Riegelsville Borough Fee Schedule 08/8/2007 

 

 

Code Article A:

 

Part 1:100 - Building Code

 

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

 

           


 

Part 1:200 - Mechanical Code

 

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


 

Part 1:300 - Plumbing Code

 

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

 

Part 1:400 - Electrical Code

 

A.         New Work and Repairs                                                                                                   $ 20.00 Flat Fee                                                            


           

Part 1:500 - Fire Protection and Hazardous Equipment

 

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.                                            

Part 1:700 – Plan Review Fee

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code Article B:

 

2:100 - Zoning

 

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.         Lot Line Change                                     $75.00                          $300.00

(Per Lot)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   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 Inn will not constitute a land development provided there are no structural changes or improvements to the property. However, if a proposed Bed and Breakfast Inn use does, as determined by the Zoning Officer, constitute a land development or subdivision, all filing, application and escrow fees shall be paid.

 

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

 

4.         Professional Services Contract & Escrow Accounts

 

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