Fees for Licenses/Permits

Fee Schedule adopted 1/5/26

General Fee Schedule

PERMITS	FEES
STATE PERMIT SURCHARGE (This is a state fee attached to every permit issued under Act 157 of the PA Uniform Construction Code)	$4.50
GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING FEE	$125 (fee applies to new home builders, commercial contractors & any contractor not registered in the State of PA)
PRE-SUBMISSION PLAN REVIEW (If requested)	$150
NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS-Professional Services Agreement Required (PSA) (all space incl. Garage & Basements)	$500 + $.35 per SF above grade $.25 per SF below grade & attic space; requires grading permit & PSA with $1,500 escrow
ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS RESIDENTIAL (all space incl. Garage & Basements)	$250 + $.35 per SF for all space
BATHROOM & KITCHEN ALTERATIONS (Only required for non-cosmetic updates)	$250
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE/USES- STRUCTURES >200 SF	$200 + .15 per SF (Zoning review is included)
ZONING PERMIT-STRUCTURES <200 SF	$150
SWIMMING POOLS, TENNIS/BASKETBALL COURTS & OTHER RECREATIONAL USES	$300 + .45 per SF surface area; also requires grading permit
DEMOLITION	$300 residential $100 per 1000 SF non-residential
ELECTRICAL LICENSING REGISTRATION FEE	$50-Master, $35-Journeyman, $10-Apprentice, $200 Inspection Agency
ELECTRIC PERMIT	$50 Per 100 AMPS of electrical services or equivalent; minimum permit fee $50
PLUMBING LICENSING FEE	$125- Master, $50-Journeyman
PLUMBING PERMIT	$55 + $15 per fixture; $150 per grease trap, ejector
HVAC PERMIT-RESIDENTIAL	$150 per unit
USE & OCCUPANCY PERMIT- Required for permit close-out	No Fee
STORAGE TANKS	$200 per 1,000 gallons of capacity
REMOVAL OF RESIDENTIAL OIL TANKS	$150
GAS FIREPLACES	$100
GENERATOR PERMIT	$75 + electrical permit (in some cases a plumbing permit too)
PROPANE PERMIT (Connection only, not for tank)	$75 + plumbing permit
SOLAR PERMIT	$250 + electrical permit
RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOFING PERMIT	$100 (only required if sheathing is being replaced)
RESIDENTIAL RE-INSPECTION FEE	$50
NON-RESIDENTIAL PRE-SUBMISSION PLAN REVIEW (If requested)	$150
NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION & MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL	$750 Plan Review-fee due at submission: This fee is to review plans in advance of a formal permit application submission; the review is a detailed plan review provided by the plan examiner and is separate from a pre-submission plan review; +Permit/Inspection Fee (due at permit pickup) $600 + .45 per SF
ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING WORK	$750 Plan Review-fee due at submission (see above for plan review description) +Permit/Inspection Fee (due at permit pickup) $500 + .45 per SF
ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING WORK	$250 + $15 per fixture, trap, appliance
ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WORK	$250+$50 per 100 amp service
HVAC REPLACEMENT- NON-RESIDENTIAL	$500
ROOFING PERMIT	$500 + $.35 per SF (new) $250 + $.10 per SF (re-roof)
RE-INSPECTION FEE	$100
STORAGE TANKS	$200 per 1000 gallon capacity
USE & OCCUPANCY PERMITS	$250 commercial
DRIVEWAY PERMIT/HOP/ROAD OPENING	$250 + calculated fee attached to permit
GRADING/EXCAVATION/STORMWATER PERMIT	$500 flat fee; in some instances a grading permit may also require an escrow or PSA as directed by the Twp Engineer; grading permit in lieu of land development requires an approved cost estimate & escrow as per the Twp Eng
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE	$3,865 per peak trip (set by separate resolution)
REMOVAL OF NON-RESIDENTIAL OIL TANK	$450
ANTENNA CELL TOWER PERMIT	$2,500 permit + $500 escrow
GAS FIREPLACES	$100
HOME ALARM FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION	$100 permit $500 (includes permit & inspection)
RESIDENTIAL (OVER 2000sf) SPRINKLER SYSTEM	$500 (includes permit & inspection)
NON-RESIDENTIAL WET ANSUL SYSTEM	$250
NON-RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM (new)	$700 (includes permit & inspection)
NON-RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM (add on)	$500 (includes permit & inspection)
FALSE FIRE ALARMS (number within 12 calendar months)	$50-2, $100-3, $200-4 or 5, $1000-6 or more
POLICE FALSE SECURITY ALARMS (number within 12 calendar months)	$35-3, $50-4 $100-5 or more
POLICE REPORT	$15
POLICE SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES/SPECIAL DETAIL	Overtime rate of the highest paid Sergeant per officer per hour

Other General Fees

BANNERS	$25
COPYING	$0.25 per page black & white; $0.50 per page color
COPYING WIDE-FORMAT	$4.50 per page
CERTIFICATION OF a RECORD	$5.00 per record
SPECIALIZED DOCUMENTS	Shall be charged the actual cost of production
RIGHT-TO-KNOW MAILINGS	Cost of Postage
RIGHT-TO-KNOW REQUESTS PREPAYMENT	Prepayment required if fees are estimated to exceed $100
FIREWORKS	$100
PEDDLERS/CANVASSERS LICENSE (issued by Police)	$40 per day/per person or $60 per week/per person
RETURNED CHECK FEE	$25
TENTS: closed sides greater than 400 sf or open sides greater than 700 sf	$150 + state fee
SPECIAL EVENTS	See fees on application
SEWER CONNECTION	$250
SEWER LATERAL INSPECTION	$150
SEWER QUARTERLY RENTAL RATEN	See Sewer Rate Resolution
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY APPLICATION	$500 Between 1 & 5 co-located small wireless facilities
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY APPLICATION	$500 plus $100 for each co-located small wireless facility in excess of 5
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY APPLICATION	$1,000 Installation of a new or replacement utility pole
SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES ANNUAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FEE	$270 per facility; $270 per new utility pole with a small wireless facility;

Land Development Fees = Acres Effected + Gross Floor Area in Square Feet

Land use fees are non-refundable after processing or review of application begin, regardless of decision outcomes.

Land Development and Subdivision Filing Fees in the amount set forth in this section shall be paid when filing a preliminary land development application or a preliminary/final subdivision application. In addition, a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with associated escrow is required with any application.

ACRES EFFECTED	GENERAL FEE	PSA ESCROW
0 - 2.499	$2,500 +	$5,000 escrow
2.5 - 4.99	$4,000 +	$6,500 escrow
5.0 - 9.99	$5,000 +	$8,500 escrow
10 - 19.99	$6,000 +	$10,000 escrow
20 - 49.99	$7,500 +	$11,500 escrow
50 - 100	$9,000 +	$13,000 escrow
Final Plan Filing Fee	None unless no preliminary plan was filed, in which case, the fees above apply	Based on approved cost estimate from Twp Engineer

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Gross Floor Area in Square Feet

Gross Square Feet	Fees
0 - 49,000	$50 per 1000 SF
50,000 - 299,000	$40 per 1000 SF
300,000 - +	$30 per 1000 SF

Subdivision Fees: Number of Lots

The subdivision fee includes a flat application fee plus a calculated fee based on the per lot rate. Prior to recording a subdivision plan, each developer shall submit digital plans.

Lots	Fees
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT/CONSOLIDATION	$1,800 + $2,500 PSA Escrow
1 - 2	$1,800 + $5,000 PSA Escrow
3 - 5	$4,500 + $250 per lot + $5,500 PSA Escrow
6 - 10	$5,000 + $250 per lot + $7,500 PSA Escrow
11 - 50	$5,000 + $300 per lot + $10,000 PSA Escrow
51 - 100	$5,000 + $350 per lot+$11,500 PSA Escrow
101- +	$5,000 + $400 per lot+$13,000 PSA Escrow
GIS PARCEL MAP UPDATE	Included in App Fee
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE	Set by Resolution

Zoning Fees

Fees are non-refundable after processing or review of application begin, regardless of hearing outcomes.

CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION-RESIDENTIAL	$1,500 + $2,500 PSA Escrow
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION-NON-RESIDENTIAL	$2,500 + $2,500 PSA Escrow
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONAL USE HEARINGS (necessitated by applicant)	$500 each
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT	$1,800 + costs +PSA Escrow (see PSA section)
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT	$1,800 + costs +PSA Escrow (see PSA section)
ADDITIONAL HEARINGS	$650 each
CURATIVE AMENDMENT	$3,500 + costs +PSA Escrow (see PSA section)
ZONING HEARING BOARD APPLICATION-RESIDENTIAL	$1,200
ZONING HEARING BOARD APPLICATION-NON-RESIDENTIAL	$2,500
ZHB- OTHER MATTERS	$1,000
ZHB-SIGNS	$1,350
ZHB-VALIDITY CHALLENGE	$2,500
ZHB-ADDITIONAL HEARINGS	$400
POSTPONEMENT/CONTINUANCE	$250
ZONING & FLOODPLAIN CERTIFICATION	$50
ZONING PERMIT-RESIDENTIAL	$150
ZONING PERMIT-NON-RESIDENTIAL	$250
HOME BUSINESS USE & OCCUPANCY	$150
ZONING PERMIT-SIGNS (up to 40 SF)	$150
ZONING PERMIT-SIGNS (over 40 SF as per ZHB approval)	$250

Professional Service Agreements (PSA)/Escrows

The Township shall be reimbursed for the charges of its professional consultants in connection with any land use or permit matter specified in this resolution. The Township requires a PSA with associated fees to be paid by anyone submitting an application or wishing to meet with and discuss potential land use items with any of the professional consultants prior to the filing application. The hourly fees for Township consultants are on file with the Township Secretary. Township invoices include a 10% administrative fee for the Township. The Applicant shall pay all invoices within 30 days of the billing date otherwise a 1.5% per month interest charge will be assessed.

Land Use/Permit Matter

Any Land Development Project	$5,000 PSA Escrow
Subdivision (1-3 Lots)	$1,500 PSA Escrow
Subdivision (4+ Lots)	$3,000 PSA Escrow
Zoning Amendments	$1,500 PSA Escrow
Conditional Use	$1,500 PSA Escrow
Property Use Proposals	$2,000 PSA Escrow
New Homes	$2,500 PSA Escrow
Residential Additions/Alterations	$1,000 PSA Escrow
Stormwater Management	$1,500 PSA Escrow
Erosion Sediment Control/Grading	$1,500 PSA Escrow
Sewage Planning Module	$1,000 PSA Escrow
Sewer Construction of a Main, or Off-Site	$3,500 PSA Escrow
Any other project not listed above	$1,500 PSA Escrow

Any combination of the above will refer to the higher fee schedule amount.

Stormwater Management Facility Fees

As originally adopted in Resolution 2005-16, the following fees shall be paid in full prior to recording of any subdivision or land development plan depicting stormwater management facilities in the form of a detention basin, retention basin, rain garden, natural stormwater basin or any other type of stormwater impoundment facility, regardless of whether the Township accepts dedication: