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NEW BRITAIN BOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page
Building Permits 2-3
Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Permits 3
Tank Removal Permits 3
Grease Trap 3
Holding Tank Permits 3
Fees for Work Commenced Without Proper Permits 4
False Alarms, Solicitation Permits 4
Administration 4
Licenses and Renewals 4
Use and Occupancy Permits 4
Contractor Registration 5
Borough Hall Rental 5
Professional Services Escrow, Plan Applications 5
Stormwater Management Fees 5
Subdivision and Land Development Fees 6-7
Zoning 7
Signs 7
Engineering Review 7
Zoning Hearing, Conditional Use Hearing 8
Student Housing Application Fee 8
Building Permits
In addition to the fees below, all permits subject to the PA UC shall be assessed an additional $4.00 as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Decks
Under 150 square feet and $ 75.00
$.10 per square foot over 150 sq. ft.
New residential structures & additions
Up to 500 sq. ft. $150.00
501 to 750 sq. ft. $225.00
751 to 1,000 sq. ft. $300.00
Each additional 100 sq. ft. $ 15.00
Alterations, major repairs to residential structures and
additions
Up to $1,000.00 cost $100.00
$1,001.00 to $2,000.00 cost $125.00
Each additional $1,000.00 over $2,000.00 $ 15.00
New commercial structures & alterations
1.5 % of construction cost
New industrial structures & alterations
1.5 % of construction cost
Driveway construction $ 50.00
Road Opening Permit (any work in ROW 25' from CL) $100.00
Must escrow additional $500.00
Fire Sprinklers or Alarms $100.00 (+ $1/device)
Swimming pools
Inground $300.00
Above Ground over 30” deep $150.00
Hot Tub or Spa $ 50.00
Demolition
Up to 500 sq. ft. $ 75.00
Above 500 sq. ft. $100.00
Fire places and wood and alternate fuel heating stoves
Masonry Chimney $100.00
Metal and blower exhaust units $ 50.00
Alterations to interior to accommodate
Stove or fireplace $100.00
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New roofs
Up to $1,000.00 $ 25.00
$1,001.00 to $2,000.00 $ 35.00
Each additional $1,000.00 above $2,000.00 $ 10.00
Siding - (exempt-vinyl/alumn replacement on single fam. dwellings)
Up to $1,000.00 $ 50.00
$1,001.00 to $2,000.00 $ 65.00
Each additional $1,000.00 above $2,000.00 $ 10.00
Plumbing Permits
Up to 5 fixtures $100.00
Each additional fixture $ 20.00
Sewer permit (lateral hook-up) $100.00
Water Service $100.00
Lawn Sprinkler installation $100.00
Electrical Permits
Applicants are responsible for fees as charged by 3rd-
party inspectors. Confirmation of Plan Review and Final
inspection by third party are required by the Borough
Residential $25.00
Commercial $50.00
Mechanical Permits
Residential $50.00
All other zoning districts – 1.5 % of construction cost
Tank Removal Permits
Removal of above or underground tanks either septic/fuel $100.00
(copies of soil/water test results, disposal ticket and closure
report shall be provided to the Borough)
Grease Trap
Installation $100.00
Holding Tank Permits
Application Fee $250.00
Annual Extension Fee $ 50.00
Pumping and Maintenance Escrow $5,000.00
Operation, Abandonment & Removal Escrow $5,000.00
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Fees for Work Commenced Without Proper Permit
Twice the normal permit fee plus any amounts expended
by the Borough to verify compliance at a rate of $50.00/hr.
Alarm Penalty Fee for False Alarms with Police Response
4 to 10 False Alarms $50/alarm
11 to 15 False Alarms $100.00/alarm
16 or more False Alarms $150.00/alarm
Peddling and/or Soliciting
Permit to be issued by the police department $ 50.00 base fee
additional $ 20.00 daily
additional $100.00 weekly
additional $250.00 monthly
Administration
Engineering Consulting Fee $ 75.00/hr.
Zoning Ordinance (including map) $ 50.00
Zoning Map $ 3.00
Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance $ 50.00
Stormwater Management Ordinance $ 30.00
Open Space Plan $ 30.00
Xerographic Copies (per page) $ 0.25
Returned Checks $ 25.00
Deed Registration $ 10.00
Comprehensive Plan $ 30.00
Licenses and Renewals
Liquor license transfer application $800.00
Use and Occupancy Permits
Home Occupation $ 50.00
New dwelling $ 75.00
Additions $ 25.00
Second inspection, if required and all subsequent $ 25.00
Non-Residential $ 50.00 plus
$.15 per sq. ft.
(L x W x .15)
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Contractor’s Registration
State registration required for residential remodeling
All others $100.00
Borough Hall Rental $ 25.00/mtg.
Professional Services Escrow, Plan Applications
A Professional Escrow Account shall be required to be established with the Borough at the time of the initial plan application. The applicant and/or developer shall deposit funds with the Borough to reimburse New Britain Borough for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred for review of all applications, reports, plans and the inspection of the improvements, by New Britain Borough’s professional consultants, solicitor and/or engineer. Such expenses shall be reasonable and in accordance with the ordinary and customary fees charged by the New Britain Borough Solicitor, Engineer and any other consultants for work performed for similar services in New Britain Borough. However, in no event shall the fees exceed the actual rate or cost charged by the New Britain Borough Solicitor, Engineer or other consultants when such fees are imposed on an applicant.
Stormwater Management Listed below are minimum fees – any costs exceeding those below will be paid by applicant.
Application Fee $25.00
Relative size of project disturbance
>1,000 sq. ft. < 5,000 sq. ft. $100.00
>5,000 sq. ft. < 1 Acre $500.00
>1 Acre $1,000.00
Engineering/professional escrow* $1,00.00
Site inspection ($ per inspection) $ 75.00/hr.
All subsequent reviews shall be 25 percent the amount of the initial review fee unless a new application is required as per Section 406 of the stormwater ordinance. A new fee shall be submitted with each revision in accordance with this schedule.
*Escrow fees do not apply if covered under escrow via Land Development/Subdivision Application. Engineering/professional escrow to be re-instated to its full value once it reaches 50% of it full value.
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Subdivision and Land Development Fees
Listed below are minimum fees – any costs exceeding those below will be paid by applicant.
Residential Subdivision
Sketch plan with engineering review
2 lot subdivision (minor) $300.00
Each additional lot above 2 $ 50.00
Escrow for any sketch plan $1,000.00
Preliminary plans
3 or more lots $900.00
Escrow for all preliminary plans $500.00 (per lot)
Final Plans
2 lot subdivision (minor) $1000.00
3 or more lots $600.00
Escrow for all final plans $500.00 (per lot)
Residential Land Development
Sketch plan with engineering review $400.00 (each unit)
Escrow $1,000.00
Preliminary plans $400.00 (each unit)
Escrow $1,000.00
Final Plans $400.00 (each unit)
Escrow $1,000.00
Planned Residential and Other type High Density Residential Land Development
Initial minimum fee $1000.00
and an additional
up to 50 dwellings $ 50.00 per dwelling
51 to 150 dwellings $ 40.00 per dwelling
Over 150 dwellings $ 35.00 per dwelling
Escrow for any development $2,500.00
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Commercial, Industrial, and all other Zoning Districts Subdivision and
Land Development
Sketch plan with engineering review $ 400.00
Escrow $1,000.00
Preliminary plan $1,700.00
and an additional
Per 1000 sq. ft. of gross building area $ 75.00
Escrow $5,000.00
Final plan $1,500.00
and an additional
Per 1000 sq. ft of gross building area $ 75.00
Escrow $3,000.00
Zoning
Basic Zoning Permit $ 50.00
A basic zoning permit is required in regard to all decks and patios, for all building construction, whether new or additions, as well as for swimming pools.
Fence Residential $ 50.00
Commercial $ 50.00
+$ 10.00/200ft
Storage sheds
Up to 200 sq. ft. $ 75.00
Signs
New Signs and replacement $100.00
Temporary Signs ($25/fee $25 escrow for removal) $ 50.00
Annual Renewal fee $ 20.00
Engineer review $250.00
escrow $1,000.00
Utility/Engineer review $400.00
escrow $1,000.00
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Zoning Hearing Fee
Residential $ 750.00
Commercial $1000.00
Industrial $1000.00
Conditional Use Hearing Fee Escrow
Residential $1000.00 $ 1,000.00
Non Residential $1,000.00 $ 1,500.00
Fee Escrow
Challenge to Zoning Ordinance $1,000.00 $1,500.00
Change of Zoning $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Student Housing
Registration, Inspection and Administrative Fee $1,000.00
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