2010-0612010-61
Resolution Authorizing the Schedule of Fees for 2010 of Wappinger Zoning Services, Fire
Inspection Services, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Reviews and Code
Enforcement
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on January
25, 2010.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Supervisor Colsey and seconded by
Councilwoman Czarniecki.
WHEREAS, the Town Board regularly reviews it various schedules of fees in respect to
Town functions and services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined it to be in the best interests of the Town of
Wappinger to maintain revenues consistent with the expenses incurred to operate the services;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications to the Fee Schedule were completed in
consideration of internal operating costs and comparisons with neighboring municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications to the Fee Schedule were circulated to all
members of the Code Enforcement Office for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the following fees and policies, as provided
to the Town Board in advance of this resolution, in an effort to balance the expenses incurred
with adequate revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board authorizes the establishment of an escrow of no less than
$2,500.00, as determined by the Zoning Administrator in conjunction with the Town Engineer,
in addition to aforementioned Grading Permit Application and Inspection Fees for the purpose of
payment of any professional fees incurred by the Town to include, but not limited to, legal,
engineering, planning and storm water management services, as deemed appropriate by the
Zoning Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has considered the
aforementioned Zoning, Fire Inspection, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Code
Enforcement fees and policies and has determined such to be reasonable in maintaining revenues
consistent with the expenses incurred to offer the respective services and adopts such for fiscal
year 2010, effective January 1, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized and directed to
amend the Town of Wappinger Zoning, Fire Inspection, Planning Board, Zoning Board of
Appeals and Code Enforcement Fee schedule in accordance with the aforementioned fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby directs the Town
Attorney to amend the Town of Wappinger Town Code, through the development of Local Law
proceedings, in accordance with the proposed Fee Schedule in respect to the municipal services
of Zoning, Fire Inspection, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Code Enforcement.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/25/2010
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
HN C. MASRS
TEON, TOWN CLERK
Planning Board Fees - Subdivision
2009
2010
Application Fee
$500, plus $150 per lot
$1500, plus $250 per lot
Recreation Fee
$5000 per lot
$5000 per lot
Subdivision Escrow
Minor Applications
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
0-2 lots
$3,750.00
$3,750.00
3- 10 lots
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
11-35 lots
$22,500.00
$22,500.00
>35 lots
$52,500.00
$52,500.00
Subdivision Post Planning Escrow
0-2 lots
$3,750.00
$3,750.00
3- 10 lots
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
11-35 lots
$16,875.00
$16,875.00
>35 lots
$26,250.00
$26,250.00
Planning Board Fees - Site Plan
Original Application Fee
$500, plus $150 per 1000 s.f.
gross
$1500, plus $250 per 1000 s.f.
gross
plus $10 per parking space
plus $20 per parking space
Amended Application Fee
$250, plus $150 per 1000 s.f.
gross
$750, plus $250 per add'I 1000 s.f. gross
plus $10 per parking space
plus $20 per parking space
Recreation
N/A
$5000 per original site plan
Site Plan Escrow
Minor Applications
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Up to 3,000 Sq. Ft.
$3,750.00
$3,750.00
3,001 to 20,000 Sq. Ft.
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
20,001 to 50,000 Sq. Ft.
$22,500.00
$22,500.00
> 50,000 Sq. Ft.
$52,500.00
$52,500.00
Site Plan Post Planning Escrow
Up to 3,000 Sq. Ft.
$3,750.00
$3,750.00
3,001 to 20,000 Sq. Ft.
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
20,001 to 50,000 Sq. Ft.
$16,875.00
$16,875.00
> 50,000 Sq. Ft.
$26,250.00
$26,250.00
Planning Board Fees - Conceptual
$250 no escrow/professional review
$250 no escrow/professional review
,Special Use Permit
JApplication Fee
$500
$1,000
Accessory Apartment Fee
$500
$500
Zoning Board of Appeals Fees
Residential Variance Application
Commerical Variance Application
$175, plus direct payment of assoc. fees
$375, plus escrow for assoc. fees
$250, plus direct payment of assoc. fees
$500, plus escrow for assoc. fees
Interpretation Fees (by ZBA)
New* Residential Interpretation
New* Commercial Interpretation
$150
$150
$325, plus escrow for assoc. fees
Zoning Administration Fees
Signs (New)
1.50 per square foot plus Building Permit
2.50 per square foot plus Building Permit
Signs(Existing)
Temporary Outdoor Sales Permits incl sin
1.50 per square foot
$150
2.50 per square foot
$250
Grading less than 3 acres
$45 plus $100 inspection
$150 plus $100 inspection plus escrow
Grading >3 acres and </=50 acres
$115 plus inspection formula
$500 Elus inspection formula plus escrow
Grading exceeding 50 acres
$250 plus inspection formula
$750 lus inspection formula plus escrow
Grading Escrow
$2500 minimum
Building Permit Fees - Residential
Application $100plus:
Application $150plus:
New Construction
$0.60 per sg ft of living space
$0.75 per sq ft of living space
Renovation
$0.30 per sg ft of living space
$0.40 per sg ft of living space
Manufactured Homes
$0.35 per sg ft of living space
$0.40 per sq ft of living space
Carports/Garages
$0.35 per sq ft of living space
$0.40 per s ft of living space
Porches/Decks
Covered, screen, enclosed w/o heat
$0.35 per sg ft of living space
$0.40 per sg ft of living space
Open Deck
$0.25 per sg ft of living space
$0.25 per sq ft of living space
Non -habitable Accessory Building
Pool - Above Ground
Pool - In Ground
Hot Tub
$0.35 per sg ft of living space
$100
$100
$100
$0.40 per sg ft of living space
$175
$250
$100
Building Permit Fees -Commercial
$100plus:
A lication $250plus:
_Application
New Construction
Occupancy A,E,H,I,R-3 and R-4
Occupancy B, M
Occupancy S, U
$1.20 per 1st 5000 sf, plus $.60 >5000 sf
$1.00 per 1st 5000 sf, plus $.50 >5000 sf
$.50 per 1st 5000 sf, plus $.25 >5000 sf
$1.50 per 1st 5000 sf, plus $.75 >5000 sf
$1.20 per 1st 5000 sf, plus $.60 >5000 sf
$1.00 per 1st 5000 sf, plus $.50 >5000 sf
Renovations
50% of New Construction
50% of New Construction
Demolition
$100 fee plus $.10 per sf >2000
$100 fee plus $.10 per sf >2000
Alteration & Structural Repairs
$50 per inspection
$50 per inspection
CO (New, Change of Use, Occupancy)
$100 fee
$250 fee
Building Permit Fees - Other Fees
Fireplace/Stove/Chimney
$100
$150
Furnace/Boiler
$100
$150
Electrical Upgrade
$25
$50
Tent (Temporary)
$100
$100
Compliance Fee (initial)
$200 legalization Fee, plus Permit Fees
$250 legalization Fee, plus Permit Fees
Compliance Fee (Re -inspection)
$50 per visit (3rd and subsequent visit)
$50 per visit (3rd and subsequent visit
Munci al Search/CO Search
$100
New* Residential Municipal Search
$175
New* Commercial Municipal Search
$325 per building
Sewer Lateral Permit
$100
$150
Water Line Permit
$100
$150
Driveway Permit New
$100
$150
Fire Inspection Fees
Operational Permit
$150
$200
Place of Assembly
$150
$200
Multi -Family
3 -10 Units
$150
$200
11- 50 Units
$225
$275
50+ Units
$300
$350
Fire Protection Equipment
Sprinkler & Fire Suppression Equip. Ins ect
$200
$300
Modifications to Existing Fire & Sprinkler
$100
$150
Fire Alarm Installations
$150
$150
Special Events: .
Outdoor Assemblies or Sales,
$150
$250
Commercial tents & Membrane Structures
$150
$250
Carnivals & Fairs, Fireworks, etc.
$150
$250
Agricultural Burning Permits
$150
$150
Commercial Roof Truss Assembly Inspection
$50
$50
,Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Ins
$150
$150
Building Permit Fees - Blasting
122-16R(l) Minor (up to 5 days) $150 $150
2-16R(2) Minor (>5 da s to 6 mos.) $500 ,000
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122-16R(3) Annual QuarryPermit $1,000 $1,000