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Hatfield Borough Fee Schedule

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/Reinspection 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/Reinspection 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 FeeOr 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.