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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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:
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Political Subdivisions of this Commonwealth.
- Governmental Authorities organized under the laws of this Commonwealth.
- The Federal Government.
