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*
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 Repairs and other structures (i.e. walls, towers, etc.) cost.
2. All Use Groups other than R-3 and R-4 $ 75.00
Min. - 2.28% of construction
cost.
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)
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 (LP and Propane)
Underground and Above Ground $ 40.00
9. Fire Marshal
Inspections
a. Fire
and Safety Inspections Pursuant to
BOCA
Fire Prevention Code F103.0 $
50.00 per Inspection
b. Fire Report $
50.00 per Copy
c. Annual Fire Code Inspections for
Non-Residential Uses
1. 0
to 50,000 sq. ft. $
50.00
2. 50,000
to 100,000 sq. ft. $100.00
3. Over
100,000 sq. ft. $200.00
d. All other Required Inspections per Hour w/
One Hour Min. $ 50.00
10. Mobile Home Units $
50.00 each unit
11. Inns and, Bed and Breakfasts $
50.00 annually
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
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 $ 50.00 each
D. Incinerators
and Crematoriums $
500.00 each
Part 1:600 – Walks and Drives
A. Sidewalks
and Curbs*** .22
c/ Lin. 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 Non-Residential Miscellaneous $200.00
Includes
detached garages, carports, patios, decks, and other
miscellaneous
items. Excludes any commercial or
industrial property requests.
b. Fee for Residential Single Family
Dwelling $300.00
Includes
additions and garages which would require a structural change.
c. Fee for Commercial Property and
Multiple Residences $400.00
Includes additions and garages that would
require a structural change.
d. Fee for Industrial Property $500.00
Includes additions and garages that
would require a structural change.
e. Fee for each additional hearing $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 $ 150.00 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 $300.00 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
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 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,000.00
2. 11 - 25 lots $ 3,500.00 $ 2,500.00
3. 26 - 50 lots $ 4,000.00 $
3,000.00
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.
3.
Additional Filing Fee : The previously
identified Non-Refundable Filing Fee shall not apply for a Quarry Extraction
Operation, Asphalt Plant & Ready-Mix Concrete Facility. For these Uses the following Non-Refundable
Filing Fees shall apply;
a.
Quarry Extraction Operation $7,500.00
b.
Asphalt Plant $5,000.00
c.
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.