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Ordinance No. 06-11

Introduced: April 7, 2011
Public Hearing: May 5, 2011
Status: Adopted

An ordinance amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey


WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce ordinances to manage regulate and control the finances and property of the municipality; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph desires to amend the Sections of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, governing Administrative Fees, Buildings, Engineering Services, Fire Prevention, Health Clinic Fees, Police, Public Works and Recreation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey as follows:

SECTION ONE. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Administrative Fees is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Tax map fee (large)$7.00 per sheet
Tax map fee (small)$3.00 per sheet
Tax map fee (full set)$175.00
Tax bill duplicate:
First copy$5.00
Additional copies$25.00
Street map fee$4.00
Zoning ordinance fee$100.00
Master plan fee$100.00
Election district map fee$4.00
Municipal code book fee$160.00
Copying fees: (Ordinance No. 01-11, adopted 2/3/11)
Letter size page or smaller$0.05 per image
Legal size page or larger$0.07 per image
D Size (24" x 36")$5.00
E Size (36" x 42")$7.00
Large zoning map fee (black & white)$15.00
Large zoning map fee (color)$30.00
Small zoning map fee (black & white)$3.00
Small zoning map fee (color)$6.00
Newcomer’s packet for Realtors and developers$15.00
Application for conversion of multiple dwelling to condominium or cooperative ownership$100.00 per unit
Compact disc (CD) duplication plus any township cost for downloading requested information$1.00 per CD
Digital picture copy$12.00
Recycling containers, per container$20.00
Recycling container lids, per lid$5.00
Tax redemption$50.00
Lien holder tax redemption$50.00

SECTION TWO. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Buildings is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

BUILDINGS
Permit Fees:
Basic construction fee. The fee to be charged for a construction permit shall be the sum of the basic construction fee computed in accordance with the following subsections (1) through (3) plus any applicable special fees, such as elevator fees and sign fees. This fee shall be paid before a permit is issued.
(1) Volume on cost. Fees for new construction or alterations shall be as follows:
a. New construction (all use groups as defined in article 2 of the building subcode)$0.034 per cubic foot
b. New construction-first 40,000 square feet (use groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F, S-1, S-2)$0.034 per cubic foot
c. New construction-over 40,000 square feet (use groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, F, S-1, S-2)$0.015 per cubic foot
d. Renovations, alterations, fencing, rain leaders, gutters, metal or wood sheds & repairs$30.00 per $1,000, minimum of $75.00
e. Decks$0.50 per square foot, minimum of $75.00
f. Roofing & siding:
Residential$75.00
Commercial$30.00 per $1,000.00
(2) Plumbing fixtures and stacks, fire protection and hazardous equipment$20.00 per plumbing fixture, device, plumbing stack and roof vent or stack to be installed; minimum shall be $60.00 except as otherwise provided herein
a. The fee for sprinkler heads, smoke detectors and other fire alarm devices (i.e., pull stations, heat detectors, etc.) shall be computed on the basis of the number of units as follows:
1 - 20 heads or detectors$75.00
21 - 100 heads or detectors$150.00
101 - 200 heads or detectors$225.00
201 - 400 heads or detectors$450.00
401 - 1,000 heads or detectors$625.00
Over 1,001 heads or detectors$750.00
Sprinkler System Fire Pump$100.00
b. Utility connection fee$30.00 per connection
c. Standpipes per riser fee$160.00 each
d. Fee for oil and gas fired furnaces or pool heaters $60.00 per furnace or heater installed; minimum fee $60.00
e. Fee for independent pre-engineered fire suppression systems$100.00 per system
f. Fee for the installation or removal of underground or aboveground fuel tanks:
Up to 99 [999] gallons$75.00/tank
1,000 and more$150.00/tank
g. Fee for special plumbing devices, which includes grease traps, oil separators, water-cooled air conditioning units, refrigeration units, backflow preventers, steam boilers (excluding those for domestic water heating), gas piping, gas service entrances, active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping$50.00 per unit
h. Kitchen exhaust systems fee$80.00 per system
i. Incinerator fee$375.00 per incinerator
j. Crematoriums$375.00 per crematorium
k. Fee for installation or removal of furnaces, boilers and fireplaces requiring venting per device$50.00
minimum $50.00
l. Fire subcode plan review$65.00
m. Special and overtime inspections, per hour or any part thereof$100.00
(3) Mechanical systems fee$30.00 per system; $50.00 minimum fee
Plan review fee:
20% of amount to be charged for construction permit. The fee shall be paid before the plans are reviewed. The amount paid shall be credited toward the amount to be charged for the construction.
Demolition permit fee:
For structures 5,000 square feet or less, the fee shall be $100.00
For structures 5,000 square feet or more, the fee shall be $200.00.
Removals. The fee for a permit for the removal of a building or structure from one lot to another or to a new location shall be the sum of the estimated cost for moving, for a new foundation and for placement in completed condition in the new location, and shall be as set forth in subsection (1)d under “Basic construction fees” for renovations, alterations, etc.
Signs.
A. No Footing—$1.75 per square foot, minimum of $60.00
B. With Footing—$2.50 per square foot, minimum of $75.00
Certificates of occupancy:
(1) Fee for certificate of occupancy10% of construction permit fee; minimum fee $50.00
(2) Fee for certificate of occupancy on multiple units10% of the new construction permit fee or $50.00 per unit, whichever is greater
(3) Fee for a letter stating that a certificate of occupancy is not required for a change of title$25.00
(4) Fee for first temporary certificate of occupancyFree for 90 days
(5) Fee for each additional temporary certificate of occupancy after the first 90 days$50.00
Asbestos removal fees:
Administrative fee for each construction permit$85.00
Administrative fee for each certificate of occupancy issued following successful completion of an asbestos hazard abatement project$20.00
Annual construction permit, including 1 to 25 workers$775.00
Electrical permits and inspections:
Special and overtime inspections, per hour, in addition to all other fees $100.00 an hour, minimum $300.00
Administrative fee25% of fees set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20; minimum of $15.00
Fee for a pool:
(1) New installation:
a. In ground$175.00
b. Above ground$85.00
c. Pool fence$100.00
(2) Alteration or repair$25.00 per $1,000.00 of repair/alteration; minimum amount $50.00
(3) Heater, oil or gas fired$50.00
(4) Additional fence$25.00 per $1,000.00
(5) Application for certificate of approvalNo fee allowed by U.C.C. - State of New Jersey
(6) Electrical permitBased on the work to be done; $70.00 minimum amount
Electrical fees of private on-site inspection and plan review agenciesAs set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20
Retaining walls:
For residential structures under 550 square feet $95.00
For residential structures over 550 square feet $175.00
Tents:
Temporary
Under 900 square feetNo permit required
Above 900 square feet or 30 feet in any direction$75.00

SECTION THREE. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Engineering Services is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

ENGINEERING SERVICES
Road opening fee:
(1) Inspection$200.00, minimum
(2) Cash bond$500.00, minimum bond 10 linear foot, inspection 5% of bond amount
Road opening fee for excavations in new street improvements:
(1) Within one year$850.00
(2) Third and fourth years$600.00
(3) Year five$400.00
Soil movement permit:
(1) Up to 10 cubic yards$150.00
(2) Over 10 cubic yards$150.00 plus $0.25 for each additional cubic yard
Lot grading permit: (adopted 5/7/2009)
(1) Lot grading permit$100.00
(2) with lot grading plan$300.00 additional
Flood map certification$20.00
Topography map fee$60.00/sheet
Engineering inspection fee:
(1) Developments5% of improvement costs
(2) Non-residential site5% of improvement costs
Large map copies$5.00

SECTION FOUR. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing *Fire Prevention is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

FIRE PREVENTION
These fees are for the inspection of businesses within buildings, areas of buildings and premises not registered with the state as a life hazard use or with the fire prevention bureau as a permit use or any special use category.
Basic Use:
Fee determined by the gross floor area of outside building dimensions or inside floor area if it is a separate use tenancy. For a multistory building, the fee is determined per floor for a single occupant or by unit for a separate use.
0 to 2,000 sq. ft.$75.00
2,001 to 6,000 sq. ft.$100.00
6,001 to 9,000 sq. ft.$125.00
9,001 to 12,000 sq. ft.$150.00
12,001 to 15,000 sq. ft.$230.00
15,001 to 18,000 sq. ft.$280.00
over 18,000 sq. ft.$30.00/10,000 sq. ft. addl.
over 50,000 sq. ft.$20.00/10,000 sq. ft. addl.
Common areas in a multi-tenant building$100.00
Special Use:
Multifamily dwellings:
3 - 10 units$125.00
11 - 15 units$150.00
16 - 20 units$220.00
21 - 25 units$250.00
26 - 30 units$280.00
Each additional 5 unit increment$30.00
Churches:
Per inspection$50.00
Permit Fees:
Type 1 permits
(Includes, but is not limited to: bonfires, use of flame producing devices to remove paint or sealing membrane roofs, large tents, kiosks, welding or cutting operations, storage of combustible liquids, cooking operations requiring fire suppression system)
$100.00
Type 2 permits
(Includes, but is not limited to: bowling lane refinishing, thermal insecticide fogging, mobile enclosed structures used for human occupancy during carnivals, and covered malls)
$250.00
Type 3 permits
(Includes, but is not limited to: industrial processing ovens, junk yards, storage or use of fireworks and outdoor used tire storage)
$375.00
Type 4 permits
(Includes, but is not limited to: production and sale of cryrogenic liquid, and storage of more than 660 gallons of unstable liquids in closed containers, industrial or commercial uses of magnesium)
$500.00
Smoke Detector Certification Inspection:
Initial inspection$100.00
Each reinspection$100.00
Emergencies inspection$150.00
Zoning CO fire inspection$75.00
Special Event/Incident Standbys:
Per hour per inspector:
Fire official (minimum of 2 hours)$90.00
Fire inspector (minimum of 2 hours)$70.00
Administratuve fee (2-hour minimum)$20.00
Fire Department Special Event/Incident Standbys:
Per hour per vehicle$90.00
Administrative fee (2-hour minimum)$20.00

SECTION FIVE. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Health Clinic Fees is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Health Clinic Fees
Female cancer screening$50.00
Female cancer screening, senior citizen$45.00
Male cancer screening$40.00
Male cancer screening, senior citizen$35.00
Skin cancer screening$10.00
Oral cancer screening$10.00
Chem-23 blood profile$35.00
Chem-23 blood profile, senior citizen$25.00
Flu immunization$20.00
Pneumonia immunization$30.00
Hepatitis A vaccine ($25/dose x 2 doses)$50.00
Hepatitis A and B vaccine (combined)$130.00
Hepatitis B vaccine ($30/dose x 3 doses)$90.00
Human papillomavirus vaccine ($130/dose x 3 doses)$390.00
Meningicoccal vaccine$100.00
Pertussis vaccine$40.00
Shingles vaccine$160.00
Waiver of fees.
(1) Cancer screenings, Chem-23 and flu immunizations are waived for active and life members of the local fire companies and first aid squads.
(2) The health officer is authorized to waive or discount health clinic fees for residents providing reasonable evidence of economic hardship.
(3) Per person administration fee for vaccines obtained at no cost to the township from any federal or state program.$15.00 per person

SECTION SIX. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Police is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

POLICE
Alarm fees (residential registration)$65.00
Alarm fees (commercial registration)$150.00
Residential late registration$100.00
Commercial late registration$200.00
Copying fees: (Ordinance No. 01-11, adopted 2/3/11)
Letter size page or smaller$0.05 per image
Legal size page or larger$0.07 per image
Audio tapesCost of tape
Video tapesCost of tape
Compact discs (CDs)$1.00 per CD
Firearms identification card$5.00
Pistol Permit$2.00
Special duty police officers:
An outside employer hiring off-duty police officer(s) must sign an Agreement (Exhibit A) to hold harmless and indemnify Randolph Township. The agreement outlines the coverage requirements to be provided by the outside employer. The police officer must have authority from the chief of police to provide the special duty service.
Exhibit A referenced above is not set out at length herein, but is on file and available for inspection in the office of the township clerk.
Board of Education, Randolph Township projects/activities, and non-profit organizations located within Randolph:
Police officer$38.00
Administrative fee$7.00/hour
Other groups and entities, per hour:
Police officer$54.00/hour
Administrative fee$17.00/hour

SECTION SEVEN. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Public Works is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

PUBLIC WORKS
Curbside collection of metal appliances, including but not limited to refrigerator, hot water heater, stove/oven, washer & dryer, large screen TVs $30.00 each
Buckets of mulch loaded at Recycling Center$30.00 per bucket
Wood mulch delivery fee$130.00 per load
A resident or residents who own property in the township shall be entitled to receive in the aggregate not more than four truckloads of leaf mulch and/or wood mulch for each single property owned in any given calendar year.
Special branch pickup fee$150.00 per load
Commercial tire drop-off fee:
(1) Regular size$5.00 each
(2) Truck size$10.00 each
Street sign fee:$80.00 each
(1) Crossblocks$10.00 each
(2) Caps$10.00 each
Curbside collection of heavy recyclable fee$30.00

SECTION EIGHT. The Section of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey governing Recreation is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

RECREATION
Randolph Park fees:
(1) Swimming fees:
a. Family residents$120.00 per year
b. Individual resident$60.00 per year
c. Couple-residents$95.00 per year
d. Daily rate-resident$5.00 per day on weekdays, $6.00 per day on Saturday and Sunday
e. Daily rate-nonresident$8.00 per day
f. Daily rate-guest$5.00 per day on weekdays, $6.00 per day on Saturday and Sunday
g. Family-nonresident (per season)$200.00 per year
h. Individual-nonresident$80.00 per year
(2) Weekly fee for admission to Randolph Park for a nonresident of the township who is a house guest of a township resident who holds a season pass for Randolph Park Beach$30.00 per week
(3) Early payment discount. A discount of $10.00 will be in effect for the annual fee for family resident and individual resident swimming fees if payment is received on or before April 28 of the current membership year.$10.00
(4) Fishing fee (plus presentation of state license)$10.00 per person
(5) Boating fee$10.00
(6) Group fees. Reservations shall be made only in the picnic area and only during normal operating hours. All other rules and regulations must be followed. Fees for groups are as follows:
a. 10 to 150 persons$3.00 per person
b. 151 to 300 persons$2.75 per person
c. 301 to 500 persons$2.50 per person
d. 501 persons and over$2.00 per person
In addition to this fee, a fee of $50.00 per 100 people, or any part thereof, with a required minimum of 300 people, will be charged for exclusive use of the facilities.
(7) Tennis court fees:
a. Tennis court badge fees:
Family-residents$50.00 per year
Individual-resident$30.00 per year
Couple-residents$45.00 per year
Nonresident$50.00 per year
b. Guest fee (guests not to exceed half of the group playing on court)$3.00
c. Reservation fee, for all supervised courts$2.00 per court per hour
d. Reservation of tennis court in addition to a picnic pavilion$20.00 per hour per court
(8) Admission to theater and community theater productions offered by the department of parks, recreation and community servicesUp to $25.00/performance
(9) Waiver of fees. All of the fees, except the tennis court reservation fee and the community theater fees, shall be waived for any resident of the township receiving public assistance, on active duty with the armed services of the United States of America, or over age 60.
(10) Lost badge fee, Randolph Park and tennis membership, for replacement of lost card; identification will be required before a replacement will be issued$6.00
(11) Late Fees. Registration dates will be established by the department of parks, recreation and community services and advertised in advance in official department flyers and web page. A fee of $10.00 per person per registration will be charged for all late activity registrations for the following programs: track and field and cross country. A registration will not be considered late until five working days after the advertised registration date has passed. Persons moving into the township after the registration period will not be charged a late fee.
(12) General program fees:
a. Special instruction and activity program$10.00 to $1,000.00 per person
b. Special events and field trips$2.50 to $250.00 per person
c. Adult basketball and softball league fees$100.00 to $900.00 per team
d. Youth hockey fees$50.00 to $1,500.00
e. Traveling team fees$0 to $500.00
(13) Soccer field camp per field$30.00 per 2 hours
Fee applicable under all following conditions:
a. Field(s) reserved for between June 15 and Sept. 1
b. Field(s) reserved from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
c. Field(s) reserved for three or more consecutive days
d. Two or more fields reserved for 4 hours
Refreshment stand camp fee$15.00 per day
(14) Waiver of fees.
a. Fees required under section (12), a. through e., of Appendix A - fee schedule, “Recreation, Randolph Park fees,” shall be waived for any township resident receiving public assistance. For purposes of this section, public assistance shall include participation in the following: Welfare, subsidized housing, federal school lunch program, food stamps or other form of public assistance.
b. Fees required under section (13) and for use of Brundage Park, Heistein Park, and Freedom Park, (1) through (7) shall be waived for all organizations of the Township of Randolph provided the following criteria are satisfied:
1. The organization is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization as defined in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or a similarly constituted entity;
2. Eighty percent of the organization (including team participants, members and/or guests) is composed of township residents;
3. A contact person for the organization is provided who will assume the responsibility of coordinating all activities of the organization with the parks, recreation and community services departments;
4. All costs associated with use of the facilities for events such as tournaments, fund-raisers, all-star teams and refreshment stand use and the like shall be paid by the organization;
5. All rules and regulations of the department of parks and recreation are adhered to.
c. The director of parks and recreation for the township parks will be responsible for compliance with this subsection.
Brundage Park and Heistein Park and Freedom Park fees:
(1) Weekend and/or holiday use of picnic pavilions:
 NonresidentResident
a. Up to 75 people$125.00$110.00
b. 75 to 150 people$200.00$130.00
c. 151 to 250 people$250.00$150.00
d. 251 to 300 people$350.00$190.00
e. 301 to 400 people$400.00$225.00
f. 401 and over$550.00$300.00
(2) Weekday Use of Picnic Pavilions10 to 40 people may utilize one-half of a picnic pavilion for a maximum of four hours for $25.00
(3) Volleyball courts reservations$10.00 per court, per hour
(4) Basketball courts reservations$10.00 per court, per hour
(5) Soccer fields reservations; this reservation is for daytime hours only and is good for 2 hours each$150.00 for each field reservation
(6) Tennis courts may be reserved by the same group at the same time a picnic pavilion is also reserved. There will be a fee of $20.00 per court per hour with a maximum of two courts available. This reservation is at the discretion of the director of parks, recreation and community services.
(7) Ballfields:
Randolph Board of Education School/Township sponsoredPrivate
a. Use of lighted ballfield (3 hours per use):
Baseball/softball 60'$35 - $125$50 - $150
Baseball 90'$50 - $175$75 - $150
Soccer/football/lacrosse$55 - $150$100 - $300
b. Reservation fee$50.00 per field, per 2 hours
(8) Trail special event fee$100.00
Brundage Park Skatepark fees:
Lifetime registration fee resident and non-resident$15.00
Freedom Park synthetic turf field fees:
1. One-third of the field$100.00 per hour
2. One-half of the field$150.00 per hour
3. Full field$200.00 per hour
Senior Community Center and VFW Building:
1. The Senior Community Center and VFW Building may be used without charge by all official Township committees, boards or agencies.
2. Community groups* may use the building without charge for one regular or business meeting during any month.
3. All community groups using the building for more than one regular or business meeting during a month will be charge $20.00 per hour for extra dates.
4. Special event charges will be made to any community group using the building for social events, fund raisers, or other special activities at an hourly rate of $35.00.
5. Private individuals or groups** using the Center shall pay an hourly rate of $75.00. All rental fees shall be paid in full prior to the event, to be determined at time of booking. Any unanticipated additional charge, such as overtime use of building, shall be paid upon receipt of a bill.
6. Use of stove, refrigerator and dishwasher are included in the regular fee, if available.
* Community groups shall be identified as non-profit, charitable or religious groups organized in Randolph and/or whose membership comprises at least 50% Randolph residents. Such groups are local churches, service groups, civic associations, etc.
** Private individuals or groups shall be defined as any person or organization that is not organized within the Township or does not consist of persons providing community services or general community involvement. Examples would be persons requesting use of the building for wedding receptions, or use by county or regional organizations.
THERE MUST BE AN AUTHORIZED SUPERVISOR OF THE BUILDING PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.

SECTION NINE. All Ordinances of the Township of Randolph which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency.

SECTION TEN. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION ELEVEN. This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.

ATTEST

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Donna Marie Luciani, Township Clerk

TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH

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Trina Ruane Mitsch, Mayor

LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, COUNTY OF MORRIS
ORDINANCE NO. 06-11

Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Amending Appendix A of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey” was submitted in writing at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, held on April 7, 2011 and was introduced, read by title and passed on first reading. A Statement of Purpose of the Ordinance is contained below. The Governing Body of the Township of Randolph will further consider the Ordinance for second reading and final passage thereof at their regular meeting to be held on May 5, 2011 at 8 p.m. prevailing time, at the Municipal Building, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07869, at which time and place a public hearing will be heard thereon by the Governing Body and all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance.

Statement of Purpose of Ordinance

The purpose of the above Ordinance is to amend the Sections of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of Revised Ordinances of the Township of Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, governing Administrative Fees, Buildings, Engineering Services, Fire Prevention, Health Clinic Fees, Police, Public Works and Recreation.

A copy of the full Ordinance is available to any member of the general public, without cost, at the Township of Randolph, Municipal Building, Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey, at the Office of the Township Clerk, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Donna Marie Luciani, Township Clerk
Township of Randolph
County of Morris, State of New Jersey