Permits, Fees, and Registrations
November 2007
Property Maintenance Code Ordinance
Consideration of an Age-Restricted, Multiple Dwelling Overlay District Ordinance
Building, Zoning & Engineering Dept. Zoning Map
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Zoning Map
The Township's zoning map was scanned and may
not be 100% accurate. Individuals should confirm information with the Township's
Zoning Officer (215-887-6200, ext 213) for final decisions regarding
interpretation of zoning issues.
Forms
Numerous Building, Zoning & Engineering Forms,
plus others.
Zoning Hearing Board Meeting Notices
Construction Activities Requiring Building Permits
General- Any Construction Type Work
- Alterations
- Blasting
- Repairs
- Equipment
- Removal
- Demolitions
- Plumbing
- Additions
- Awnings
- Bathroom Renovations
- Billboards
- Decks
- Electrical Work (Note 3)
- Fencing
- Fire Systems (Residential & Commercial)
- HVAC Installation
- Interior House Renovations
- Kitchen Renovations - cabinets, walls
- New Construction - Residential, Commercial, Office or Industrial (Note 1)
- Roofing
- Sheds (garden, storage, etc.) (Note 1)
- Siding
- Signs
- Swimming Pools (in and above ground)
- Tanks Above or Below Ground - Installation or Removal
- Walls - 2' high or more (Note 12)
- Walls - Freestanding
- Drain Gutters - installation and/or replacements
- Flooring
- Painting
- Patios at Ground Level
- Retaining walls less than 2' high (Note 12)
- Rotted lumber replacement in kind
- Roofing Repairs/Replacement less than 100 S.F.
- Sidewalks on Private Property
- Storm Windows
- Wall Papering
- Window replacements with no increase in rough size opening
Fees
Building Permits| New Construction of residential or non-residential structures, including temporary structures. | $39
first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost.
(Note 4),
(Note 5), (Note 6)
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| Additions, alterations, demolition, or repairs to residential or non-residential structures. | |
| Installation and/or changing of signs. | |
| Installation of permanent equipment. |
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Electrical (Registered
Electricians) New construction, rewire, repairs, alterations & modifications |
$39 first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost. (Note 3) |
Swimming Pools (In or Above Ground) |
$39 first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost.(Note 4), (Note 5) (Note 6) |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Units including residential storage tanks 550 gallons or less | $39 first $1000 of Estimated Cost, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost. (Note 4), (Note 5), (Note 6) |
Permit fees for temporary tents
| Religious or charitable purposes | $10 |
| Weddings and social functions | $25 |
| Commercial purposes in commercial areas | $50 for ten (10) days |
| At Curtis Hall | No Charge |
Plumbing (Registered Plumbers)
| Replacements, additions, removals, new construction or lateral replacement by owner | $39 for first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost |
| Sewer Tap In per new EDU being discharged into Cheltenham Township Sanitary Sewer System for any existing or new connections (residential, multi-family, commercial, office, etc.) with permission | $1,550.00 |
| Demolition sewer disconnection fee | $35 |
| Permit Application and Sewage Enforcement Officer Fees for private on-site disposal systems | |
| Deep Hole Test observation by Sewage Enforcement Officer | $150 |
| Percolation Test observation by Sewage Enforcement Officer | $250 |
| Plan review and issuance of permit by Sewage Enforcement Officer, including final inspection of construction | $200 |
| All other services performed by the Sewage Enforcement Officer which do not fall within the above, such as reviewing and approving permits for the correction of a malfunctioning system | $50 per hour |
| Fuel Storage Tanks | |
| Installation, Conversion or Replacement Residential Oil Storage Tanks of 550 Gallons Capacity or less | $39 for first 1000 gallons (Note 8),(Note 13) $20 for each additional 1000 gallons |
| Installation of Fuel Oil Tanks of Every Description Except Residential Oil Storage Tanks of 550 Gallons Capacity or Less and Gasoline Pumps | $39 for first 1000 gallons (Note 8) (Note 13), $20 for each additional 1000 gallons |
Tank Removal |
$39 each |
| Retaining Walls greater than 2' high | $39 for first $1000 of Estimated Cost. $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost. (Note 4), (Note 5), (Note 6), (Note 12) |
| Blasting | |
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$300 |
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$1000 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | |
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No charge |
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$10 |
| Fire Protection Systems | |
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Installation and/or Alteration of Sprinkler Systems |
$39 first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost (Note 4), (Note 5), (Note 6) |
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Review of Sprinkler System Plans- Building area (G.S.F.) up to 5000 S.F. |
$50 Initial review, $35 each subsequent review |
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Review of Sprinkler System Plans- Building area (G.S.F.) greater than 5000 S.F. |
$100 Initial Review, $50 each subsequent review |
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Installation and/or Alteration of Fire Alarm Systems or Fire Suppression Systems |
$39 for first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost (Note 4), (Note 5), (Note 6) |
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Approval of Permits and Inspections of Compressed and Liquefied Gases |
$39 for first $1000, $5 each additional $1000 (Note 4), (Note 5), (Note 6) |
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Approval of Permits and Inspection of Fire Protection System |
$39 for first $1000, $20 for each additional $1000 of Estimated Cost (Note 4), (Note 5), (Note 6) |
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Review of Fire Protection Systems covering up to 2500 S.F. |
$50 |
| Review of Fire Protection Systems covering over 2500 S.F. | $100 |
| Fences | $0.30 per L.F. with a minimum fee of $30 |
Other Fees
| Service Charge for False Fire Alarms | |
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First False Alarm |
Free |
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Second False Alarm |
$50 |
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More than two false alarms |
$150 |
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Testing whish results in false alarm |
$150 |
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False alarm as a result of inadequate precaution to prevent a false alarm during building construction, maintenance or repairs |
$150 |
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Fire Insurance Claim Certificate |
$75 (A) |
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Fire Prevention |
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| Fire Reports | $10 |
| Annual Fire Inspections - Up to 10 sleeping units | $25 |
| Annual Fire Inspections - 10 to 25 sleeping units | $50 |
| Annual Fire Inspections - 25 to 50 sleeping units | $75 |
| Annual Fire Inspections - 50 to 100 sleeping units | $100 |
| Annual Fire Inspections - More than 100 sleeping units | $150 |
| Annual Fire Inspections - Buildings six stories or higher | $200 |
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Annual Fire Inspections: Assembly, educational and institutional |
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| Up to 3500 S.F. | $50 |
| 3,501 S.F. to 12,000 S.F. | $90 |
| 12,001 S.F. to 36,000 S.F. | $125 |
| 36,001 S.F. to 50,000 S.F. | $150 |
| 50,001 S.F. to 100,000 S.F. | $250 |
| Over 100,000 S.F. | $350 |
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Annual Fire Inspections: Business, Factory, High-hazard, Manufacturing, Mercantile and Storage Occupancies |
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| Up to 3,500 S.F. | $35 |
| 3,501 S.F. to 12,000 S.F. | $75 |
| 12,001 S.F. to 36,000 S.F. | $100 |
| 36,001 S.F. to 50,000 S.F. | $125 |
| 50,001 S.F. to 100,000 S.F. | $200 |
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Reinspection |
$15 |
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Installation and Alteration of Sprinkler Systems |
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| Up to $1000 of estimated cost | $39 |
| Each Additional $1000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof | $20 |
| Initial plan review up to 5000 S.F. | $50 |
| Initial plan review more than 5000 S.F. | $100, $50 each subsequent review |
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Installation and Alteration of Fire Alarm Systems |
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| Up to $1000 of estimated cost | $39 |
| Each additional $1000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof | $20 |
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Installation and Alteration of Fire Suppression System |
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| Up to $1000 of estimated cost | $39 |
| Each additional $1000 of estimated cost or fraction thereof | $35 |
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Response to any incident that required the service of the Township Hazardous Material Response Team
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$500 plus costs |
Amusement Device License |
$115 per device
annually
$57.50 after July 1 |
Streets and Sidewalks
| Permit for placing building material and/or dumpsters in a street. | $10 |
| Construction and Inspection Fees | |
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$35 per hour of inspection time. Minimum charge $35 |
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$35 per hour of inspection time. Minimum charge $35 |
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Minimum $9 for first 30 L.F., $3 additional or each additional 10 L.F. |
| Permit Issuance: | |
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$50 |
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$50 |
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$10 |
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$5 |
Subdivision and Land Development
| Subdivision Fees (1) | Filing Fees (2) | Escrow (3), (4) |
| Lot line adjustment | $150 | $1500 |
| Two lot subdivision | $400 | $1750 |
| Three lots & up subdivision | $600 | $1750 plus $50/lot (5) |
| Land Development Fees (1) | ||
| Single residential lot development | $300 | $2000 |
| HVAC development | $300 | $2000 |
| Telecommunications development | $300 | $2000 |
| Commercial,
industrial, institutional & multifamily - less than 1 acre disturbed land - less than 25,000 GSF building area - less than 3 DU (6) |
$500 | $4500 |
| Commercial/industrial, institutional & multifamily | $1000 | $4500 plus $500 for each additional acre disturbed or increment thereof plus $1000 for each additional 25,000 GSF or increment thereof plus $50 for each DU in excess of 3 DU. |
| Posting of Signs | ||
| One to Five Signs | $50 each | |
| Over Five Signs | $25 each | |
| The Hourly Charges for Subdivision/Land Development | ||
| Township Engineer | $100/hr | |
| Assistant to the Township Engineer | $75/hr | |
| Assistant Building Inspector | $50/hr | |
| Clerical Services | $25/hr | |
| Notes: | ||
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1. Per Resolution No. 6-04 2. Application Fee, non-refundable 3. Escrow fee to reimburse the Township for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the Township in the review and approval process of the Subdivision/Land Development Application. Such expenses shall include, but not be limited to: a. Fees for the services of the Township Engineer and/or Consulting Engineers related to the review and consideration of the plan. b. Fees for the services of the Assistant to the Township Engineer, Assistant Building Inspector, etc. related to review and consideration of the plan. c. Fees for clerical services related to the review and consideration of the plan. d. Fees for the services of the Township Solicitor related to the review and decision process of the application. e. Advertising costs incurred through the review and decision process. f. The cost for engineering and traffic surveys, professional certifications, and other services deemed necessary by the Board of Commissioners in reviewing the plan, including the services of a professional planner. g. Recording fees (if any are incurred by the Township). h. Administrative charges of ten (10) percent of the total cost incurred above.
If the plan is denied, any unused portion of the escrow fee will be returned to the Applicant. If the plan is approved, any unused portion of the escrow fee will be returned to the Applicant after the plan is recorded.
4. The Township Engineer shall determine the initial escrow amount required at the time of application, such escrow amount shall be paid into the escrow account for said application, and the Township shall not begin the review of the Subdivision/Land Development until receipt of full payment of the initial escrow amount.
If, at any time or times during or after the review and approval process, the Township believes that the funds necessary to reimburse the Township for the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred or to be incurred by the Township in the review and approval process of the Subdivision/Land Development Application are in excess of the amount then held in the Escrow Fund, the Township shall so notify the Applicant/Developer/Owner, and the Applicant/Developer/Owner shall deposit with the Township such additional monies as has been determined by the Township to be needed to complete the review and approval process.
The escrow amount determinations shall not limit the obligation of the Applicant/Developer/ Owner for the payment of all Township Staff fees at the rates noted in Paragraph 5.d.., above, of the fees charged by the Township Solicitor, Consultants, Planners, etc. and of all other costs incurred by the Township in the review and approval process of this application. 5. Additional escrow fee per lot for all lots. 6. DU: Dwelling Unit 7. Sign Posting Requirements per CCS 260-2.: Total Street Frontage Spacing of Total Signs To be Posted Signs Required
0 to 500 feet 150 feet 3 0 to 800 feet 200 feet 4 0 to 1500 feet 300 feet 5 0 to 2400 feet 400 feet 6 0 to 3500 feet 500 feet 7 0 to 4800 feet 600 feet 8 over 4800 feet 600 feet
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Deed Registration |
$15 |
Zoning & Use Certification |
$20 |
Administrative Fees
| Clerical Research Time | $25 Per Hour, Minimum charge $25 | |
| Research time by Administrative Staff | $75 Per Hour, Minimum Charge $75 | |
| Photocopying Charge | $.25 Per Page for 8½" x 11" | |
| Photocopying Plans | $3.00 Per Sheet | |
| Building Code | $25 | |
| Zoning Code | $25 | |
| Subdivision Code | $25 | |
| Plumbing Code | $25 | |
| Home Rule Charter | $10 | |
| Certifications by Township Officials | $25 | |
| Code of Cheltenham (Hard copy or disk) | $250 | |
| Annual Supplements to Code of Cheltenham | $100 | |
| Fee Schedule for Food Establishments | ||
| Restaurants - Based on Number of Seats | ||
| Seats |
License & Inspection Fee |
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| 1 - 49 | $100 | |
| 50 - 200 | $175 | |
| Over 200 | $250 | |
| Retail/Takeout - Based on Floor Area | ||
| Square Footage |
License & Inspection Fee |
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| 0 - 1499 | $100 | |
| 1500 - 4999 | $175 | |
| 5000 or more | $250 | |
| In the event an establishment is covered by more than one of the fee classifications, THE LARGER FEE shall prevail | ||
| Mobile and Seasonal | $100 per unit of location | |
| Non-Profit Organizations | $35 | |
Registrations Required
Electrician (List of Registered Electricians)| Master | $75 Annually |
| Journeyman | $35 Annually |
| Apprentice | $25 Annually |
| HVAC (List of Registered HVAC Contractors) | $75 Annually |
Plumber (List of Registered Plumbers)
| Master | $75 Annually |
| Journeyman | $35 Annually |
| Apprentice | $25 Annually |
Notes:
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Building Permits required whether structure built on-site or prefabricated.
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Plans and calculations must be submitted on retaining walls with a reveal of 2' or greater. The plans/calculations must be sealed by a Professional Engineer.
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Electrical work must be done by an Electrician registered by the Township; electrical work must be inspected by recognized third-party inspection agency.
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Estimated cost based on Fair Market Value of work, which must include cost of labor and materials. Fair Market Value of work may be estimated from a bona fide proposal or bid, sealed Architect's/Engineer's estimate, or an estimate developed using the current Means Square Foot Costs Manual.
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If the construction of a retaining wall disturbs an area within the Steep Slope Conservation District (Gradient 15% or greater), Zoning Relief is required before a Building Permit can be issued.
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Pursuant to Chapter 147, Fire Insurance Claims, the Code of the Township of Cheltenham, the following fee is hereby established for the issuance by the Director of Fiscal Affairs of a certificate indicating whether there are any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties or user charges against real property damaged by fire. This fee is authorized by Pennsylvania State Act 98 of 1992.