Southampton Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
12-7.1 Fees
[Amended by Ord. No. 2011-3; 2-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01]
a.
Every application for development shall be accompanied by a check payable to the Township of Southampton for the application charge and, if applicable, a check made payable to the Township of Southampton for the escrow account, in the total amount required in accordance with the following schedule:
No. | Subject of Application | Application Fee | Escrow Account | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Reserved | |||
2 | Site Plan — Waiver Request | $200 | $2,500 | |
3 | Site Plan — Minor Site Plan | $200 | $5,000 | |
4 | Site Plan — Preliminary Major Site Plan (nonresidential) | $500 | $5,000 min. plus $500 per acre | |
5 | Site Plan-Preliminary Major Site Plan (residential and cluster development) | $500 | $5,000 min. plus $200/dwelling unit for multi-family or cluster development | |
6 | Final Major Site Plan (other than residential) | $500 | $5000 min. plus $500 per acre | |
7 | Final Major Site Plan (residential and cluster development) | $500 | $5,000 min. plus $200/dwelling unit for multi-family and/or cluster development | |
8 | Amended Minor, Preliminary Major and/or Final Major Site Plan | $500 | 50% of preliminary/final Escrow Account | |
9 | Request for Re-approval or Extension of Time | $200 | $500 | |
10 | Minor Subdivision (by plat or deed) 3 lots and a remainder | $200 | $1,000 per lot | |
11 | Preliminary Major Subdivision | $500 | $5,000 plus $200 each lot | |
12 | Final Major Subdivision | $500 | $5,000 plus $150 each lot | |
13 | Amended Minor, Preliminary Major and/or Final Major Subdivision | $500 | 50% of preliminary/final escrow account | |
14 | Conditional Use | $500 | Per site plan/subdivision requirement | |
15 | Appeals (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a) (single-family use) | $100 | $500 | |
16 | Appeals (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a) (2-family and multifamily) | $200 | $1,000 | |
17 | Appeal (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a) (all other uses) | $200 | $2,000 | |
18 | Interpretation of Zoning Regulations or Map (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b) | $100 | $500 | |
19 | Bulk Variances (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c) existing single-family use | $100 | $500 | |
20 | Bulk Variances (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c) existing two-family uses | $100 | $500 | |
21 | Bulk Variances (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c) all other uses | $200 | $1,000 | |
22 | Use Variance (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d) (single- or 2-family uses) | $200 | $1,500 | |
23 | Use Variance (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d) (all other uses) | $500 | $2,000 | |
24 | Building Permit in Conflict with Official Map or for a Lot Not Related to a Street (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 and -35) | $200 | $2,000 | |
25 | Sign or Fence not in conformance with ordinance requirements | $200 | $1,500 | |
26 | Preparation of Resolution: Preliminary and/or Final approval or denial | $500 each Resolution | N/A | |
27 | Preparation of Resolution: All other approvals or denials | $500 each Resolution | N/A | |
28 | Requested Special Meeting | $500 | $3,000 | |
29 | Certificate of Nonconformity (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68) Within 1 year of ordinance adoption | $500 | N/A | |
30 | Certificate of Nonconformity (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68) After 1 year of ordinance adoption | $500 | $5,000 | |
31 | Certified List of Property Owners | $0.25/name or $10 whichever is greater | ||
32 | Transcript of Meeting/Hearing | Billed actual cost by transcriber with minimum deposit and must provide copy to Township | ||
33 | Tax Map revisions for minor and major subdivisions | Minimum $500 for minor; major subdivision is $80 per lot for 1st 10 lots, $55 per lot for the next 20 lots, $40 per lot for next 20 lots and $30 per lot over 50 lots | ||
34 | Grading and Drainage Plan § 12-4.22.6 | $50 | Escrow Deposit - $750 | |
b.
Application fee and escrow deposits.
1.
The application charge is a flat fee to cover administrative expenses.
2.
The escrow account is established to cover the cost of professional services including engineering, planning, legal and other expenses associated with the review of submitted materials.
3.
All billings for professional services to be charged back to applicants shall be submitted on the same basis and at the same hourly rate as if the work was being performed directly for the Township.
4.
Sums not utilized in the review process shall be returned to the applicant.
5.
It shall be the obligation of the applicant to maintain the escrow deposit at the amount specified. The Administrative Officer shall notify the applicant whenever an additional deposit is required. Copies of all billings charged to the escrow account shall be provided to the applicant on request.
6.
The Township Administrator may waive the requirement for the additional payment if the Township Administrator determines that the amount in the escrow account will be sufficient to satisfy all additional billings that are reasonably anticipated.
7.
If the applicant objects to any payments out of the escrow account, the Township Administrator shall review the objections with the applicant and the professional in an effort to resolve any questions. If the matter is not resolved, a committee consisting of the Administrative Officer, the Township Administrator and the Chairperson of the Board shall review the questions. The determination of the committee shall be final.
8.
If the Administrative Officer determines that additional sums are necessary, the applicant shall be notified of the required additional amount and shall add that sum to the escrow account within 15 days.
9.
No approvals shall be granted or permits issued where there is a deficiency in the escrow account.
c.
Where one application for development includes several approval requests, the sum of the individual required fees shall be paid.
d.
Each applicant shall agree to pay all reasonable costs for professional services required by the Township relating to the review of the application and for inspection of the improvements. All costs for review and inspection must be paid before any approved plat, plan or deed is signed or any construction permit is issued and all remaining costs must be paid in full before any occupancy of the premises is permitted or Certificate of Occupancy issued.
e.
If an applicant desires a court reporter, the cost for taking testimony and transcribing it and providing a copy of the transcript to the Township shall be at the expense of the applicant who shall arrange for the reporter's attendance.
f.
Whenever a special meeting of the Township Committee, the Land Development Board is held for the consideration of one or more applications, all costs related to that special meeting, including administrative costs and professional fees, shall be the responsibility of the applicant or applicants whose applications are considered at the special meeting. If more than one applicant is considered at the special meeting, the costs shall be equally divided among the applicants.