PSWS COMMISSIONER COMMITTEE MEETING UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, :35 PM

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1 PSWS COMMISSIONER COMMITTEE MEETING UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & SERVICES COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, :35 PM The meeting location is accessible to person with disabilities. A request for special accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling x3220. The agenda may be amended during the meeting to add or delete items, change the order of agenda items, or discuss any other business deemed necessary at the time of the meeting. 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3 CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 4 STANDARD BUSINESS 4.a. MOVE to accept the minutes from October 3, 2017 without reading 5 REPORTS 5.a. 5.b. 5.c. Report of the Chief of Police Report of the Fire Services Administrator Report of the Fire Company 5.d. Report of Community Ambulance Association of Ambler 5.e. Report of Second Alarmer's Rescue Squad 5.f. Report of Public Works, Fleet & Facilities Director 1

2 5.g. 5.h. Report of the Code Enforcement Director Review of Applications to Zoning Hearing Board 6 DISCUSSION ITEMS 6.a. Review of fee for services/permit ordinance. 7 NEXT MEETING: APRIL 3, 2018 AT 6:30 PM FOLLOWING EDF 8 ADJOURN 2

3 Public Safety, Works & Services Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Deb Ritter Submitting Department: Meeting Date: February 6, 2018 SUBJECT MOVE to accept the minutes from October 3, 2017 without reading Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS MinutesBOC-PSWS pdf 3

4 A meeting of the Public Safety, Works and Services Committee (PSWS) of the Board of Commissioners (BOC) was held on October 3, 2017 in the Township Building; Ronald Feldman presiding. In attendance were Commissioners Ronald Feldman and Robert McGuckin. Also present were Paul Leonard, Manager; Jonathan Bleemer, Finance Director and Assistant Manager; Chief of Police Lee Benson; Kevin McCann, Fire Services Administrator; Fire Chief Eric Clauson; Joe Fielder, Code Enforcement Department Director; Dan Supplee, Public Works Operations Director; Jerry Smith, Public Works Administrator; Battalion Chief Anthony McGrail representing the Second Alarmers Ambulance Squad; and Daniel Azeff representing the Community Ambulance Association of Ambler. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 1, 2017 MEETING WITHOUT READING: Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Mr. Feldman seconding, to approve the Minutes of the PSWS Meeting for the month of August 2017 without reading. REPORTS: VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED Report of the Chief of Police: Police Chief Benson gave the following report: Received a grant of over $27,000 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in order to conduct underage and dangerous drinking enforcement details through the year The Upper Dublin Police Department (UDPD) must put up a 25% match (a little over $7,000) and there are some provisions that equipment can be purchased such as police patrol bicycles and sensors to test people s level of intoxication. A second $1,200 grant was received to conduct buckle up informational enforcement details at the Upper Dublin High School (UDHS) on Wednesday, October 18th and again on Wednesday, October 25th. A $1,300 grant was received to conduct aggressive driving enforcement details and aggressive driving violations on October 23rd and November 19th. The grant will be used for overtime of police officers. A new Camera Registry Program is now in effect whereby businesses and homeowners in UDT can go on to the UDT website and register their cameras and give the police permission to use the footage in investigation, lost child cases, vehicular accidents, etc. The Drug Take Back Program administered through Montgomery County will take place on October 28 th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Police Lobby. A secure Drug Take Back Box has been provided in the Police Lobby which can be utilized anytime by residents. On September 23 rd, another Coffee with the Cops Program was held at the Acme food store. A robbery occurred at the BB&T Bank on Pennsylvania Avenue on September 19 th. The perpetrator also robbed banks in Whitpain Township, Montgomery Township, and Upper Gwynedd Township. The bank robber was arrested by Montgomery Township Police. A robbery took place at the Rite Aid on Bethlehem Pike on September 23 rd. The case is still being investigated. Report of the Fire Services Administrator: Kevin McCann, Fire Services Administrator, reported as follows: The Fire Marshal conducted 134 commercial building inspections, and issued 53 fire permits. 4 1

5 152 rental units underwent fire safety inspections. The Fire Marshal and Mr. McCann responded to 33 daytime fire calls. Working with the Fort Washington Fire Company on the 2018 budget. Four notices of violation were issued. Congratulations to Fire Marshal Tim Schuck for winning third place in the International Fire and Arson Investigators Photo Competition. Report of the Fort Washington Fire Company (FWFC): Fire Chief Clauson informed as follows: No significant calls during the past few months. Thirty-seven Monday night drills were attended by an average of 40 personnel. Obtained a grant for air packs. It was decided to continue purchasing from the current manufacturer, MSA. In process of applying for a FEMA AFG grant to purchase hand-held portable radios (estimated cost - $300,000). Must be replaced before January The 29 th Annual Fire Expo will be held on October 16, Have begun preliminary planning for the 2018 budget. A committee is working on holding an open house on November 6 th for the Burn Brae Fire Station, which has been recently renovated. Report of Community Ambulance Association of Ambler (CAAA): Daniel Azeff of the CAAA informed as follows: Responded to 134 calls in UDT during the month of August 2017 and 53 calls during September Will be hosting a free car seat safety event in November. Holding CPR classes twice a month. Searching for a replacement for the position of Executive Director. Report of Second Alarmers Ambulance Squad (SAAS): Battalion Chief McGrail of the Second Alarmers presented the Battalion Chief s written report. 528 EMS calls in UDT. 448 medical calls. 72 motor vehicle calls. 5 fires. 3 details attended. SAAS has taken receipt of mobile data terminals for their ambulances and supervisors vehicles. Offering an Emergency Preparedness Stop the Bleeding Course at the Governor s Conference. The 2017 protocols of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been adopted. The key issue for both ambulance services is recovery of uncollected money. The challenge has gone out to the Township Solicitor whether there is a mechanism whereby UDT can be of assistance via municipal liens. Mr. Leonard asked the representatives from both organizations to submit any additional requests for funding via or letter to either Messrs. Leonard or Bleemer for budget inclusion in

6 Report of the Public Works Operations Director: Dan Supplee reported as follows: Virginia Drive Bridges: Punch list items have been completed. A final inspection is scheduled for Friday, October 6 th regarding the traffic signal with PennDOT. Final invoice will be submitted on October 4 th. Rapp Run Culvert: Punch list items have been completed. Final invoice will be submitted on October 4 th. Virginia Drive Road Diet and Trail Project: Street Light Conversion to LED: The successful bidder, Scott Builders, has mobilized crews and is currently working on the north side of Virginia Drive between Rush Gears and Camphill Road. One lane of traffic will be maintained each way. The replacement of overhead street light fixtures has been completed with the exception of 172 that need rewiring. Negotiating the cost of rewiring. Now in the process of installing the decorative colonial fixtures. Paving Work: Milling and overlay work as well as the Nova Chip Program are completed. There are a few punch list items for each of the contractors. The Ralumac Program is scheduled to begin on October 4 th and continue through the 10 th of October. Community Events: Organized an e-waste collection at the Township Building on September 9 th. A shredding event was held on September 16 th. Leaf Collection Program: Program began this week in Area 2. Unfortunately, the Highway Superintendent is out on medical leave. Fleet and Facilities: New trash truck is currently in service. New leaf machine is in service. The existing leaf machine has been sold on municipal bid. HVAC unit for the main office failed during July and will have to be replaced. New ceiling tiles will replace those damaged due to leaking roof in the Township Building. A major sewer leak occurred. Township police and forces as well as the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority were able to address the situation promptly. One neighbor was so pleased with the response that he wrote a thank you note to UDT. 3 6

7 Report of the Code Enforcement Director: Joe Fielder presented the Code Enforcement Department Report for August and September 2017: 461 total permits in 2017; 456 total permits in property transfers in 2017; 58 total permits in $228,027 actual revenues received in 2017; $227,953 actual revenues in Actual revenues received in August and September, 2017 were $915,345 in 2017; $1,228,547 for June and July Monthly reports were filed with the United States Census Bureau and the Montgomery County Board of Assessments regarding residential and nonresidential permits. A quarterly report will be filed in October with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development regarding permits issued and fees collected. Staff completed 461 plan reviews in 2017 and 237construction site inspections. Staff received 517 permit applications for the following: - building permits. - electrical permits. - plumbing permits. - mechanical permits. - sewer inspection permits. - zoning, fire and grading. Staff completed 54 residential point-of-sale inspections. Property maintenance complaints were addressed, high grass, weeds, ash trees, and bamboo. Illegally placed temporary signs were removed. There are currently 25 vacant homes in UDT which are being monitored. There are numerous others that are in the process of being renovated. Zoning Hearing Board Cases for October 30, 2017: #2244: Sit Lutkewitte/Bay LLC at 475 N. Governor Road, Suite 300, Hershey, PA 17033, for the property located at 475 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, requests variances under Zoning Code Section 255, Subsections 146 (discontinued nonconforming use); 148 (change or resumption of nonconforming use); 162 (establishment and boundaries of the Floodplain Conservation District); and 169 (variances within the Floodplain Conservation District). The Applicant proposes to convert a former gas station to a medical marijuana dispensary with associated building improvements in the floodplain. It is proposed to elevate the building two feet above the base flood elevation. The property has a base zoning of EC - Employment Center and is also located within the Fort Washington Village District Overlay. #2234: Rose Bridge Farm, LLC at 1314 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA requests variances from Section A.2 (Agricultural uses in a Residential district) and from Section (Accessory uses to Agriculture) in order to conduct a number of commercial uses on the property, zoned A- Residential. The applicant seeks relief from a Cease and Desist Order dated May 30, This hearing was rescheduled from July 24, #2245: Gregory Stanislaus of 214 N. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA requests variances to construct a 1,500 sq.ft. residential addition, and to convert a detached 3-car garage to a 2-car garage with in-law suite. The property is zoned A - Residential. #2246: Ross & Valarie Hurwitz of 1339 Elon Circle, Fort Washington, PA requests a rear yard setback variance of approximately 8 feet in order to construct a porch and pergola. The property is zoned A- Residential. 7 4

8 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, Mr. McGuckin motioned, with Mr. Feldman seconding, to adjourn the meeting. VOTE ON MOTION ALL YES MOTION CARRIED Respectfully submitted, Attest: Louise S. Birett, Recording Secretary Ronald Feldman, Chairperson 5 8

9 Public Safety, Works & Services Committee Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Deb Ritter Submitting Department: Meeting Date: February 6, 2018 SUBJECT Review of fee for services/permit ordinance. Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS Code Proposed Changes - Edited pdf 1CF Fee Ordinance - Updated pdf 1CF Fee Ordinance - Updated-clean.pdf 9

10 COMMENT # FD1 TYPE OF FEE EXISTING FEE PROPOSED FEE REASON FOR CHANGE Uniform Construction Code $4 $4.50 $.50 increase per State of PA House Bill #409 FD2 Residential Home Alarms $200 $25 each Residential a flat rate FD3 Commercial Alarms $200 $25 per $1000 of installation cost or fraction thereof Commercial rate based on cost FD4 Transfer of Alarm License $1 $25 Transfer of license a flat rate. FD5 Animals Menageries $50 + $10/day. Other app for pet shops $2.50 for first year and $1 each year after FD6 FD7 FD8 New Construction of Single Family and 2- Family Dwellings and Townhouses (Plan Review) New Construction of Multiple Dwelling Unit Structures (Plan Review) Nonresidential construction (Plan Review) $0 Removed Section B & C. Covered under Montgomery County Health Department. $75 $100. $50 held if withdrawn $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued $75 $250. $100 fee held if withdrawn $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued $75 $250. $100 fee held if withdrawn $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued Page 1 Increase from $75 to $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Increase from $75 to $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revisions processing fees. Increase from $75 to $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revisions processing fees. 10

11 COMMENT # FD9 FD10 FD11 FD12 TYPE OF FEE EXISTING FEE PROPOSED FEE REASON FOR CHANGE Residential additions (Plan Review) Nonresidential additions (Plan Review) Residential alterations or repairs under 1,500 sq. ft. (Plan Review) Residential alterations over 1,500 sq. ft. (Plan Review) $0 $100. $50 fee held if withdrawn $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued $0 $250. $100 fee held if withdrawn $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued $0 $100. $50 fee held if withdrawn $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued $0 $100. $50 fee held if withdrawn $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit remission processing costs. Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revisions processing fees. Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit remission processing costs. Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit remission processing costs. FD13 Decks No change No change Added words or fraction thereof. FD14 Nonresidential alteration or repairs (Plan Review) $0 $250. $100 fee held if withdrawn $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued New fee of $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. 11 Page 2

12 COMMENT # FD15 TYPE OF FEE EXISTING FEE PROPOSED FEE REASON FOR CHANGE Demolition/razing of a residential building $30 per $1000 $400 Revised from $30 per $1000 of estimated cost to a flat rate of $400 to cover review, permit processing and inspection. FD16 Demolition/razing of a commercial building $30 per $1000 $100 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. Revised from $30 per $1000 of cost to $100 per $1000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof to cover review, permit processing and inspections. FD17 Any proposed residential interior demolition $30 per $1000 $100 Revised from $30 per $1000 of estimated cost to a flat rate of $100 to cover review, permit processing and inspections. FD18 FD19 FD20 Any proposed nonresidential interior demolition Erection of swimming pools, retaining walls, utility sheds over 120 SF, temporary trailers and other structures of a similar non-residential character Swimming pools and retaining walls if the height of the wall at any point is greater than 4 $30 per $1000 $100 per $1000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof Revised from $30 per $1000 of cost to $100 per $1000 of estimated cost to cover review, permit processing and inspections. No change No change Added utility sheds over 120 SF to this section as well as temporary trailers. Membrane structures and tents moved to fire protection. $25 per $1000 No change Revised text. FD21 Temporary Trailers $0 $50 Added new permit cost for this item for review, permit processing and inspections FD22 New fence $50 No change Revised text to add replacing 50% or more of an existing fence requires a permit. FD23 Utility Sheds over 120 sq. ft. No change $25 per $1000 of cost Added permit cost back into section 12 Page 3

13 COMMENT # FD24 TYPE OF FEE EXISTING FEE PROPOSED FEE REASON FOR CHANGE Heating and Air- Conditioning Equipment $25 per $1000 of cost No change Revised to add fuel appliances. Removed oil storage tanks of 550 gallons or less from this section and moved to fire protection 14(a) section. FD25 Renewal permits under $100 $10 $25 Revised to make cost same for all permit processing the same FD26 Full Storage Tanks and Gas Pumps No change No change Fuel storage tanks and gasoline pumps moved to fire protection section below 14(a)(b). FD27 Display signs $25 per $1000 of cost No change Revised to add free standing signs. FD28 Roadside Stands $25 No change Sale of any explosives, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects moved to fire protection section. FD29 Blasting $100 $250 Revised to cover fire marshal review, processing and inspections. FD30 Fireworks Display $100 $250 Revised to cover fire marshal review, processing and inspections (site visits). Added $250 standby fee for fire company. If a municipal sponsored display, fees will not apply. FD31 On-Site Systems $50 $0 Removed onsite sewage systems, holding tanks, etc. from the code as they went to Montgomery County Health Department. FD32 Removal of plumbing fixtures $4 $0 Removed Removal of Plumbing Fixtures - $4.00 each. FD33 Sewer connection, tapping, reinstallation or repair $30 $75 Revised from $30 to $75 to cover review, permit processing and inspections. FD34 Closure of existing septic tank, cesspool $0 $50 Added fee to cover permit processing and inspections. 13 Page 4

14 COMMENT # FD35 TYPE OF FEE EXISTING FEE PROPOSED FEE REASON FOR CHANGE Water service connection, tapping, reinstallation or repair HK36 Utility Sheds under 120 sq. ft. $25 $75 Added fee to cover review, permit processing and inspection. Removed plumber registration fees contractors must register under the Home improvement Consumer Protection Act with the Attorney General. $50 No change Added permit cost back into section FD37 Property Transfer $45 No change No change FD38 FD39 Property Transfer fee for resale Application within 8 to 29 days of settlement Property Transfer fee for resale Application within 7 days of settlement $90 No change Revised from within 30 days of settlement to 8-29 days before settlement. $0 $135 Added fee to cover expedited service to get property inspected, processed and completed. 14 Page 5

15 AN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE To Amend The Code Of The Township Of Upper Dublin, Chapter 73, Uniform Construction Code, To Adjust The Uniform Construction Code Fee Imposed By The Commonwealth; To Amend Chapter 110, Fees, To Remove Certain Fees, Add Certain Fees, And Increase Certain Fees Charged Pursuant To Those Chapters In The Township Code Related To Alarms, Animals, Building Construction, Plumbing, Swimming Pools, Well Permits, Zoning, And Property Maintenance. The Board of Commissioners of the Township of Upper Dublin hereby ordains: Section 1. The Code of Upper Dublin Township, Chapter 73, Building Construction, Article III. Uniform Construction Code, 73-10, Fees, Subsection D thereof, shall be amended to provide as follows: Article III. Uniform Construction Code Fees. * * * * * * D. Related Fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition of work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. One such fee is a charge of $4.50 as a Uniform Construction Code fee which shall be charged in addition to the payment of other fees upon application for any Building, Plumbing, Electrical or HVAC permit. Comment [FD1]: $0.50 fee increase per State of PA House Bill No Section 2. The Code of Upper Dublin Township, Chapter 110 Fees, Alarms, Animals, Building Construction, Plumbing, Swimming Pools, Well Permits, Zoning, and Property Maintenance shall be amended to provide as follows: 1 15

16 Alarms. Applicants for permits under Chapter 57, Alarms, shall pay the following fees: A. Residential home alarms: $25 each. B. Commercial alarms: $25 per $1000 of installation cost or fraction thereof. C. Transfer of license: $25. (i.i) Animals. Comment [FD2]: Residential a flat rate. Comment [FD3]: Commercial rate based on cost. Comment [FD4]: Transfer of license a flat rate. Applicants for permits under Chapter 64, Animals, shall pay the following fees: A. Pet shop or zoological garden: $25 for each calendar year or part thereof; there will be no charge for a traveling educational exhibit maintained by an established Humane Society or zoological garden Building Construction. In accordance with Chapter 73, Building Construction Uniform Construction Code, the following fees shall be charged: Comment [FD5]: Removed Section B & C. Covered under Montgomery County Health Department. A. Applicants for permits to be issued under Chapter 73, Building Construction Uniform Construction Code, shall pay to the Township at the time of application the fees prescribed in this section. (1) New construction (a) Permit fees for new single-family and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and buildings accessory thereto shall be as follows: (b) [1] For new single-family and two-family dwellings, and townhouses a plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum $50 fee in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 fee for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. Permit fees for the construction of multiple dwelling unit structures, such as apartments, dormitories, rooming houses Comment [FD6]: Increase from $75 to $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. 2 16

17 and boarding houses and buildings accessory thereto shall be as follows: (d) [1] A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. Permit fees for all nonresidential construction shall be as follows: [2] A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. (2) Alterations residential additions, repairs, demolition and installation of permanent equipment. (a) (b) Permit fees for residential additions shall be as follows: [2] A plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum of $50 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. Permit fees for nonresidential additions shall be as follows: [2] A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. Comment [FD7]: Increase from $75 to $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Comment [FD8]: Increase from $75 to $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Comment [FD9]: Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Comment [FD10]: Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. 3 17

18 (c) Permit fees for the alteration or repair of a residential building, the installation of permanent equipment therein, and the repair of miscellaneous structures accessory thereto, shall be as follows: [1] The floor area of any proposed alteration, repair or equipment installation referred to in this subsection shall be computed from the plans submitted at the time application is made for a permit and determining the sum of the gross floor area of each building, room or space to be altered, repaired or improved with equipment. a. The fee for the first 1,500 square feet, including attached garages, is $375; plus b. A plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum of $50 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. [2] Where the total floor area of each alteration or repair is more than 1,500 square feet: a. An additional fee of $100 for each additional 500 square feet, or fraction thereof over 1,500 square feet; plus b. A plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum of $50 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. [3] The fee for miscellaneous alterations (decks, etc.) shall be $25 for each $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. Comment [FD11]: Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Comment [FD12]: Previously there was no cost for these reviews. New fee of $100 to cover review and permit processing costs. $50 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $50 for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $100 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Comment [FD13]: Added words or fraction thereof. 4 18

19 (e) (f) (d) Permit fees for the alteration or repair of a nonresidential building and the installation of permanent equipment therein, and the repair of miscellaneous structures accessory thereto, shall be as follows: [1] The floor area of any proposed building referred to in this subparagraph shall be computed from the plans submitted at the time application is made for a permit and determining the sum of the gross floor area of each building, room or space to be altered, repaired or improved with equipment. [3] The fee for each 1,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof is $850; plus a. A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. Permit fees for the demolition of a residential or nonresidential building shall be as follows: [1] Demolition/razing of a residential building: $400. [2] Demolition/razing of a commercial building: $100 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. [3] Any proposed residential interior demolition: $100. [4] Any proposed nonresidential interior demolition: $100 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. Permit fees for erection of swimming pools, retaining walls, utility sheds over 120 sq.ft., temporary trailers, and other structures of a similar nonresidential character shall be as follows: [1] Swimming pools and retaining walls if the height of the wall at any point is greater than 4 feet: Comment [FD14]: Increase from $75 to $250 to cover review and permit processing costs. $100 fee held if withdrawn to cover review cost. $100 fee for each resubmission before permit issuance to cover review costs. $250 fee for plan resubmission after permit is issued to cover review and permit revision processing costs. Comment [FD15]: Revised from $30 per $1000 of estimated cost to a flat rate of $400 to cover review, permit processing and inspections. Comment [FD16]: Revised from $30 per $1000 of cost to $100 per $1000 of estimated cost of fraction thereof to cover review, permit processing and inspections. Comment [FD17]: Revised from $30 per $1000 of estimated cost to a flat rate of $100 to cover review, permit processing and inspections. Comment [FD18]: Revised from $30 per $1000 of cost to $100 per $1000 of estimated cost of fraction thereof to cover review, permit processing and inspections. Comment [FD19]: Added utility sleds over 120 sq ft to this section as well as temporary trailers, membrane structures and tents moved to fire protection. (21) 5 19

20 $25/$1,000 of estimated construction cost or fraction thereof. [2] Temporary Trailers: $50 each. [3] New fences and replacement of 50% or more of a fence structure: $50. [4] Utility sheds over 120 sq.ft.: $25 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost or fraction thereof. (4) Heating and air-conditioning equipment and fuel appliances. Permit fees for the installation, conversion or replacement of heating and air-conditioning equipment and fuel appliances shall be as follows: (5) Renewal permits. (a) On all original permits: $25 (b) (RESERVED) (c) Renewal permits shall be valid not more than six months. (6) (RESERVED) (7) Display and free standing signs. The permit for display and free standing signs shall be $25 for each $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. (8) Roadside stands. The fee shall be $25. (14) Fuel and oil storage tanks and gasoline pumps. Permit fees for the installation of fuel storage tanks of every description and gasoline pumps shall be as follows: (a) For fuel and oil storage tanks of every description: a fee of $75 (b) For each gasoline pump proposed to be installed: a fee of $15. (18) The fee for a blasting permit shall be $250. (19) The fee for a fireworks display/performance permit shall be $250 plus payment of a $250 standby fee to be remitted to the Fort Washington Fire Company. Comment [FD20]: Revised text. Comment [FD21]: Added new permit cost for this item for review, permit processing and inspections Comment [FD22]: Revised text to note permit required if replacing 50% or more of an existing fence requires a permit. Comment [FD23]: Added permit cost back into section Comment [FD24]: Revised to add fuel appliances. Removed oil storage tanks of 550 gallons or less from this section and moved to fire protection 14(a) section below. Comment [FD25]: Revised to make cost same for all permit processing the same. Comment [FD26]: Fuel storage tanks and gasoline pumps moved to fire protection section below 14(a), (b). Comment [FD27]: Revised to add free standing signs. Comment [FD28]: Sale of any explosives, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects - moved to fire proection section below (20). Comment [FD29]: Revised from $100 to $250 to cover fire marshal review, processing and inspections. Comment [FD30]: Revised from $100 to $250 to cover fire marshal review, processing and inspections (site visits). Added $250 standby fee for fire company. If a municipal sponsored display, fees will not apply 6 20

21 Plumbing. (20) Fire protection stand that offers for sale any; explosives, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects, a fee of $250. (21) Membrane structures/tents, a fee of $75. A. The following fees shall be charged pursuant to Chapter 174, Plumbing: (1) New construction. (a) One to 10 fixtures: $100. (b) Each additional fixture over 10:, $25. (2) Alterations or replacements: $25 per fixture. (3) (RESERVED) (4) Inspection fee for sewer connection, tapping, reinstallation or repair: $75. (5) Inspection fee for closure of existing septic tank, cesspool: $50. (6) Garbage grinder: $25. (7) Water softener: $25. (8) Inspection fee for water service connection, tapping, reinstallation or repair: $75. (9) Portable privies: $25. B. Re-inspections. Re-inspections caused by failure of the applicant to comply with Code requirements or to expeditiously correct defects after initial inspections shall result in payment of $100 for every additional inspection. (i.i) RESERVED Comment [FD31]: Removed on site sewage systems, holding tanks, etc. from the code s they went to Montgomery County Health Department. Comment [FD32]: Removal of Plumbing Fixtures - $4.00 each. Comment [FD33]: Revised from $30 to $75 to cover review, permit processing and inspections. Comment [FD34]: Added fee to cover permit processing and inspections. Comment [FD35]: Added fee to cover review, permit processing and inspection. Removed plumber registration fees contractors must register under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act with the Attorney General RESERVED Zoning. In accordance with Chapter 255, Zoning, the following fees shall be charged: K. Utility sheds under 120 sq.ft. The fee for a zoning permit to allow a utility shed on a property shall be $50 per unit Property maintenance. Comment [HK36]: Added permit cost back into section 7 21

22 In accordance with Chapter 180, Property Maintenance, the following fees shall be charged: A. Application for resale certification. (1) Application more than 30 days before settlement: $45. (2) Application within 8 to 29 days of settlement: $90. (3) Application within 7 days of settlement: $135. Section 3. Nothing in this Ordinance or in Chapters 73 or 110 of the Code of the Township of Upper Dublin, as hereby amended, shall be construed to affect any suit or proceedings in any Court, any rights acquired or liability incurred, any permit issued, or any cause or causes of action existing under the said Chapters 73 or 110 prior to the adoption of this amendment. Comment [FD37]: No change Comment [FD38]: Revised from within 30 days of settlement to 8-29 days before settlement Comment [FD39]: Added fee to cover expedited service to get inspected, processed and completed. Section 4. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable, and if any section, sentence, clause, part, or provision thereof shall be held illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision of this court shall not affect or impair the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, parts or provisions of this ordinance. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Board that this ordinance would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional section, sentence, clause, part, or provision had not been included herein. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take affect and be in force from and after its approval as required by law. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners of Upper Dublin Township this, day of BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DUBLIN Ira S. Tackel, President ATTEST: Paul A. Leonard, Secretary/Township Manager 8 22

23 AN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE To Amend The Code Of The Township Of Upper Dublin, Chapter 73, Uniform Construction Code, To Adjust The Uniform Construction Code Fee Imposed By The Commonwealth; To Amend Chapter 110, Fees, To Remove Certain Fees, Add Certain Fees, And Increase Certain Fees Charged Pursuant To Those Chapters In The Township Code Related To Alarms, Animals, Building Construction, Plumbing, Swimming Pools, Well Permits, Zoning, And Property Maintenance. The Board of Commissioners of the Township of Upper Dublin hereby ordains: Section 1. The Code of Upper Dublin Township, Chapter 73, Building Construction, Article III. Uniform Construction Code,, 73-10, Fees, Subsection D thereof, shall be amended to provide as follows: Article III. Uniform Construction Code Fees. * * * * * * D. Related Fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition of work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. One such fee is a charge of $4.50 as a Uniform Construction Code fee which shall be charged in addition to the payment of other fees upon application for any Building, Plumbing, Electrical or HVAC permit. Section 2. The Code of Upper Dublin Township, Chapter 110 Fees, Alarms, Animals, Building Construction, Plumbing, Swimming Pools, Well Permits, Zoning, and Property Maintenance, shall be amended to provide as follows: 1 23

24 Alarms. Applicants for permits under Chapter 57, Alarms, shall pay the following fees: A. Residential home alarms: $25 each. B. Commercial alarms: $25 per $1000 of installation cost or fraction thereof. C. Transfer of license: $25. (i.i) Animals. Applicants for permits under Chapter 64, Animals, shall pay the following fees: A. Pet shop or zoological garden: $25 for each calendar year or part thereof; there will be no charge for a traveling educational exhibit maintained by an established Humane Society or zoological garden Building Construction. In accordance with Chapter 73, Building Construction Uniform Construction Code, the following fees shall be charged: A. Applicants for permits to be issued under Chapter 73, Building Construction Uniform Construction Code, shall pay to the Township at the time of application the fees prescribed in this section. (1) New construction (a) Permit fees for new single-family and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and buildings accessory thereto shall be as follows: [1] For new single-family and two-family dwellings, and townhouses a plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum $50 fee in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 fee for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. (b) Permit fees for the construction of multiple dwelling unit structures, such as apartments, dormitories, rooming houses 2 24

25 and boarding houses and buildings accessory thereto shall be as follows: [1] A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. (d) Permit fees for all nonresidential construction shall be as follows: [2] A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. (2) Alterations residential additions, repairs, demolition and installation of permanent equipment. (a) Permit fees for residential additions shall be as follows: [2] A plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum of $50 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. (b) Permit fees for nonresidential additions shall be as follows: [2] A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. 3 25

26 (c) Permit fees for the alteration or repair of a residential building, the installation of permanent equipment therein, and the repair of miscellaneous structures accessory thereto, shall be as follows: [1] The floor area of any proposed alteration, repair or equipment installation referred to in this subsection shall be computed from the plans submitted at the time application is made for a permit and determining the sum of the gross floor area of each building, room or space to be altered, repaired or improved with equipment. a. The fee for the first 1,500 square feet, including attached garages, is $375; plus b. A plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum of $50 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. [2] Where the total floor area of each alteration or repair is more than 1,500 square feet: a. An additional fee of $100 for each additional 500 square feet, or fraction thereof over 1,500 square feet; plus b. A plan review fee of $100 for the first review, with a minimum of $50 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $50 for each resubmission; $100 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. [3] The fee for miscellaneous alterations (decks, etc.) shall be $25 for each $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. 4 26

27 (d) Permit fees for the alteration or repair of a nonresidential building and the installation of permanent equipment therein, and the repair of miscellaneous structures accessory thereto, shall be as follows: [1] The floor area of any proposed building referred to in this subparagraph shall be computed from the plans submitted at the time application is made for a permit and determining the sum of the gross floor area of each building, room or space to be altered, repaired or improved with equipment. [3] The fee for each 1,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof is $850; plus a. A plan review fee of $250 for the first review, with a minimum of $100 in the event the permit is withdrawn; $100 for each resubmission; $250 for all plan resubmissions after the permit is issued. (e) Permit fees for the demolition of a residential or nonresidential building shall be as follows: [1] Demolition/razing of a residential building: $400. [2] Demolition/razing of a commercial building: $100 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. [3] Any proposed residential interior demolition: $100. [4] Any proposed nonresidential interior demolition: $100 per $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. (f) Permit fees for erection of swimming pools, retaining walls, utility sheds over 120 sq.ft., temporary trailers, and other structures of a similar nonresidential character shall be as follows: [1] Swimming pools and retaining walls if the height of the wall at any point is greater than 4 feet: 5 27

28 $25/$1,000 of estimated construction cost or fraction thereof. [2] Temporary Trailers: $50 each. [3] New fences and replacement of 50% or more of a fence structure: $50. [4] Utility sheds over 120 sq.ft.: $25 for each $1,000 of estimated construction cost or fraction thereof. (4) Heating and air-conditioning equipment and fuel appliances. Permit fees for the installation, conversion or replacement of heating and air-conditioning equipment and fuel appliances shall be as follows: (5) Renewal permits. (a) On all original permits: $25 (b) (RESERVED) (c) Renewal permits shall be valid not more than six months. (6) (RESERVED) (7) Display and free standing signs. The permit for display and free standing signs shall be $25 for each $1,000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof. (8) Roadside stands. The fee shall be $25. (14) Fuel and oil storage tanks and gasoline pumps. Permit fees for the installation of fuel storage tanks of every description and gasoline pumps shall be as follows: (a) For fuel and oil storage tanks of every description: a fee of $75 (b) For each gasoline pump proposed to be installed: a fee of $15. (18) The fee for a blasting permit shall be $250. (19) The fee for a fireworks display/performance permit shall be $250 plus payment of a $250 standby fee to be remitted to the Fort Washington Fire Company. 6 28

29 Plumbing. (20) Fire protection stand that offers for sale any ;explosives, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects, a fee of $250. (21) Membrane structures/tents, a fee of $75. A. The following fees shall be charged pursuant to Chapter 174, Plumbing: (1) New construction. (a) One to 10 fixtures: $100. (b) Each additional fixture over 10:, $25. (2) Alterations or replacements: $25 per fixture. (3) (RESERVED) (4) Inspection fee for sewer connection, tapping, reinstallation or repair: $75. (5) Inspection fee for closure of existing septic tank, cesspool: $50. (6) Garbage grinder: $25. (7) Water softener: $25. (8) Inspection fee for water service connection, tapping, reinstallation or repair: $75. (9) Portable privies: $25. B. Re-inspections. Re-inspections caused by failure of the applicant to comply with Code requirements or to expeditiously correct defects after initial inspections shall result in payment of $100 for every additional inspection. (i.i) RESERVED RESERVED Zoning. In accordance with Chapter 255, Zoning, the following fees shall be charged: K. Utility sheds under 120 sq.ft. The fee for a zoning permit to allow a utility shed on a property shall be $50 per unit Property maintenance. 7 29

30 In accordance with Chapter 180, Property Maintenance, the following fees shall be charged: A. Application for resale certification. (1) Application more than 30 days before settlement: $45. (2) Application within 8 to 29 days of settlement: $90. (3) Application within 7 days of settlement: $135. Section 3. Nothing in this Ordinance or in Chapters 73 or 110 of the Code of the Township of Upper Dublin, as hereby amended, shall be construed to affect any suit or proceedings in any Court, any rights acquired or liability incurred, any permit issued, or any cause or causes of action existing under the said Chapters 73 or 110 prior to the adoption of this amendment. Section 4. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable, and if any section, sentence, clause, part, or provision thereof shall be held illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision of this court shall not affect or impair the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, parts or provisions of this ordinance. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Board that this ordinance would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional section, sentence, clause, part, or provision had not been included herein. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take affect and be in force from and after its approval as required by law. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners of Upper Dublin Township this, day of BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DUBLIN Ira S. Tackel, President ATTEST: Paul A. Leonard, Secretary/Township Manager 8 30