[Chapter 16, Fees, adopted by Ord. No. 2180-15. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended by Ord. No. 2200-15; Ord. No. 2205-2016; Ord. No. 2206-2016; Ord. No. 2209-2016; Ord. No. 2217-2016; Ord. No. 2218-2016; Ord. No. 2220-2016; Ord. No. 2225-2017; Ord. No. 2268-18; Ord. No. 2272-18; Ord. No. 2276-19; 7-15-2019 by Ord. No. 2293-19; 8-5-2019 by Ord. No. 2294-19; 10-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2298-19; 12-2-2019 by Ord. No. 2305-19; 2-3-2020 by Ord. No. 2307-20; 3-2-2020 by Ord. No. 2315-20; 12-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2328-20; 12-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2330-20]
The following fee schedule is hereby established with respect to licenses, permits and activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Manasquan. Applications for and the issuance of such licenses and permits shall be subject to the provisions of the specific chapter of the Revised General Ordinances which is indicated for each type of license or permit. The business, activity or operation for which the license or permit is required shall be subject to all regulations set forth in the chapter to which reference is made.
Schedule of Fees |
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Section | Subsection | Fee | |
2-15 MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER | 2-15.8 Request for Representation by the Municipal Public Defender; Fee | ||
b. | Application fee | $200 | |
2-64 PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES REQUIRED PRIOR TO PAYMENT OF FIRE INSURANCE CLAIMS | 2-64.1 Conditions for the Payment of Fire Insurance Proceeds | ||
a. | Maximum payment by insurance company for fire damage claim | $2,500 | |
2-65 FEES CHARGED FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES | 2-65.2 Fees for Photocopying of Public Records; Designation of Custodian and Deputy Custodian of Government Records | ||
a. | Letter size (or smaller) | $0.05 per page | |
Legal size (or larger) | $0.07 per page | ||
Electronic records (i.e., email or facsimile) | No charge | ||
Computer disc, DVD, CD-ROM, etc. | Actual cost | ||
Actual cost to produce the paper copies if the costs exceed $0.05 and $0.07 rates | Actual cost | ||
2-65.3 Payments by Check by Phone; Returned Check Service Charge | |||
a. | Payment by check by phone | $15 | |
b. | Returned check service charge | $20 | |
2-65.4 Application Fee and Security Deposit for Use of Municipal Beachfront Facilities | |||
a. | Application fee | $150 | |
Security deposit | $400 | ||
If application approved | $150 per event, per day | ||
c. | Wedding or civil union at the beachfront | $150 | |
2-65.5 Fee for Manufacturing Park Benches by the Department of Public Works [Ord. No. 2293-19] | $1,000 | ||
2-65.6 Fee for the Temporary Storage for Parking of Commercial Trailers, Trailers Carrying Modular Homes or Similar Vehicles in Municipal Parking Lots | |||
a. | Temporary storage or parking fee | $100 | |
Security deposit | $500 | ||
2-65.8 Exemption from the Payment of Permit Fees for Certain Members of the Manasquan First Aid Squad and Manasquan Fire Companies | |||
a. | Maximum amount of exemption per year | $500 | |
2-65.9 Charging Electric Vehicles at Borough-Owned Charging Stations. [Ord. No. 2205-2016; Ord. No. 2206-2016] | $0.15 per minute not to exceed 2 hours | ||
CHAPTER 3 POLICE REGULATIONS | ||
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3-16 VEHICLES WITH OUTSTANDING WARRANTS; IMPOUNDMENT. | 3-16.3 Reclamation; Payment of Fees. | Established by contract |
CHAPTER 4 GENERAL LICENSING | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4-1 ALARM SYSTEMS. | 4-1.6 Response Requirement Failure to respond within time limit | $25 | |||
4-1.7 False Alarms. | |||||
b. | Administrative Fees for false alarms | ||||
6th to 7th false alarms | $25 per alarm | ||||
8th to 9th false alarms | $50 per alarm | ||||
10th or more false alarms | $100 per alarm | ||||
4-3 AMUSEMENT GAMES AND DEVICES. | 4-3.5 Fees | ||||
a. | Licenses: | ||||
1. | Games of skill or chance subject to Chapter 109, P.L. 1959: | ||||
(a) | Stop and go | $1,200 | |||
(b) | Arcade games - each 50 units or part thereof | $1,000 | |||
(c) | Other games | $1,100 | |||
2. | Games of skill or chance not subject to Chapter 109, P.L. 1959: for each amusement game or device | $150 | |||
Games described in subsection 4-3.1, for each unit of 25 devices or any part thereof | $500 | ||||
4-5 DOOR-TO-DOOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION | 4-5.5 Application for Permit. | ||||
f. | Solicitation permit | $50 | |||
4-6 HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS | 4-6.4 Fee and License Term. | ||||
License - 3 months | $100 | ||||
4-7 MASSAGE THERAPY. | 4-7.4 Inspection; Fees. (Massage Establishments) | ||||
b. | Permit fee | $200 | |||
4-7.7 Change in Location. | $25 | ||||
4-9 ENCUMBRANCES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY | 4-9.2 Liability; Fees; Term of License. | ||||
Each encumbrance | Calculated by Tax Assessor | ||||
b | 4-10.5 Liability; Fees; Term of Permit. | ||||
b. | Permit | $25 first newsrack | |||
$20 each additional | |||||
4-11 PRIVATELY-OWNED OPEN-AIR PARKING LOTS | 4-11.7 License Fee. | ||||
Annual license fee | Number of square feet by 0.0050, Minimum $50 | ||||
4-14 TOWING AND STORAGE [Ord. No. 2209-2016 § 2; Ord. No. 2225-2017 § 2] | 4-14.5 Towing and Storage Fees and Charges. | ||||
a. | Towing fees and charges | ||||
1. | Class I vehicle (up to 8,600 pounds) | ||||
(a) | Show up fee | $40 | |||
(b) | Hook up fee without towing | $60 | |||
(c) | Full towing charge | Impound - $100 | |||
MVA - $125 | |||||
2. | Class II vehicle (8,601 to 15,000 pounds) | ||||
(a) | Show up fee | $40 | |||
(b) | Hook up fee without towing | $60 | |||
(c) | Full towing charge | Impound - $150 | |||
MVA - $175 | |||||
3. | Class III vehicle (over 15,000 pounds) | ||||
(a) | Show up fee | $100 | |||
(b) | Hook up fee without towing | $100 | |||
(c) | Full towing charge | $450 | |||
b. | Storage fees: | ||||
1. | Storage | $35 per day | |||
c. | Additional charges | ||||
1. | Lockout/Disconnect Linkage/Go Jacks | $25 (1 fee even if all 3 required) | |||
2. | Clean Up Fee MVA | $35 (first bag of speedy dry is free, each additional bag is $10) | |||
3. | Off Road Recovery and Stand by time | $125 an hour | |||
4-15 GARAGE SALES.[1] | 4-15.2 Permit Required; Application. | $10 | |||
CHAPTER 5 ANIMAL CONTROL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
5-1 LICENSING | 5-1.4 Fees; Exemptions. | ||
a. | Dogs | ||
Spayed or neutered dog | $12 | ||
Non-spayed, non-neutered dog | $15 | ||
Late fee | $5 per month | ||
d. | Duplicate license | $1 | |
CHAPTER 6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL | ||
|---|---|---|
6-3.6 License Fees; Maximum Number | Plenary Retail Consumption License | $2,500 |
Plenary Retail Consumption License Hotel/Motel | $2,500 | |
Plenary Retail Distribution License | $2,160 | |
Club License | $150 | |
CHAPTER 10 PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS | ||
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10-3 PERMITS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2351-21; 5-1-2023 by Ord. No. 2394-23] | 10-3.8 Use Fees. | |
Use of Parks, Special Events, Runs, etc. | $25/hour Minimum* | |
Gymnasium Use | $75/hour | |
Basketball Courts- Mallard, Indian Hill and Curtis Parks | $25/hour per court | |
Mallard Park Special Events: soccer, football, lacrosse, and similar events | $25/hour | |
Mallard Park Baseball Fields Special Events | $25/hour per field | |
Inline Hockey Rink at Stockton Park | $25/hour | |
Tennis Courts at High School | $25/hour per court | |
Baseball Fields at Stockton Park | $25/hour per field | |
Multipurpose Rooms at St. Denis School | $20/hour per room | |
Recreation Annex | $20/hour per room | |
Bocce Ball Court at Borough Hall | $20/hour | |
Shuffleboard Court - Curtis Park | $20/hour | |
Pickeball Court - Stockton Park | $20/hour | |
Skatepark - Stockton Park | $20/hour | |
Squan Plaza/Miller Preston Way | $300 minimum* | |
Manasquan Fieldhouse Turf | $100/hour | |
Manasquan Fieldhouse Weight Room | $25/hour | |
Manasquan Fieldhouse Wrestling/Exercise Room | $25/hour | |
*This fee may be adjusted to account for the need for increased Borough services required to facilitate the program and properly maintain the facility. | ||
**Residents and Non-profit organizations shall be charged up to $50 per hour for the use of Borough gymnasiums and up to $20 per hour for multipurpose rooms depending on the nature of the event. | ||
For-Profit vendors who operate programs, events and activities through the Manasquan Recreation Department will be charged a fee equivalent to 25% of the gross total profit of the program, payable to the Manasquan Recreation Department. | ||
CHAPTER 11 DOCKS AND BULKHEADS | ||||
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11-1 BOROUGH-OWNED DOCKS [Ord. No. 2305-19; Ord. No. 2330-20] | 11-1.3 Rental Fees. | |||
Perrine Boulevard | ||||
1. | Boat slips 13 1/2 feet by 30 feet | Set annually by resolution | ||
2. | Boat slips 12 1/2 feet by 26 feet | |||
Fourth Avenue | ||||
1. | Boat slips nine feet by 25 feet Up to twenty-foot boats permitted (new) | Set annually by resolution | ||
2. | Boat slips 9 feet by 25 feet Up to twenty-foot boats permitted (old) | |||
Cedar Avenue Boat slips 11 feet by 24 feet | Set annually by resolution | |||
Euclid Avenue Boat slips 8 1/2 feet by 20 feet | Set annually by resolution | |||
Dry Storage Fee Length of boat 20 feet or less Additional per foot over 20 feet | Set annually by resolution | |||
11-3 FEES FOR THE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF BOATS AND VESSELS MOORED IN MUNICIPAL SLIPS OR LOCATED ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY | 11-3.4 Recovery of Vessel; Storage Fee | |||
Removal/recovery of boat and/or storage | $50 per day | |||
11-5 CONSTRUCTION OF BULKHEADS | 11-5.2 Permit Fees [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2349-21; 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | $275 flat fee | ||
CHAPTER 12 BEACHES AND BEACHFRONT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
12-2 BEACH REGISTRATION AND BADGES [Ord. No. 2307-20] | 12-2.4 Fees [Amended 2-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2418-24] | |||
a. | Daily, weekday, over 12 | $12 | ||
b. | Daily, weekend, over 12 | $12 | ||
c. | Weekly badge over 12 | $50 | ||
d. | Seasonal badge, over 16 | $90 | ||
e. | Seasonal badge ages 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 | $45 | ||
f. | Seasonal, over 65 | $35 | ||
h. | At any time on beach after failure to provide proof of beach badge purchase, over 12 | $28 | ||
12-9 BEACH EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADWAY | 12-9.2 Permit; Application; Deposit | |||
e. | All vehicles - permit fee | $25 | ||
h. | Cash deposit or letter of credit, over 5,000 pounds | $10,000 | ||
12-10 PERMITS FOR GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE [Ord. No. 2307-20] | 12-10.5 Parking of Buses Used by Groups [Amended 2-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2418-24] | |||
Parking for bus of 20 or more people | $35 | |||
12-11 SEASON PARKING [Ord. No. 2307-20] | 12-11.1 Parking Permit for Use of Certain Municipal Parking Lots [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2346-21; 5-2-2022 by Ord. No. 2369-22; 2-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2418-24; 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2443-25] | |||
a. | Fees | |||
1. | Seasonal | $125 | ||
2. | Daily, Monday through Thursday | $15 plus applicable mobile app surcharges | ||
3. | Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays | $20 plus applicable mobile app surcharges | ||
12-12 SEASONAL LOCKER PERMITS | 12-12.1 Sea Watch Beach Seasonal Locker Permits [Amended 2-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2417-24] | |||
a. | Locker permits for Sea Watch Beach | |||
1. | Seasonal locker permit | |||
32”W x 24”D x 80”H | $500 | |||
32”W x 24”D x 40”H | $250 | |||
CHAPTER 13 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
13-1 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE | 13-1.2 Copies on File; Available for Purchase. | ||
Copy of the International Property Maintenance Code [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | $75 | ||
13-1.3 | |||
i. | The filing fee for an appeal made to the Board of Appeals | $50 | |
13-5 BRUSH, WEEDS, DEAD TREES; TRASH AND GARBAGE PROHIBITED ON LANDS | 13-5.6 Cost of Removal Assessed as Lien. | ||
Performance of work by Borough | $75 per hour, per worker, Minimum 1 hour or $75 | ||
CHAPTER 14 BUILDING AND HOUSING | |||||
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Section | Subsection | Fee | |||
14-1 STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCING AGENCY | 14-1.2 Fees. [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2349-21; 10-21-2024 by Ord. No. 2431-24; 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25; 2-17-2026 by Ord. No. 2584-26] | ||||
a. | Plan Review Fee. The fee for plan review shall be 25% of the amount to be charged for a construction permit. | 25% of construction permit $50 minimum fee | |||
b. | Basic Construction Fee. The basic construction fee shall be the sum of the parts computed on the basis of the plumbing fixtures and pieces of equipment, the number of electric fixtures and devices and the number of sprinklers, standpipes and detectors (smoke and heat) at the unit rates provided herein plus any special fees. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit covering any or all of building, plumbing, electric or fire protection work, except herein provided. | $85 minimum fee | |||
1. | Building or Volume Cost | ||||
The fees for new construction or alteration are as follows: | |||||
(a) | Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of the structure. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new construction fee shall be $0.060 per cubic foot of volume for buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction | $0.060 per cubic foot; $175 minimum fee | |||
(b) | Fees for Residential renovations, alterations, and repairs or site construction associated with pre-manufactured construction shall be based on the estimate cost of work. | $35 per $1,000 | |||
Fees for Commercial renovations, alterations, and repairs or site construction associated with pre-manufactured construction shall be based on the estimate cost of work. | $40 per $1,000 | ||||
(c) | Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as new construction for the added portion. | $175 minimum fee | |||
(d) | Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the sum of the fees calculated separately in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) above. | $175 minimum fee | |||
(e) | Elevation Certificate review | $250 | |||
(f) | Flood administration application fee | $150 | |||
(g) | Pylon & Wall signs | Flat fee $200 | |||
(h) | Radon | $40 | |||
(i) | Tents and temporary structures | $150 | |||
(j) | Change of contractor fee each subcode | $75 | |||
2. | Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment | ||||
The fees shall be as follows: | |||||
(a) | The fee shall be per fixture connected to the plumbing system for all fixtures and appliances except as listed below. | $25 per fixture | |||
(b) | The fee shall be per special device for the following: | $95 per special device | |||
Grease traps Interceptors Oil separators Backflow preventors Gas piping Sewer pumps | |||||
(c) | Combo Boiler | $175 | |||
(d) | The fee for the installation of a boiler (hot water or steam) | $100 | |||
(e) | Chimney liners | $85 | |||
(f) | A/C condenser/inverter split/Heat Pump system max. 2 heads | $150 | |||
Additional heads | $50 each | ||||
(g) | Minimum plumbing fee | $85 | |||
(h) | Swimming pool bottom drain, atmospheric, safety system, similar | $100 | |||
(i) | Warm air furnace — RS | $125 | |||
(j) | Warm air furnace other than RS | $175 | |||
(k) | Water service | $100 | |||
(l) | Installation of water heater | $125 | |||
(m) | Air conditioner and Coil | $125 | |||
(n) | Boiler and Tankless water heater | $150 | |||
(o) | Sewer Service | $100 | |||
(p) | Pool Heater | $150 | |||
3. | Mechanical Fixtures and Devices | ||||
(a) | Minimum Mechanical fee | $85 | |||
(b) | Gas Piping | $95 per fixture | |||
(c) | Combo Boiler | $175 | |||
(d) | Fee for installation of a Boiler (hot water or steam) | $100 | |||
(e) | Chimney Liners | $85 | |||
(f) | A/C condenser/inverter split/Heat Pump system max. 2 heads | $150 | |||
Additional heads | $50 each | ||||
(g) | Warm air furnace — RS | $125 | |||
(h) | Air Conditioner and Coil | $125 | |||
(i) | Boiler and Tankless water heater | $150 | |||
(j) | Pool Heater | $150 | |||
4. | Electrical Fixtures and Devices | ||||
The fees for electric fixers and devices are as follows: | |||||
(a) | Minimum Electrical Subcode fee | $85 | |||
(b) | Meter reset fees with no work being performed | $150 flat fee | |||
(c) | The fees for outlets (including lighting, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, convenience receptacles or similar fixtures, devices rated 20 amperes or less and motors or devices of less than 1 horsepower or 1 kilowatt) shall be as follows: | ||||
i. | Outlets 1 to 25 devices | $130 | |||
ii. | Each additional 25 devices | $50 | |||
(d) | The fees for service panels or sub panels shall be as follows: | ||||
1-100 amps | $75 | ||||
101-200 amps | $180 | ||||
201-300 amps | $225 | ||||
301-400 amps | $275 | ||||
Each additional 100 amps over 400 amps | $100 | ||||
(e) | The fees for transformers shall be as follows: | ||||
1 kw — 10 kw | $75 | ||||
11 kw — 45 kw | $150 | ||||
46 kw — 112.5 kw | $225 | ||||
More than 112.5 kw | $750 | ||||
(f) | The fees for motors, except those in plug-in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment, transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices consuming or generating electric current shall be as follows: | ||||
1 hp — 10 hp | $100 | ||||
11 hp — 50 hp | $150 | ||||
51 hp — 100 hp | $350 | ||||
More than 100 hp | $750 | ||||
(g) | Inground swimming pools, outdoor spas, outdoor hot tubs, or outdoor fountains | $250 in ground | |||
Above ground swimming pools, outdoor spas, outdoor hot tubs, or outdoor fountains | $150 above ground | ||||
(h) | The fee for each of the following items shall be: | ||||
Electric heater | |||||
1 kw — 10 kw | $40 | ||||
Over 10 kw | $75 | ||||
Surface units | $40 | ||||
Dishwasher | $60 | ||||
Indoor hot tubs/jacuzzi | $60 | ||||
Gas/oil heaters | $60 | ||||
Electric dryer | |||||
1 kw — 10 kw | $60 | ||||
Over 10 kw | $75 | ||||
Hot water heater | $60 | ||||
Range | $60 | ||||
Commercial exhaust fans | $40 | ||||
Oven | $40 | ||||
Furnace | $100 | ||||
Air Conditioner/Mini Split | $100 | ||||
(i) | The fee for the annual electric inspection of all public swimming pools, spas or hot tubs. | $50 first pool $50 each additional | |||
(j) | Air conditioner condenser and disconnects | $50 | |||
(k) | Photovoltaic system 1 kw — 50 kw | $200 | |||
(l) | Photovoltaic system 51 kw — 100 kw | $300 | |||
(m) | Photovoltaic system greater than 100 kw | $800 | |||
(n) | Signs | $100 | |||
(o) | Elevator | $95 Flat Fee | |||
5. | Fire protection and other hazardous equipment: | ||||
Sprinklers, standpipes, detectors (smoke and heat), pre-engineered suppression systems, gas and oil-fired appliances not connected to the plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems and flues: | |||||
(a) | The fee for sprinkler heads or detectors shall be as follows: | ||||
1-10 devices | $125 | ||||
11-20 devices | $175 | ||||
21-100 devices | $225 | ||||
101-200 devices | $375 | ||||
More than 200 devices | $1,000 | ||||
In computing fees for heads and detectors, the number shall be counted separately and 2 fees, 1 for heads and 1 for detectors, shall be charged. | |||||
(b) | The fee for each standpipe | $300 | |||
(c) | The fee for each independent pre-engineered system | $350 | |||
(d) | The fee for each gas or oil fired appliance which is not connected to the plumbing system | $75 each | |||
(e) | The fee for each commercial kitchen exhaust system | $200 each | |||
(f) | The fee for the installment of fuel tanks shall be: | ||||
Capacity under 600 gallons | $200 | ||||
Capacity over 600 gallons | $250 | ||||
(g) | Dry pip valve and compressor | $250 | |||
(h) | Fire alarm panel, other than R-5 | $175 | |||
(i) | Generator (optional standby), other than R-5 | $150 | |||
(j) | Generator (legally required/life safety), other than R-5 | $400 | |||
(k) | Incinerators and crematories | $500 | |||
(l) | Jockey booster pump | $250 | |||
(m) | Photovoltaic system installed, other than R-5 | $175 | |||
(n) | Suppression, detection, notification special device | $175 | |||
(o) | Fire pump | $300 | |||
(p) | Fire service supply main | $200 | |||
c. | Elevators | ||||
The fee for a permit to install an elevator shall be $60 per unit, plus the costs charged by the Elevator Safety Unit of the State of New Jersey | $60 per unit | ||||
d. | Certificates and Other Permits | ||||
The fees are as follows: | |||||
1. | The fee for a demolition permit of a one- or two- family dwelling | $150 | |||
Demolition of a garage or shed or other accessory use | $75 | ||||
Demolition of all other structures | $275 | ||||
(a) | The fee for a demolition permit may be waived if the applicant for the permit allows the Manasquan Police Department, Fire Department or First Aid Squad to utilize the structure to be demolished for training purposes, and the Police Department, Fire Department or First Aid Squad files a notice in writing indicating its intent to use the structure for training purposes. In such event, the applicant must agree to adequately secure the structure after the training exercise and demolish the structure within 15 calendar days of the date on which the exercise is conducted. | ||||
2. | The fee for the removal or abandonment of a fuel storage tank (inground or aboveground) | $200 | |||
3. | The fee for a permit to move a building or structure from one lot to another or to a new location on the same lot, plus the cost of the new foundation and alterations to the building or structure for replacement in a completed condition shall be computed as required for renovations, alterations and repairs in paragraph b1(b). | $200 | |||
4. | The fee for a permit to install a swimming pool shall be as follows: | ||||
Inground | $250 | ||||
Aboveground | $125 | ||||
5. | The fee to construct a sign which is greater than 25 square feet in surface area (1 side) and more than 6 feet in height. | $80 | |||
6. | The fee to erect a fence 6 feet or greater in height or surrounding a swimming pool | $80 | |||
7. | The fee for an asbestos removal permit | $150 | |||
The fee for a certificate of occupancy after asbestos removal | $50 for CO after removal | ||||
8. | The fee for a certificate of occupancy | $65 CO | |||
9. | The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a change of use group | $65 change of use group CO | |||
10. | The fee for a continued certificate of occupancy | $50 continued CO | |||
11. | The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy | No charge for the first; $30 each additional one | |||
12. | The fee for an appliance for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 | Class 1: $350 Class 2: $250 Class 3: $125 | |||
The fee for resubmission of an application for a variation | $125 resubmission | ||||
a. | Periodic Inspections | ||||
Fees for periodic reinspection of equipment and facilities granted a certificate of approval for a specified duration in accordance with N.J.A.C 5:23-2.23 shall be as follows: | |||||
1. | For cross connections and backflow preventors that are subject to testing requiring reinspection every 12 months | $55 for each device plus costs charged by an on-site inspection agency | |||
b. | The fee to reinstate a lapsed construction permit | $10% of the cost of the original permit but not less than $55 | |||
c. | In order to provide for training, certification and technical support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and the Regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the fees, a surcharge fee of $0.0016 per cubic foot of volume of new buildings and additions. Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The fee for all other construction shall be $0.80 per $1,000 of value of construction. The surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community | $0.0016 per cubic foot of volume of new buildings and additions. All other construction shall be $0.80 per $1,000 of value of construction. | |||
Affairs, on a quarterly basis for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30, not later than 1 month next succeeding the end of the quarter for which it is due. | |||||
d. | All fees shall be rounded to the next dollar. | ||||
e. | All fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be promptly remitted to the Municipal Treasurer. | ||||
14-5 ROOMING HOUSES, HOTELS AND MOTELS, BED & BREAKFASTS | 14-5.4 License Fees [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2349-21] | ||||
Each Room | $25 | ||||
14-10 SWIMMING POOLS | 14-10.2 Permit Required; Application; Fees | ||||
a. | Application for approval | $0.0035 per gallon, $25 minimum | |||
14-10.7 License Fees | |||||
Public or Private swimming pool license | $75 | ||||
14-11 REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER PERMIT [Ord. No. 2315-20] | 14-11.4 Fees [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2349-21] | ||||
a. | Initial inspection | $175 each unit | |||
b. | Initial inspection applied for within 3 business days (prior to inspection) | $250 each unit | |||
c. | Reinspection fee | $300 each unit | |||
14-13 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND ZONING PERMIT [Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2349-21] | i. | Zoning permits for signs (See § 35-7 for zoning permit fee) | |||
j. | Fees for zoning permit | ||||
1. | Shed, sign, hot tub, sidewalk, curb, apron, fence and driveway construction | $35 | |||
2. | Swimming pool construction | $150 | |||
3. | Addition of 500 square feet or less to an existing residential home | $175 | |||
4. | Addition in excess of 500 square feet to an existing residential home | $300 | |||
5. | New residential home construction | $325 | |||
6. | Addition to or new construction of a commercial building | $350 | |||
7. | Review of minor subdivision plan | $375 | |||
8. | Review of major subdivision plan | $450 | |||
9. | Review of site plan | $375 | |||
10. | House raise | $200 | |||
11. | Zoning application revision review | $50 | |||
CHAPTER 15 RENTAL PROPERTY | ||||
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15-1 RENTAL PERMIT [Ord. No. 2315-20; amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 15-1.2 Inspections; Application Fees | |||
Inspection and reinspection fees for each rental unit | ||||
a. | Fees: | |||
1. | Summer rentals (May 1 to Sept. 30) | $175 | ||
2. | Winter rentals (Oct. 1 to April 30) | $175 | ||
3. | Annual rentals (3 years or change of tenant) | $200 | ||
4. | Initial inspection applied for within 3 business days (rush) prior to issuance of rental certificate of occupancy for summer and winter | $250 | ||
5. | Initial inspection applied for within 3 business days prior to issuance of rental certificate of occupancy for annual rentals | $275 | ||
6. | Reinspection applied for prior to issuance of rental certificate of occupancy for summer and winter rentals | $300 | ||
7. | Reinspection applied for prior to issuance of rental certificate of occupancy for annual rentals | $300 | ||
8. | Permit card replacement To process the replacement of permit cards for each annual rental unit, the owner of the rental unit shall pay a fee | $65 | ||
b. | Winter rentals where there was no previous summer rental | Same as summer rental schedule | ||
c. | Annual rental; inspection following 3-year term; change of tenant occupancy | Same as summer rental schedule | ||
15-2 PROCEDURE TO HANDLE COMPLAINTS AGAINST RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS. [Ord. No. 2364-21] | 15-2.3 Hearing, Posting of Bond Administrative Fees for Rental Property Hearing | |||
c. | Fee to be paid by Landlord 1 week prior to the date of the hearing | $250 | ||
CHAPTER 18 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION | |||||
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18-5 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INSPECTIONS | 18-5 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. | ||||
b. | Annual inspection fee | ||||
Type Use | Square Footage Total Gross | Required Fees | |||
Type 6 | 0 - 1,000 | $45 | |||
Type 7 | 1,001 to 2,000 | $55 | |||
Type 8 | 2,001 to 2,500 | $70 | |||
Type 9 | 2,501 to 3,000 | $75 | |||
Type 10 | 3,001 to 3,500 | $90 | |||
Type 11 | 3,501 to 4,000 | $100 | |||
Type 12 | 4,001 to 4,500 | $110 | |||
Type 13 | 4,501 to 5,000 | $120 | |||
Type 14 | 5,001 to 5,500 | $130 | |||
Type 15 | 5,501 to 6,000 | $140 | |||
Type 16 | 6,000 and over | $140 for first 6,000 square feet then $20 for each additional or part of 1,000 square feet over | |||
Common areas | $40 | ||||
18-6 SITE PLANS [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 18-6 SITE PLANS. | ||||
b. | Review of any site or subdivision plans | ||||
Type | Fees | ||||
Minor site plan | $125 | ||||
Major site plan | $175 | ||||
Minor subdivision | $100 | ||||
Major subdivision | $175 | ||||
Abridged | $35 | ||||
Re-review | $50, only after the initial application and 1 review of the same has been undertaken | ||||
CHAPTER 20 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS | ||||
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20-2 EXCAVATIONS OF STREETS [Amended 10-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2298-19; 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 20-2.2 Application for Permit (street excavation). | |||
b. | Permit application fees | |||
SCHEDULE A PERMIT APPLICATION FEE | ||||
The first 50 square feet or portion thereof | $125 | |||
Each and every additional 50 square feet or portion thereof | $100 | |||
Inspection fee for every separate or individual excavation or disturbance | $250 | |||
SCHEDULE B CASH DEPOSIT OR SURETY BOND | ||||
(a) | Opening in new or existing street improvements constructed of cement, concrete or bituminous concrete | |||
Pavement Disturbance (square feet) | Cost per Square Foot | |||
1 to 20 | $20 | |||
21 to 40 | $19 | |||
41 to 60 | $18 | |||
61 to 80 | $17 | |||
81 to 120 | $16 | |||
121 to 160 | $15 | |||
161 to 200 | $14 | |||
201 to 240 | $13 | |||
241 to 280 | $12 | |||
281 to 320 | $11 | |||
321 to 360 | $10 | |||
361 to 400 | $9 | |||
401 to 440 | $8 | |||
441 to 480 | $7 | |||
481 to 600 | $6 | |||
601 to 700 | $5.50 | |||
701 to 900 | $5 | |||
901 to 1,000 | $4.50 | |||
1,001 to 5,000 | $4 | |||
5,001 and over | $3 | |||
(b) | Opening(s) in streets not constructed of concrete or bituminous concrete: | |||
Pavement Disturbance (square feet) | Cost per Square Foot | |||
1 to 149 | $1.50 | |||
150 to 999 | $1.25 | |||
1,000 to 4,999 | $1 | |||
5,000 and over | $0.75 | |||
(c) | Minimum cash deposit or surety bond: $3,500. | |||
20-3 STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAY APRONS AND CURBS [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 20-3.3 Fees (sidewalks, driveways, curbs) | |||
Permit application fee | $35 | |||
CHAPTER 21 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
21-2 REFUSE CONTAINERS and DUMPSTERS | 21-2.3 Prohibited Conduct; Application; Fee. [Amended 8-5-2019 by Ord. No. 2294-19; 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | $275 flat fee | |
c. | Dumpster application fee | $150 | |
Security deposit | $1,000 | ||
CHAPTER 22 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY | |||||
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22-2 BASE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATE [Ord. No. 2200-15 § 1; Ord. No. 2220-2016 § 1; Ord. No. 2272-18 § 1; Ord. No. 2306-19; Ord. No. 2331-20] | Base water and sewer service rates: | ||||
a. | Base water and sewer rate - residential and nonresidential user Quarterly installments | Set by resolution annually | |||
b. | Residential and nonresidential users not connected to both the municipal water and sewer systems: | ||||
1. | Base water service rate - residential and nonresidential user | Set by resolution annually | |||
2. | Base sewer service rate - residential and nonresidential user | Set by resolution annually | |||
22-3 WATER AND SEWER USAGE CHARGE [Ord. No. 2200-15 § 2; Ord. No. 2220-2016 § 2; Ord. No. 2272-18 § 2; amended 4-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2316-20; Ord. No. 2331-20; 3-16-2026 by Ord. No. 2585-26] | 22-3 Water and sewer usage charges | ||||
a. | Water and sewer usage (per 1,000 gallons or part thereof) | Set by resolution annually | |||
b. | Water usage only (per 1,000 gallons or part thereof) | Set by resolution annually | |||
c. | Sewer usage only (per 1,000 gallons or part thereof) | Set by resolution annually | |||
d. | Water and sewer usage shall be measured by the number of gallons of water use shown on the water meter. | ||||
e. | Water service that is not being metered | Set by resolution annually | |||
f. | Infrastructure | $30 per quarter | |||
g. | Conservation | $2 per gallon for users that exceed 100,000 gallons. Charge will only be assessed for the amount exceeding 100,000 gallons. It shall be assessed in the first quarter of the following year. | |||
22-6 BULK WATER SUPPLY FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS | a. | Bulk water supplied - special event or operation (per 1,000 gallons or part thereof) | $5 per 1,000 gallons | ||
b. | Bulk water supplied for use during construction | $50 per unit | |||
22-7 WATER AND SEWER TAP CHARGES | a. | Water taps: | |||
Size of Tap | Charge | ||||
3/4 inch or less | $375 | ||||
1 inch | $637 | ||||
1 1/2 inch | $900 | ||||
2 inch | $1,275 | ||||
4 inch | $1,650 | ||||
6 inch | $2,100 | ||||
8 inch | $2,550 | ||||
b. | $400 - each sewer connection | ||||
22-7.1 CUT AND CAP | 22-7.1 Cut and Cap Water. | ||||
Fee to cut and cap the water supply | $125 | ||||
22-9 CHARGES FOR TURNING WATER ON OR OFF | a. | Discontinuing water service for delinquent accounts weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., weekdays | |||
1. | Turn off water | $75 | |||
2. | Turn on water | $75 | |||
b. | Discontinuing water service for delinquent accounts before 7:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays or holidays | ||||
1. | Turn off municipal water supply | $150 | |||
2. | Turn on municipal water supply | $150 | |||
c. | Emergency call, service call or any other work performed before 7:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. weekdays, or on a Saturdays, Sundays or a holidays | ||||
1. | After hours call | $150 | |||
2. | Turn off municipal water supply | $150 | |||
3. | Turn on municipal water supply | $150 | |||
4. | Emergency call for broken or leaking service whether or not service is disconnected - First service call | $150 | |||
5. | Emergency call - Second call within 12 months | $200 | |||
6. | Emergency call - Third service call within 12 months | $300 | |||
7. | Emergency call - Fourth service call within 12 months | $500 | |||
22-9.1 SWIMMING POOLS [Added 4-1-2024 by Ord. No. 2420-24] | a. | Use of an auxiliary meter | $250 per use | ||
22-32 FIRE HYDRANT CONNECTION FEES | Fire hydrant connections for the use of water for pile driving, jetting work or the like | $100 per 8 hour day, per connection | |||
22-56 WATER METER AND REMOTE READING SENSOR REPAIR FEES [Added 6-26-2023 by Ord. No. 2403-23; amended 10-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2411-23] | a. Water Meters | ||||
3/4 inch | $195 | ||||
1 inch | $283 | ||||
1 1/2 inch | $623 | ||||
2 inches | $860 | ||||
b. Remote Reading Equipment | |||||
Remote Sensor Element | $217 | ||||
Touch Pad | $63 | ||||
22-56.1 METER EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR [Added 4-1-2024 by Ord. No. 2420-24] | a. | Account in disrepair for 3 consecutive quarters | $500 per quarter | ||
22-57.1 METER READING FEE [Ord. No. 2217-2016 § 4; Ord. No. 2268-18 § 4] | a. | Meter reading for final balance due (except disputed balance) | $25 | ||
b. | Meter Reading for meters read after December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2018 which were not installed pursuant to the HD Supply Waterworks, LTD and Borough of Manasquan contract dated June 1, 2016 (1 time fee) | $500 | |||
c. | Meter readings read as January 1, 2019 which were not installed pursuant to the HD Supply Waterworks, LTD and Borough of Manasquan contract dated June 1, 2016 (each time meter is read for quarterly billing) | $500 | |||
22-58 TEST FEE [Ord. No. 2217-2016 § 5; Ord. No. 2268-18 § 5] | Test for meter recording correctly | $200 | |||
CHAPTER 23 SHADE TREES | ||
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23-2 REMOVAL OF TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; MUNICIPAL TREE ESCROW FUND [Ord. No. 2414-24; repealed 3-30-2026 by Ord. No. 2592-26] | ||
CHAPTER 30 SOIL AND SOIL REMOVAL | ||
|---|---|---|
30-1 SOIL AND SAND EXCAVATION [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 30-1.2 Application; Fee. Application and permit | |
CHAPTER 31 PLANNING BOARD | ||||||
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31-19 FEES [Ord. No. 2328-20; amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | a. | Fees for the Review of Development Applications | ||||
1. | Variance Applications | |||||
(a) | Applications made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a) | $300 first variance, $50 each additional variance | ||||
(b) | Applications made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(b) | $275 | ||||
(c) | Applications made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) | $400 | ||||
(d) | Applications made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d) | $700 | ||||
2. | Subdivision Applications | |||||
(a) | Minor subdivision | $500 | ||||
(b) | Preliminary major subdivision | $750 | ||||
(c) | Final major subdivision | $350 | ||||
3. | Site Plan and Conditional Use Applications | |||||
(a) | Preliminary Site Plan | $600 | ||||
(b) | Final Site Plan | $400 | ||||
(c) | Site Plan - minor modification | $300 | ||||
(d) | Conditional use | $350 | ||||
4. | Modification of a prior development approval | $375 | ||||
When an application involves more than 1 of the above categories, the application fee shall be the sum of all fees for each category involved in the application | ||||||
b. | More than 2 hearings or special meeting | $1,750 | ||||
c. | Initial deposits | |||||
1. | Application made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) - not requiring an engineering review per Technical Review Committee | $1,250 | ||||
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d) - requiring an engineering review per Technical Review Committee | $1,850 | |||||
2. | Application made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d) | $1,700 | ||||
3. | Minor Subdivision Application | $1,700 | ||||
4. | Preliminary Major Subdivision Application | $1,700 | ||||
5. | Final Major Subdivision Application | $500 | ||||
6. | Preliminary Site Plan Application | $1,700 | ||||
7. | Final Site Plan Application | $500 | ||||
8. | Modification of a Site Plan | $1,700 | ||||
9. | Appeal of Zoning Officer's Decision | $1,500 | ||||
d. | Appeal of Zoning Officer's Decision | |||||
1. | Application Fee Made Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-72(a) | $250 | ||||
e. | Tax Map Maintenance Fee | |||||
1. | Type of Application | Fee | ||||
Minor subdivision (2 lots) | $300 | |||||
Final Major Subdivisions: | ||||||
Up to 6 lots | $400 | |||||
7 or more lots | $450 + $30 per lot | |||||
Consolidation subdivision | $200 | |||||
Site plan for condominiums, townhouses or similar units | $450 + $30 per unit | |||||
31-22 LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS FURNISHED | Certified list of the names and addresses of owners to whom an applicant is required to give notice | $10 or $0.25 per name - whichever is greater | ||||
31-26A TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | Review | $300 | ||||
Expedited processing | $250 | |||||
CHAPTER 32 LAND SUBDIVISION | ||
|---|---|---|
32-8 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 32-8.2 Preapplication Conference. Preapplication conference fee. Minor subdivision | $300 |
32-10 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS | 32-10.6 Notice to Property Owners. Certified list of property owners | $10 or $0.25 per name - whichever is greater |
CHAPTER 35 ZONING | |||
|---|---|---|---|
35-5 USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO EACH ZONE [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 35-5.2j Personal On Demand Storage Units (PODS®) Application fee | $30 | |
35-7 USE REGULATIONS | 35-7.5 Walls and Fences. | ||
e. | Zoning permit for fence | $30 | |
35-34 REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS [Amended 4-7-2025 by Ord. No. 2442-25] | 1. | Permit fee | $30 |
35-35 MANDATORY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FEES | See Chapter 35 for specific fees | ||
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Editor's Note: Former § 4-16, Taxicabs, Autocabs, which immediately followed this entry, was repealed 2-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2276-19.
