Fee Schedule

Subject	Code Section	Fees
ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT
recording of deeds
deed filing fee		$1.50
tax collector; authorization	§ 1-701
duplicate, non original tax bills, data disk or copies of other information		$10
ANIMALS
carrier pigeons
permit issuance; duration; fee; limitations on number	§ 2-203
carrier pigeon permit		$10 annual
reissue permit fee		$10
prohibited animals
permit application; fee; duration	§ 2-303
permit fee		$5
excessive number of cats and/or dogs as a nuisance
maximum number of animals; dogs and/or cats	§ 2-421
permit to increase number of allowable animals		$25
CODE ENFORCEMENT
building, electrical, plumbing and demolition fees
residential building permits; based on the total cost of work
cost of work
$1 to $500		$20
$500.01 to $600		$25
$600.01 to $700		$30
$700.01 to $800		$35
$800.01 to $900		$40
$900.01 to $1000		$45
$1,000.01 to $2,000		$60
$2,000.01 to $3,000		$75
$3,000.01 to $4,000		$90
$4,000.01 to $5,000		$105
$5,000.01 to $6,000		$120
$6,000.01 to $7,000		$135
$7,000.01 to $8,000		$150
$8,000.01 to $9,000		$165
$9,000.01 to $10,000		$180
Over $10,000.01 valuation, the fees shall be $200 plus $7.50 for each additional thousand dollar valuation of fraction thereof.
licensing of buildings, electrical and plumbing contractors
fees	§ 5-305
general building contractor license		$125
HVAC professional		$125
plumber		$125
electrician		$125
appeals procedure	§ 5-308
appeal fee		$50
GRADING AND EXCAVATING
grading and grubbing fees (by district)
B-1		$100
B-2		$150
B-3		$200
B-4		$500
C-1		$250
C-2		$350
R-1		$25
R-2		$50
R-3		$75
HEALTH AND SAFETY
outdoor solid fuel furnaces
permit and permit fees	§ 10-105
issuance of permit fee		$40
alarm devices
fee for systems connected to fire or police department	§ 10-302
annual connection fee		$100
HOUSING
landlord/tenant regulations, licensing and occupancy
fees	§ 11-116
inspection
residential		$50/unit
commercial		$100/unit
re-inspection
residential		$25/unit
commercial		$50/unit
filing of appeal	§ 11-120
fee		$150
LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
peddling and soliciting
fees	§ 13-108
issuance of registration certificate fee		$50
regulations for special events, concerts and activities
license fee	§ 13-204
application fee		$100
mechanical amusement devices
license required; fee	§ 13-301
license fee		$75
alarm devices
permit fee	§ 13-401
first permit year		$100
annual renewal rate		$50
non-transferable license fee	§ 13-402	$25
false alarms	§ 13-404
medical alert
one to three false alarms		Free
four to six false alarms		$15
seven to nine false alarms		$25
10 or more		Revocation
burglar alarms
one to three false alarms		Free
any false alarm in excess of three		$50 per alarm or activation
hold-up/panic alarms
one false alarm		Free
two to three false alarms		$50 per alarm or activation
three or more false alarms		$100 per alarm or activation
fire alarms
one to two false alarm		Free
three to five false alarms
per fire apparatus responding		$50
per firefighter responding		$50
six to 10 alarms
per fire apparatus responding		$100
per firefighter responding		$75
11 to 14 false alarms
per fire apparatus responding		$150
per firefight responding		$100
15 or more false alarms		Revocation of permit
liquor license transfers
filing fee	§ 13-502	$500
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
handicapped parking
application procedure	§ 15-903
application fee		$25
renewal fee		$10
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
on-lot disposal system
conventional systems
permit fee	§ 18-103
permit fee		$25
individual sewage systems
application for permit		$50
minor subdivision module review and sign off		$75
major subdivision module review and sign off		$125
soil probe		$75
additional test pits		$25
design review and permit issuance		$50
perc test		$150
chisel plow inspection		$50
sand inspection		$50
final inspection		$50
application for repair permit (tank replacement)		$50
verification of prior testing		$50
re-application of expired permit		$60
other S.E.O. services		$35 per hour
mileage		$0.35 per mile
SOLID WASTE
municipal collection and disposal service for garbage and rubbish
disposal by Township and residents
fees	§ 20-112
garbage bags (50)		$0.50 each
disposal by private haulers
licensing of contractors	§ 20-121
stickers for vehicles used in the garbage/trash collection		$5 each
residential license fee
per collector, per year		$300
per vehicle, per year		$10
complexes with 10 or more units		$2 per unit
commercial license fee
per business, per year		$30
per vehicle		$10
unacceptable waste	§ 20-144
application
fee		$1,000
proof of liability insurance		$500,000
waste dumpsters
permit fee	§ 20-304
construction or nonconstruction waste dumpster permit fee		$15
license	§ 20-308
annual license fee		$100
late charge		$25
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
pave cuts and street excavations
parking meters	§ 21-136
fee for unavailable metered parking spaces		$2 per metered space
fee schedule	21, Part 1
processing and issuing a permit		$75
processing issuing a permit to close a road		No Charge
testing and boring		direct cost passed through to applicant
inspection
per hour or part thereof, 1 hour minimum		$50
cost of cutting new pavement		$50 per square yard
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
major subdivision
for the base application fee, plus the cost of all engineering fees and/or other consulting fees related to the review of the plans, application and site inspection work. Said fees shall include, but shall not be limited to, charges for the following types of services for the submission of a preliminary and/or final plan:		$200 plus $50 per lot
site inspection
review of plans
written reports on plan reviews
certification of cost estimates for required improvements
inspection of required improvements during the course of the construction and installation of said improvements
final inspection of the subdivision and/or required improvements contained therein
In addition to the above fees, the developer, subdivider or agent thereof shall also be required to pay any and all additional fees, charges or costs that may be charged by any other municipal agency (other than the Township) for any fees connected with the review of the plans, additional reports or other such services which may be required or necessitated as a result of the application or any change(s) made to the application, proposed plans or preliminary and/or final plans by the developer, subdivider or agent thereof, either of their own initiative or as required by the Plains Township Planning Commission in order that said application, proposed plan or preliminary plan and/or final plan conforms or complies with the applicable requirements of the Plains Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The applicant will also be responsible for all engineering testing, and inspection required in the approval process of a Major Subdivision Plan.
minor subdivision
for the base application fee, plus the cost of all engineering fees and/or other consulting fees related to the review of the plans, application and site inspection work		$150 plus $50 per lot
major land development
for the base application fee, plus the cost of all engineering fees and/or other consulting fees related to the review of the plans, application and site inspection work. Said fees shall include, but shall not be limited to, charges for the following types of services for the submission of a preliminary and/or final plan:		$200 plus $50 per building and/or tenant
site inspection
review of plans
written reports on plan reviews
certification of cost estimates for required improvements
inspection of required improvements during the course of the construction and installation of said improvements
final inspection of the subdivision and/or required improvements contained therein
In addition to the above fees, the developer, subdivider or agent thereof shall also be required to pay any and all additional fees, charges or costs that may be charged by any other municipal agency (other than the Township) for any fees connected with the review of the plans, additional calculations, additional reports or other such services which may be required or necessitated as a result of the application or any change(s) made to the application, proposed plans or preliminary and/or final plans by the developer, subdivider or agent thereof, either of their own initiative or as required by the Plains Township Planning Commission in order that said application, proposed plan or preliminary plan and/or final plan conforms or complies with the applicable requirements of the Plains Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. The applicant will also be responsible for all engineering testing, and inspection required in the approval process of a Major Land Development Plan.
minor land development
for the base application fee, plus the cost of all engineering fees and/or other consulting fees related to the review of the plans, application and site inspection work		$150 plus $50 per building
subdivision and land development ordinance
per copy		$25
ZONING
conditional uses
planned residential developments	§ 27-713
application fee per housing unit		$250 plus $75
zoning schedule of fees
zoning permits
residential uses
new construction		$100
additions		$50
accessory structures and/or uses, including but not limited to swimming pools		$25
nonresidential uses
new construction and/or use of property without structure		$200
additions		$100
accessory structures and/or uses		$75
signs
identification sign for home occupation		$10
institutional uses, public/semipublic uses		$25
commercial/industrial uses		$50
bench signs		$50
billboards		$200
yearly inspection fee
bench signs		$50
billboard		$150
The above fees apply to the construction of a new sign, and the replacement, relocation or enlargement of an existing sign.
certificate of zoning compliance
residential uses (per unit)		$50
nonresidential uses (per unit)		$70
A certificate of Zoning Compliance (occupancy permit) is required upon the completion of the use (including new tenant/owner) development and/or activity indicated upon an approved Zoning Permit, which verifies to both the property owner and the Township that the use, development and/or activity has been completed and/or implemented in conformance with the approved Zoning Permit. Accessory residential structures shall be exempt.
certificate of nonconformity
residential uses		$25
nonresidential uses		$50
applications to the Zoning Hearing Board
residential use/structure		$165
nonresidential use/structure		$300
In addition to the above referenced fees, the applicant shall be responsible for the cost incurred by the Township for the publication of the public notice, for the hearing and for ½ the appearance fee of the stenographer. The cost of the original transcript, when required or requested, shall be governed by § 27-1506.I of the Zoning Ordinance.
conditional use permit
residential use		$350 plus $25 per dwelling unit or mobile home
nonresidential use		$500 plus $25 per structure or per acre if there are no structures
In addition to the above referenced fees, the applicant shall be responsible for the cost incurred by the Township for publication of the public notice for the hearing and for ½ the appearance fee of the stenographer. The cost of the original transcript, when required or requested, shall be governed by § 27-1506.I of the Zoning Ordinance.
amendments
amendments to text of ordinance		$300
amendments to the Zoning Map		$300
amendments submitted as curative amendments		$500*
*In addition to the above referenced fees, the applicant shall be responsible for the cost incurred by the Township for publication of the public notice for the hearing and for one-half the appearance fee of the stenographer. The cost of the original transcript, when required or requested, shall be governed by § 27-1506.I of the Zoning Ordinance.
materials
zoning ordinance		$25
subdivision/land development ordinance		$25
zoning map		$35