FEE SCHEDULE for 2024
All fees will be paid to Mt. Joy Township All Building Inspection fees will be paid directly to MIDA. A printed version of this document can be picked up at the Township office
ZONING PERMITS:
When Permitted by Right – Permit $50.00
See Code of Ordinance, ARTICLE 3 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS § 110-301. Table of Uses
All zoning permits are valid for one year. A renewal of one year will be issued upon submission of required documentation.
Signs
| Up to 40 sq. ft. | $ 50.00 |
| 41 sq. ft. up to 60 sq. ft. | $100.00 |
| 61 sq. ft. and over | $ 4.00 per square foot calculated on both sides |
Conditional Use, Special Exception, Variance and appeals
Filing Fee $500.00
Payment of the filing fee is due upon submission of the application.
Township will charge any allowable costs (for example, associated with additional hearings) incurred by the Township that exceed these fees.
Special Events Permit: $50.00 per application
Well Construction Permit: $ 50.00 per well
Payment is due upon submission of the application.
Driveway Permit:
Permit fees will be charged when a driveway will access onto a Township Road and is not in conjunction with a building permit for new construction.
These fees are applied to the administrative costs incurred in reviewing the application and plan(s) and issuing and processing the permit, including the preliminary review of the site location identified in the application.
- Minimum use (Single-family dwellings, apartments with 5 or fewer units) – $15.00
- Low Volume (Office buildings, car washes) – $20.00
- High Volume (Shopping centers, multi-building apartments or office complexes)- $50.00
Permit Inspection Fees: These fees are applied to the costs incurred in the preliminary review of the location covered by the permit, and/or spot inspection of the permitted work, and/or subsequent inspection after the permitted work has been completed to ensure compliance with Township specifications and permit provisions. If the Township determines that the permitted work warrants the Township Engineer to inspect the permitted work on more than a spot inspection basis, the permittee shall be charged for the additional expenses incurred by the Township.
| Minimum use | $15.00 |
| Low Volume | $20.00 |
| Medium Volume | $35.00 |
| High Volume | $50.00 |
Payment of the application fee and minimum permit inspection fee is due upon submission of the application.
SMALL WIRELESS TELECOMMMUNICATIONS
Small Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Application Fee – a one-time fee (schedule below) for review of zoning permit application and plans submitted for work to be done within the right-of-way:
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- $500.00 for an application seeking approval of no more than five collocated facilities, plus $100.00 for each additional collocated facility.
- $1000.00 for an application seeking permit for installation of a new or replacement utility pole.
Facilities Right-of-Way Use Fee:
Annual fee of $270 per small wireless facility or new utility pole with a small wireless facility. The Township can charge a larger fee if the Township demonstrates:
- A fee which is a reasonable approximation of the Township’s costs to manage the Right-of-Way.
Solid Waste Permit:
Application fee $50.00
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (SALDO)
Ordinance Amendment Application
Filing fee $500.00
Payment of the filing fee is due upon submission of the application.
In addition to the filing fee, the Township will charge any allowable costs incurred by the Township that exceed the filing fee.
SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
Application Fees: Payment of the per lot fees is due upon submission of the plan.
| Preliminary Plan | $150.00 per lot |
| Final Plan | $175.00 per lot |
| Preliminary/Final Plan | $325.00 per lot |
| Minor Subdivision Plan | $325.00 per lot |
Plan Review and Inspection Fees
In addition to the per lot fees, the Township will charge for reimbursement actual review and/or inspection costs incurred by the Township that exceed the per lot fees.
Review and inspection fees are charged at the following rates:
| William F. Hill, P.E., President | $ 120.00/hr. |
| Erik M. Vranich, P.E. | $ 120.00/hr. |
| Project Manager, P.E. | $ 100.00/hr. to $ 115.00/hr. |
| Staff Engineer, P.E., Staff Civil/Environmental Engineer | $ 100.00/hr. to $ 115.00/hr. |
| SEO, E.I.T., Designer | $ 75.00/hr. to $ 80.00/hr. |
| Engineering Technician II, Environmental Coordinator | $ 65.00/hr. to $ 72.00/hr. |
| Construction Monitoring | $ 70.00/hr. to $ 75.00/hr. |
| Survey Party (one-man GPS) | $ 120.00/hr. |
| Survey Party (two-man GPS) | $ 180.00/hr. |
| Survey Party (two man) | $ 175.00/hr. |
| GIS Staff | $ 70.00/hr. to $ 75.00/hr. |
| Clerical | $40.00/hr. |
| Legal Fees
Solicitor Paralegal |
$150.00/hr. $95.00/hr. |
Floodplain Management Permit $250.00
If accumulated fees for plan reviews or inspections surpass the initial fees collected, the applicant shall be responsible for payment of these fees in full as a condition of approval of the permit plan, prior to release of the plan for recording, or at any other time as directed by the Board of Supervisors.
Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) Services:
SEO Services costs are to be paid directly to the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer and made payable to “Mount Joy Township.”
| Application Review – covers administrative work and paperwork associated with septic permitting | $100.00 |
| Repair System Application – depending on minor or major repair, Fee covers minor repair permit and final inspection, or entire sewage permit for major repair and/or replacement. |
$150.00 – $1050.00 |
| Deep Soil Probe Evaluation – includes three deep soil probe evaluations per lot. Additional probes above three will be an additional $50.00 per probe | $180.00 + $50.00 additional |
| Percolation Test (per 6-hole test) | $350.00 |
| System Design Review and Permit Issuance | $175.00 |
| Final System Inspection | $110.00 |
| Additional site visits other than Final Inspection | $110.00 |
| Miscellaneous Services: Preparation for hearing and/or court appearance Township meeting attendance/correspondence Planning Module Review, etc. |
$ 75.00/hr. |
If actual expense for review and inspection conducted by the Sewage Enforcement Officer exceeds the scheduled fees, the landowner and/or developer shall be responsible for payment in full of the additional costs incurred by the Township prior to issuance of a permit, approval to cover system, or at any other time as directed by the Board of Supervisors.
Storm Water Management Plan Review/Inspection:
| Level 1: Administrative Fee |
$ 50.00 |
| Level 2: Administrative Fee Engineering Escrow* Total Fee |
$ 30.00 |
| * Engineering Escrow is for review and coordination with Township Engineer to verify site meets the Disconnected Impervious Area exemption criteria. | |
| Level 3: Administrative Fee Engineering Escrow** Total Fee |
$ 50.00 |
| ** Engineering Escrow is for coordination with Township Engineer for assistance in preparing a Simplified Stormwater Management Plan to meet site conditions and for inspection of the stormwater management facilities | |
| Level 4: Administrative Fee Engineering Escrow*** Total Fee |
$ 50.00 |
| *** Engineering Escrow is for review of the stormwater management plan by the Township Engineer to verify compliance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance and for inspection of the stormwater management facilities.
This level plan must be sealed by Applicant’s consultant. |
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NOTES:
1. The Engineering Escrow fee is an estimate of the anticipated review and inspection costs for the proposed project. If the engineering costs exceed the escrow amount, the applicant will be responsible for any additional review or inspection costs. Any remaining escrow funds will be returned to the applicant upon issuance of the final completion certificate for the stormwater management facilities.
2. All stormwater management plan reviews for Subdivision and Land Development Plans will be subject to the fee schedules established by the Township for Subdivision and Land Development Plans.
3. Administrative Fees are non-refundable
If accumulated fees for stormwater management plan surpass the initial fee collected, the landowner and/or developer shall be responsible for payment in full prior approval of the plan, at time of completion certificate issuance, or at any other time as directed by the Township Engineer or Township Supervisors.
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BUILDING CODE INSPECTIONS
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE (UCC):
All fees for building inspection will be paid directly to MDIA
PLAN REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEES
Structure
Up to $1,000,000.00…………..$0.0016 x construction value
$1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00…$1650.00+($0.0005xconst. value)
Over $5,000,000.00……………$4400.00+($0.0003xconst. value)
Individual Disciplines…………..25% of Structure Plan Review (Accessibility, electric, energy, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing)
FIELD CHANGES TO APPROVED PLANS – Per page…………..$190.00
MINIMUM CHARGE – $190.00
RESIDENTIAL FEES
All Dwelling Units
Not over 3500 s.f.* and additions over 500 s.f.*……..$100.00
3500 s.f.* to 5000 s.f.*…………………………..$165.00
Over 5000 s.f.*…………………apply commercial rate above
Porches, decks, carports, detached garages and additions less than 500 s.f.*……………………………………$ 80.00
Pools (in-ground & above-ground)……………………$ 40.00
*Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of 6’6″ or more.
PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTAL PERMITS
Detached Single Family Dwelling…………………..$220.00
Manufactured/Industrialized Housing……………….$220.00
Additions (all sizes)……………………………$140.00
Alterations…………………………………….$110.00
Decks………………………………………….$ 80.00
Pools (in-ground and above ground)………………..$ 60.00
Single-discipline only…………………………..$ 60.00
NON-RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
All Use Groups Except 1
New construction………………………………..$330.00
Additions………………………………………$220.00
Alterations…………………………………….$110.00
Use Group 1
New construction………………………………..$660.00
Additions………………………………………$440.00
Alterations…………………………………….$220.00
Single-discipline only…………………………..$ 60.00
Appeals Board Meetings (3 hour limit)……………..$ 75.00
District Judge Hearings (3 hour limit)…………….$ 75.00
CONDITIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SCHEDULE, APPLY FOR FEE
BUILDING INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTIAL FEES
Industrialized Housing (Mobile Home, Modular and Manufactured)
No basement………………………………..$150.00
Full or partial basement…………………….$160.00
Single Family Dwelling –
Not over 3500 s.f.* or over 3 bedrooms**…….. $250.00
Over 3500 s.f.*………………..$250.00 + $0.14 each s.f. over 3500
*Where applicable HUD DCED –
Less than 500 sq. ft. …..$165.00
501 to 750 sq. ft. ……..$220.00
751 sq. ft. and above….. $275.00
Townhouse or Condominium ……………………….. $190.00
**Each Additional Bedroom, per dwelling unit………. $ 60.00
Decks, porches, carports………………………………………..$150.00
Attached garages, additions,
alterations, renovations –
Not over 500 s.f.* ………………………………$165.00
Over 500 s.f.*…………..$165.00 + $0.11 each s.f. over 500
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEES
(INCLUDES MULTI-FAMILY)
New construction (per s.f.*)………………………$ 0.15
Alterations and renovations (per s.f.*)…………….$ 0.10
Accessibility (flat fee)………………………….$300.00
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Swimming Pool (Public or Commercial)……………….$385.00
Swimming Pool (Single Family, in-ground)……………$110.00
Reinspection fee, each……………………………$ 80.00
Locked or Not Ready for inspection…………………$ 80.00
CONDITIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SCHEDULE,
APPLY FOR FEE
MINIMUM CHARGE – $ 80.00
* Square footage is defined as gross floor area of all floors within the perimeter of the outside walls, including basements, cellars, garages, roofed patios, breezeways, covered walkways, and attics with floor-to-ceiling of 6’6″ or more.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTIAL FEES
FLAT RATE SCHEDULE
One Application for each new or existing building
Single Family Dwelling – not over 200 Amp. Service……$140.00
Single Family Dwelling – over 200 to 300 Amp. Service…$180.00
Single Family Dwelling – exceeding 300 Amp. Service…….
Apply non-residential fees
Two Family Dwelling – not over 200 Amp. Service………$180.00
Over Two Family Dwelling – First two units…………..$180.00
Each additional unit………………………………$ 80.00
Townhouses – Each…………………………………$105.00
Dwellings with a Spa, Hot Tub, Sauna, etc., apply Flat Rate Schedule plus $33.00 for each item.
Dwellings with Signaling Systems
For the system and first 15 devices…………………$ 75.00
Each additional 10 devices or a fraction thereof……..$ 7.00
FEE SCHEDULE
(Other than Residential)
All switches, lighting and receptacles to be counted as outlets.
ROUGH WIRING INSPECTION
1 to 25 outlets…………………………………..$ 35.00
For each additional 10 outlets or fraction thereof……$ 8.00
FINISH INSPECTION
1 to 25 outlets…………………………………..$ 35.00
For each additional 10 outlets or fraction there……..$ 8.00
EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES AND MOTORS UNDER 1/4 HP
Outlet for single unit of 15 K.W. or less……………$ 26.00
Each additional outlet of 15 K.W. or less……………$ 10.00
MOTORS, GENERATORS, TRANSFORMERS, CENTRAL HEATING,
DUCT HEATERS, AIR CONDITIONERS, ELECTRIC FURNACES AND WELDERS
1/4 HP, KW or KVA to 3 HP, KW or KVA, each…………..$ 19.00
4 HP, KW or KVA to 7 HP, KW or KVA, each…………….$ 27.00
7-1/2 HP, KW or KVA to 29 HP, KW or KVA, each………..$ 35.00
30 HP, KW or KVA to 49 HP, KW or KVA, each…………..$ 50.00
50 HP, KW or KVA to 74 HP, KW or KVA, each…………..$ 66.00
75 HP, KW or KVA to 199 HP, KW or KVA, each………….$132.00
200 HP, KW or KVA to 500 HP, KW or KVA, each…………$247.00
Over 500 HP, KW or KVA, each……………………….$330.00
FEEDERS OR SUB-PANELS
Not over 225 Amp………………………………….$ 40.00
Over 225 Amp. to 400 Amp…………………………..$ 50.00
Over 400 Amp. to 600 Amp…………………………..$ 60.00
Over 600 Amp. to 1600 Amp………………………….$132.00
Over 1600 Amp…………………………………….$190.00
OVER 600 VOLTS ADD $120.00 PER CATEGORY
SERVICE – METER EQUIPMENT UP TO 600 VOLTS
Not over 200 Amp…………………….. ………….$ 90.00
Over 200 Amp. to 400 Amp…………………………..$110.00
Over 400 Amp. to 600 Amp…………………………..$160.00
Over 600 Amp. to 1600 Amp………………………….$275.00
Over 1600 Amp…………………………………….$385.00
GROUND FAULT PROTECTED SERVICES – ADD $91.00
OVER 600 VOLTS – ADD $120.00 PER CATEGORY
SERVICES EXCEEDING 1 METER – $12.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL METER
PRIMARY TRANSFORMERS, VAULTS, ENCLOSURES, SUB-STATIONS
Not over 225 KVA………………………………….$220.00
Over 225 KVA to 500 KVA……………………………$275.00
Over 500 KVA to 1000 KVA…………………………..$330.00
Over 1000 KVA – $425.00 MINIMUM PLUS CONSULTATION FEE
NOTE: ABOVE APPLIES TO EACH BANK OF TRANSFORMERS
SIGNALING SYSTEMS
(Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Fire Protection Alarms, Smoke Detectors, Telephones or CATV outlets are each separate systems)
For system and first (15) devices…………………..$ 70.00
Each additional (10) devices or fraction thereof……..$ 7.00
Over 200 Devices …………………….APPLY FOR SPECIAL FEE
MODULAR AND MOBILE HOMES
Modular Homes – Service and Outlets…………………$ 90.00
Mobile Homes-Service including 1 feeder or 1 receptacle.$ 90.00
Feeder or power cord only . . .(Single visit only) …..$ 70.00
SIGNS (INCANDESCENT, FLUORESCENT AND NEON)
First sign (per occupancy)…………………………$ 80.00
Each additional sign (per occupancy)………………..$ 10.00
OUTLINE LIGHTING
First transformer…………………………………$ 80.00
Each additional transformer………………………..$ 10.00
SWIMMING POOLS
Bonding (each trip)……………………………….$ 80.00
Equipment by Fee Schedule
Reinspection fee, each…………………………….$ 80.00
Conditions not provided for in this schedule, apply for fee.
MINIMUM CHARGE – $ 80.00
ENERGY CONSERVATION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTIAL FEES
Up to two trips…………………………………..$120.00
Industrialized housing on basement………………….$ 80.00
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEES
New construction (per s.f.)………………………..$ 0.05
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Reinspection fee, each…………………………….$ 80.00
MINIMUM CHARGE – $ 80.00
FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEES
Smoke Detector System (panel + 10 devices)…………..$ 70.00
Heat Detector System (panel + 10 devices)……………$ 70.00
Fire Alarm Pull Station……………………………$ 70.00
Each additional 20 devices…………………………$ 11.00
Sprinkler System (up to 50 sprinkler heads)………….$120.00
Each additional 50 sprinkler heads or fraction thereof..$ 80.00
Commercial Cooking Hoods (each)…………………….$ 80.00
Stand Pipe System…………………………………$100.00
Dry Chemical Extinguishing System…………………..$100.00
RESIDENTIAL FEES
Sprinkler System (up to 20 sprinkler heads)………….$110.00
Each additional 5 sprinkler heads or fraction thereof…$ 28.00
On-site water supply (pump, tank, generator, etc.)……$110.00
Conditions not provided for in this schedule – Apply for fee.
MINIMUM CHARGE – $ 80.00
MECHANICAL INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEES
Air Distribution Systems (1st $10,000.00) …… ……$ 100.00
Air Distribution Systems
(Each $1,000.00 over $10,000.00) …………..$ 10.00/$1,000.00
Kitchen Exhaust Equipment………………….$ 75.00/hood unit
Commercial Grease Removal Equipment………….$ 80.00
Boilers and Water Heaters…………………..$ 80.00
Gas Piping Systems…………………………$110.00
Fuel Oil Piping……………………………$ 90.00
Chimney’s and Vents………………………..$ 90.00
Incinerators and Crematories………………..$155.00
Solar Heating and Cooling…………………..$ 80.00
RESIDENTIAL FEES
Interior Only
Up to 3500 s.f…………………………………..$ 115.00
Over 3500 s.f. ………………………apply commercial rate
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage, Dust
Collectors – Apply for Fee.
MINIMUM CHARGE – $ 80.00
PLUMBING INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTIAL FEES
Industrialized Housing
(Mobile Home, Modular and Manufactured)…………….$ 90.00
All other per dwelling or unit –
Not over 2 full (or partial) baths*………………..$110.00
* 3rd, 4th & 5th Full (or partial) baths, each………$ 40.00
More than 5 full (or partial) baths per unit – apply
commercial rate
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEES
Piping under slab (waste and supply),
Not over 5 fixtures………………………………$ 60.00
Each additional fixture…………………………..$ 7.00
Piping rough-in (waste and supply)
Not over 5 fixtures………………………………$ 60.00
Each additional fixture…………………………..$ 7.00
Piping final inspection
Not over 5 fixtures………………………………$ 60.00
Each additional fixture…………………………..$ 7.00
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Sewer lateral (from house to curb)…………………$ 80.00
Water lateral (from house to curb)…………………$ 80.00
Sewer and water lateral at same time……………….$130.00
Master backflow prevention device………………….$ 80.00
Reinspection fee, each……………………………$ 80.00
SPECIAL SERVICE AND/OR CONDITIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SCHEDULE, APPLY FOR FEE.
MINIMUM CHARGE – $ 80.00
FIXTURE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ABOVE FEE SCHEDULE
The word “fixture” shall mean each water closet, urinal, wash basin, bathtub, house trap, floor drain or downspout area drain, laundry tray, hot water heater or opening provided for any of the aforementioned or any plumbing or drainage appliance trap-connected, either directly or indirectly, to the plumbing or drainage system, whether water-supplied or not, installed in the building or on the lot within the property lines.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTAL FEES
Plan review……………………………………..$ 80.00
Inspection…………………………………..$ 0.04/watt
COMMERICAL FEES
Plan review…………………………………….$ 165.00
Inspection:
Up to 15 KW……………………………….$0.06/watt
over 15 KW to 35 KW……..$825.00 + $0.05/watt over 15 KW
over 35 KW to 100 KW…….$1705.00 + $0.04/watt over 35 KW
over 100 KW……………$3850.00 + $0.03/watt over 100 KW