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Timestamp: 2017-10-20 01:21:00
Document Index: 235057079

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 71', '§ 71', '§ 71', '§ 19', '§ 57', '§ 57', '§ 57', '§ 249']

Township of Little Falls, NJ Fees
§ 71-1 Amendments by resolution.
§ 71-2 Fee Schedule.
§ 71-3 Fees for payment in lieu of constructing affordable housing.
Chapter 71: Fees
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Little Falls 12-22-2008 by Ord. No. 1060. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Land use fees — See Ch. 109.
Chapter 71 : Fees
The fees listed in the schedule below shall be reviewed annually, or at such other times as deemed necessary, by the Mayor and Council. Any subsequent changes to the amount of such fees, escrow deposits and guarantees set forth in the schedule shall be made by appropriate resolution.
The following fees, escrow deposits, and guarantees shall be required in the Township of Little Falls:
Fees/Escrow Deposit/Guarantee
3-6.6F
Municipal Public Defender representation fee
3-7.7L(3)
Police officer application fee
[Amended 12-28-2015 by Ord. No. 1239]
Carousels, Whips and Mobile Amusement Devices
Games of Skill; Jukeboxes
4 to 6 machines
7 to 9 machines
License to operate amusement or entertainment devices in a restaurant associated with a hotel
11 to 20 machines
21 to 30 machines
31 to 40 machines
41 to 50 machines
51 to 60 machines
61 to 75 machines
75 or more machines
License to operate and distribute jukeboxes in any place of business
For each jukebox
For each jukebox located at a station
$5 per station
$1/year/dog
Nonsterilized dog
$3/year/dog
State Pilot Clinic Fund
$0.20/year/dog
Same as original fee
Note: Seeing Eye dogs and service dogs shall be licensed, but the owner or keeper shall not be required to pay the fee. See § 19-9.
Replacing lost tag
[Added 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 1088]
Kennels (less than 10 dogs)
Kennels (greater than 10 dogs)
Plan review for establishment performing body art procedures
Annual licensing inspections:
Establishment performing tattooing or permanent cosmetics
Establishment performing body piercing
Establishment performing tattooing or permanent cosmetics and body piercing
Temporary establishment license (maximum of 14 calendar days per event)
Dwelling unit within multifamily dwelling (3 or more units) registered and inspected by the state
Single rooms rented in a one- and two-family dwelling
Occupancies up to 999 square feet
Occupancies from 1,000 to 4,999 square feet
Occupancies from 5,000 to 9,999 square feet
Occupancies over 10,000 square feet
[Amended 9-26-2011 by Ord. No. 1137]
46-3A
A-5, B, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, 1-1, 1-2, U
$0.030/cf
A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F-1, F-2, S-1, S-2
$0.020/cf
Fees for renovations, etc.: estimated cost:
$50,001 up to and including $100,000
$20/$1,000
Above $100,000:
Additional fee of $15/$1,000
Tents in excess of 900 square feet or more than 30 feet in any dimension
Roofing and siding work, Use Groups R-3, R-4 and R-5
Fences (over 6 feet)
Signs: square feet surface area sign (both sides of a double-face sign)
In-ground with surface area greater than 550 square feet
46-3B
One- and two-family dwelling under 5,000 square feet
Accessory structures, tank removals
46-3C
Asbestos and lead hazard abatement:
Asbestos hazard abatement permit/N.J.A.C. 5:23-8.9 permit
Asbestos hazard abatement CO
Lead hazard abatement clearance certificate
Fixtures and appliances (except listed below)
Special devices (grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air-conditioning unit, refrigeration units, utility service connections, backflow preventers, steam boilers, hot water boiler (excluding those for domestic water heating), gas piping, active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping) (No fee for gas service connection.)
Fuel tank installation (residential)
$60/tank
Fuel tank installation (commercial):
1 to 1,000 gallons
1,001 to 5,000 gallons
5,001 gallons and over
Fire protection and other hazardous equipment fees.
Smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detectors:
For each 25 additional detectors
20 or fewer heads
Over 1,001 heads
Gas, oil and solid-fuel-fired appliances, kitchen exhaust systems
Oil and fuel tank installation
$50/tank
46-3F
Mechanical inspection fees (by a mechanical inspector in Use Groups R-3 and R-4):
Mechanical inspection fee for first device
46-3G
From 1 to 50 receptacles, fixtures or switches
Increments of 25 additional items
For the purpose of computing this fee, the term "receptacles, fixtures or switches" shall include lighting outlets, fluorescent fixtures, intercom devices, CRT outlets, smoke detectors, pool bonding, thermostats, light standards, heat detectors, burglar alarm devices, and telephone outlets.
Greater than 1 hp or less than or equal to 10 hp
Greater than 10 hp or less than or equal to 50 hp
Greater than 50 hp or less than or equal to 100 hp
Electrical devices, including transformers and generators:
Greater than 1 kw or less than or equal to 10 kw
Greater than 10 kw or less than or equal to 45 kw
Greater than 45 kw or less than or equal to 112.5 kw
Service equipment (includes service panels, service entrances, and subpanels):
Greater than 0 amp and less than or equal to 200 amps
Greater than 200 amps and less than or equal to 1,000 amps
Greater than 1,000 amps
Reconnect (minimum fee)
Annual electrical inspection for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
46-3H
10% of new construction permit fee
Use Group R3, less than 5,000 square feet and less than 30 feet in height
CO granted pursuant to a change of use group
CO for tenant spaces, multiple-dwelling condominiums, and townhouses
Certificate of compliance for inspection of cross-connections and backflow preventers
46-3I
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10:
Class I structures
Class II and Class III structures
46-3J
State of New Jersey training fees
Per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19
Per state building permit fee schedule
57-4A(1)
In R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, R-3A and AHO Zoning Districts
1.5% equalized assessed value
57-4A(2)
Increase in residential density pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(5) ("d" variance)
6% equalized assessed value for each additional unit
Nonresidential development:
57-5A(1) and (2)
New construction, additions to existing structures
2.5% equalized assessed value
57-5A(3)
Demolishing and replacing existing structure
2.5% of difference between equalized assessed value of preexisting land and improvements and the newly improved structure
57-5B
Nonresidential portion of mixed-use inclusionary or market-rate development
Affordable housing developments and developments where the developer has made a payment in lieu of on-site construction of affordable units shall be exempt from development fees. Developments that have received preliminary or final approval prior to the adoption of a municipal development fee ordinance shall be exempt from development fees unless the developer seeks a substantial change in the approval. See § 57-4B.
For nonresidential development fee exemptions, see § 57-5B.
For fee collection procedures, see § 57-6.
[Amended 9-26-2011 by Ord. No. 1136]
Non-life-hazard uses: buildings, structures and premises:
Up to 999 square feet
1,000 square feet to 4,999 square feet
10,000 square feet to 14,999 square feet
15,000 square feet to 19,999 square feet
82-9B
Reinspection fee for a certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance[1]
105-3C
Commercial landscaper license
$10/washer and dryer
Transfer of a license from place to place
Juke boxes and compact disc players publicly amplified
Places of business where facilities for public dancing are provided
Mechanical kiddie rides used for pleasure or entertainment,
$250/month or any fraction thereof
MASSAGE, BODY WORK AND SOMATIC THERAPY BUSINESSES
[Added 4-25-2016 by Ord. No. 1252]
One-half day daily
Full day daily
One-half day weekly
One-half day session monthly
Full day session monthly
Public hot tub or spa
174-7A
Actual cost, unless otherwise established
174-7A(1)
Standard-sized paper documents, up to 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches in size:
174-7A(2)
Large-sized paper documents and maps:
Zoning, Street and Tax Maps:
Drug-Free School Zone Map, soils survey map, site plan, subdivision plat, engineering plans
Cost of duplication, plus $9 administrative fee
174-7A(3)
Copy of Code book, Code supplements, zoning pamphlets, land use pamphlets, Master Plan
174-7A(4)
Certified copies of vital statistics records
$28/copy
174-7A(5)
Police reports, photographs and other records:
Picked up in person
Standard-size document fee
Copies requested other than in person
$5/first page; $0.50/page for each additional page
Permit to purchase pistol or revolver
174-7A(6)
Official searches for municipal liens (tax searches)
174-7A(7)
Continuation of an official search within 3 years from the date of the original search
174-7A(8)
Certificate of approval for subdivisions
174-7A(9)
Duplicate copies of tax bills
174-7A(10)
$20/check
174-7A(11)
Copy of audiotape
Copy of video tape
Copy of electronic document or database:
Cost of duplication plus cost of disk ($0.50/each)
174-8B
Service charge for fulfilling second or subsequent request within 12-month period
$25/line item
178-5E
Application for hardship rent increase
$5/residential unit; minimum $40
All other applications before Rent Leveling Board
Escrow deposit in conjunction with hardship rent increase application
Based on estimates of professional review involved
178-9D
Implementation of Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act:
Filing of notice of intention
$60/apartment unit
Filing of appeal of determination
RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND VENDING MACHINES
Class I, Food and Drink:
Nonseating (smaller than 12,000 square feet)
Prepackaged only (smaller than 12,000 square feet)
182-2B
Class II, Supermarket
182-2C
Class III, School
182-2D
Class IV, Mobile Food and Drink
182-2E
Class V, Temporary Retail Food Establishment
182-2F
Class VI, Vending Machine:
Prepackaged only
182-2G
Class VII, Nonprofit
Distress, Close-Out, Removal and Fire Sales
186-16A
$5/license
186-16B
Churches located in the Township
195-7B
Escrow deposit to compensate Township Engineer for engineering services performed in connection with review of plans and specifications and field inspections
As determined by Engineer
[Amended 11-24-2014 by Ord. No. 1203]
Filing of application for connection:
$500/residential unit
$6,000/dwelling unit
Commercial or industrial sewer connections:
195-14B
$3/square foot of floor area; minimum $6,000
Preconnection inspection
Mixed-used premises connections:
Residential unit filing fee
$500/each, plus costs
Commercial/industrial structure filing fee
$1,000/each, plus costs
Residential unit connection fee
$6,000/each, plus charges
Commercial/industrial use connection fee
$3/square foot, plus charges; minimum $6,000
One-half of each of the sewer connection fees listed above (including for residential, commercial/industrial and mixed-use properties) shall be deposited upon receipt in the Township’s General Capital Fund in a special reserve entitled “I&I” dedicated to fund infiltration/inflow repairs and improvements to the Township’s sanitary sewer system.
$100, plus $0.03/cubic yard of soil removed
As determined by Township Committee, but in no event less than $1,000
214-9A
Up to size 700
Over size 700
214-9B
Metal scrap and appliances:
214-9B(1)
Collection and disposal of metal scrap and appliances when picked up at curbside:
Appliances, sinks and tubs
$5/part
$5/pickup
214-9B(2)
Any items containing Freon, whether picked up or brought to the recycling center
218-10C
Stormwater management facility maintenance guarantee
As per N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53
218-11B
Review of applications not requiring Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment approval:
Development projects consisting of 1 acre or less
Development projects consisting of 1 to 5 acres
Development projects consisting of more than 5 acres
Excavations in Public Streets
$50/permit, plus estimated cost of pavement replacement
As determined by Engineer or Superintendent
Sidewalk Construction and Removal
$25/permit
223-31B
$10/day/container/ location
223-31D
Application to place container on private property:
One-time administrative charge
Renewal for container remaining in place longer than 10 days
$100/business, plus $100/vehicle
[Amended 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 1088]
ARTICLE I[2]
$40; $1 per hour part thereof
$3 per mile as described in § 249-13
Municipal storage rates
$40 per day in twenty-four-hour increments, starting at the time the vehicle is towed, or $1 per hour part thereof
249-13B
Removal from lane of travel
249-13C
Towing to location outside the Township
These rates are subject to modification by way of resolution of the Township Council and shall be on record with the Clerk of the Township.
[Added 10-28-2013 by Ord. No. 1182]
A. Heavy towing service rates
(1) General rates
(a) Rate, billed in thirty-minute increments.
$325 per hour (one-hour minimum)
(b) Shaft removal
(c) Brake release
(d) No mileage fee from the point of tow to the licensee's storage yard.
(2) Air cushion device in heavy-duty vehicle recovery rate
B. Heavy towing service storage rates
(1) Per day
(3) Tractor-trailer combination
C. Emergency road service
(1) Emergency road service: jump start, bringing up to two gallons of fuel, tire change
(2) If a tow results, there will be no charge for road service, except cost of emergency gas if placed into the vehicle's tank
D. Rates for vehicle recovery and/or winching
(1) Wreckers and personnel
(a) Heavy-duty wrecker
$300 per hour to be charged in thirty-minute increments with a one-hour minimum
(b) Additional manpower
$60 per hour per man
(c) Level 3 recovery supervisor
(2) Licensees may, however, charge additional fees for extraordinary recovery and/or winching. All services must be itemized on the statement for services.
E. Additional services that may be required
(1) Axle pull/drive shaft/transmission disconnect
(2) Hookup air
(3) Roadway cleanup, to be charged in thirty-minute increments with a one-half-hour minimum
(a) When basic environmental cleanup is required, a charge of $25 for each fifty-pound bag of absorbent and plastic bags for removal may be charged
(b) Cleanup services, including time and absorbent, must be itemized on the statement
(4) Administrative charges
(b) Services must be itemized on the statement
(5) No yard charge may be billed
(6) Waiting time in excess of 15 minutes, which shall be calculated based upon each 15 minutes spent at the site from which a motor vehicle will be towed, with fewer than 15 minutes, rounded up to 15
(7) The use of window wrap or tarping
(8) The licensee shall prepare an itemized billing invoice for all services rendered
[Amended 9-11-2011 by Ord. No. 1131; 11-28-2016 by Ord. No. 1269]
ZONING[3]
280-139D
Payment in lieu of construction of low- and moderate-income housing
$180,267/unit
280-174G
Review of applications for location of wireless telecommunications facilities on Township property
$5,000 (nonrefundable)
Chapter A281
2% actual gross revenues received
A218-17
Chapter A282
FIRE HYDRANT BILLING FOR RESERVOIR RIDGE
A282-4C
Administrative expense surcharge
Editor's Note: Fees for Ch. 82, Article II, Fire Alarms, which immediately followed this entry, were repealed 9-26-2011 by Ord. No. 1136.
Editor's Note: Light towing provisions were redesignated as Art. I and sections numbered pursuant to Ord. No. 1181, adopted 10-28-2013.
Editor's Note: For additional land use application and escrow fees, see Ch. 109, Land Use Procedures.
[Added 9-12-2011 by Ord. No. 1131]
Purpose. The purpose of the payment-in-lieu ordinance is to establish a mechanism to provide funding for the construction of affordable housing within the Township of Little Falls for zone districts where the Zoning Ordinance[1] permits that affordable housing obligations may be satisfied through a payment in lieu of constructing the units on site. The mechanism contained within this section is intended to require the developer or redeveloper of a project to provide a fee in the amount of the actual cost of constructing or subsidizing the construction of his or her prorated share of affordable housing units within Little Falls Township, including hard and soft costs.
Payments in lieu of constructing affordable housing in inclusionary zones.
Payments in lieu of the construction of affordable housing shall be based upon the prorated share of the actual cost to the Township to create or subsidize the creation of an affordable housing unit within the Township, using any of the eligible options for the provision of affordable housing permitted under applicable affordable housing regulations, provided said options are also consistent with the zoning regulations of the Township of Little Falls and/or with an applicable adopted redevelopment plan. Both hard and soft costs shall be included in the calculation. The payment amount shall be calculated by the applicant based upon a proportionate share of the total project cost embodied in one or more pro formas for the construction of affordable housing elsewhere within Little Falls, if such pro formas have been prepared and are on file in the office of the Township Clerk, or shall be negotiated between the Township and the developer or redeveloper as the case may be. In no case shall the negotiated amount be less than the actual cost to the Township to create or subsidize the creation of the amount of affordable housing units required for the project under consideration, including both hard and soft costs.
In negotiating the amount of a payment-in-lieu for a fraction of a unit, the Township may require the preparation of a pro forma by the developer or redeveloper, to be reviewed by an independent third-party entity at the expense of the developer or redeveloper, to confirm that the amount of the payment-in-lieu accurately reflects the realistic costs of providing an affordable unit in Little Falls. Fractional units must be calculated out to include a minimum of two decimal places.
This section is applicable to applications for development proposed to be located within inclusionary zones located within Little Falls Township that permit the applicant to utilize a payment-in-lieu-of-construction option to satisfy the affordable housing obligation for his or her project.
Fifty percent of the payment-in-lieu fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the first housing unit within the market rate development for which payment in lieu of construction is required. The remaining 50% of the payment-in-lieu fee shall be paid in full prior to the point at which 50% of the housing units in the market rate housing development have received a certificate of occupancy. In cases where only one market rate single-family unit is proposed, the applicant shall pay 100% of the payment-in-lieu-of-construction fee prior to the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy.