sign fee, a $100.00 deposit is required for all Temporary Signs for Political Candidate/Organization to guarantee removal of all signs within seven (7) days of Election Day. This fee will be refunded if the applicant removes all signs but forfeited if removed by Borough personnel.
d. Non-Profit Temporary Signs $
10.00 per sign
This
item is specifically for Civic and Non-Profit Organizations where signs are
erected for no more than thirty (30) days.
e. Other
Temporary Signs $
25.00 per sign
Includes
developer signage, real estate signs over 12-sq. ft. and all removable signs
including, advertisement of commercial sale, etc. Applicant agrees to remove
all signs when information is no longer applicable. Applicant agrees to pay
actual removal cost plus 10% administration cost if removal is done by Borough
personnel, at the direction of the Zoning Officer.
3.
Zoning Permit for Residential
Construction (All Use Groups)
a.
New Dwelling Unit $
40.00 each
b. Borough Engineer Plot Plan Review $ 250.00
per dwelling unit
This
Fee collected for properties not covered by developer’s escrow account.
c. Additions to Existing Dwelling Unit $
15.00
d. Accessory Buildings/Structures $
15.00
Includes
storage sheds, detached garages, decks, patios, retaining walls, barns, silos,
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.
4. Zoning Permit for Non-Residential
Construction
a.
New Structures $80.00
Min. - $25.00 per 1000 sq. ft. of GFA*
b.
Borough Engineer Plot Plan Review $450.00
per application
This
Fee collected for properties not covered by developer’s escrow account.
c. Accessory Buildings/Structures, to
Non-Residential Uses $
50.00
This
item includes storage sheds and retaining walls, etc.
d. Quarry Extraction Operations, Asphalt
Plants,
Ready-Mix Concrete Plant $
1,000.00
5. Roadside Stand Permit $
50.00
a. Annual Renewal $
25.00
6. Parking Lots and Driveway Additions
(Commercial) $ 55.00 Min. - $ 25.00
per 1,000 sq. ft.
of additional
impervious surface
7. Trailer Registration (Application to be approved by the Zoning
Officer)
a.
Construction and Office/Sales Trailer
Registration $
200.00 per year $ 200.00
D. Residential Subdivision, Land
Development and Conversions
The
following costs are applicable to those developments whose preliminary plans
have NOT been accepted by the
Borough Council as of the adoption date of this Fee Schedule.
A
$250.00 Non-Refundable Filing Fee shall be provided for each Major
Subdivision and Land Development fee identified below. This Non-Refundable
Filing Fee must be paid to Riegelsville Borough at the time of the Preliminary
Plan submission. **
1. Subdivision Preliminary
Plan Final Plan
a.
(Per
b. Minor Subdivision $ 600.00
c.
Major Subdivision Preliminary
Plan Final
Plan
1. 3 - 10 lots $3000.00 $2000.00
2. 11 - 25 lots $3500.00 $2500.00
3. 26 - 50 lots $ 4,000.00 $3000.00
4. 51 -100 lots $ 5,000.00 $3,500.00
5. Over 100 lots $ 6,000.00 $4,000.00
The Zoning Officer shall determine, at the time of the Preliminary Plan submission, whether the project is classified as a Minor Subdivision or a Major Subdivision.
2. Land Development
a. 0 to 2.50 acres $ 2,000.00 $ 1,500.00
b. 2.51 to 5.00 acres $ 2,500.00 $ 1,750.00
c. 5.01 to 10 acres $ 3,000.00 $ 2,000.00
d. Over 10 acres $ 3,500.00 $ 2,500.00
e. Quarry Extraction Operation
Asphalt Plant & Ready-Mix Concrete $10,000.00 Replenish
The
Borough Council has determined that an application for the use of an existing
structure as a Bed and Breakfast
4.
Additional Filing Fee
5.
a.
The previously identified
Non-Refundable Filing Fee shall not apply for a Quarry Extraction Operation,
Asphalt Plant & Ready-Mix Concrete Facility.
b.
For these Uses the following
Non-Refundable Filing Fees shall apply;
1. Quarry Extraction
Operation $7,500.00
2. Asphalt Plant $5,000.00
3. Ready Mix Concrete
Facility $5,000.00
Applicant
or Developer must execute a Professional Services Contract with Riegelsville
Borough, a copy of which is attached hereto and adopted as a part of this fee
schedule.
The
Professional Services Contract includes the establishment of a Professional
Services Escrow Account. This Escrow Account covers the expenses of the Borough
Council of Riegelsville Borough and the Riegelsville Borough Planning
Commission and advisory services provided to Riegelsville Borough. These
advisory services may include paid administrative staff, should the services of
consultants for engineering, legal matters, site design, traffic design,
landscaping, street lighting and any other consultant if necessary to properly
examine the proposed Subdivision and/or Land Development Plan. A fifteen percent (15%) administrative
service fee will be deducted from the portion of the fee paid in advance. The
15% administrative charge is not applicable to advisory services provided to
Riegelsville Borough by paid Administrative Staff. All unused funds in the Professional Services
Escrow Account shall be returned to the applicant eighteen (18) months after
completion of the project/development; or upon written cancellation of the
project/development; upon approval by the Borough Council of the refund.
The
Professional Services Escrow Account funds must be replenished when it is
depleted to fifty percent (50%) of the original amount and further costs are
being incurred. The escrow account must
be accessible at all times before further review and costs are incurred by the
Borough. At the time of filing,
applicant's Planner, Architect and/or Engineer must certify that the submission
is in compliance and in a form acceptable for review.
5. Additional Applicable Fees
a. Road
Improvement inspection fees of $1.00 per linear foot of proposed new road and
existing roads, requiring improvements.
b. Total cost
of all drainage facilities omitted either through error or found necessary
within two years of final construction date shall be borne by the
Applicant/Developer.
6. Publications and Maps
a. Zoning Ordinances (map included) $
25.00