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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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RESOLUTION 2024-01


A Resolution of Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania

Setting fees and Costs for the Calendar Year 2024


WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Washington Township wishes to set the fees and cost for the calendar year 2024; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Washington Township wishes to combine all fee resolutions into one.

 

BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED, the same is hereby resolved and enacted by the Board of Supervisors of Washington Township, approving, and establishing the following fees and cost to become effective immediately.

 

2024 FEE AND PERMIT SCHEDULE

BUILDING CODES (UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE) PERMITS

 

PERMIT FEES ARE:

RESIDENTIAL $9.00 PER $1,000.00 value of cost

COMMERCIAL $9.00 PER $1,000.00 value of cost

EXTENSION FEE for an additional year $70.00

PERMIT FEE when work is still not completed after the one-year extension date has expired, must reapply for a new permit, and pay original cost of permit again.

 

Remodeling-per contract (Remodeling or renovations to a residential structure without increasing size or structural change NO permit required.)

 

Above Ground Swimming Pools $100.00

In-Ground Swimming Pools $100.00

 

BUILDING PERMIT ADMISNISTRATION FEE -Double the actual building permit fee if work began before obtaining a permit first.

 

Every Building Permit must pay fee for PA Dept of Community & Economic Development of $4.50.

 

PLAN REVIEW and INSPECTIONS FEES are all set by Approved Code Services. Fees are paid to Approve Code Services, before any permits are issued.

LAND AND SEA SERVICES LLC, Wilbur Slothour, is approved as a secondary third-party inspection agency to complete any permits started prior to January 1, 2024.

 

CHECK RETURNED FOR INSUFFICIENT FUNDS- For the reimbursement of an Insufficient Funds Check, the sum of the original check plus a $40.00 fee to recover bank expenses.

 

COPIES-$.25 per page for black and white. Color $.50 per page.

 

DEMOLITION PERMITS-The fee is for the demolition of structures $15.00 Demolition of structures is regulated under the Uniform Construction Code and therefore will include an additional surcharge for the PA Department of Community and Economic Development of $4.50 per permit issued. The total permit fee will be $19.50.

DRIVEWAY PERMITS-The fee is for issuance of permits on Township Roads, including application and final inspection. The cost is $70.00

 

ELECTED TAX COLLECTOR FEES- A Tax Certification fee of $25.00 will be charged for the request of tax information. Duplicate Bill Fee $5.00 per bill for receipts or lost bills. Photocopies are $1.00. Returned Check Fees are $40.00 per check.

 

EXEMPT UCC BUILING PERMITS-For structures classified as UCC Exempt the following fee schedule shall be;

1) For structures with an area of 500 square feet or less a flat fee of $50.00.

2) For structures with an area from 501 to 1000 square feet the flat fee of $100.00.

3) For Structures with an area greater than 1000 square feet the fee is $100.00 per 1000 square feet.

4) Renovations or remodeling of a UCC exempt structure without increasing the size or capacity of the structure shall not be charged.

5) Grain Bins - no permit required but must follow Stormwater Requirements and meet setbacks.

6) Greenhouses- no permit required but must follow Stormwater Requirements and meet setbacks.

JUNKYARD PERMIT-This fee is for residence for Junk as described in the Junkyard and Refuse Ordinance. The fee is $400.00 each year. Must complete application and obtain permit from the Township Secretary before January 31st of each year. This does not include a business that has a Junk Yard License. Business Junk Yard fee is $600.00 per year.

 

MILEAGE-The fee will be the same as set by the Internal Revenue Service which is currently $0.67 when a private vehicle is used for Township business.

 

OPEN RECORDS POLICY-The Township will follow the same fee schedule as Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. Black/White Copies are $.25 per page, color copies are $.50 per page.

Certification of a Record is $5.00 plus notarization fee.

 

PUBLICATIONS- Zoning Ordinances $30.00

SALDO $20.00

Comprehensive Plan $30.00

Zoning Maps $2.00

 

ROAD OCCUPANCY PERMIT-TO WORK IN RIGHT-OF-WAY $500.00

 

SALVAGE YARD PERMIT- This fee is for a Salvage Yard. The fee is $600.00 each year.

Must complete application and obtain permit from the Township Secretary before January 31st of each year.

 

SEPTIC FEES-All fees are paid directly to Township Sewage Enforcement Officer but made payable to Washington Township. The fees are as follows;

1. For the evaluation of percolation test (6 holes) $400.00

Digging of 6 holes $260.00

Supply Water for 6 holes $260.00

2. For probe hole analysis on each lot

1st probe $150.00

Each additional probe $110.00

(Non-subdivision perc and probe fee) $550.00

(Subdivision soil testing per lot double tests 4 probes, $1,400.00

2 perc test)

3. Permit and final inspection (New System) $285.00

(Permit for Holding Tank, Tank Repair, or Replacement) $260.00

4. For each trip to the site in excess of one $ 90.00

5. Planning Module review $ 90.00

6. For verification of prior testing $130.00

7. For inspection of existing sewage disposal system for $110.00

purposes of planning module or module waiver pursuant

to Form B. (per system)

8. Field work, Inspections, Plot Plans, Letter for Real Estate $ 90.00

Transactions

9. Request for Septic Tank pumping interval extension $100.00

10. Holding tank-Annual inspection, Report & Tracking $170.00

11. On Lot Management Inspections $110.00

12. Investigation of malfunctions, enforcement activities and

Related Work not covered by the above schedule of fees will

be billed to the Township and the rate of $80.00 per hour.

13. Planning activities and related work, not covered by the above

schedule of fees, will be billed at the rate of $80.00 per hour.

These fees will first be collected from the applicant and

reported on a monthly report, labeled planning.

 

The Applicant is responsible to ensure that all underground utilities are marked.

This service is free by calling PA One Call at 1-800-242-1776

 

SIGN PERMIT-WHEN ORDINACE REQUIRES A PERMIT $ 50.00

 

STORMWATER FEES- A base fee of $350.00 must be paid to Township Engineer to review plans. This fee must be paid before any building permit is issued. Any additional fees must be paid to Engineer before an Occupancy Permit is issued.

SUBDIVISION and LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES – This cost is paid to the Township the same cost as York County Planning Commission, using their current fee schedule; if their fee increases, so does the Township’s.

 

A. $550.00 (Base Fee) plus $50.00 per each lot/dwelling unit.

B. All other Land Development Plans as follows

$ 550.00 for buildings & additions up to 2,000 square feet

$1,050.00 for buildings & additions from 2,001-5,000 square feet

$1,550.00 for buildings & additions from 5,001-10,000 square feet

$1,800.00 for buildings & additions from 10,001-50,000 square feet

$2,050.00 for buildings & additions from 50,001-100,000 square feet

$2,300.00 for buildings & additions from 100,001-200,000 square feet

$2,550.00 for buildings & additions from 200,001-500,000 square feet

$2,800.00 for building & additions from 500,001 square feet and over

(Square feet is to be calculated as the equivalent of the building footprint)

C. Common Ownership Merger (COM) Plans $250.00

D. Corrective Action Plan (CAP) $250.00

E. Reverse Subdivision Fee will now be charge $450.00

F. Any additional cost from Township Engineer will be billed to Sub-divider or Developer.

No subdivision or land development will be approved before fees are paid.

 

 

ZONING HEARING FEES

A. Residential 800.00 plus one half of stenographers cost.

B. Home Occupation 800.00 plus one half of stenographers cost.

C. All other Non-Residential 2,200.00 plus one half of stenographers cost.

D. Each Additional Night 1,100.00 plus one half of stenographers cost.

E. Fees for Appeals from a Determination, Interpretation, or Enforcement of the  Zoning Ordinance 800.00 plus one half of stenographers cost.

F. Each Additional Night for any hearing 400.00 plus one half of stenographers cost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED THIS THE 2 DAY OF JANUARY 2024

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 January 2024 11:36