RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES

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1 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the grant of powers set forth in the Second Class Township Code and/or municipal codes passed by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; therefore, let it be known that the Schedule of Fees for the Township of Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania, for the fiscal year 2019, has been set as follows: Note: Any permit required work which is started without an approved permit being issued automatically doubles the permit fees. Note: Many permits will require a Zoning Ordinance review fee, as well as a building permit fee in combination with the other fees prescribed in this schedule. Note: All permits applicable to the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code will require a Labor & Industry training fee of $4.50 in combination with the other fees prescribed in this schedule. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES The following permit costs include the initial plan review, unless otherwise noted, and initial inspections as required for UCC compliance. New Construction & Additions Finished Space** $0.50/sq. ft. (1) New Construction & Additions Unfinished Space** (Garages, Basements, Decks, Porches, Accessory Structures, etc.) $0.25/sq. ft. (1) Demolition $100 Swimming Pools - Above Ground $75 (1) - In Ground $150 (1) Alterations/Renovations Minimum fee - up to $1,000 of fair market value* $75 (1) - for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof (as stated $10 by contract or fair market value*) Permit Renewal Fee $50 Failed Inspection/Re-inspection Fee $70 Penalty for construction without a permit Double fee(s) Plan review $70/hour (1) Miscellaneous permit/plan review & inspection Certificate of Occupancy $35 Partial Occupancy $75 *Fair Market Value a cost determined by the Construction Code Officer or Township Engineer when a contracted cost is not available. This cost may be established before or after construction is completed. **Minimum fee = $100 (1) Add Certificate of Occupancy Fee as applicable Note: All square foot calculations are based on exterior dimensions of structures 1

2 Residential Fees Continued Electrical Permits Service Upgrade 400 amps or less $ amp service or less Up to and including 100 devices $250 Over 100 devices $250 + $0.50/device over 100 Over 200 amp service Up to and including 100 devices $325 Over 100 devices $325 + $0.50/device over 100 Branch Circuit Work Up to and including 50 devices $160 Over 50 devices $225 Re-inspection Fee $70 Standby generator/transfer $95 switch Photovoltaic (solar) $ structural permit when applicable (1) (1) Add Certificate of Occupancy Fee as applicable Mechanical Mechanical Permit (new home) $ 225 Mechanical Permit (replacement) $85 Plumbing Permits Type Fee per unit Sanitary Sewer Connection $70 Water Service Connection $70 First Trap or Fixture $40 Additional Trap or Fixture $10 Water Heater (relief valve) $75 Heating Boiler (relief valve) $75 Steam heating boiler $75 Domestic water piping $40 Sanitary Lift Station/Grinder pump $40 Water conditioner $25 Rain conductor $10 Dishwasher $10 Garbage disposal $10 Sump Pump $25 Miscellaneous fixtures $20 New home (covers first trap or fixture, water connection, sewer $175 connection, first rain conductor, domestic water piping and domestic hot water) Residential Sprinkler $150 + plan review 2

3 Residential Fees Continued General Fees Uniform Construction Code Education Fee $4.50 (applies to all building permits) Re-Inspection Fee $ 70 Zoning Permit Fee RESIDENTIAL ZONING PERMIT FEES Residential Zoning Permit Fee (except as modified below)... $ flat fee (ex. New Homes, Additions, Structures >150 sqft, Decks >30, Pools etc) Minor Structures (ex. Fences; at grade patios; sheds < 150sq.ft.; driveways; and decks < 30 ) Zoning Fee for Minor Structures.. $ flat fee No Impact Home Based Business... $ flat fee Home Occupation Fee.. $ flat fee Dumpster / POD unit to be located within the public right-of-way. $ flat fee Curbs, Sidewalk & Driveway Apron repair/replacement... $ flat fee Property Transfer Ordinance Inspection Fee Application submitted 15 or more days prior to settlement.. $ flat fee Application submitted less than 15 days prior to settlement...$ flat fee 3

4 NON-RESIDENTIAL Building Permit Fee Schedule The following permit costs include the initial inspections as required for UCC compliance. Building Permits New Construction & Additions Finished Space** $0.50/sq. ft. ($300 min.) New Construction & Additions Unfinished Space** (Garages, Basements, Accessory Structures, etc.) $0.25/sq. ft. ($300 min.) Warehouse/Industrial Building Shell in excess of 100,000 square feet $0.175/sq. ft. Plumbing $0.05/sq. ft. ($300 min.) Electrical (new construction) $0.05/sq. ft. ($350 min.) Mechanical $0.05/sq. ft. ($300 min.) Accessibility $0.05/sq. ft. ($300 min.) Sprinkler System $250 plus $5 per head Fire Protection (other than sprinkler system) $0.05/sq. ft. ($300 min.) Demolition $200 Swimming Pools $250 Alterations/Renovations Minimum fee - up to $1,000 of fair market value* $125 - for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $10 Certification of Occupancy $50 Permit Renewal Fee $60 Failed Inspection/Re-inspection Fee $82.50 Penalty for Construction without a permit Double fee(s) Plan review/ Miscellaneous permit/plan review or inspection $82.50/hour Partial Occupancy $75 *Fair Market Value - a cost determined by the Township Building Code Official when a contracted cost is not available. This cost may be established before or after construction is completed. ** Minimum Fee - Note: All square foot calculations are based on exterior dimensions of structures Fee to Extend Approval pursuant to Section 1606-I(C) of Act 46 of 2010: 25 percent (25%) of original fee for application, for which approval has or will be extended, up to $5,000.00, or such maximum amount as may otherwise be authorized by law. (Resolution # ). 4

5 NON-RESIDENTIAL Building Permit Fee Schedule (continued) Electrical Permits 600 amp service or less Up to and including 200 $350 devices Over 200 devices $350 + $0.50/device over 200 Over 600 amp service Branch circuit work (600 amps or less) $0.05/sq. ft. ($350 min.) $225 Up to and including 50 devices Over 50 devices $275 Re-inspection fee $82.50 Service upgrade (600 amps or less) $150 Miscellaneous permit/plan review & inspection/additional plan review Standby generator/transfer switch $82.50/hour $ plus plan review Photovoltaic (solar) $ plus plan review + structural permit when applicable (1) (1) Add Certificate of Occupancy Fee as applicable General Fees Uniform Construction Code Education Fee (applies to all building permits) $4.50 NON RESIDENTIAL ZONING FEES Grading change for Driveways, Access Drives, Parking Areas etc. SIGNAGE: Zoning Permit Fee. $ flat fee Township Engineering Review fees.. See Engineering Fee Schedule Permanent Signs Zoning Fee.. $ flat fee Plus applicable Building Fees Temporary Signs Temporary Sign Fee... $ per permit issuance Zoning Permit (Non-residential)... $ flat fee 5

6 On-Lot Sewage Disposal Fees - Berks Enviro Tech, Inc. Call BET for current adopted rates Twp On-Lot Sewage Maintenance Program Inspection and repair permit $60.00/ 3 year cycle STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Notes: (1) Applicable to individual lot improvements not located within a subdivision or land development having adequate overall stormwater controls. (2) Applicant shall be billed additional costs incurred if filing fee is exceeded. In addition, a 1.5% late fee will be assessed each month on all invoices in arrears over 45 days. $ **** Stormwater Management added for SANITARY SEWER TAPPING FEE Spring WWTP Basin Reading/ Tulpehocken Basin Reading/ Wyomissing Basin West Lawn / JMA Basin Maximum Allowable Fee Amount per EDU $4, Capacity Component $ Collection Component $ Actual Cost Connection Fee $ Actual Cost - Customer Facilities Fee $ Capacity Component Collection Component - $.86/gallon $ Actual Cost Connection Fee $ Actual Cost - Customer Facilities Fee $1, Capacity Component $3, Collection Component $ Actual Cost Connection Fee $ Actual Cost - Customer Facilities Fee Established Joint Municipal Authority tap in fee 6

7 MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS (Books, pamphlets, etc.) Joint Municipal Comprehensive Plan $ Park and Recreation Open Space Plan $ Greenways and Trails Study and Plan $ PRD-Planned Residential Development Ordinance $ Township of Spring Standard Construction Specifications $ Paper $ CD Stormwater Management Ordinance Act 537 $30.00 Paper $15.00 CD $50.00 CD Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance* $ Paper $ CD Zoning Ordinance* $30.00 Paper $15.00 CD Zoning District Map* $10.00 Paper $10.00 CD Township Street Map $ 2.00 * - available to view/print from website 7

8 TOWNSHIP CONSULTING ENGINEER: Prevailing Rate TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR: Prevailing Rate STORM SEWER &/OR SANITARY SEWER COMPLAINT REVIEWS: Individual plans/issues reviewed by Engineer or Director of Public Works (excluding review of plans submitted w/ land development/subdivisions) $100.00/hr Note: Costs incurred by outside consultants will be invoiced at prevailing rates. CODES/ZONING REGULATIONS and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE REQUESTS: Review/Letter Response from Zoning Officer and/or BCO o Residential.. $50.00/hr. ($ min) o Non-Residential. $75.00/hr. ($ min) Sign Removal Storage Fee (Ordinance #418) $5.00 per sign removed SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT FILING FEES NOTE: Applicant shall be billed additional costs incurred if filing fee is exceeded. In addition, a 1.5% late fee will be assessed each month on all invoices in arrears over 45 days. RESIDENTIAL (subdivision and/or land development) a. Minor Subdivision (2 or 3 lots) 1. Sketch Plan - $ Final Plan - $ $ per lot/dwelling unit, whichever number is greater b. Major Subdivision (4 to 10 lots) 1. Sketch Plan - $ Preliminary Plan - $ plus $ per lot 3. Final Plan - $ plus $50.00 per lot c. Major Subdivision (11 lots or more) 1. Sketch Plan - $ Preliminary Plan - $ plus $ per lot for first 10 lots plus, $ per lot for next 50 lots, plus $50.00 per lot for each additional lot. 3. Final Plan - $ plus $ per lot for first 10 lots, plus $50.00 per lot each additional lot. NON-RESIDENTIAL (Subdivision and/or Land Development) a. Sketch Plan - $ b. Preliminary Plan - $ plus $ per building lot, plus $50.00 per quarter acre or part thereof. c. Final Plan - $ plus $50.00 per building lot, + $25.00 per quarter acre or part thereof. 8

9 INDUSTRIAL - (Subdivision and/or Land Development) a. Sketch Plan - $ b. Preliminary Plan - $ plus $ per acre or part thereof. c. Final Plan - $ plus $ per acre or part thereof. WAIVER OF LAND DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION PROCESS $ Fees for plan review, inspections of improvements and repairing thereon by Professional Consultants: Township Engineering and Planning Director (In House): $90 / hr. Outside professional Consultants: $ prevailing rate OPEN SPACE - The fees required to be paid in lieu of planned open space are $1, for each dwelling unit and $1,500.00/acre to the nearest ¼ acre for commercial/business development. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD): Payable upon submittal of a Tentative Plan $ 5, CHANGE TO RECORDED PLAN: $ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS: $ STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: Review fees for drainage plans submitted as part of a proposed subdivision or land development shall be covered by the subdivision or land development plan application fee. Review of all other drainage plan submittals shall be billed at the prevailing rates for either the in-house Township Engineering and Planning Director, or the outside professional consultants, whichever is applicable. HEARING FEES Note that all hearing fees are non-refundable, except where indicated. If chargeable costs exceed these fees, the applicant will pay those costs. See below. HEARINGS BEFORE ZONING HEARING BOARD: Appeal of Zoning Officer Action (This fee returned if appeal is granted) $1, Appeal Validity of Zoning Ordinance or Map $1, Variance Requests $1, Special Exception Requests $1, Secretarial Fee $ HEARINGS BEFORE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Zoning Section 410 Easement Relief of Twp. Owned Infrastructure $

10 Zoning Change $3, Curative Amendment $4, Sewage Permit refusal or revocation $ Conditional Use $1, Planned Residential Development $3, Waiver of PRD Requirements $ Property Maintenance Appeals Board $ Transfer of Liquor License $1, (Additional fees in accordance with Resolution may apply.) Miscellaneous Hearings + court costs $ Public Gathering Application Fee $ OPEN RECORDS POLICY SERVICES: Photocopies Plan Copies (see below) $.25/copy Certification of public record $ 1.00 Copies onto electronic media Offsite copies of subdivision, land development, or other plans $ plus cost of material $ plus costs incurred NOTE: If total cost to duplicate record exceeds $100.00, Township may require pre-payment prior to providing access to the public record. MISCELLANEOUS FEES/CHARGES: Burning Permit (with approval of Fire Marshal) $ Plan Copies (up to 24 x 36 ) (larger than 24 x 36 ) Aerial Photographs (1 = 100 accuracy on CD-ROM) $ 7.50/page $15.00/page $ 50.00/planimetric tile 10

11 Aerial photos on 8 x 11 with address, property lines, utilities $ 1.00/per color copy Mailing fee (Handling Fee) $ 5.00 Mileage 58 cents per mile Sewer Certifications $ 25.00/each Sewer Delinquent Notice Fee $ Delinquent Sewer Property Tag Fee $ Returned Checks $ 50.00/each* * The Township may charge a higher fee if the financial institution charges the payee a higher fee. POLICE SERVICES School Rates Accident Reports Fire Police Services Impound Lot Fee False Alarm Calls Call #1-3 Call # 4-6 Call #7+ Handicap Parking Sign Application Handicap Parking Sign Renewal $ /hr. $ 15.00/each $20.00/hour/officer $25.00/day/after owner notification No Charge $50.00/each $ each $ $ annually FIRE SERVICES 01. Burning Permit $ False Fire alarms Calls 1-3 No Charge Calls 4-6 $ Calls 7 + $ Fire Reports $ Fire Police Services $20.00 Per Man Per Hour 05. Standby / Fire Watch Details $ Per Hour 06. Service Charge for providing water for Standpipe or Fire $ Pump Test 07. Water removal $ Per Hour 08. Lockouts $

12 09. Heavy Rescue (first hour) (Each additional hour) 10. Light Rescue (first hour) (Each additional hour) $ $ $ $ Minor Fluids / Spills / Leaks $ Major Hazardous Materials Incident (first hour) (Each additional hour $ 1, $ Vehicle Fires $ * Numbers 09 through 13 will be billed to the person s insurance policy. DESCRIPTION OF FIRE PERMITS Annual Operational Permit Fees Relevant Section of the International Fire Code 2015 Edition: Aerosol Products in excess of 500 pounds $75.00 per year Amusement Buildings $75.00 per year Aviation Facilities $ per year Carbon Dioxide Systems used in Beverage Dispensing Apps $75.00 per year Carnivals and Fairs $75.00 per year Cellulose Nitrate Film $75.00 per year Combustible Dust-Producing Operation $ per year Combustible Fibers in excess of 100 Cubic Feet $75.00 per year Compressed Gases $75.00 per year Covered and Open Mall Buildings $ per year Cryogenic Fluids $75.00 per year Cutting and Welding $75.00 per year Dry Cleaning Plants $75.00 per year Exhibits and Trade Shows $75.00 per year Fireworks Sales/ Explosives $ per year 12

13 Fire Hydrants or Valves $75.00 per year Flammable and Combustible Liquids $75.00 per year Underground Tanks-Install/Remove Residential Less than 275 gallons In excess of 275 Gallons Non Residential Greater than 275 Gallons and less than 500 Gallons Greater than 501 Gallons and less than 10,000 Gallons In Excess of 10,000+ Gallons $75.00 per year $75.00 per year $ per year $ per year $ per year Floor Finishing $75.00 per year Fruit and Crop Ripening $75.00 per year Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging $75.00 per year Hazardous Materials Combustible Liquids Corrosive Materials Explosive Materials Flammable Materials Highly Toxic Materials Oxidizing Materials Organic Peroxides Pyrophoric Materials Toxic Materials Unstable (Reactive) Materials Water Reactive Materials $75.00 per year $75.00 per year $ per year $75.00 per year $ per year $75.00 per year $ per year $ per year $75.00 per year $ per year $ per year HPM Facilities $75.00 per year High Piled Storage in excess of 500 square feet $75.00 per year Hot Work Operations $75.00 per year Industrial Ovens $75.00 per year Lumber Yards and Wood Working Plants $75.00 per year Liquid Gas Fueled Vehicles/Equipment-assemblies $75.00 per year 13

14 LPG Gas $75.00 per year Sale of Portable Containers Above/Ground-Install/Remove Less than 2000 Gallons $50.00 per year In Excess of 2000 Gallons $ per year Magnesium greater than 10 pounds $75.00 per year Misc. Combustible Storage in excess of 2500 Cubic Feet $75.00 per year Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities $75.00 per year Open Burning $75.00 per year Open Flame and Torches $75.00 per year Candles/Open Flames (Assembly Occupancy) $75.00 per year Organic Coatings greater than One (1) Gallon $75.00 per year Place of Assembly $75.00 per year Private Fire Hydrants each Hydrant $75.00 per year Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material $75.00 per year Pyroxylin Plastics $75.00 per year Refrigeration Equipment $75.00 per year Repair Garages/Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities $75.00 per year Roof Top Heliports $ per year Spraying/Dipping $75.00 per year Storage of Scrap Tires and tire byproducts $75.00 per year Temporary Membrane Structures (Tents and Canopies) $75.00 per year Tire Rebuilding Plants $75.00 per year Waste Handling $75.00 per year Wood Products in excess of 200 Cubic Feet $75.00 per year 14

15 Other Miscellaneous as Determined (per Hour Min.) $ After Hours Inspection / Tests: (per hour) $ SIGNS: 18 x 24 $ x 24 $ x 30 $ x 36 $ x 36 $ x 24 $ Stop Sign - 24 $50.00 Stop Sign - 30 $55.00 Stop Sign - 36 $85.00 Yield - 36 $51.90 Post: Telespar 10 $80.00 Post: Channel 10 $38.00 Labor to install signs/posts (hourly rate) $65.00 ROAD ENCROACHMENT FEES - See PennDOT Form 945-E, latest revision UTILITY CUT RESTORATION FEE $ /sq. yd 15

16 EQUIPMENT RENTAL: 10T Dump Truck 3 or 5T Dump Truck Crew Cab/Pick-up Sweeper Roller Grader Loader Backhoe Chipper w/truck Leaf Collector w/truck Tractor Air Compressor Sewer Cleaner or TV Truck Weed Wacker Rider Mower Truck with Snow Plow Hourly rate for Operator Hourly Rate With Operator $75.00 $75.00 $50.00 $ $75.00 $75.00 $85.00 $85.00 $ $ $75.00 $50.00 $ $50.00 $50.00 $75.00 $65.00 SPRING TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE SCHEDULE PARK FACILITY RESERVATION POLICY Reservations will be accepted beginning January 15 th of each calendar year. PAVILION and ATHLETIC FACILITIES Pavilion 2019 Resident 2019 Rental Rate Discount Rate Small Pavilions $65.00 $95.00 Medium Pavilions $ $ Large Pavilion - Up to 150 People $ $ Large Pavilion People $ $ Large Pavilion People $ $

17 Athletic Facility 2019 Hourly Resident 2019 Hourly Rental Rate Rate Baseball/Softball Field $10.00 $15.00 Baseball/Softball Field with Lights $20.00 $25.00 Soccer Field $20.00 $25.00 Soccer Field with Lights $50.00 $55.00 Soccer Field Lined $80.00 $85.00 Soccer Field Lines with Lights $ $ Basketball Court $10.00 $15.00 Basketball Court with Lights $25.00 $30.00 Volleyball Court Macadam $10.00 $15.00 Volleyball Court Grass or Sand $10.00 $15.00 Volleyball Court with Lights $20.00 $25.00 Tennis Court $10.00 $15.00 Tent supplied by customer tent vendor to supply Certificate of Insurance naming Township as Certificate Holder and Additional Insured fee based on capacity of tent 150 people - $ people - $ people - $450 Security Deposit = $ (Refundable) Variance Permit = $ 50.00/day Cancellation Fee = $30.00 Youth Groups $50.00 Resident Group $ Non-Resident Group (STAA, WJSC, scouts, school classes) Does not include youth events sponsored by adult organizations. Exhibits, Shows, Fairs or Carnivals open to the public at Cacoosing Meadows Park Requires a Special Gathering Permit Picnic Area $ Entire Park $1, Security Deposit $ Certificate of Insurance required from every team listing Spring Township as Certificate Holder and Additional Insured. Certificate must be valid for entire length of facility rental. TOWNSHIP OF SPRING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Chairman (Vice) 17

18 APPROVED this day of January, I certify that this is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township of Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania, on Secretary 18