SHREWSBURYTOWNSHIP YORKCOUNTY,PENNSYLYANIA RESOLUTION 2023-05 AI RESOLUTION OF THE' TOWNSHIP OF SHREWSBURY, YORK COUNTY, WHEREAS, Shrewsbury Township has duly enacted certain Ordinances, including among others, a Zoning Ordinance, a Building Permit Ordinance, a Subdivision and Land Development WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ordinances, the Board of Supervisors may, from time to time, WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of said Ordinances, the Township desires to WHEREAS, it is the desire oft the Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors to restate and amend the 2022 Fee Schedule, approved January 3, 2022 (Resolution No. 2022-05); and, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors believe that the Fee Schedule would be in the best NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved as follows: PENNSYLVANIA, SETTING CERTAIN FEES Ordinance; and, establish certain fees by Resolution; and, adopt ai fee schedule by Resolution; and, interest of the citizens of Shrewsbury Township. ECTIONI-PERMIS Zoning Permit- General Zoning Permit Accessory Structures: Residential -$100.00 Commercial - $200.00 New Principal Structure: Application Deposit - $100.00 nonrefundable (applied to approved permit cost) Residential $75.00, plus $0.40 per sq. ft. for livable space (includes two inspections Excludes unclosed porches, deck, patios, garages, unfinished basement, unfinished attics, sheds, agricultural buildings, and residential play sets. All: zoning requirements must be met, including setbacks. Commercial $150.00, plus $0.55 per sq. ft. (no exceptions, no exclusions) Agricultural $75.00 (includes two inspections = stakeout & final) Structures in all zones less than 100 sq. ft. are exempt from a zoning permit; all zoning Any Permit issued as the result of a violation notice for not securing zoning permit will stakeout & final, and U&O certificate) requirements must be met, including setbacks. be assessed a double permit fee. Inspection Fee (in addition to those included in original permit fee) requested by permit holder) - $75.00 per inspection. Inspections over the number included in the original permit fee (including inspections Building Code Official (BCO) Permit Fee Residential - $50.00 Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Uses $200.00 Building Permit (Ordinance 2004-01; Uniform Construction Code) Application Deposit $250.00 nonrefundable (applied to approved permit cost) Fees fora all Work completed by South Penn Code Consultants - see "Exhibit l",ti titled "South Penn Code Consultants" Burn Permit (Ordinance 2002-07) $5.00 per calendar year for small scale (201 ft. diameter, and under) $10.00 per large scale event (over 20 ft. diameter; requires Board approval) Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Uses - $150 (per structure) Demolition Permit Residential - $75.00 (per structure) Driveway Permit - $100.00 Fence Permit All Zones; 6' and under (non-UCC)-5100.00 Commercial/ndustra; over 6' (UCC)-$150.00 zoning requirements must be met, including setbacks. PA Uniform Construction Code. Fee / Building Permit Department ofLabor and Industry Road Excavation Permit (Ordinance 2005-02) Permit Fee $50.00 Inspection Fee - $50.00 Degradation Fee $10.00 per square yard Restoration Bond - $30.00 per square yard Agricultural fences (used strictly for agricultural purposes) are exempt from permits. All $4.50 - collected at the time a building permit is issued. Fee is forwarded on to the PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Board of Appeals (York County) fees are payable to the "York County Planning Commission." Applications made to the York County UCC Board of Appeals shall be $500.00 for a written review, plus $250.00 for each item of relief. This fee, and any other additional Residential (for any use & occupancy that does not require a zoning permit)- - $75.00 Ar residential "Temporary" U&O will be charged an additional $150.00 non- refundable fee, and an additional $150.00 non-refundable fee for each Temporary Ac commercial Temporary" U&O will be charged an additional $300.00: non- refundable fee, and an additional $300.00 non-refundable fee for each Temporary Requests for U&0 received by the Township less than three (3) full business days oft the Use & Occupancy Certificate U&O extension. Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Uses $150.00 U&O extension. desired issue date will be assessed a double U&O fee. 2 Sign Permit (Chapter 19 of Code of Ordinances, as amended) Application Deposit - $100.00 nonrefundable (applied to approved permit cost) Permit Application [includes one (1)inspection afteri installation] Application for Sign Variance to Sign Ordinance $400.00 KesidentalAgricultura -$ $75.00 Commercia/industrial - $150.00 Impoundment Fee $35.00/sign, or actual cost to Township, whichever is greater. Soliciting, Peddling & Canvassing Permit Application Fee (per person) - $25.00 Stormwater Management Plan Review and Operation & Maintenance Plan Zoning Officer Review (Under 5,000 sq. ft. ofimpervious area) Application Fee $175.00; includes plan review and recording of Operation & Resubmittal Fee $80.00 each time that a stormwater management plan is required to Township Engineer Review (5,000 sq. ft. or greater ofi impervious area) Application Fee $350.00; includes plan review and recording of Operation & Resubmittal Fee $160.00 each time that a stormwater management plan is required Maintenance Agreement. be resubmitted for subsequent review Maintenance Agreement. tob be resubmitted for subsequent review. Stormwater Management Permit (includes 2 inspections) Seepage pits and residential storm basins- $150.00 Each reinspection after initial two (2) inspections- - $75.00 Well Permit - $100.00, plus $50.00 each trip to site exceeding two (2). SECTION2- AGREEMENT Development Right Verification Agreement 1. Verification Agreement: Verifies the number of Development Rights (DRs): $150.00 per parcel. Includes preparation and recording ofa "Development Rights Agreement." 2. Transferrable Development Right (TDR)I Deed Creation: $150.00 for the first deed; $75.00 for each additional deed. Fee includes creation and recording of the deeds. 3. Deed of Transfer of Development Rights (DRs): $150.00 for the first deed; $75.00 for each additional deed. Fee includes preparation and recording of the deeds. Separation (well & septic)-$ $150.00; non-refundable & includes recording. Septic Agreement Real Estate Transfer - $100.00; non-refundable. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Agreement $150.00; includes notary & recording. 3 SECTION3- SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT Subdivision & Land Development Plans Filing Fee - Applicants submitting subdivision and land development plans and applications to Shrewsbury Township shall be responsible for the filing fees listed below and all review fees incurred through the plan process. All filing fees shall be paid at time Pre-Application Consultation: No Charge (limited to % hour Staff Review Meeting) Final Subdivision or Land Development Plan: $300.00 or $30.00 per lot, whicheveri is off filing: Sketch Plan: $75.00 greater. Escrow Account Preliminary Subdivision or Land Development Plan: $300.00 Applicants submitting subdivision and land development plans and applications to Shrewsbury Township shall be responsible for all advertising, engineering, legal, meeting, zoning, and all other costs and review fees incurred through the plan process; applicants shall establish an escrow account with the Township according to the following fee schedule: Pre-Application Consultation - No charge. Sketch Plan - No charge. Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan Residential - $200.00 per lot; $1,000.00 minimum; $10,000.00 maximum Commercial & Industrial - $250.00 per acre; $1,500.00 minimum; $10,000.00 Residential $200.00 per lot; $1,000.00 minimum; $10,000.00: maximum Commercial & Industrial - $250.00 per acre; $1,500.00 minimum; $10,000.00 All advertising, engineering, legal, meeting, zoning, and all other costs and review fees shall be deducted from the escrow account. The Township may require additional monies to be deposited in the escrow account should the balance fall below 25% of the Applicant is responsible for submittal of plans and application/review, fees to the Township for all reviewing agencies, except the York County Conservation District. Payment of any additional fees must be made in full prior to final plan approval by the Board of Supervisors. Upon approval of the Board, completion of all outstanding conditions, and payment in full by applicant of all fees and charges, all plans shall be recorded at the York County Office of the Recorder of Deeds by the Township within ten (10) business days oft the plan approval. Recording costs shall be paid at time offiling. The applicant is responsible for all review fees incurred by the Township staff during their technical review of the submission. The township staff includes, Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, York County Planning Commission Planner, Road Maintenance Supervisor, Landscape Architect, or other technical advisors (as needed), maximum Final Subdivisions and Land Development Plan maximum original escrow deposit. Staff Review Meeting and Sewage. Enforcement Officer. Township Engineer: Not to exceed $166.00/hr Zoning /Codes Enforcement Officer: $50.00/hr. Road Maintenance Supervisor: $45.00/hr Pre-Application (one time): First %1 hour is no charge 4 Township Engineer The Township Engineer is not authorized to discuss Township matters with any party without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors, except for an applicant of a pending subdivision or land development plan, for which the applicant shall be billed actual costs. The Engineer is not authorized to provide private consulting services, engineering The applicant shall be responsible for all engineering costs directly related to subdivision or land development review, including, but not limited to site visits, travel time, photographs, engineering copies, engineering review, review letters and correspondence (including phone calls), planning commission meeting attendance, board of supervisors services, or advice to residents of the Township. meeting attendance, and plan recording fees. The Engineer's fee is as billed by the Engineer see "Exhibit 2." Township Solicitor The Township Solicitor is not authorized to discuss township matters with any party without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors, except for an applicant with a pending subdivision or land development plan, for which the applicant shall be billed The Township Solicitor's fee is established at a rate of $200.00 per hour, and for actual costs. litigation the fee will be set on a case-by-case basis. Zoning Officer "Exhibit3." Sewage Enforcement Officer See "Exhibit 4." Landscape Architectural Services Additional inspection charge of $55.00 per hour for any additional work including complaint inspections, research, reviewing files etc., as it relates to a zoning permit. See Applicant billed actual costs incurred by the Township. Agricultural Review Committee Inspection $150.00 Flat Fee Includes on-site visit(s) and written report for submission to the Zoning Officer, and/or thel Planning Commission, and/or the Board of Supervisors, and/or the Zoning Hearing Board. There shall be only one (1)report per application. Board of Supervisors and/or Planning Commission Meeting Fee $100.00 fee for each plan on which action is taken by Planning Commission (PC) or Board of Supervisors (BOS). This fee shall not apply to re-approvals if the re-approval is not technically ready; otherwise, the fee shall apply to plan re-approvals. Following the release of any plan by "Staff" that is technically ready for final approval and signature by the Planning Commission, or final plans passed on to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning Commission, will be charged a $25.00 monthly administrative fee for each month that the plan is not acted upon by either the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors for approval and signature. Technically ready does not include plans waiting for approval or review by an outside agency, such as, but not limited to, DEP, PennDOT, but it does include those waiting for bonding or other issues under the control ofthe developer or their agents. 5 Recreation Fee For each new lot or parcel created, as defined by the Township Recreation Plan, there shall be a one-time fee of $2,500.00 per dwelling unit. Planning Commission Solicitor The Planning Commission Solicitor is not authorized to discuss township matters with any party without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors, except for an applicant with aj pending subdivision or land development plan, for which the applicant shall be billed The Planning Commissioner Solicitor's fee is established at a rate of $200.00 per hour for general services, and for litigation the fee will be set on a case-by-case basis. actual costs. York County Planning Commission York County Conservation District For York County Planning Commission Fees, see "Exhibit 5." The applicant is responsible for all submissions and review fees to the York County Conservation District, as required by the Shrewsbury Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. For York County Conservation District Fees, see "Exhibit 6." The applicant is responsible for recording fees incurred by the Township. Recording cost Recording at York County Recorder of Deeds Office Actual cost, plus mileage. Recording Fees shall be paid at time off filing. SECTION 4-1 DRIVEWAYS.STREETS & ROADWAYS State Highway Occupancy Permit Acknowledgment Letter Prepared by Township Engineer - Actual cost incurred by the Township SECTION5- ZONING HEARING BOARD Applications limited to: -$750.00. Applications made to the Shrewsbury Township Zoning Hearing Board including, but not Special exceptions, variances, appeals to zoning officer decisions, interpretations, etc. Validity Variance or challenge to the validity of any provision of the zoning The Township Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor's fee is established at a rate of$135.00 ordinance. $1,000, plus all applicable costs incurred. All fees shall be paid at time of filing. per hour. 6 SECTION6- MISCELLANEOUS Late Fees Al late fee of1.5% per month will be added on any unpaid balances with a minimum late fee of $5.00 per month. Maintenance Department Fees Various fees for equipment and materials, including signs and posts. See "Exhibit 7" for details. Notary Public Affidavits- $5.00 Agreements - $5.00 Depositions - $3.00 per page Jurats $5.00 Oaths & Affirmations - $5.00 Protests - $3.00 per page. Acknowledgements - $5.00 for the first signature and $2.00 for each additional name. Verifications upon Oath - $5.00 per verification NSF Check Fees for return of checks forl Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) is established at $50.00. If payment was for subdivision or aj permit, the plan approval or permit shall become void and dishonored and not reinstated until payment in made full by certified check, cash, or money order, plus all costs. Open Records (Right to Know) Requests Set by Policy adopted by Board of Supervisors on September 4, 2013. See "Exhibit 8" for details. Park Pavilion Reservation $25.00-F Resident 50,0-Non-Residents Photocopies The rate for an 8%'x11" single side is established at $0.25. The rate for a 24"x3 36" single side plan sheet is established at $2.50. The rate established by the outside vender's invoice for outsourced copies. Sale ofPublications Zoning Ordinance- $45.00 Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance $45.00 Construction & Materials Specifications for Subdivision & Land Development - $45.00 Tax Certification Standard Tax Certification $20.00 Same Day Tax Certification - $25.00 Duplicate Billing - $5.00 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (other than curative) $750.00, plus all applicable costs incurred. 7 This Resolution has been adopted this 3rd day of. January 2023. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SHREWSBURYTOWNSHIP ATTEST: Todd A. Zeigler, Secretary Arthur Rutledge, Chairman 8 EXHIBIT: 1 SPCC South Penn Code Consultants RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES- Applied to Contracted Municipalities Note 1: Cancelled permits are subject to all applicable plan review fees. Note 2: Consulting time including, but not limited to, pre-construction meetings, legal preparation, court appearances, property maintenance inspections, life and safety inspections, willl be billed at a rate of: $75.00 per hour. Residential Fees (One and Two Family) New Homes Plan review Per Inspection Plan review Peri inspection $80.00 per hour (min. $160.00) $75.00 Additions, Renovations, AccessoryStructures $80.00 per hour $75.00 inspections) Manufactured Home/Mobile Home Solar panels (ground and roof mounted) $300.00 (includes plan review and 3 $6.00 per $1,000.00 of total construction value (minimum fee $150.00) Pools Above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas Above-ground pools with decking In-ground pools $140.00 (includes plan review and 1 $220.00 (includes plan review andz 2 $300.00 (includes plan review and 3 inspection) inspections) inspections) $4 40.00 $75.00 peri inspection Bladder/storable pools (peri installation) Inspections/Permits: (i.e. electrical, plumbing, fire, mechanical) COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES - Applied to all nonior 2family structures andi their accessory structures. Note 1: Cost of construction (COC) includes materials and labor. (and accrued monthly penalties ifr not cancelled within 90 days ofi issuance). Note 2: Cancelled permits are subject to all applicable plan review fees plus a $100.00 administrative fee Note 3: Consulting time including, but not limited to, legal preparation, court appearances, property maintenance inspections, life ands safety inspections, will be billed at a rate of$75.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours). Commercial, /Mixed Use /Multi-Family Residential Construction, /New Construction/ Additions /Alterations -See Additional zoning fees asapplicable $0-5350,000-COC $0.015* COCp plus $150.00 per hour plan review fee (min. fee $3 300.00) $0.015*0 COC (plan review and alll inspections) $0.010*0 COC (plan review and all inspections) $0.005' * COC(plan review and all inspections) 5001-5,00.00-c06 1,000,001-52,000,000-COC Over $2,000,000=COC Municipal Building, Fire Company, EMS Service, Public/Private Schools (K-12) over $1,000,000COC New Construction $0.0025 * COC plus $150.00 per hour plan review fee Municipal Building, Fire Company, EMS Service, Public/Private Schools (K-12) over $1,000,000COC Additions/Alterations: $0.003 * COC plus $150.00 per hour plan review fee Accessibility Review (plan review and inspections) $300.00 Demolition (plan review and 1 inspection) Fire Alarm (plan review only) Fire Sprinkler (plan review only) $150.00 $200.00 $300.00 Electrical Service 200 amps or less (plan review only) $150.00 Electrical Service over 200 amps (plan review only) $250.00 Hood & Duct System (plan review only) Roofing (plan review only) Sign Plan Review $300.00 $150.00 per hour $75.00 per KI hour Fireworks Display (plan review only and inspections) $75.00 Temporary Tent/structure/ mobile trailer (plan review andi inspections) As-built drawings/Resubmitais Inspections) /F Permits Permit Renewal $75.00 $150.00 per hour plan review $80.00 peri inspection $100.00 (i.e., plumbing, mechanical, signs, re-inspections, etc.) EXHIBIT 2 C.S.DAVIDSON, INC. ENGINEERING A BETTER COMMUNITY 2023 AVERAGE BILLING RATES Principal Designer II Designerl CADD Technician Administrative Assistant Planner GIS Technician Survey Technician Testing Technician Inspector $195.00 $162.00 $136.00 $105.00 $91.00 $8 88.00 $71.00 $105.00 $105.00 $97.00 $77.00 $97.00 Cost+1 10% Cost + 10% Cost + 10% $65.00/Hour $55.00/Hour $80.00/Hour IRS rate + 10% $0.15/sheet (8.5"x11") $0.25/sheet (11'x17") $1.50/sheet (18"x24") $3.00/sheet (24"x36") $6.00/sheet (36'x42") $0.20/sheet (8.5"x11") $1.50/sheet (11"x17") $3.00/sheet (18"x24") $6.00/sheet (24"x36") $12.00/sheet (36"x42") $0.40/tag $800.00/week (1 week min.) Senior Project Engineer/ Senior Project Manager Project Engineer/ Project Manager REIMBURSABLES (DIRECT EXPENSES) Outside Reproduction Filing Fees Subconsultants GPS Equipment RTS Equipment Network GPS Equipment Mileage (where applicable) Prints/Plots (Black & White) Prints/Plots (Color or Mylar) Asset Tags Retroreflectometer: Rental Note: Average billing rates are intended fori fee ranges and estimating purposes. Actual billing rates are based on our current multiplier and will vary by employee. Rates are effective from 01/01/231 through 12/31/23. 38 North Duke Street, York, PA 17401 1(717)846-4805 50' West Middle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 I( (717)337-3021 315 West. James Street, Suite 102, Lancaster, PA 17603 I (717)481-2991 GSDavidson.com EXHIBIT 3 Shrewsbury Twp. 2020 Fees SOUTH PENN CODE CONSULTANTS LLC CERTIFIED: SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL, ZONING OFFICER, CODES OFFICIAL 230 North Main Street, Shrewsbury PA 17360 Phone 717-942-2248 Fax 717-942-2476 Email: PCCKETTHOGMAL.COM DATE: JANUARY 3, 2020 FEE ZONING PERMITS BREAKDOWN RESIDENTIAL 100.00 COMMERCIAL 200.00 PERMITS IN SHREWSBURY TWP FLAT RATE TUBS, FENCES FOR RESIDENTIAL LOTS, ETC. FOR- DECKS, PATIOS, SHEDS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, SOLAR PANELS, WELLS, DRIVEWAYS, WINDMILLS, AG BUILDINGS, SWIMMING POOLS, HOT AND/OR STRUCTURES UNFINISHED BASEMENTS, ETC ANY UCC INSPECTION FEES (SEE BUILDING INSPECTORS FEE SCHEDULE) RESIDENTIAL NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION/ADOIIONS/HABITAL ACCESSORY $75.00 +$.40PERS SQ FT. EXCLUDES UNFINISHED SPACES, GARAGES, $75.00+ $.40x5q. Ft. UCCFEESI IF APPLICABLE (SEE BUILDING INSPECTORS FEES) And Or COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION NEW OR ADDITIONS $150.00 + Total Sq. Ft Sq. Ftx$.55 (No exceptions, No exclusions) +ALL UCCF FEES CHARGED BY BUILDING INSPECTION. AGENCY AND Lal $150.00+ $.55xSq. Ft. UCCFEES APPLY (SEE BUILDING INSPECTORS FEES) AlL Permits require 2i inspections. 1Stakeouti inspection and 1 Final Inspection All permits Require al Final Use certificate and Fee. USE AND OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE FOR ZONING ANDIOR UCC PERMITS $75.00 $150.00 DCEDF FEE ALL UCC PERMITS (FEE GOES TO STATE FOR TRAINING) $4.50 $4.50 EXHIBIT 3 $55.00PER HOUR $75.00 $150.00 $55.00 ZONING OFFICER FEE FOR ATTENDANCE. AT MEETINGS, PLAN REVIEW, RESEARCH, COMPLAINT EXTRA INSPECTION FEE FOR ANY EXTRA INSPECTIONS OVER TWO WITH PERMIT ISSUANCE OR $55.00PER HOUR $75.00 $150.00 $55.00 PER HOUR INVESTIGATION, PHONE CONSULTATION, ETC. INSPECTIONS BY REQUEST. STORMWATER ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR STORMWATER BMP INSPECTIONS LETTERS OF REQUESTSF FOR CLARIFICATION TWO INSPECTIONS FOR BMP'S REQUIRED PER SHREWSBURY TOWNSHIP DETERMINATION OR BILLED HOURLY FOR OUR WORK PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS REQUIRED BY EXHIBIT 4 Shrewsbury Township 2020 Fee Schedule for Sewage Enforcement Officer FEE SCHEDULE 1. Real Estate Transfer Inspections - pumper and cost for pumper iss seller'sr responsibility. Alli tanks must have access to large openings sO risers need installed or dug open by seller prior to 2. Real Estate Transfer Re-Inspection when original inspection 3. Percolation Testing - Includes up to 3 probes on existing $220.00 inspection. failed Parcels. 4. Probe Testing 5. Each additional probe Probes per lot. 7. SEO digs perc holes $75.00 $330.00 $140.00 $ 40.00 $715.00 $250.00 $250.00 $110.00 $88.00 $440.00 $100.00 $ 55.00 $ 55.00/hr. 6. Soil and Percolation Testing - New subdivisions - Includes up to 3 8. SEO provide watert for perc testing 9. Sewage planning module - Componentlor2 10. Review fee - non-building waiver, includes residual tract inspection 11. Sewage application & permitting and inspection for new system 12. Minor Repair Permit - application fee and permit fee only 13. Inspection fee - peri inspection 14. Additional Sewage Enforcement Officer inspection charges Includes maltunction inspection, water sampling, complaint investigation, minor repair inspections, attend meetings, etc. 15. DEP fee for sewage modules $ 60.00 Note: An excavator must be contacted to dig probe holes at applicant's expense EXHIBIT 5 York County Planning Commission Schedule of Fees -2023 Review Fees for Subdivision Plans Subdivision Plans (excluding sketch plans): $550 base fee plus $50 per lot/dwelling unit (not to exceed $3,000) Final Plans: Where a Preliminary Plan is required, the following reduced fee will be charged for al Final Plan ifacopvofthe approved Preliminary. Plan fwith signatures) accompanies the Final Plan submission: $550 base feej plus $30 per lot/dwelling unit (not to exceed $3,000) Common Ownership Merger (COM) Plans A subdivision plan proposing the adjustment or elimination of property boundary lines between two (2) or more adjoining lots/parcels/tracts owned by the same person(s), where nol land development is proposed. $250 htps/www.ycpcorgg537/Common- OnePhIp-MerRerCON Corrective Action Plan (CAP) - A plan that proposes to correct an error on a recorded plan (YCPC Municipal Planning Division staff must be consulted to determine if a plan will be accepted as a CAP submission). $250 htps/yww.yepcorg518/Correctv -Action-Procss-CAP Link to request form: https/www.epc.oylormCenter/CPC-Forms-6/Corretive-Action-Request-61 Review Fees for Land Development Plans Residential Land Development Plans: $550.00 base fee plus $50.00 per dwelling unit (not to exceed $3,000) Where al Preliminary Plan has been reviewed, the following fee will be charged for al Final Plan ffacopyofthe Approved Preliminary Plan fwith signatures) accompanies the Final Plan. submission- $550 base fee plus $30.00 per dwelling unit (not to exceed $3,000) All Other Land Development Plans (excluding certain accessory buildings), based on building footprint: $ 550.00 for buildings and additions upt to 2,000 square feet $1,050.00 for buildings and additions from 2,001 -5,000 square feet $1,550.00 for buildings and additions from 5,001 - 10,000. square feet $1,800.00 for buildings and additions from 10,001 - 50,000 square feet $2,050.00 for buildings and additions from 50,001 - 100,000 square feet $2,300.00 for buildings and additions from 100,001 - 200,000 square feet $2,550.00 for buildings and additions from 200,001 - 500,000 square feet $2,800.00 for buildings and additions from 500,001 square feet and over Where al Preliminary Land! Development Plan has been reviewed, al Final Land Development Plani review fee of $550 will be charged ifacopyoft the approved Preliminary Plan (with signatures) accompanies the Final Plan submission. Fees for Reviews of Combined Land Development and Subdivision Plans Ifaj plan that proposes both subdivision and land development is submitted for review, the review fee will be determined as if two separate plans were submitted - one for the subdivision, and one for the land development. For a Change of Use Review to Existing CommercialIndustrial Buildings: $500 Plans Proposing an Accessory Building on a Lot with an Existing Principal Building which does not Involve a New Access onto a Street: $500 York County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Ap pre-application meeting with YCPC staff is required for plans which are subject to the requirements of the County Ordinance. Please contact the YCPC office at (717) 771-9870 for more information. Review Fee of Sewage Facilities Planning Modules (Component 4B) $200 EXHIBIT 6 YORK COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT Conserving Natural. Resources for Our Future YCCD EROSION & SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL (E&S) &F POST.CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (PCSM) PROGRAM SERVICES FEE: SCHEDULE, RULES, & GUIDELINES Adopted by the YCCD Board of Directors on August 11, 2022 Effective September 1, 2022. Authority- - The York County Conservation District (hereinafter referred to as" "District") has entered into a delegation agreement with the Pennsylvania Department ofE Environmental Protection (DEP) to administer the Commonwealth's Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program and the! National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (hereinafter referredt to as NPDES) permitting program for the discharge ofs stormwater associated with construction activities under thel Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, Chapter 102 Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Management regulations, and Chapter 92. The Conservation Districtl Law (Section 90 of Act 217) provides the District with the abilityt to accept the responsibility to administer the E&S pollutiono control and PCSM program and to collect fees fors services performed. Applicability The District Services Fee shall apply to all plans submitted tot the York County Conservation District requesting District review and approval. Districts servicesi include attending pre-application meetings, conducting! NPDES completeness reviews, completingt technical E&S and PCSM planr reviews; completing initial, routine, and finali inspections where voluntary compliance is being obtained; attending site meetings; investigating complaints; attending preconstruction meetings; conducting educational programs; and providing administrative support. The District service fee does not cover the District's costs incurredi int taking an enforcement action or conducting follow-upi inspections where continuing non- A. The following is thel District's fee for various earth disturbance activities and the review ofr manure management plans: compliance necessitates ane enforcement action. II. District Service Fees- Small Projects Guide or Single Family Residential Unit (< 0.991 acre of earth disturbance), not associated with al larger common plan of development 1unit =$250 Fee 2) AlI Other Land Development. Activities (includes but is not limitedt tor residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural Duldings/structures, highways, utility lines, renewable energy projects, and Corrective. Action Plans (CAPs)) Disturbed. Acres (Rounded to Fee for District Services Nearest Whole Disturbed. Acre*) 0.1-<0.991 acres = $1,050F Fee 1-5 5a acres 6-25a acres 26-100 acres 101 + acres Additional PCSM Plan Review Fee NA $750 $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $1,400+( ($400/acre) $2,700+( ($300/acre) $8,200+ ($150/acre) $16,400 + ($90/acre) Disturbed acreages of0.991 acres or mores should ber rounded tor nearest whole disturbed acre, Feei is based ont the total disturbed acreage rounded tot the nearest whole disturbed acre. underground utility and transmission lines, overhead utilities, and highway projects) is required. applications and fort thet following general (PAG-02) NPDES permit applications thati involve: 25 acres orr more ofe earth disturbance over thel life oft the project Managed Release Concept (MRC) Discharges to offsiter non-surface waters Voluntary or required riparian forest buffers Ina addition to the above disturbed acre fee an additional fee of $450 pers stream orv wetland crossing for linear projects (ex. Thel District Engineer will conduct ai technical (engineering) review of PCSM plans required for alli individual NPDES permit Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plans An additional PCSMI Plan Review Fee for District Services (Section! IIL.A.2) for all NPDES applications falling under the above categories. The District, ati its discretion, may complete ai technical (engineering) review of PCSM plans associated with other general (PAG-02) permit applications as staffing resources allow. 1of6 4) PA Turnpike Commission Projects $100 per disturbed acre Timber Harvest Operations $250f forp projects completing al DEP! Professional Timber Harvesters Action Packet or other E&S plan. Chapter 105 Water Obstruction & Encroachment General Permits (GPs) grubbing site thet feei for the overall project shall apply. Stream Restoration Projects $4001 fee for stand-a alone projects. $2501 for stand-alone projects (ex. bridge/culvert replacements) with! less than 1acre ofe earth disturbance. Wheret the permitted activity is associated with al larger common plan ofl land development, timber harvest operation, spoil & borrow site or clearing & Stream restoration projects are defined as" Projects that convert anu unstable, altered, or degraded stream corridor, including adjacent riparianz zone andt flood-prone areas toa a stable condition considering recent andi future watershed conditions. This includes restoring: 1)a stable dimension, pattern, and profile, 2) biological and chemicali integrity, and 3) the ability tot transport watera and sediment ina a dynamice equilibrium." (Source: Guidelines for Natural Stream Channel Design for Pennsylvania Waterways" Keystone Stream Team- - March2 2007) $4001 fee (<1a acre ofe earth disturbance) where: Green Infrastructure Projects a) Thep primary scope and purpose oft the projecti ist to protect, maintain, reclaim and restore water quality tor receiving surface waters byr managing: stormwater through the use of greeni infrastructure. Greeni infrastructure uses natural hydrologicf features- vegetation, soil, and natural processes tor manage water and create healthier urbane environments tphatrcapntiatinctanctumbcantasnau. and b) The projecti is a stand-alone project independent ofa any! new residential, commercial, industrial, or other construction activity For greeni infrastructure projects requiring a NPDES Permitt the Feet for District Services is waived! however thel NPDES permit filing (ex. residential or commercial subdivisions, roadway and utilityl line projects). fee andt the $100 per disturbed acre NPDES fee still apply. Examples of greeni infrastructure include but arer notl limitedt to: Installation ofraing gardens orb bioretention areas Dam removals Riparian buffer installation: and maintenance Tree planting and reforestation Retrofitting existing conventional stormwater detention basins toi improve ground water recharge and water quality Converting ane existingi impervious parking lot to pervious pavement or concrete Wetland creation/estoration (does noti include wetland mtigation/replacement projects) Replacing existing storm sewer pipe or gully erosion with stable vegetated swales 9) Spoil & Borrow! Sites $250 fors spoil and borrow sites involving earth disturbance of 5,000 square feet tol less than 0.991 acre. 10) Clearing & Grubbing (not associated with preparing as sitef for future land development activities) $2501 fors sites involving earth disturbance of5 5,000 sq. feet orr more. 11) Complaint Investigations Upon receipt ofa a complaint, the District will charget thel District service fee when earth disturbance activities are foundt to! bei in violation of Chapter 102 and when a required written E&S plani has not been developed (or) the required E&S plan does notr meet the requirements of Chapter 102. Chapter 102.4(b) (9) authorizes the District tor require submittal, review, and approval ofE&S plans upon complaint ors sitei inspectiont toe ensure compliance with Chapter 102. For complaintsi involving earth disturbance activities that dor not fiti into any oft the categories in Section IIL.A, a $250 Districts service fee will be charged. Upon receipt ofac complaint, the District will charge the District service fee whena agricultural operations aref foundt tol bei in violation of Chapter 91 and when a required manure management plan has not been developed (or) the requiredr manurer management plan does not meet the requirements of Chapter 91. 2of6 12) Agricultural E&S (Conservation) Plans $250E Base! Fee + $25 per additional tract Plan review and approvalv willl be charged as a base fee (covers thet first" "tract") plus $25 for every additional "tract" referenced for review and approval. A" "tract" shall bei ina accordance with the local USDA agency when available. Int the absence ofl USDAt tract numbers, a "tract" will be considered! by ap property tax parcel number 13) Manure Management Plans $250 Base Fee 14) Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) $500p processing fee for projects that required a general NPDES permit anda a $1500 processing feet forp projects that required an individual NPDES permit is requiredi in addition tot the Otherl Land Development. Activities Fee per item IIL.A.2 above. CAPS may also bes subject toa a civil penalty for failure to obtain a required NPDES permit. B. Additional District Service Fees 1) 25% oft the original District service fee is required for alls second submissions, 50% oft the original District service feei is required for all thirds submissions, andt the original Districts service fee is required for all submissions thereafter until the E&S and/or PCSM plan and/or manure management plan meets the requirements of Chapters 102 and/or 91. The District strongly encourages that the plan preparer, 2) 25% oft the original District service fee is required for E&S and/or PCSM plans which are resubmitted with major revisions tot the previously approved E&S and/or PCSM plans that arel located within the previously: approved limits of disturbance. Major revisions include, but arer notl limited to, major revisions tot the lot andlors streetl layout, PCSM design, or hydraulic E&S BMPS requiring review of design calculations. See section IV.B for DEP fees required for major NPDES permit amendments (if applicable). No additional District Service Feei isr required for minor E&S/PCSM plan revisions including red- linedf field changes/molfications. Ar new Districts service feei is required for any revised E&S plans that propose additional earth disturbance outside the previously approved limits of disturbance or NPDES! permit boundary. The new! District service fee is required onlyf for thei increased area ofe earth disturbance: ands should be determined by applying only the additional new disturbed acreage (not toi include the previous disturbed acreage)i int the' "AII Other Land Development Fees" table locatedi in sectionl IILA.2. Sees section IV.Bf for DEP fees required for major landowner/developer, and the operator(s) attend and on-site pre-application meeting witht the District. NPDES permit amendments (if applicable). :. Waivers of District Services Fee The District services fee is waivedf for the following: 1) Allp projects submitted with US Environmental Protection. Agency (EPA), PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), PA DEP, thel PAI Department of Conservation: and Natural Resources (DCNR), and the PAFish & Boat Commission (PFBC) as the applicant however the District ençourages these agencies top pay a reasonable feet to cover the costs of District services provided. 2) Existing District Cooperators a) Agricultural E&S plans prepared byt the District or conservation plans prepared by Natural b) Headwaters Environmental Legacy Program HELP-Streams) Projects Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) 3) Resubmission ofp previously approved E&S plans with only minor revisions that dor not affect the adequacy oft the previously approved E&SE Best Management Practices (BMPs) or minorf field modifications that require minimalt tor nor review ofE BMP design calculations and construction details. IV. NPDES and E&S Permit Fees Permit Type NPDES General Permit NPDES Individual Permit E&S Permit A. NPDES and E&S Permit fees are as follows: Administrative Filing Fee $500.00 $1,500.00 See DEP permit application Disturbed Acre Fee $100/ Disturbed Acre $100/ Disturbed. Acre See DEP permit application Disturbed Acres - Roundt tot the nearest whole acre Alle earth disturbance sites which require an NPDES or E&S permitr must submit two separate checks with the application for Districts services. The appropriate permit filingf fees shall bei int thet form of check orr money order madep payablet to" "York County Conservation District Clean Water Fund" and the required per disturbed acre fee shall bei int thei form ofc check orr money order made payable to" Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clean' Water Fund". 3of6 B. Minor or Major NPDES Permit Amendment Fees Thel NPDES permit administrative filingf feei is required for major permit amendments but notf for minorp permit amendments. See section III.B.2f for additional District Services Fee associated with major revisions tot the previously approved E&S andlor PCSM The $100 per disturbed acre DEP feei is required for both minor and major permit amendments fort the area ofr new earth disturbance The NPDES permit administrative filing feei is requiredi for alll NPDES permit renewal applications. An additional Fee for District Thel NPDES permit administrative filing fee and $100 per disturbed acre DEP fee are required for allr new! NPDES permit applications resulting froma ane expired NPDES permit. An additional Fee for District Servicesi is only required if changes tot the E&S NPDES applications that have been denied will not have the NPDES administrative filingf fee and the $100 per disturbed acre fee refunded and will require a newl NPDES administrative filingf fee andt the $100 per disturbed acre fee upon submittal ofar new Previously paid Feet for District Services will not be credited forf future submissions ofp project applications that have! been denied. Requests for withdrawal ofE E&S andlor PCSM plans shall bes submitted inv writing with the reason(s) for withdrawal. The Feei for District Services is non-refundable however the District will credit the previously paid Fee for District Services towards a futures submission (within 1 year of original submission date) by thes same applicantf for the same project att the same location. Thep previously paid NPDES permit processing fee and the $100 per disturbed acre DEP fee are non-refundable however the $100 per disturbed acret fee willl be credited towards af future submission byt the same applicant fort the same project att the same location. Incomplete NPDES permit applications not resubmitted within 60 calendar days oft the date oft thei incompleteness letter willl be considered withdrawn ina accordance with Chapter 102.6(c) (2)&( (3) unless the applicant provides av written request for a specific E&S and PCSM, plans for NPDES-permitted projects not resubmitted within 30 calendar days oft thel District's technical deficiency letter will be considered withdrawn unless the applicant provides a writtenr request fora a specifice extension priort tot the 30 calendar days lapsing. Thee extension, ifg granted, will not exceed ana additional 150 calendar daysi ina accordance with PAI DEP's SOPS. An E&S plan (for non-NPDES permitted projects) resubmitted more than one (1) year after the date oft the District's last technical deficiency letter will be considered withdrawn unless the applicant provides av writtenr request for a specific extension priort tot the 1 year lapsing. Ar new application for District services andi fee willl be required priort tof future resubmission. plans. only. C. NPDES Permit Renewal Fees D.E Expired NPDES Permit Fees Services is only required when changes tot the E&S and/or PCSM plans are required orp proposed. and/or PCSM plans are required orp proposed. E.NPDES Permit Denials NPDES application. F.Withdrawal of Project Applications extension prior tot the 60 calendar days lapsing. G. Waiver of NPDES Permit Fees NPDES permit fees are waived1 fort the following: 1) Allp projects submitted with US Environmental Protection. Agency (EPA), PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), PA DEP, thel PAI Department of Conservation: andI Natural Resources (DCNR), and the PAFish & Boat Commission (PFBC) as the applicant. V. Administration A. Rules & Guidelines Ane erosiona and sediment control (E&S) planf for a non-NPDES permitted project will be considered complete when the Districtr receives complete E&S plan drawings, narrative, ac completed. Application for District Services, and a check orr money order made payable tot the "York County Conservation Distric!" int the amount oft the required Districts services fee. Only one complete and folded set ofE E&S plans 2) ANPDES or E&S permit application will bec considered complete when alli items ont the Notice ofl Intent checklist have been received, and acompleted Application for District Services, and check orr money order made payable tot the' "York County Conservation District" int the amount oft the required District services fee has been received. Only one complete and folded set ofE E&S and PCSM, plans willl be The District reviews E&S plans, PCSM plans and NPDES applications int the order that they arer received (i.e. first come, firsts serve basis) unless otherwise directed inv writing by PADEP. E&S and PCSM plans fora a given project willl ber reviewed concurrently. willl be accepted. accepted. 4of6 4) The District will reviewt the! E&S and PCSM plans solelyt to determine whether itis adequate tos satisfyt the requirements of Chapter 102. Bya determination: that thep plani is adequate tor meett those requirements, neithert the District nor the County assume responsibility fort the plan implementation ort thep proper construction and operation oft thet facilities contained int the plan. The design, structural integrity, and installation oft the E&S and PCSME Best Management Practices (BMPs) aret the responsibility oft thel landowner and/or operator. Before any earth disturbance commences, the appropriate local, state, and federal permits and approvals must be obtained from the agency 5) District E&S plan approval letters for non-NPDES- permitted projects are validf for the duration oft thep project construction ifno changes ) For non-PDESpernited, projects, that have not commenced earth disturbance activities, the District's E&S plan approval expires 3 For NPDES- permitted projects, the District's E&S and/or PCSM plan approval expires ont the NPDESI permit expiration date (unless the Eachs submission ofa different project (i.e. changei inl land use) ont the same parcel ofI land shall be considered: a new project subject toa Forp phased projects, anA Application for District Services and Fee is required att thet time eachi individual phase is submittedi for District As staffing resources allow, NPDES completeness reviews and E&S and PCSMt technical plan reviews willl be completed within the timeframes allotted by the! District's delegation agreement withi the PAI DEP and/or most current PAI DEP Standard Operating Procedures The District's Voluntary Stream-lined Plan Review Process isi intended to accelerate thei issuance of eligible paper-based general (PAG- 02) NPDES permit applications as ar rewardt to applicants who: 1)s submit good quality applications that meet ore exceed Chapter 102 regulatory requirements, and: 2)! have no documented: significant Chapter 102 violations ont their existing projects located within York County att the time ofp permit application submission. See attached Appendix Af for the current eligibility criteria checklist. 3) Forp project applications qualifying for all of the eligibility criteria, the District will make a goodf faith effort to approve coverage undert the general PAG-021 NPDES permit within 30 business days ofr receipt for applications havingr noi incompleteness comments andi not technical deficiency comments and within 60 business days ofr receiptf for applications having 100 or less minori incompleteness comments and 15 4) Forp project applications not electing top participate int the Voluntary Stream-lined Plan Review Process or not qualifying for all oft the eligibility criteria, the application will ber reviewed withint thet timeframes allotted byt the District's Chapter 102 delegation agreement with Thel District reserves the rightt to discontinue the Voluntary Stream-lined Plan Review Process ata any time dependent ona available staff having specificp permitting authority. arer madet tot the approved E&S plans. years from the date oft thel District's approval letter. NPDES permit has been renewedi ina advance oft the expiration date). new! District service fee. review. B. Plan Review Timeframes (SOPs). C. Voluntary Stream-lined Plan Reviewl Process 2) No additional Fee for District Services is requiredt top participate. orl less minor technical deficiency comments that are resolved ont thet first resubmission. PADEP and/or the most current PAI DEP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Requests fort time extensions tor resubmit corrections will void thes stream-lined planr review process. resources. 5of6 Appendix A Eligibility Criteria Checklist YCCD Voluntary Streamlined Plan Review Process for General PAG-021 NPDES-Permited Projects Toi initially qualify for the Voluntary Stream-lined Plan Review Process for general PAG-02 NPDES-permitted projects, the project and/or project applicant must: D D D D D D D 1) Bee eligible for coverage under the paper-based general PAG-02 NPDES permit. District's spring busys season (between March 15lh and June 151"). 2) Submit the NOI application between June 15th and March 15h, Applications will not be accepted during the 3) Not require PAI DEP Program/Permitingl Coordination to authorize coverage under the general PAG-02 permit (ex. alternative un-approved BMPS, soil and/or groundwater contaminated atl levels exceeding residential or non-residential medium-specific concentrations (MSCs) in Pa. Code Chapter 250). 4)E Bel located entirely withint thel boundaries of York County. 5) Propose < 100 acres ofe earth disturbance att thei time ofa application submittal. 6) Not have continued significant Chapter 102 violations cited on al DEP Earth Disturbance Inspection report for any existing projects located within York County at the time the application has been submitted. 7) Schedule an on-site (weather-permiting, pre-application meeting with the assigned District technician, Districte engineer, applicant, plan preparer, and municipal engineer present. lfthe site contractor(s)! have beens selected att this time, itis strongly recommended that they also attendt the on-site pre-application meeting top provide inputi into the construction sequencing and constructability oft the plan. Preliminary 8) Have a wetland etemnatonceineaton (< 5y years old) completed and available during the on-site pre- application meeting (if applicable) and provided att the time ofa application submittal. 9) Have the PAI Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) receipt (<2y years old) resolved upon submission of the application (i.e. no potential impacts orr required avoidance measures have beeni incorporated into E&S and 10)F Provide required County and Municipal Notification Forms which have! been completed: and signed by the County and Municipality att the time the application has been submitted which confirm that: D both the County and Municipality have comprehensive plans I thel Municipality has a: zoning ordinance D the proposed project is consistent) with both the County comprehensive plan and Municipal. zoning ordinance. D the proposed project is consistent with the County's Act 167 plan, without waiver, andi is consistent with the Act 167 Model Ordinance or DEP Model Ordinance (MS-4), without waiver. 11) Submit the correct Fees and Application for District Services uponi initial submission. No exceptions. 12) Submit final plans for construction as required by Ch. 102.4 4(b)(5)(xiv) and 102.8 .8(d). Significant plan revisions not directly related to addressing any incompleteness comments and/or technical deficiencies 13) Utilize only DEP Standard' Worksheets, DEP Standard Construction Details and DEP-approved E&S and E&S and PCSM plans available and atl least 75% complete. D D D PCSM plans, and/or agency clearance letters provided). D D D will void thes streamlined plan review process. PCSMI BMPS. To continue to qualify for the Voluntary Stream-lined Plan Review Process for general PAG-02 NPDES-permitted, projects, 14) Generate 10 or! less minori incompleteness comments and 15 orl less minor E&S/PCSM plant technical deficiencies upon! District review anda a revised application/plans: are resubmitted (emailed resubmission acceptable) within 51 business days with alli incompleteness items and/or technical deficiencies resolved upon resubmittal. 15) Provide ani tem-by-item written response letter with the incompleteness and technical deficiency correction locations identified int the letter and highlighted on the plan drawings and int the plan narrative. the submitted E&S and PCSM plans and plan preparer must: D D 6of6 EXHIBIT7 Shrewsbury Township Maintenance Department 2023 Fee Schedule Hourly Rates Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Asst. Supervisor Maintenance Laborer $ 50.00 42.00 $ 37.00 Small Dump Truck w/Operator Roller w/Operator Large Dump Truck w/Operator Backhoe w/Operator Tiger Mower w/Operator Loader w/Operator Paver w/Operator Pick-Up w/Operator Crack Sealer $ 95.48 $ 72.25 $127.97 $9 94.21 $ 79.84 $149.56 $123.44 $ 66.18 $ 88.28 Material Rates All bituminous, salt and quarry materials will be supplied at annual material bid price FOB (job) +10%, unless otherwise specified under intermunicipal agreement. Street Name Signs/Post New Sign & Post (installed)** $185.00 Replacement Sign Only (installed)** $115.00 (2 back-to-back signs) Replacement Post Only (installed) $110.00 Regulatory Sign Post only (see above rate) plus actual cost of sign. EXHIBIT 8 SHREWSBURYTOWNSHIP York County, Pennsylvania OPEN RECORDS POLICY The purpose oft this policy is to provide guidelines that conform to the requirements of Act 3 of2008 commonly known as the "Open Records Law," which fundamentally changes the "Right to Know. Law". I. GENERAL A. All documents deemed public records shall be available for inspection, duplication, and retrieval at the Shrewsbury Township Administrative Building, 11505 Susquehanna Trail South, Glen Rock, PA 17327, during established business hours, B. The Township's Open Records Officer, as designated by the Township and pursuant tot the Act, will be responsible for receiving, tracking, and responding to Open Records requests. In the absence or unavailability of the Open Records Officer, another employee oft the' Township may act as the Deputy Open Records Officer. A. All Open Records Requests for the Township are to be addressed to the Open Records Officer, and may be submitted in person, by mail, by facsimile, or email. Written requests shall be addressed to Shrewsbury Township Open Records Officer, 11505 Susquehanna Trail South, Glen Rock, PA, 17327. The applicable facsimile number for requests is (717)227-0662. The email address for requests is B. Shrewsbury Township will notr respond to oral or anonymous requests. I Each written request shall include the name of the Requester and the address to which the Township should address its response. The request should also identify or describe the records sought with sufficient specificity to enable the township to 1. The request may be submitted using the Open Records Request Form provided by the Township, and may be obtained at the Township Office or on the 2. The Requester must be a resident of the United States. In determining whether the Requester meets this requirement, the applicable Open Records Officer may, in his or her discretion, require that the Requester produce photographic D. Upon receiving a written Open Records Request, the applicable Open Records excluding weekends and recognized holidays. II. REQUESTS manager@shrewsburytownshiporg ascertain which records are being requested. Township website www.shrewspurytownshp.org. identification such as a driver's license, showing an address. Officer will: 1. Date-stamp the request. 2. Assign a tracking number to the request. 3. Compute and make a notation oft the date by which a response must be provided. a) Shrewsbury Township will make a good faith effort to determine if the requested record is a public record and respond as promptly as possible under the circumstances existing at the time ofthe request and that this time Open! RecordsPolicy September 2013 EXHIBIT "8" shall not exceed five (5) business days from the date the written request is b) The first day of the five (5) business day period will be the Township's next 4. If the Open Records Officer fails to respond within the five (5) business day period with either an interim or final response, the Open Records request is 5. Make a duplication of the request including all documents submitted and the 7. Record the request in a system used by the Township for tracking Open Records received by the applicable Open Records Officer. business day afterr receipt oft the request. deemed denied. envelope (ifany) in which it came. 6. Create an official file for the retention of the original request. requests. III. RESPONSE A. Physical access provided to a Requester of a document or a copy of a requested document will be considered a "response" to an Open Records request. The Open 1. Public records of the Township will be accessible for inspection by a Requester during the regular business hours of the Township, excluding weekends and 2. The Township is not required and will not create a public record that does not already exist, nor is the Township required to compile, maintain, format, or organize a public record in a manner in which the Township does not currently 3. In compliance with the Open Record Law's redaction requirements, the 4. In order to prevent the Requester from having access to information to which they are not entitled, the Township will redact or eradicate a portion of a 5. The Township does not make duplication equipment available to a Requester, but does provide for Township staff to make copies or may contract for duplication services and require that the Requester pay the contract for those services. In both instances, the Township may charge a reasonable fee that is 6. Failure by the Requester to retrieve requested documents within sixty (60) days off first notification will result in the disposal ofs said documents and the retention B. Where timely access is not provided as listed in A.1 above or otherwise requested, the Township is required to provide a response in writing. The Open Records Officer has the duty to prepare and send written responses and may consult, as necessary, with the Solicitor and other Township Officials, Township employees, and' Third-Party consultants having a concern or interest in the records. C. The applicable Open Records Officer shall send written response to Requesters by U.S. mail and, at its discretion, may also use the following means: facsimile transmission, email, overnight, parcel delivery service, or courier delivery. Records Officer will provide authorization for such access. recognized holidays. do SO. Township is not required to alter their original records. document while retaining the remainder for review. consistent with prevailing charges for duplication. ofany fees paid. Open RecordsPolicy September 2013 EXHIBIT "8" D. The Act provides circumstances in which the Township can obtain an extension of time in which to provide a final response to a request. The Township must provide the Requester with written notice that additional time will be required. This notice 1. Single extensions of time may not exceed thirty (30) calendar days. Notification to a Requester by the applicable Open Records Officer that it needs more than the maximum thirty (30) calendar days, acts as a deemed denial. 2. If an extension is invoked and then there is no timely final response, the Open isr referred to as an "interim response". Records request is deemed denied. E. Written Final Responses may be one ofthree (3) types: 1. The Township grants the entire request. 2. The Township refuses the entire request. 3. The Township grants part oft the request and refuses the remainder. F. Final responses that deny requests in whole or in part will list all of the specific reasons relied on by the Township for denying the request and will include one ore more citations of support authority. The response shall also contain a notice informing the name and mailing address of the Open Records appeal Office. G.I Inaction by the Township is notai response even when it results in deemed denial. A. Ifa written request for access to records is denied in whole or in part or deemed denied, the Requester may file an appeal with the Office of Open Records within fifteen (15) business days of the mailing date of the Township's Open Records B. The appeal should state the grounds upon which the Requester asserts that the record is a public record, legislative record or financial record and shall address any grounds stated by the Township's Open Records Officer for delaying or denying the C. The Office of Open Records will appoint appeals officers, and adopt appeal procedures. Requester should contact the Office of Open Records, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street - 4th Floor, Plaza Level, Harrisburg, PA 17120- 0225. The Office of Open Records may also be contacted via facsimile to 717-425- 5343 or via email to openrecords@pa.gov as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment. D. Where the Office of Open Record's final determination upholds the refusal of access toa document, the Requester may, within thirty (30) calendar days of the mailing date ofthat final determination, file a Petition for Review in Commonwealth Court. E. Either party may file a Petition of Review of the written decision of the Appeals Officer within thirty (30) days of the mailing date of the written decision with the F. Additional Open Records information can be found on Office of Open Records IV. APPEALS Officer's response or within fifteen (15) days ofa deemed denial. request. York County Court of Common Pleas. website at http://openrecords-state.pa.us Open RecordsPolicy September 2013 EXHIBIT "8" V. FEES A. The' Township will not charge for redaction services. white copy ofas standard 8.5"x11" page. bei imposed at 25 cents per page, per side. B. A "photocopy" is either a single-sided copy or one side ofa a double-sided black-and- C. Ad duplicating fee for photocopying, printing from electronic media, or microfilm will D. Ac duplicating fee for copying onto electronic media will be imposed at 50 cents per compact disk. A new disk will be used each time records are provided. E. Fees for facsimile transmissions will be imposed the actual cost to send the F. Scanned documents sent electronically will be imposed a fee at 25 cents per page, only ifa document must first be converted into a copy format in order to scan into an electronic format (i.e.a a document requiring redaction before scanning). G. For other means of duplication and other costs incurred, reasonable fees based on prevailing fees for comparable duplication by local business entities or actual costs H. The Township may, in its discretion, insist that payment for duplication be made by certified check. If the fee is for copying only, the Township shall provide access to the records but shall refuse to make any copies until the fee is paid. Ifthe fee is for service thati is necessary in order for access tol be provided, the Township shall deny The Township shall not be prohibited from exercising its discretion to waive collection of fees for documents to non-profit organizations and governmental The Township may: require a requester to prepay an estimate of the fees, if the fees K. The fee schedule for GIS documents, tax records, assessment records, and other records involving large datasets, as well as historical documents maintained by transmission. will bei imposed. access to the records until the fee is] paid. agencies and authorities. required toi fulfill the request are expected to exceed $100. Township, may be different from that set forth in this policy. VI. Retention and Disposal of Public cRecords A. The Open Records Law does not modify, rescind or supercede any statutes, regulations and other laws that regulate the Township's retention and disposal of records policy. VII. Posting Record Requests A. The Township reserves the right to post and/or release record requests and responses thereto. Individuals and entities submitting records requests should have no expectation of privacy concerning requests. Open! RecordsPolicy September 2013 This] policy supersedes any and all previously yadopted Open Records Policies. ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 2013. ATTEST: SHREWSBURY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS La Chair A A Open] RecordsPolicy September 2013