RESOLUTION 2017-02 BOROUGH OF DOWNINGTOWN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF DOWNINGTOWN, ADOPTING AN AMENDED "MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES" FOR THE BOROUGH OF DOWNINGTOWN SETTIG FORTH THE CURRENT SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, LICENSES, HEARINGS, APPEALS, RENTALS AND OTHER BOROUGH  RELATED SERVICES.  WHEREAS, the Borough Council of Downingtown Borough, through the authority established by the Downingtown Borough Code of Ordinances, as amended, require the issuance of building permits  and related permit approvals; and  WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code provides for the adoption of certain  fees relative to the operation of certain municipal functions; and  WHEREAS, it is the intent of said Council to establish by a Resolution, a schedule relative to the current cost of the issuance of said permits and approvals by establishing a fee schedule for the same.  NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and it is hereby resolved by the authority oft the same, to hereby adopt the Borough of Downingtown - 2017 Master Schedule of Fees as attached hereto and further resolves as  follows:  1. The Borough hereby establishes the 2017 Master Schedule of Fees and such fee schedule shall be made available for review and copies provided upon request at Borough Hall. The Borough may, from time to time, by resolution, establish fees and amend the Master Schedule of Fees as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Borough Council; and 2. Any and all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with the terms, conditions and provisions of this resolution and the 2017 Master Schedule of Fees are hereby repealed to the  extent ofs such conflict.  1/10    RESOLVED and ADOPTED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Downingtown in lawful  session duly assembled, this 5th day of April, 2017.  BOROUGH OF DOWNINGTOWN  41 President  SEAL  Stephen Sullins, Secretary gs  Joshl    2/10    Borough of Downingtown 2017 Master Schedule of Fees  1. Borough Code Enforcement Department Permits  A. Application Fee  For the submission of a single permit or the submission of a set of permits for an individual construction project a non-refundable fee will be required for the administrative check of the  applications.  Residential (1 &2F Family Dwellings including Townhomes $ 50.00 Commercial /I Industrial /I Institutonal/Muti-Famly Dwellings $ 100.00  B. Building Permits  Residential (1 &2 Family Dwellings) New Construction Renovations /Addition- Renovations IA Addition-  $0.35/sq. ft. ($ 1500.00 minimum) $0.35/sq. ft. ($ 500.00 minimum)  (Includes the installation of modular /mobile homes)  $85.00  (Projects not measured in square feet) Detached. Accessory Buildings > or equal to 200 square feet  Sheds, garages, etc  $ 0.29/sq. ft. ($ 100.00 minimum) $150.00 minimum  Accessory Structures = Decks>or equal to 12" above grade) patios, etc. $ 0.25; sq. ft.  Accessory Structures - Swimming pools Above Ground (> 24" in depth) In-ground Items not included above Demolition-- New Construction Renovations / Addition- Renovation /A Addition Detached Accessory Buildings Sheds, garages, etc Accessory Structures Decks, patios, etc Items not included above Commercial Pool (> 24" in depth) Demolition-- Fire Suppression-  $0.24/sq. ft. ($ 125.00 minimum) $ 0.29/sq. ft. ($ 150.00 minimum) $0.29/sq. ft. ($ 150.00 minimum) $0.15/sq. ft. ($150.00 minimum) $0.87/sq. ft. ($ 2000.00 minimum) $ 0.87/sq. ft. ($ 750.00 minimum) $ 250.00 (Projects not measured in sq.ft.) $ 0.48/ /sq. ft. ($ 200.00 minimum) $0.48/ /sq. ft. ($ 200.00 minimum) $0.48/sq. ft. ($ 250.00 minimum) $0.48/sq. ft. ($500.00 minimum) $0.35/sq. ft. ($ 250.00 minimum) $0.10/sq. ft. ($ 500.00 minimum)  Commerlal/Industrial/l Instiutonal/Mut-Famty  3/10    C. Plumbing Permits  Residential (1 &2 Family Dwellings) New Construction Structural Renovations IA Addition Commercal/Industnal New Construction Renovations /Addition-  $ 25.00/fixture + $200.00 $ 25.00/fixture + $ 80.00 $ 25.00/fixture + $2 250.00 $ 25.00/fixture + $95.00  Sewer Lateral Inspection (Editors Note: Coordinate with Public' Works)  Residential (1 & 21 family dwellings) Commercial, /Industial/MutiFamiy-  $ 45.00 $60.00  D. Mechanical Permits  Residential (1 &21 family dwellings) New Construction Renovations /Addition- Fuel Oil Tank Replacement New Construction Renovations IA Addition-  $0.10/sq. ft. ($ 350.00 minimum) $0.10/sq. ft. ($ 175.00 minimum)  $ 85.00  Commercia/imalasta/msmiom/Multfamly  $0.28/sq. ft. ($ 400.00 minimum) $0.28/sq. ft. ($ 200.00 minimum)  E. Electrical Permits  Residential (1 & 21 family dwellings) Plan Review Only  New Construction- Renovations /Addition- Rough/Final Wiring Electric Service New Construction Renovations/Addiion Rough/Final Wiring Electric Service  -$0.10/sq. ft. ($ 200.00 minimum) $0.10/sq. ft. ($ 100.00 minimum)  Inspections performed by Downingtown Borough  $70.00/per visit $100.00/per visit  Commercial ma/mmwanaFm, (Plan Review Only)  $0.40/sq. ft. ($ 550.00 minimum) $0.40/sq. (S20000minimum) $125.00/per visit $175.00/per visit  Inspections performed by Downingtown Borough  4/10    F. Zoning Permits/ Use & Occupancy  Use Permit  A Use Permit shall accompany all building permits that involve structural construction. This type of permit includes permits for signs. When accompanying al building permit, there shall be no additional  charge for the Zoning Permit.  Residential Resale Use & Occupancy--  $ 100.00/per building  (Includes application & Inspection = fee is waived when application is in conjunction with the required Residential Rental Application -see Chapter 222 oft the Borough Code)  Change in Use/New Business U&O--  $175.00(Includes application & Inspection)  Sign  $ 75.00  Accessory Structure including those Exempted from Building Permits  Detached Accessory Building Sheds, garages, fences, etc  $ 50.00 $75.00  Home Occupation  G. Miscellaneous Permit Related Items  Structure not having an ascertainable area in square feet (includes items such as towers,  machinery, etc.) Permit Fee Fee by Cost $0 to$ 5,000- $5,001 to $999,999-  Summation of Fee by Cost $ 250.00  250.00 for the first $5,000 of contract value plus $ 15.00 per each $1,000 or $ 250.00 for the first $5,000 of contract value plus $15.00 per each $1,000 or fractional part thereof up to $1,000,000. Thereafter, $2.00 per each $1,000 or  fractional part thereof.  $1,000,000 and over-  fractional part thereof.  Permit Renewal  Permits are issued for a one-year period (excluding Zoning Permits), and then a permit may be re-issued annually for three years. Permits may be renewed anytime prior to the expiration date and up to 30 days after the expiration date. (Note: if work has not started within 6 months  ofap permit, the permit will be considered void)  $ 100.00  Permit Surcharge (Municipal)  In any case, the Building Code Official determines that work is being conducted without a permit and a written notification is sent to the property owner, a permit surcharge shall be  assessed at the time of permit issuance.  Normal Permit Feex2  5/10    Inspection Surcharge  In any case, the Building Code Official determines that an additional inspection is required due to a failed inspection or the property is inaccessible for any inspection, a surcharge shall be  assessed and due prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. $65.00  Permit Surcharge (Labor & Industry Training Fee)  Ina accordance with the Pennsylvania Labor & Industry Regulations a surcharge shall be placed  on each permit. H. Contractor's License  $4.00  Annual License for contractor working within the Borough- -$ 50.00 (Commercial Only)  2. Conditional Use, Zoning Hearing Board, Board of Appeals & Costs for Ordinance Copies  A. Conditional Use (Applicant fees)  Conditional Use applications regarding up to three residential uses: $ 750.00 For each second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing: $ 500.00  For applications involving any uses other than the above: For a second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing:  $1,500.00 $1,000.00  (NOTE: The fee for the first hearing shall be tendered with the application. Fees for subsequent hearings shall be tendered before the subsequent hearings are to be held. Failure to pay any fee when due shall be sufficient basis to deny the application and/or deny the  Applicant the opportunity to present any further evidence ort testimony.) B. Conditional Uses (Intervener fees)  Conditional Use applications regarding up to three residential uses: $100.00 For each second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing: $ 50.00 For applications involving any uses other than the above: For a second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing:  $250.00 $100.00  (NOTE: The fees for Intervenors shall be tendered att the time oft the application for intervention. Ifthe application is denied, the fee willl be returned promptly. Failure to tender the fee at the time an intervenor seeks status shall be a sufficient basis to deny the application for status; failure top pay a subsequent fee priort tot the time of the scheduled subsequent hearing shall bes sufficient basis to denyt the Intervenor  the right top participate int that orf further proceedings.)  C. Zoning Hearing Board Application  Any: zoning application involving up to three residential uses: For as second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing: For a second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing.  $ 750.00 $ 500.00 $1,250.00 $ 750.00  For any application other than the above:  (NOTE: The fee for the first hearing shall be tendered with the application. Fees for subsequent hearings shall be tendered before the subsequent hearings are tob be advertised. Failure top pay any fee when due shall be sufficient basis to deny the application and/or denyt the  Applicant the opportunity to present any furthere evidence or argument.)  6/10    C.1 Zoning Hearing Board Matters (Intervenor fees) Zoning applications regarding up to three residential uses: For applications involving any uses other than the above: For a second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing:  $100.00 $250.00 $100.00  For each second or any subsequent hearing following first hearing: $ 50.00  (NOTE: Thet fees for Intervenors shall be tendered at the time oft the application for intervention. Ift the application is denied, the fee willl be returned promptly. Failure to tender the fee at the time an intervenor seeks status shall be a sufficient basis to deny the application for status; failure top pay a subsequent fee priort tot the time oft the scheduled subsequent hearing shall bes sufficient basis to deny the Intervenor  ther right to participate int that orf further proceedings.)  D. Board of Appeals (U.C.C. and Administrative Board of Appeals)  Filing Fee (non-refundable) E. Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Color Zoning Map Stormwater Ordinance Any other ordinances  $500.00  $30.00 $20.00 $2.00 $20.00 $0.25/page  Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance-  3. Subdivision & Land Development Fees and Misc. Planning Fees  A. Subdivision & Land Development Planning  Application Fees: These fees primarily cover the administration costs including maintaining record files, processing correspondence and recording, transcribing and distribution of meeting minutes, and Escrow Deposits: Payments made in advance, held in a separate account to cover Borough Engineer and special consultant's time for review and written reports, and any other costs incurred by the Borough directly related to the plan review process including the review and adoption of the developer's agreement and escrow agreement prior to construction. This also shall include the consultant's time at council and planning commission meetings as related to the specific project. In any situation where review and inspection services are rendered by the Borough public works staff and directly related to the project development, the applicable hourly rate for the public works staff conducting the work shall be charged and an itemized invoice submitted to the applicant. Escrow monies shall be held intact, and invoices will be sent to the Applicant on a periodic basis for any costs incurred by the Borough relating to each specific project. Upon the conclusion of the project and payment of all Borough costs and fees, the escrow amount will be returned to the applicant. Plan reviews and other action may be suspended at any time due to non-payment of appropriate  are non-refundable.  fees.  7/10    Sketch Plan of Record Application Fee Escrow Deposit Land Development Sketch Plan Application Fee Escrow Deposit Application Fee Escrow Deposit Application Fee Escrow Deposit Application Fee Escrow Deposit Minor Subdivision, Preliminary Plan Application Fee Escrow Deposit Minor Subdivision, Final Plan Application Fee Escrow Deposit Major Subdivision, Preliminary Plan Application Fee- Escrow Deposit Major Subdivision, Final Plan Application Fee Escrow Deposit  $150.00 $500.00 $150.00 $5 500.00 $750.00  Residential Land Development (no subdivision involved)  $500.00/dweling unit up to $5000.00  Non-residential Land Development (Preliminary Plan)  $ 1000.00 $2500.00 $1000.00 $2500.00 $750.00 $2000.00 $750.00 $2000.00 $1500.00 $4000.00 $ 1500.00 $ 4000.00  Non-residential Land Development (Final Plan)  Fora a Development Plan which involves Subdivision and/or Land Development with ai final estimated assessed value when built out less than Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars), the higher of the fees for Land Development or Subdivision shall apply, but only one for Preliminary and one for Final. Special Development (Development involving either Subdivision or Land Development or both with a final estimated assessed value when built out in excess of Five Million $5,000,000.00) Dollars)  Application Fee non-refundable) Escrow Deposit  $ 3,000.00 $10,000.00  4. Residential Rental Unit Program Fees Per two year cycle $ 70.00/per unit  8/10    5. Public Works Fees  A. Residential Refuse/Recycling:  Per quarter, per unit, this includes one (1) Toter per unit Additional Toters requested would be an additional quarterly fee Damaged Toters returned will be assessed a damage fee (per Toter)  $55.00 -$55.00 $100.00 $200.00 10.00% $15.00 $15.00 $50.00 $20.00 $150.00/hr. $150.00/hr. $200.00/hr.  B. Refuse/Recycling Hauler's Permit:  Annual permit C. Sewer Fees: Door hanger Payment agreement Shut Off/Turn On E. Scheduled Events: Each additional crew F. Unscheduled Events:  Penalty assessed after 30 days past due (percentage of invoice total)  D. Non-Sufficient Funds (Returned check)  Crew includes: 2 people and 1 truck with cones/barricades  Emergency call-outs, accidents, etc.  Crew includes: 2 people and 11 truck with cones/barricades (4 hour minimum charge)  G. Holiday Events: Each additional crew Pavement Impact Fees: 1t to 50 sq. ft. 51 to 250 sq. ft. 251 to 500 sq. ft. 501 to 2,500 sq. ft. Over 2,500 sq. ft. 6. Administrative Fees A. Mass Gathering Permit:  Crew includes: 2 people and 11 truck with cones/barricades H. Road Opening Permits; Excavation Permits  $350.00/hr. $350.00/hr. $80.00 $6.00/sq. ft. $5.50/sq. ft. $5.00/sq. ft. $4.50/sq. ft. $4.00/sq. ft.  Atl least 150 or less than 250 participants At least 250 or less than 500 participants 500 participants and over B. Fields/Courts (1 hour minimum): Court fees (per court) Court fees (per court with lights) Field fees (per field)  $50.00 $75.00 $125.00 $10.00/hr. $30.00/hr. $10.00/hr.  9/10    Field fees (per field with lights) Key fee (non-refundable) Per key deposit (refundable) C. Pavilions: Security Deposit (refundable) Cancellation/F Rain out Under 30 attendees 31 - 50 attendees 51-1 150 attendees Over 150 attendees D. Street Banners:  $35.00/hr. $150.00 $25.00 $50.00 $15.00 $45.00 $100.00 $175.00 $200.00 $160.00 $75.00  Hanging/removal (per banner)--- E. Annex Meeting Room Reservation:  Per meeting  7. Miscellaneous Fees  In any situation where services are rendered on the behalf of the Borough, the applicable hourly rate for the person conducting the work shall be charged. These services shall be documented in an itemized  invoice submitted to the person requesting the work.  A. Borough Engineer B. Code Enforcement Officer  $104.00/hr. $65.00/hr.  Ifany sentence, clause, section or part of this Resolution is for any reason found to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such unconsttutionalty, illegality or invalidity shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, sections or parts hereof. It is hereby declared as the intent of Borough Council that this Resolution would not have been adopted had such unconstitutional, illegal or invalid sentence, clause,  section or part thereof not been included herein.  10/10