HONEY
BE
IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Honey Brook Township that the
following fee schedule shall be effective for all activity initiated on or after
June 10, 2010. The fee schedule is
set forth in eight parts. Part A
shall be fees established for subdivision and land development applications.
Applications under Part A shall also be responsible for accrued charges
under Part G. Part B shall be fees
established for zoning actions as regulated by the zoning ordinance and exempted
from the Uniform Construction Code. Part
C shall be fees established for mobile home park and junkyard licenses.
Parts D & E shall be fees established for the issuance of building
permits as regulated by the Uniform Construction Code.
Part F shall be fees for use of the Township Planner.
Part G shall be fees for the use of the Township Engineer.
Part H shall specify escrows for establishing compliance with Chapter 20
stormwater regulations. Actual
charges for Chapter 20 approval shall be at the hourly rate contained in Part G.
Fees
are cumulative under each Part required to issue the necessary permits or
approvals. Once the permit or
approval has been granted, the applicant is responsible for all review fees
irrespective of whether the permit or approval is actually utilized by the
applicant.
Part A
Subdivision and Land Development Applications
|
Fee
Item |
Rate |
|
Residential
subdivision or land development application |
·
$100 for two-lot subdivision. ·
$25 for each additional lot over 2. ·
$10 for each additional 5 acres (or fraction thereof)
proposed for common open space or recreation area under the Conservation
Design Option. ·
No additional charge for acreage left as original use. |
|
Non-residential
subdivision or land development application |
·
$300 for two-lot subdivision and not exceeding 5 acres. ·
$25 per additional lot, or ·
$25 per each additional 5 acres (or fraction thereof) for
subdivision plans exceeding 5 acres. ·
$300 for a land development plan for up to two buildings of
any size on a lot not exceeding 5 acres. ·
$25 for each additional building, or ·
$25 per additional 5 acres (or fraction thereof) for two
building plans exceeding 5 acres. |
|
Deposit
for review (residential and non-residential subdivision) |
·
$250 per lot for first 10 lots ·
$1000 per each 10 lots (or fraction thereof) thereafter ·
Minimum $700 |
|
Deposit
for review (land development plans) |
·
$350 per acre for first 5 acres of active land use ·
$150 per acre thereafter ·
Minimum $700 |
Part B
Zoning Actions & Miscellaneous Permits
|
Fee
Item |
Rate |
|
Rural
Occupation use permit per Section 27-1602.V |
·
$350 for initial permit ·
$40 annual renewal ·
Sign permit included with
initial fee if initially requested ·
See also Part H |
|
Display/sale
of agricultural products use permit per Section 1602.C(6) |
·
$50 for initial permit ·
Sign permit included with
initial fee if initially requested |
|
No-impact
home occupation use permit per Section 1602.O |
·
$50 for initial permit |
|
Special
exception home occupation use permit per Section 1603.D |
·
$50 for initial permit upon
approval by ZHB ·
$25 annual renewal ·
Sign permit included with
initial fee if initially requested ·
If new accessory building to
be constructed, see also Part D, E, and H |
|
Tent
sale use permit per Section 1602.C (10) |
·
$50/calendar year (January 1st-December
31st) ·
Temp sign included with fee
if initially requested |
|
Register
non-conforming use per Section 1802 |
·
$100 |
|
Certify
TDR’s per Section 1203.C and Flood Hazard dispute resolution per Section
1302.3 |
·
Cost of engineering time at
prevailing rate, with a cap of $400. |
|
Sign
for a business use [1405.B] |
·
New sign--$100 ·
Replacement of existing
sign--$40 |
|
Sign
for nursery or agricultural products sales [1405.A.2.a] |
·
Included in use permit ·
$35 if not included in
initial application |
|
Sign
for a rural occupation [1405.A.2.b] |
·
Included in use permit ·
$40 if not included in
initial application |
|
Sign
for a home occupation [1405.A.2.c] |
·
Included in use permit ·
$40 if not included in
initial application |
|
Sign
used to identify noncommercial uses [1405.A.2.d] |
·
$40 |
|
Sign,
off-premises directional for special events [1405.A.2.e] |
·
$40 |
|
Sign,
on-premises for special events [Section 1405.A.2.f] |
·
$40 |
|
Road
Occupancy Permit |
$50
(additional deposit required per Resolution #10-2007) |
|
Accessory
structures for residential use, provided said structures are less than 500
square feet. Carport--$50 Detached
private garage--$50 Greenhouse--$50 Sheds
and gazebos up to 150 square feet-- $25 Sheds
and gazebos between 151 sq ft and 499 sq ft--$50 Uncovered
decks and patios with a floor of 30” or less above grade--$50 |
|
|
Agricultural
Building(s), irrespective of size, as defined by Act 45 Section 103 |
·
$50 ·
See also Part H |
|
Issuance
of a Use & Occupancy permit for a change of use to an existing
Commercial/Industrial/ Institutional building to a similar type use, with
no structural alterations |
·
$100 |
|
Demolition
permit Residential
and detached accessory structures--$75 Commercial,
Industrial, Institutional and detached accessory structures--$150 |
|
|
Swimming
pools and spas Above
ground (>24” deep)--$175 (includes 1 electrical inspection) In
ground--$350 (includes 2 electrical inspections) |
|
|
Permit
extensions (first, valid for six (6) months) |
·
$40 |
|
Permit
extension (second, valid for six (6) months) |
·
$75 |
|
Failed
inspection/re-inspection |
·
$75 |
Part
C
Mobile Home Park & Junkyard Licenses
|
Fee
Item |
Rate |
|
Annual
junkyard license |
·
$350/year (July 1st-June
30th) |
|
Annual
MHP license |
·
$5/lot (January 1st-December
31st) |
Part
D
Residential
Building Permit Fees
|
Fee
Item |
Rate |
|
|
Use
and Occupancy Permit |
·
Included in Building Permit
fee |
|
|
New
single-family dwelling unit, multiple family dwelling unit, condo or
similar structure. Fee shall
be computed on a square foot basis as measured out-to-out of structure and
shall include basements, bays, hallways, stairways, utility rooms, storage
rooms, lobbies, attached garages, foyers and attics that have minimum six
(6) feet of headroom. |
·
$100, plus $.30/square foot
of floor area ·
See also Part H |
|
|
Manufactured
Housing (inspection of basements, footers, piers and final required) |
·
$350, plus electrical
inspections |
|
|
Attached
or detached accessory building or structure exceeding 500 square feet,
such as a carport, porch, enclosed porch, deck (not covered under Part B),
gazebo, patio, garden and/or tool shed, and detached garages. |
·
$100, plus $.30/square foot
of floor area ·
See also Part H |
|
|
Additions,
alterations, renovations or modifications to residential buildings and
residential accessory buildings |
·
$100, plus $.30/square foot
of floor area ·
Minimum fee $200 ·
See also Part H |
|
|
Plumbing,
mechanical or HVAC work not associated with a building permit and not
excepted by the UCC Section 403.62 |
·
$75 per inspection |
|
|
Electrical
(payable w/ building permit) Service--$75 Rough
wiring--$75 Final--$75 Re-inspections--$75
per inspection |
||
|
Permit
Extension (first, valid for six (6) months) |
·
$50 |
|
|
Permit
extension (second, valid for six (6) months) |
·
Full fee (projects not
started or with two or less inspections done) ·
One-half fee (projects half
done or with three or more inspections) |
|
|
Miscellaneous
structural and/or non-structural building activity not specifically
exempted by the UCC, Section 403.62 and not identified elsewhere in this
fee schedule |
·
$75 per inspection ·
$52 per hour plan
review/re-review |
|
|
|
|
|
Part
E
Non-residential Building Permit Fees
(Commercial,
industrial, institutional, non-exemption qualifying buildings on ag uses, rural
occupations, others not categorized)
|
Fee
Item |
Rate |
|
Use
and Occupancy permit |
·
Included with building
permit, except as noted in Part B |
|
New
buildings, additions, alterations, renovations and/or modifications which
includes interior construction, walls, partitions and floor improvements |
·
$100 for first $1,000 of
project cost*, plus $7.50 for each additional $1000 or part thereof ·
Where land development waiver
approved, see Part H |
|
Plan
review & Accessibility plan review |
·
$52/hour |
|
Accessibility
inspections |
·
$200 |
|
Review
of revisions to previously approved plans |
·
$52/hour |
|
Special
structures such as, but not limited to, towers, wireless communications
antennae and storage tanks |
·
$100, plus cost of
engineering time to review special applications ·
Applicant must show valid
state approval to install/remove tanks |
|
Electrical
work not associated with a building permit and not excepted by the UCC
Section 403.62 |
·
$50 for the first $1,000 of
project cost*, plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof ·
$52 per hour for plan reviews
and revisions ·
$80 for each additional
inspection or re-inspection |
|
Plumbing,
mechanical or HVAC work not associated with a building permit and not
excepted by the UCC Section 403.62 |
·
$100 for the first $1,000 of
project cost*, plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 or part thereof ·
$52 per hour for plan reviews
and revisions ·
$80 for each additional
inspection or re-inspection |
|
Miscellaneous
structural and/or non-structural building activity not specifically
exempted by the UCC, Section 403.62 and not identified elsewhere in this
fee schedule |
·
$52 per hour for plan
reviews/re-reviews ·
$75 per inspection |
|
*The applicant for
a permit shall provide an estimated project cost at time of application.
Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including
materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as
electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems.
If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the
applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building
official. Final building
permit valuation shall be set by the building official. |
|
Part F
Township Planner Rates
|
Director |
·
$100/hour |
|
Associate
Director |
·
$85/hour |
|
Senior
Advisor |
·
$85/hour |
|
Senior
Planner |
·
$70/hour |
|
Associate
Planner |
·
$65/hour |
|
Assistant
Planner |
·
$60/hour |
|
GIS
Manager |
·
$70/hour |
|
Cartographer |
·
$65/hour |
|
MAP
Associate |
·
$40/hour |
Part G
Township
Engineer Rates
Actions
which require the Engineer’s input or review to satisfactorily complete such
as sketch plans, complaints or compliance with Code requirements.
|
Senior
Engineer |
·
$88.25/hour |
|
Engineer
II |
·
$74.50/hour |
|
Engineer
I |
·
$65.50/hour |
|
Zoning
Officer |
·
$45.75/hour |
|
Building
Inspector |
·
$52/hour |
|
Clerical |
·
$39.50/hour |
Part H
Chapter 20 Stormwater Control Rates
Applicants shall post escrow with the Township per this Part for the
purpose of reimbursing costs associated with stormwater reviews for issuing
permits under Parts B, D or E. Charges
shall be accrued under Part G. Unused
funds shall be reimbursed upon project completion.
Insufficient funds shall be reimbursed to the Township prior to further
inspections or Use and Occupancy approval. Part
H escrow shall be collected prior to permit issuance, and is a condition subject
to permit issuance.
|
Waiver
requests |
·
$100 |
|
Category
I activities (by definition) |
·
Exempt from stormwater requirements |
|
Category
II activities (by definition are land disturbances greater than 5,000
square feet and/or increases in net impervious surface on a property of ·
More than 1,000 sq.ft. on a lot 0.5 acres or less; ·
More than 1,500 sq.ft. on a lot 0.51-1.0 acres; ·
More than 2,000 sq.ft. on a lot greater than 1.0 acre in
size.) |
·
$750, plus any additional billable to applicant |
|
Category
III activities (by definition does not qualify for exemption or Category
II activities) |
·
$1,250, plus any additional billable to applicant |
RESOLVED,
this 9th day of June, 2010.
Honey Brook Township Board of Supervisors
Lewis M. Wertley, Chairman
Donald E. Johnson, Vice-Chairman
Joseph O. Fenstermacher, Member
Attest: Michael J. Brown, Township Manager