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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:
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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:
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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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