(A) The Board of Supervisors has established a schedule of fees, requirements for escrow accounts and a collection procedure for all applications and other matters pertaining to this chapter. The applicant shall pay the reasonable charges by the township’s Engineer and other professional consultants for review of the proposed project and for related preparation of reports and meeting time. At the time of submittal of a final plan, the applicant shall also be required to deposit funds into the escrow account to pay the anticipated costs of the township’s Engineer and other professional consultants to oversee the system of financial security of improvements and for inspections. This schedule of fees may be amended by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
(B) The applicant is also required to pay any review fees and/or permits required by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, any utility provider and the County Conservation District, as well as any other applicable agencies.
(C) Plans shall not be considered filed until all township fees are paid and the applications are properly signed as required.
(D) If the expenses of the township for reviews of a subdivision or land development exceed the total fees that have been paid or placed in escrow by an applicant, additional funds shall be required to be deposited by the applicant. If expenses exceed the amount placed into escrow, such excess expenses shall be paid by the applicant prior to release of the final plans by the township for recording. If the funds exceed the amount of the expenses, the excess shall be refunded to the applicant.
(E) The most recent fee schedules are on file in the township office.
(Ord. 127, passed 3-18-2010)