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Hatfield Borough Fee Schedule

BOROUGH OF HATFIELD
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

RESOLUTION # 2009-21

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF HATFIELD AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE IN CHAPTER 1, PART 5 OF THE HATFIELD BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF ELECTRIC BILLINGS.

WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Hatfield has amended Chapter 9 of the Hatfield Borough Code of Ordinances; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council desires to amend the Fee Schedule in Chapter 1, Part 5, Section 505 of the Code of Ordinances to appropriately reimburse the Borough for costs related to the collection of electric billings and ordinance administration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Hatfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, that the following fee schedule is hereby adopted:

Amount of Deposit
New residential customers are required to post and maintain a security deposit:  $300.00

Residential customers late on two or more bills are required to post and maintain a security deposit:  $300.00

New commercial customers are required to post and maintain a security deposit:  $300.00, plus one month's billing (estimated)

New industrial or large commercial customers are required to post and maintain a security deposit:  $300.00 plus one month's billing (estimated)

Miscellaneous Electric Fees
Application Fee:                                                   $   25.00
Transfer of Service Fee:                                       $    25.00
Disconnection Fee:                                               $    50.00
Reconnection Fee:                                                $    50.00
Priority Reconnection Fee:                                    $    75.00
New Connection Fee:                                           $    25.00
Temporary Construction Fee:                                $  150.00
Temporary Seasonal Construction Fee:                 $  100.00
Meter Tampering Fee:                                          $  100.00,  plus the cost of the meter
Cut Seal Fee:                                                       $    25.00
Returned Check Fee:                                           $    25.00
Complaint Meter Testing Fee:                               $ 350.00*
  *Reimbursable by the Borough if meter is found defective
Certified Mail Fee:                                                Actual Cost

Late Fee:                                                            $     7.50 per month
Percent Penalty to the Unpaid Balance for Bills Paid After the Due Date:  1.5% per month on delinquent balance.
Attorneys Fees for the Collection of Delinquencies and Enforcement of Ordinances:  $100.00 per hour plus court costs incurred.

RESOLVED AND ENACTED this 19th day of AUGUST, 2009.

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BOROUGH OF HATFIELD
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

RESOLUTION # 2008-01
ELECTRIC SERVICE DEPOSIT RATE

 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hatfield requires, under Chapter 9, Section 104, part 3 of the Borough Code, a deposit for electrical service by residential customers who are not the owner of the property where service is to be provided; and

WHEREAS, the Chapter 9, Section 104, part 3 of the Borough Code allows the Borough Council to set the amount of the deposit by resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to set the amount of deposits for all residential customers who are not the owner of the property where service is to be, regardless of credit history.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Hatfield that the following deposit is required as of the adoption of this resolution.

A Three Hundred Dollar ($300.00) deposit will be required of all residential customers who are not the owner of the property where service is to be provided, regardless of credit history.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this deposit supersedes and replaces all prior fees and deposits adopted by the Council of the Borough of Hatfield with regard to electrical service by residential customers who are not the owner of the property where service is to be provided.

RESOLVED AND ENACTED this 6th day of February, 2008.

 

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BOROUGH OF HATFIELD
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

RESOLUTION # 2004-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF HATFIELD AMENDING RESOLUTION #2001-03, THE FEE SCHEDULE IN THE HATFIELD BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES.

WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Hatfield has conducted a thorough review of its Fee Schedule, and concluded that the same shall be reviewed and updated and to establish a fee structure to appropriately reimburse the Borough for costs related to ordinance administration.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Hatfield, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, that the following amendment to Resolution #2001-03, fee schedule is hereby adopted:

AMUSEMENT DEVICES:

Annual license fee: $100.00

BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION PERMITS:

Residential

New Construction: Including additions outside existing structure:$350.00 plus $.15 square foot

Apartment/Condo/Townhouse: In common deed: $350.00 plus $.15 square foot

Alterations/Remodeling: $100.00 plus $.15 square foot

Unattached Garage: $100.00 plus $.15 square foot

Utility Shed: Less than 200 square feet: $50.00

Shed of 200 square feet or greater: $100.00 plus $.15 square foot

Replacement of existing shed within existing footprint: $15.00

Deck: $50.00 plus $.15 square foot

Permit Extension Fee:  $25.00 per one-year extension

Non-Residential:

New Construction: Including additions outside existing structure: $400.00 plus $.25 square foot

Alterations/Remodeling: $250.00 plus $.25 square foot

Missed/Re-inspection Fee: $50.00

Demolition Fee: $125.00 plus $.05 square foot

Swimming Pools:

Above Ground: $50.00 plus $.15 square foot of surface area

In Ground: $100.00 plus $.25 square foot of surface area

Signs:

Permanent: $25.00 plus $1.00 square foot

Temporary: $25.00 plus $25.00 escrow

PLUMBING

Registration:

Master: $50.00 year

Journeyman: $40.00 year

Permit:

New: $50.00 plus $10.00 fixture unit

Replacement: $30.00 plus $8.00 fixture unit

ELECTRIC

Registration:

Master: $50.00 year

Journeyman: $40.00 year

Apprentice: $5.00 year

Permit:

New and Replacement: $25.00 plus $25.00 per 100 amps of service

Meter Deposit: $150.00

SEWER CONNECTIONS

Capital Contribution: $3,650.00 per EDU

Connection Fee: $50.00 per EDU

Inspection Fee: $35.00 per connection

HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY/STREET OPENING PERMITS

Permit:

Highway Occupancy: $50.00

Street Opening: $75.00 plus $.25 linear foot

Curbing Permit: $35.00 plus $.25 linear foot

FIRE PREVENTION

Hazardous Materials/Substance Permit: $250.00

Place of Assembly: $100.00

Property Registration:

Residential Rental Unit: $25.00 per year

Non-residential Unit: Containing up to and including 5,000 square feet in area. $45.00 per year

Non-Residential Unit: Containing over 5,000 square feet in area. $45.00 plus $45.00 per hour incurred in inspection over the first hour

Missed/Re-inspection Fee: $35.00

CERTIFICATIONS:

Floodplain: $35.00

Zoning: $50.00

Use and Occupancy: $50.00

ZONING FEES:

Zoning Hearing, Conditional Use, and Building Board Code of Appeals Applications:

Single Family: $500.00 plus $150.00 for each additional hearing beyond one.

Multi-Family: $1,200.00 plus $150.00 for each additional hearing beyond one.

Non-Residential: $1,400.00 plus $150.00 for each additional hearing beyond one.

Rezoning Applications: $3,500.00 plus $500.00 for each additional hearing beyond one.

Curative Amendment: $3,500.00 plus $500.00 for each additional hearing beyond one.

Permit Zoning Fee:  $25.00 per Residential & Non-Residential New Construction Permits

SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES

Category I - Residential Subdivision/Land Developments:

These fees apply to all kinds of residential projects for sale, condominium of rental; any structural type; and either as a subdivision or single tract land development.

Number of Lots General Fee Or Units * Plus Fee for Each Unit/Lot * Escrow

0 - 2 $350.00 + $100.00 $1,500.00

3 - 15 $350.00 + $100.00 $2,000.00

16 - 25 $350.00 + $100.00 $2,500.00

26 - 50 $350.00 + $100.00 $3,000.00

51+ $350.00 + $100.00 $4,000.00 (*whichever is greater)

Category II - Non-Residential Land Developments:

These fees apply to all projects or sections of mixed projects, which are for non-residential use of any kind for sale, rental, lease or condominium in any type of building on a single tract of land.

Building Gross General Fee Plus Square Feet Fee Per Gross Square Foot Escrow

0 - 2,500 $500.00 + $.10 per square foot $5,000.00

2,501 - 10,000 $750.00 + $.10 per square foot $5,000.00

10,001 - 25,000 $1,000.00 + $.10 per square foot $5,000.00

25,001 - 50,000 $1,500.00 + $.10 per square foot $5,000.00

50,001+ $2,000.00 + $.10 per square foot $5,000.00

Category III - Non-Residential Subdivisions:

Fees apply to Applications subdividing and conveying land for non-residential uses.

General Fee Number of Lots Plus Fee for Each Lot Escrow

1 - 2 $500.00 + $200.00 per lot $5,000.00

3+ $750.00 + $200.00 per lot $5,000.00

COPYING OF MATERIALS

Per Page Fee: $.25

EXEMPTIONS

Permits must be obtained; however, permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees are not payable, by any of the following:

  1. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  2. Political Subdivisions of this Commonwealth.
  3. Governmental Authorities organized under the laws of this Commonwealth.
  4. The Federal Government.

RESOLVED AND ENACTED THIS 16th Day of June, 2004.