Fee Schedule

1. BUILDING FEES

In addition to the fees below, all building and construction permits will include a $4.00 administrative and enforcement fee.

Single and/or Multi Family Dwelling Unit | Basic fee-$500.00 per dwelling unit to 1000 square feet*; plus $ .20 per square foot thereafter

Additions/Garages/Accessory Buildings | Basic Fee-$125.00*; plus $ .15 per square foot, all areas

* Area calculations shall be made using outside dimensions of construction for all usable areas (per floor) including patios, decks, porches, basements, crawl spaces, and garages.

Alterations/Repairs | $100.00 plus $.20 per square foot

Demolition | Buildings and structures containing:

6,000 cubic feet or less | No permit or fee
6,000 to 50,000 cubic feet | $ 75.00
In excess of 50,000 cubic feet | $125.00

No fee will be charged for any demolition carried out in conjunction with new construction at the same location and for which a building permit has been issued.

Roof Permit | $25.00 for the 1^st $1,000.00 of valuation; $10.00 for every $1,000.00 of valuation thereafter.

Swimming Pools | In ground - $200.00 and Above ground $ 80.00

Wood Decks/Patios | Basic Fee - $50.00 plus $.10 per square foot

Sign Permits | $50.00

Electrical Permits | Basic Fee - $15.00 for first $100.00 of valuation; $5.00 for every $100.00 of valuation thereafter, up to but not to exceed $35.00

Electric Agency Registration and Electric Underwriting Agency Registration | $100.00 per agency

Plumbing Permits | $60.00 up to three (3) fixtures, plus $7.50 per fixture thereafter

Mechanical Permits | $50.00 for the 1^st $1,000 in valuation, $15.00 for every 1,000.00 in valuation thereafter, not to exceed $150.00.

Certificates of Occupancy | Single Family Home - $60.00, Additions - $40.00

Fireplaces | Masonry - $50.00, Factory Built (woodstoves) - $50.00

Re-inspection Fees | $60.00 per inspection, charged to permit holder, beginning with third inspection due to improper work; second inspection due to incompleteness of work

Nonresidential | New - Basic fee $400.00 plus $ .25 per square foot plus $100.00 use and occupancy permit per unit within building, Alterations - $600.00 for first 1000 square foot ; $175.00 per 1000 square foot additional

Commercial Use and Occupancy Permit/Change of Ownership | $150.00

Penalty Fee | In the event construction is started without first obtaining the required permits, the applicable fees will be increased by 100%.

2. ZONING FEES

Request for Zoning Change | $1,000 + escrow

Light Home Based Occupation Permit | $25.00

Residential Construction

Single Family Dwelling | $50.00

Multi Family (per unit) | $50.00

Addition/Alteration | $25.00

Detached Garage | $25.00

Utility Shed | $45.00

In ground/above ground pool | $25.00

Non-Residential Construction

New Construction | $100.00

Addition/Alteration | $50.00

Accessory Structure | $25.00

Zoning Hearing Board

Zoning Hearing Board Fees for a Variance/Special Exception/Interpretation of Law

Residential use | $550.00

Non-residential use | $800.00

Conditional Use Application | $300.00

3. SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES

Minor Subdivision Plan (two lots) | $100.00

Plan for three to five lots | $500.00

Plan for six to fifteen lots | $1,000.00

Plan for more than fifteen lots | $2,000.00

Lot line change | $100.00

Land Development | $500.00

Install new electric service to subdivisions | $700.00/lot

Install street lights in subdivisions | $1,600.00/each

4. TRASH FEES

Regular Trash

Disposal containers are to be plastic "Perkasie Borough" trash bags at the cost of:

(1) Large bags $2.75
(2) Small bags $1.75
(3) Recycling Buckets $3.00 (if available)
(4) Recycling Tubs $7.50

Large Trash Items

Large trash items (excluding all items that contain Freon) | $10.00

These “fee for collection” items include the following, and other similar large items:

Washing Machines, Wood Stoves, Riding Lawn Mowers, Dryers, Trash Compactors, Dishwashers, Hot Water Heaters, Air Compressors, Microwave Ovens, Humidifiers, Electric Generators, Ice Boxes, Stoves (gas or electric), Snow Blowers

Waste Hauler Permit Fee | $100.00

5. POOL FEES

Memberships

Resident Individual | $75.00

Resident Family | $230.00
(2 adults and all dependent children 18 years and younger living in the household)

Resident Single Parent Family | $160.00
(A single parent and children under 18 years living in household)

Non-resident Individual | $90.00

Non-resident Family | $300.00
(2 adults and all dependent children 18 years and younger living in the household.)

Non-resident single parent family | $240.00
(A single parent and children under 18 years living in household)

Non-resident Senior Citizen 62+ | $85.00

Resident Senior Citizen 62+ | $70.00

Borough Employee and Family | $0.00
(Includes employee, spouse and children of employee under the age of 18 living in the household.)

Borough Council and Family | $0.00
(Includes Councilmember, spouse and children of Councilmember under the age of 18 living in the household.)

Activity Fees

Youth Swimming Lessons

2 weeks session (M-F) 30 minutes

Member  | $35.00

Non-members | $45.00

Parent & Child Aquatics

2 weeks session (M-F) 30 minutes

Member | $30.00

Non Member | $40.00

Private Lessons

4: 1 hour classes, will be determined by Aquatics Manager

Member | $40.00

Non member | $50.00

Daily Admission

General Admission

18 years and older | $10.00
Child (1-17) | $8.00
2nd Street Pool (children only) | $1.00
Replacement charge for lost passes | $5.00

Movie

Members | Free

Non-Members
16 years and older | $5.00 per person
10-15 years | $3.00 per person
1-9 years | $1.00 per person

Pool Rental

During Hours Party

Are you thinking of throwing a party, but the idea of cleaning up afterwards is overwhelming? Eliminate the mess and confusion at your house - Menlo Aquatics Center is available. Includes pool pass for 50 guests for a three hour time period time period. Pool is limited to 2 parties a day. 12 pm - 3 pm, 4 pm - 7 pm. Reservations can be made starting May 5, 2008 at Menlo Aquatics Center. Availability varies.

Cost | $250.00
($50 Deposit Required)

Private Parties

Menlo Aquatics Center is available for private rental (after hours) beginning May 31, 2008 - September 1, 2008 to individuals , clubs, organizations, etc. for graduation parties, birthday parties, family reunions, company picnics, etc. Includes pool passes for all guests, staff, and picnic tables. One large pool is available for private parties. Bring your own refreshments, the Snack Bar will not be open. Private parties are limited to Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Sorry no Sundays. Private parties must be set up with the Aquatics Director starting May 5, 2008. More information please call Menlo Aquatics Center at 215-453-7126

Cost | $450.00
($50 Deposit Required)

6. PARK AND RECREATION FEES

Kulp Field lights

$15.00/game
$25.00/double header

Field Rental
Are you interested in reserving a field for your team for the day or the entire season? Field rental dates are first come first reserve. Pick up a rental form at Borough Hall and forwarded to the Director of Parks and Recreation. A copy of your teams insurance must be included. Cost for softball fields are $30.00 per team for the season. If lights are needed for the field the cost is $15.00 per game and for a double header it is $25.00 per game. A $10.00 refundable deposit must be made in addition to the cost for the lights. For more information contact Andrea Brody at 215-257-5065 or abbrody@comcast.net.
*Softball fields | $25 per team per year

Pavilion
For 3 hours the cost is $25.00 with a $25.00 deposit.
For 4-8 hours the rental fee is $50.00 with a deposit of $25.00.
For non-profit groups for 3 hours the cost is $10.00, $25.00 deposit.
4-8 hours non-profit is $20.00 and a $25.00 deposit.
Rental dates are on a first come, first serve, first pay. Hours for rentals are dawn to dusk. Sorry no after hour parties and we do not hold dates For more information call 215-257-5065.

7. TRANSIENT RETAIL LICENSE FEES

One day | $5.00
One calendar week or fraction thereof | $25.00
One calendar month or fraction thereof | $75.00
One calendar year or fraction thereof | $400.00

8. ELECTRIC SERVICE FEES

Security deposit with electric heat | $200.00

Security deposit without electric heat | $100.00

Reconnection Fee
During Normal Business Hours | $50.00
After Normal Business Hours | $100.00

Meter Test Fee | $25.00

Duplicate tenant electric bills sent to landlord | $10.00/account

Renewal fee for each account | $5.00

Electric bills which are not paid by the due date are subject to late payment charges applied monthly as follows:

5% of the then unpaid balance of the monthly bill
1.5% of the outstanding balance from previous billings

Temporary electric installation: min. charge | $25.00

Install new electric service to subdivisions | $700.00/lot

Install street lights in subdivisions | $1600.00/each

Labor

All labor shall be billed at the employee’s hourly rate plus 35%. (The 35% will cover benefits and administrative fees.)

Equipment

Line Truck | $60.00 per hour
Bucket Truck | $50.00 per hour
Chipper | $40.00 per hour
Air Compressor | $30.00 per hour
Pick-up truck | $30.00 per hour
Material | Actual cost (10% may be added for handling).

Contracted Services

All contracted services will be billed out at actual costs plus 10%. (The 10% is based on scheduling, reviewing work and administrative costs.)

9. PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE FEES

Labor

All labor shall be billed at the employee’s hourly rate plus 35%. (The 35% will cover benefits and administrative fees.

Equipment

Backhoe, Refuse Truck | $70.00 per hour
Dump Truck | $50.00 per hour
Trackless Mower | $40.00 per hour
Leaf Vacuum | $30.00 per hour
Black Top Roller | $30.00 per hour
Material | Actual cost (10% may be added for handling).

Contracted Services

All contracted services will be billed out at actual costs plus 10%. (The 10% is based on scheduling, reviewing work and administrative costs.)

10. POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICE FEES

Special duty

Shall be billed at 2 times the officer’s hourly rate plus applicable taxes and benefits.

11. PUBLICATION FEES

Zoning Ordinance | $20.00

Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance | $15.00

Comprehensive Plan | $5.00

Building Codes | Cost + Postage

12. AMUSEMENT DEVICE FEES

First device | $65.00
Each additional device permitted under the same application | $25.00
Each and every reinspection necessitated in a license year | $25.00

13. CABLE TELEVISION (Pursuant to Ordinance 744)

Filing Fee-Section C-2(f) | $25.00
Penalty for non-compliance-Section D-2(d) | $2,000 and reasonable attorney fees and court costs
Fine for violation of customer service | $25.00 with reasonable attorney fees standards Section E-2(d)

14. CLAIMS, MUNICIPAL - Delinquent Account Collection Fees

(pursuant to Ordinance #832)

A. Preparation and filing of Municipal Liens | $75.00.

B. Attorney’s fees incurred in the collection of delinquent accounts including, but not limited to, District Justice and/or Common Pleas actions | $95.00 Per Hour.

C. Additionally, the owner shall be responsible for all costs of collection in addition to attorney’s fees including, but not limited to, filing fees and court fees as may be paid by the Borough.

15. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SITE PLAN

SCHEDULE OF FEES

A. Filing Fee | $75.00

B. Land Use

1. Subdivision, campgrounds, mobile home parks, and multi-family dwelling where units are located in the same local watershed | $250.00

2. Multi-family dwelling where the designated open space is located in a different local watershed from the proposed units | $250.00

3. Commercial/industrial | $400.00

C. Relative amount of earth disturbance

1. Residential
road under 500 linear feet | $250.00
road between 500-2,640 linear feet | $500.00
road more than 2,640 linear feet | $750.00

2. Commercial/industrial and other
impervious area <3,500 square feet | $250.00
impervious area 3,500-43,460 square feet | $500.00
impervious area >43,560 square feet | $1000 + $250 per 10,000 square feet of impervious area

D. Relative size of project

1. Total tract area <1 ac $250.00
1-5 ac | $500.00
5-25 ac | $1000.00
25-100 ac | $1500.00
100-200 ac | $2000.00
>200 ac | $2000 + $5/ac over 200

E. Stormwater control measures

1. Detention basins & other controls which require | $300.00
a review of hydraulic routings ($ per control)

2. Other control facilities which require storage | $300.00
volume calculations but no hydraulic routings ($ per control)

F. Site inspection ($ per inspection) | $250.00

16. MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Police incident reports | $15.00

Police accident reports | $15.00

Criminal history records | $15.00

Reproduction of photographs from police | $25.00 fee per request plus $1.00 incidents/accidents per standard 3”x5” photograph or $8.00 per 8”x11” photograph

Copies
one sided $.10
two sided $.15
color copy $ .50

Deed registration | $5.00

Return check charge | $15.00

False alarms | $ 50.00

Street utility cut permits | $50.00
(Per 100 square feet of disturbance + additional $25.00 for each additional 100 sq. ft. of utility cut.)

Sidewalk Permit  | $ 75.00
(If sidewalk was installed without the Borough being notified.)

Alarm system registration | $10.00

Zoning maps | $ 2.00 large and $1.00 small

Street maps | $ 1.00

Parade Permit Fee | $ 0.00

Tax Certification Fee | $10.00

Permit Fee Circuses, Carnivals & Exhibitions | $100.00

Explosives Permit | $15.00

Pole attachment permit application | $25.00

Flood Plain Certification | $100.00 + cost of survey if necessary

17. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Solicitor | $125 per hour

Engineering Services | See engineer’s rate schedule.

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