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2020 Building, Engineering, and Zoning Fees
Note: A $4.50 Fee is Assessed in Accordance to PA Act 13 of 2004, Where Noted.
A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES: |
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New Dwelling - RESIDENTIAL |
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First 2,000 Sq. Ft. | $1,600.00 |
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof. | $50.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
New Buildings/Accessory Buildings - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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First 1,000 Sq. Ft. |
$1,200.00 |
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof |
$150.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Building Additions - RESIDENTIAL (Accessory Building Requiring a Foundation) |
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First 200 Sq. Ft. |
$150.00 |
Each Additional 500 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. | $50.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Building Additions - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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First 200 sq. ft. | $250.00 |
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof |
$150.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Patio, Deck, and Porch - roofs and permanent covers - RESIDENTIAL |
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First 200 Sq. Ft. | $150.00 |
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof |
$20.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Covered Patios and Decks - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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First 250 Sq. Ft. | $100.00 |
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $10.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Uncovered Patios and Decks - RESIDENTIAL |
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First 150 Sq. Ft |
$75.00 |
Each additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $25.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Uncovered Patios and Decks - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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First 100 Sq. Ft. | $100.00 |
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $25.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Alterations, Structural Replacements and Repairs - RESIDENTIAL |
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First $5,000 of Cost | $100.00 |
Each Additional $2,000.00 or Fraction Thereof |
$25.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Alterations, Repairs, and Structural Replacements - NON-RESIDENTIAL | |
First $5,000 of Cost | $200.00 |
Each Additional $5,000.00 or Fraction Thereof |
$100.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Dumpsters and Portable Storage Units (Right-of-Way Only)* |
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Residential or Non-Residential (per unit) | $45.00 |
Renewal (per unit) | $25.00 |
*On property permit required - good for 60 days | No fee |
New, Reconstructed, or Expanded Driveways, Walkways, and Steps - RESIDENTIAL |
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First 200 Sq. Ft |
$35.00 |
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $5.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
New/or Expanded Driveways, Parking Lots - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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**If Grading Permit is necessary, an additional fee is REQUIRED **See Grading - Earth Disturbance under Section I. Engineering Fees (Below) |
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First 1,000 Sq. Ft. |
$50.00 |
Each Additional 1,000 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $5.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Sheds, Accessory Buildings, Pergola’s, Gazebo’s, Trellises and Animal Shelters - RESIDENTIAL | |
100 Sq. Ft. and Under REQUIRES A ZONING PERMIT ONLY. |
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The First 101 Sq. Ft. to 200 Sq. Ft |
$35.00 |
Each Additional 50 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $20.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Accessory Structures, Including Trellises, windmills, under 2,000 Sq. Ft. - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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Each 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof |
$125.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Demolition - RESIDENTIAL - Removal of entire or partial structure |
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First $1,000 of Cost | $100.00 |
Each Additional $1,000 or Fraction Thereof | $20.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Demolition - NON-RESIDENTIAL - Removal of entire or partial structure |
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First $1,000.00 of Cost | $100.00 |
Each Additional $1,000.00 or Fraction Thereof | $20.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Free Standing Permanent Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces and Grills - RESIDENTIAL | |
Building | $25.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Fire Marshal Permit | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Moving/Relocation of Structure - RESIDENTIAL and NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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Same as New Dwelling or Building | |
Foundation (Only) - RESIDENTIAL |
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Building and Zoning Fees Will be Credited to New Dwelling/Building Application Fees. | $100.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Foundation (Only) - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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Building and Zoning Fees Will be Credited to New Dwelling/Building Application Fees. |
$100.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Roofing and Siding and Stucco - RESIDENTIAL **No Zoning Permit Required |
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First $5,000 of Cost | $60.00 |
Each Additional $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof. | $5.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Roofing, Siding, Stucco and Window Replacement - NON-RESIDENTIAL **No Zoning Permit Required |
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First $5,000.00 of Cost | $60.00 |
Each Additional $1,000.00 of Cost or Fraction Thereof Up to $50,000.00 | $10.00 |
Each Additional $1,000.00 of Cost or Fraction Thereof |
$5.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Fence - RESIDENTIAL |
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Per $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof |
$10.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Fence - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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Per $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof |
$10.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Pools – Capable of Holding 48 Inches or More **For In-ground Pools: **See Grading - Earth Disturbance under Section I - Engineering Fees (Below) |
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First $1,000 of Cost | $100.00 |
Each Additional $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof |
$10.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Pool Demo/Fill In **See Grading - Earth Disturbance under Section I - Engineering Fees (Below) |
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Retaining Walls - NON-RESIDENTIAL/ RESIDENTIAL |
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3 Feet or Less From Finished Grade | $50.00 |
Each Additional 3 Foot or Fraction Thereof per 50' Liner Feet | $25.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Cell Towers, Antenna's and Light Standards - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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Up to First $1,000 of Cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $200,000 | $10.00 |
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $200,000 |
$7.00 |
Zoning |
$75.00 |
Act 13 |
$4.50 |
*Non-Tower Wireless Communication Facility Permit Fees are not to exceed $1,000 per ordinance 937 | |
Billboards - NON-RESIDENTIAL (Off-site Outdoor Advertising Sign) |
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Up to 672 Sq. Ft. | $175.00 |
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof | $25.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Signs - NON-RESIDENTIAL (Fee Based on Single Face Size) |
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2 Sq. Ft. to 25 Sq. Ft. |
$25.00 |
26 Sq. Ft. to 50 Sq. Ft. |
$50.00 |
51 Sq. Ft. and Over | $75.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Signs requiring a foundation (Monument Sign) add additional $25.00 | |
Temporary Sign Permit - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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**Zoning Only - (See Zoning Fees Below) | |
**If Temporary Sign is Over 25 Sq. Ft. a BUILDING AND ZONING PERMIT is REQUIRED. | |
Construction Trailer, Field Office and Temporary Building - NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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For a Period Not to Exceed One Year - per trailer | $50.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Temporary Tent - Residential Events (Requires Building & Zoning Permits) | |
Unenclosed - Greater than 700 Sq. Ft. - 60 day limit - Requires Permitting from Fire Marshal | $25.00 |
***Under 200 Sq. Ft. Zoning Only | $45.00 |
Enclosed - Greater than 400 Sq. Ft. - 60 day limit | $25.00 |
***Under 200 Sq. Ft. Zoning Only | $45.00 |
>200 Sq. Ft. <700 Sq. Ft. - Both Building and Zoning Required | $45.00 |
Enclosed - Greater than 400 Sq. Ft. - 60 day limit - Fire Marshal Permit Required | $25.00 |
Under 200 Sq. Ft. - Zoning Only | $45.00 |
> 200 Sq. Ft. < 400 Sq. Ft. - Both Building and Zoning Required | $45.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Temporary Tent - Non-Residential | |
***If for sale of Fireworks, add Fire Marshal Permit; also requires conditional use of approval; see separate fees | $100.00 |
First Tent | $100.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Each Additional Tent | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Permit Renewal - RESIDENTIAL and NON-RESIDENTIAL | $25.00 |
Re-inspection Fee - RESIDENTIAL and NON-RESIDENTIAL |
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Second or More Inspection of Same Item (Paid in Advance) | $50.00 |
Disk Copy of Plans | $20.00 |
B. USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT |
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Residential or Home Occupation Use | $55.00 |
Zoning | $45.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Non- Residential Use | $100.00 |
Zoning | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
C. PLUMBING PERMIT |
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Installed fixtures, sanitary drainage and water supply | |
First $5,000.00 of cost | $75.00 |
Each additional $2,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Sewer Lateral (New or Replacement) | |
First $5,000.00 of cost | $150.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof. | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Sewer Connection Fee (Checks made out to: Whitemarsh Township Authority) |
$3,500.00 |
Deep Well Permits | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Plumber Registration | |
Master Plumber Registration: | |
Initial Registration | $50.00 |
Re-registration by 2/1 of current year | $35.00 |
Journeyman Plumber Registration: | |
Initial Registration | $25.00 |
Re-registration by 2/1 of current year | $20.00 |
D. ELECTRICAL PERMIT |
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Electrical Permit | |
First $2,000.00 of cost | $150.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $30.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Commercial | |
First $2,000 of cost | $200.00 |
Each additional $1,000 of cost | $30.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Solar Panel Systems w/Electric **Requires a BUILDING AND ZONING PERMIT |
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First $2,000.00 of cost | $75.00 |
Each additional $2,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $30.00 |
Zoning - Non-Residential/Residential | $75.00/$45.00 |
Act 13 |
$4.50 |
Escrow Deposit for Township Engineer Review | $105.00 |
Wells and Trenches |
REQUIRES a Plumbing Permit for a Closed Loop System (See Section C. Plumbing Permit Fees) |
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REQUIRES a Mechanical Permit for The Unit (See Section E. Mechanical Permit Fees) |
E. MECHANICAL PERMIT |
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Mechanical Permit | |
First $5,000.00 of cost | $75.00 |
Each additional $2,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Solar Panel Systems w/Mechanical **Requires a BUILDING AND ZONING PERMIT |
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First $2,000.00 of cost | $75.00 |
Each additional $2,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Geothermal Systems | |
First $5,000.00 of cost | $50.00 |
Each additional $2,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Tank Permit (for flammable/combustible liquid or gas, removal, abandonment) Replacement or installation. | |
First $2,000 of cost | $75.00 |
Each additional $2,000 of cost or fraction thereof | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Wells and Trenches | |
REQUIRES a Plumbing Permit for a Closed Loop System (See Section C. Plumbing Permit Fees) |
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REQUIRES a Mechanical Permit for the Unit (See Above) |
F. FIRE MARSHAL | |
Fire Suppression Systems, Standpipes - Hose Cabinets, Fire Hydrants and Fire Service Mains | |
New Construction | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
TANK Permit for Flammable, Combustible Liquid or Gas, Cryogenic Fluid, Removal, Abandonment. REPLACEMENT OR NEW INSTALLATION | |
First $2,000.00 of cost | $75.00 |
Each additional $2,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $10.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Alteration and Repairs | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Automatic and Manual Fire Alarms, and Detection Systems | |
(Exception: one and two-family dwellings not connected to an Auto Dealer or Central Station System). |
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First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Installation of Stationary Battery Systems exceeding liquid capacity of 50 gallons. New installation or repair | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Compressed Gas Systems: New installation, alteration, or repair | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. New installation or repair. | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Temporary Tents or similar structures (See Building and Zoning Fee Schedule) | |
Gates or barricades across fire apparatus access roads. New installation, alteration, or repair | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Hazardous Materials Storage or Facility. NEW INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ABANDON, REMOVE, PLACE OUT OF SERVICE, CLOSE, OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFY | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Industrial Ovens. NEW INSTALLATION AND REPAIR | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Liquified Petroleum Gas System. NEW INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR. | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Solar Photovaltaic power systems. New Installations, Alterations, or Repair (See Building and Zoning Fee Schedule) | |
Spraying or Dipping Room, dip tank, or booth. New Installation, Alteration, or Repair | |
First $1,000.00 of cost | $100.00 |
Each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof | $25.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Temporary Tanks for heating construction sites | |
Up to one year | $50.00 |
Fireworks Permit | $200.00 |
Fire Department Standby Fee | $150.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Blasting Permit | $100.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Hot Work Permit (temp. work involving open flames, production of heat, sparks in occupied tenant space.) Such as: torch applied roofing, welding, soldering, thawing pipe, or grinding. | $100.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Fire Code Permit (All uses not listed above and permit requirements contained in the 2015 International Fire Code) | $75.00 |
Act 13 | $4.50 |
Permanent Outdoor Fireplaces and Grills | $25.00 |
Fire Report | $50.00 |
Expert Witness Fee (per hour) | $75.00 |
Video Tape Copy/Digital Photo Disk Copy | |
Each tape or Digital Disk | $100.00 |
Special Inspection and Permit Review Services | Cost* |
*Special Inspections and Permit Review Services refers to a 3rd party company doing inspections or a plan review. The cost is set forth by the individual company/agency. |
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Cost plus 15% Administrative Fee | |
Miles Park | |
Grill Permit (Temporary Gas Grills Only, No Charcoal grills) | $25.00 |
G. ZONING FEES:
General Zoning Permit (Roofing and Siding EXEMPT)
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Food Trucks | $75.00 |
County Board of Health Certification & Township Transient Business License are both required before Zoning Permit can be issued | |
Zoning Verification Letter | $75.00 |
Temporary Sign Permit | $25.00 |
**Signs must be removed 3 days after the date of the occurrence or of the event. |
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Zoning Hearing Board |
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Fees are inclusive of Zoning Permit fee if permit application is submitted concurrently or within 3 months of approval or of notification that a Zoning Hearing Board application is required. |
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Application for Variance, Special Exception, or Appeal from Zoning Officer’s Decision | |
Residential Use | |
First Lot | $500.00 |
Each Additional Lot | $100.00 |
Residential Accessory Structures/Accessory Buildings up to 200 sq. ft. | $350.00 |
Non-Residential Use (per lot) | $1,000.00 |
Continuance Fee If requested by the Applicant |
$150.00 |
If re-advertising and/or new 500-foot mailing is necessary |
ACTUAL COST TO BE BILLED |
Non-Residential Sign Only (Per Lot) | $300.00 |
Proposed Major Subdivision or Land Development: | $1,500.00 |
Application for Challenge to Validity of Zoning Ordinance or Map |
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Per Application | $1,000 |
Copy of Stenographic Record - Contact Township | |
Board of Supervisors |
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment | |
Per Application for Administrative Costs |
$1,000.00 |
Plus Escrow Deposit to Cover Costs for Legal and Engineering Reviews |
$5,000.00 |
Curative Amendment | |
Per Application for Administrative Costs | $1,000.00 |
Plus Escrow Deposit to Cover Costs for Legal and Engineering Reviews |
$5,000.00 |
Conditional Use Application |
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Fees are inclusive of Zoning Permit fee if permit application is submitted concurrently, or within 3 months of approval or of notification that Conditional Use application is required. |
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Application Fee | $500.00 |
Plus Escrow Deposit to Cover Costs for Legal and Engineering Reviews | $500.00 |
Village Commercial Sign Applications | $300.00 |
Solar Energy Applications | $300.00 |
Plus Escrow Deposit to Cover Costs for Legal and Engineering Reviews | $500.00 |
Copy of Stenographic Record - Contact Township | |
Non-Conforming Use Permit | $20.00 |
H. SUBDIVISION, LAND DEVELOPMENT, AND LAND DEVELOPMENT WAIVER REQUEST FEES:
I. ARBORIST FEES:
Per hour fee | $125.00 |
J. ENGINEERING FEES:
Grading - Minor Earth Disturbance Permit Fees
(Under 10,000 Sq. Ft. of Disturbed Earth) |
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Application Fee |
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Up to 50 Cubic Yards | $90.00 |
More than 50 Cubic Yards |
$175.00 |
Escrow Fee | $2,000 |
Regulated Earth Disturbance Permit Fees (Over 10,000 Sq. Ft. of Disturbed Earth) |
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Application Fee | |
Up to 50 Cubic Yards |
$90.00 |
More than 50 Cubic Yards: | |
First 1,000 Cubic Yards |
$175.00 |
Each Additional 1,000 Cubic Yards or Fraction Thereof | $25.00 |
Escrow Fee | |
First 1,000 Cubic Yards |
$2,000.00 |
Each Additional 1,000 Cubic Yards or Fraction Thereof | $500.00 |
Road Occupancy Permits (Township Roads) |
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Issuance Fee | $20.00 |
Inspection Fees |
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Underground Facility Installations | |
First 50 Linear Feet | $100.00 |
Each Additional 50 Linear Feet or Fraction Thereof | $25.00 |
Street Openings for Utility Connections or Repairs | |
Each Opening | $100.00 |
Residential Driveway (Curb Cut) | $50.00 |
New Curbs, Sidewalks and Driveway Aprons | $50.00 |
Utility Pole Installation/Replacement | $25.00 |
Replacement of Curbs, Sidewalks and Driveway Aprons | $25.00 |
Development Inspection Charges * Plus 5% Administrative Fee |
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Principal Engineer | $115.00/Hour * |
Assistant Engineer | $108.00/Hour * |
Technical Assistant | $102.00/Hour * |
Administrative Assistant | $73.00/Hour* |
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