Code of Ordinances of the Township of Lower Swatara

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CODE OF ORDINANCES of the TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SWATARA

Published by Authority of the Township

Adopted November 15, 2000

Code originally published by PENNS VALLEY PUBLISHERS (A Division of Fry Communications, Inc.) Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Revised and supplemented November 15, 2000, through March 21, 2012, by

KEYSTATE PUBLISHERS, INC.

300 West King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257

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Code adopted and originally published by Penns Valley Publishers on November 15, 2000. Code revised and supplemented by Keystate Publishers, Inc., through:

3/20/2002 12/18/2002 12/17/2003 12/15/2004 2/15/2006 12/20/2006 2/20/2008 3/18/2009 3/17/2010 5/18/2011 3/21/2012

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CONTENTS Municipal Officials ... Foreword ............. Adopting Ordinance ... Fee Schedule ........ Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. -v-vii-ix-xvii1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 10-1 11-1 12-1 13-1 14-1 15-1 16-1 17-1 18-1 19-1 20-1 21-1 22-1 23-1 24-1 25-1 26-1 27-1 A-3 A-5 A-7 A-9 A-23 A-25 A-27 A-35 A-43 A-45

Administration and Government . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bicycles [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buildings [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Prevention and Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . Floodplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grading and Excavating [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libraries [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks . . . . . . . Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planned Residential Development . . . . . . . . . . . Sewers and Sewage Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solid Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Streets and Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subdivision and Land Development . . . . . . . . . . Swimming Pools [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taxation; Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annexation of Territory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bond Issues and Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franchises and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs . . Plan Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Streets and Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoning; Prior Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A ............. B ............. C ............. D............. E ............. F ............. G............. H............. I ............. J .............

Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances K-1 Index I-1

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OFFICIALS of the TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SWATARA County of Dauphin Pennsylvania ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS President Vice-President Frank Linn, Sr. William L. Leonard, Jr. Thomas L. Mehaffie, III Michael J. Davies Jon G. Wilt Julie A. Wilt

Tax Collector APPOINTED OFFICIALS Manager Secretary Code Enforcement Administrator Code Enforcement Officer Solicitor Engineer

Harry N. Krot Michael J. Davies Glenn R. Snavely Alan J. Knoche Peter R. Henninger, Esquire, Jones & Henninger, P.C. HRG Consulting Engineers

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FOREWORD History This comprises the recodification of the Ordinances of the Township of Lower Swatara. The original Code of Ordinances of the Township was prepared by Penns Valley Publishers and was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 10, 1982, by Ord. 1982-3. The Township of Lower Swatara was incorporated as a Second Class Township on March 18, 1840, from parts of Swatara Township. On November 7, 1961, the Township of Lower Swatara become a First Class Township. The Recodification of the Ordinances of the Township of Lower Swatara was prepared by Penns Valley Publishers, a division of Fry Communications, Inc., and adopted by the Township Board of Commissioners on November 15, 2000, by Ord. 448. Organization The Code contains four Parts which are; (1) the valid current Ordinances of the Township of Lower Swatara contained in Chapters 1 through 27, (2) the Appendix, which lists by abstracted title all Ordinances of a temporary or "one time" nature, (3) the Key to the disposition of each Ordinance ever enacted by the Township of Lower Swatara, and (4) the Index, which is an alphabetical arrangement of subjects. In the Code each Chapter is separated by a divider tab, and specific Ordinances can be located by subject on the contents page at the beginning of each Chapter. The Index may also be used to search for a subject when one is looking for general information on a particular subject, or if it is not known in which Chapter the subject might be found. The Appendix consists of several general categories containing a chronological listing of short subject descriptions along with a reference to the original Ordinance and its date of enactment, if known. The Key to disposition indicates what action has been taken by the Township Board of Commissioners with regard to every Ordinance ever enacted. An Ordinance has either been (1) specifically repealed, (2) superseded by another Ordinance, (3) is located in a Chapter of the Code book, or (4) is located in the Appendix. Annual tax rate and budget Ordinances are located only in the Key. The Key is a cross reference to the original Ordinance books of the Township Board of Commissioners, and to the location within the Code of each Ordinance by number.

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ORDINANCE NO. 448 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SWATARA, DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA; CONSOLIDATING, REVISING, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES; ENACTING CERTAIN NEW PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CODE AND FOR THE CITATION OF THE CODE AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CODE; SAVING CERTAIN PROVISIONS FROM REPEAL; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. The Township of Lower Swatara hereby ordains: Section 1. Adoption. The "Code of Ordinances, Township of Lower Swatara," as prepared and published for the said Township, is hereby adopted as a consolidation, codification and revision of the Ordinances of the Township. Chapters 1 through 27 thereof contain the text of the body of all general administrative and regulatory Ordinances of the Township of Lower Swatara organized as follows: TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 . . . . Chapter 2 . . . . Chapter 3 . . . . Chapter 4 . . . . Chapter 5 . . . . Chapter 6 . . . . Chapter 7 . . . . Chapter 8 . . . . Chapter 9 . . . . Chapter 10 . . . Chapter 11 . . . Chapter 12 . . . Chapter 13 . . . Chapter 14 . . . Chapter 15 . . . Chapter 16 . . . Chapter 17 . . . Chapter 18 . . . Chapter 19 . . . Chapter 20 . . . Chapter 21 . . . Chapter 22 . . . Chapter 23 . . . Chapter 24 . . . Chapter 25 . . . Chapter 26 . . . Chapter 27 . . . Administration and Government Animals Bicycles [Reserved] Buildings [Reserved] Code Enforcement Conduct Fire Prevention and Fire Protection Floodplains [Reserved] Grading and Excavating [Reserved] Health and Safety Housing [Reserved] Libraries [Reserved] Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks Motor Vehicles Parks and Recreation Planned Residential Development Sewers and Sewage Disposal Signs Solid Waste Streets and Sidewalks Subdivision and Land Development Swimming Pools [Reserved] Taxation; Special Trees Water Zoning

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APPENDIX: A. . . . . B ..... C ..... D ..... E ..... F ..... G ..... H..... I ..... J ..... Annexation of Territory Bond Issues and Loans Franchises and Services Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Plan Approval Public Property Sewers Streets and Sidewalks Water Zoning; Prior Ordinances

Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances Index The Appendix of the volume lists, by subject matter, in chronological order, the titles (or an abstract of title) of enactments of special nature or of historical interest, for the complete text of which the official records of the Township of Lower Swatara shall be authoritative. Section 2. Citation and Effective Date. The codification referred to in Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be known and cited officially as the "Township of Lower Swatara Code of Ordinances," and all future Ordinances shall make reference thereto. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication of notice of final enactment as required by law. Section 3. Saving Clause. The provisions of the Township of Lower Swatara Code of Ordinances, so far as they are the same as those Ordinances and Regulations in force immediately prior to the adoption of said Code, are intended as a continuation of such Ordinances and Regulations and not as a new enactment. The provisions of the Township of Lower Swatara Code of Ordinances shall not affect any suit or prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any of the prior Ordinances or regulations. Section 4. Consolidation and Revision. As a necessary part of codification, the following provisions are hereby consolidated and revised as indicated: A. Consolidations Subject Motor Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance No. 1975-9, 1982-2, Res. 1982-R-6, 252, 254, 260, 277, 295, Res. 1983-R-11, 303, 316, 325, 344, 354, 370, 386, 389, 390, 395, 402, 407, 411, 421, Res. 1983-R-5, Res. 1988-R-11, Res. 1990-R-5, Res. 1990-R-9, Res. 1990-R-10, Res. 1997-R-3, 426

Chapter, Part, Section 15, Entire Chapter

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Revisions Chapter, Part, Section 6-101, 6-102 6-301 - 6-304 Subject Disorderly Conduct Discharge of Firearms Ordinance No. 1982-3 1982-3

Section 5. New Enactments, Amendments and Repeals. As a necessary part of codification, the following Ordinances are hereby enacted, amended and repealed as summarized by short title: A. New Enactments Chapter, Part, Section 1-801 - 1-803 1-1401 - 1-1403 2-202 15, Entire Chapter 18-301 Subject Recognition of Firemens Relief Association Emergency Management Agency Animal Noise Control; Exceptions Motor Vehicles and Traffic Public Sewer Systems Connection and Construction Requirements; Design Standards and Specifications Sewer Connection Specifications; Design Standards and Specifications

18-401 B. Amendments Chapter, Part, Sec tion 5-105 5-112 5-205 6-501 7-102 7-103 7-104

Subject Code Enforcement; Applications for Permits Code Enforcement; Notice/Orders Procedure Flood Control Provisions Noise Nuisance Outdoor Burning; Definitions Outdoor Burning; General Restrictions Outdoor Burning; Outdoor Open Burning

Ordinance No. 415, 5 415, 12 416, 5 251, 1 385, 1 385, 1 385, 1

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Chapter, Part, Sec tion 10-101 13-102

Subject Reward Transient Retail Business; License Required; Fee; Conditions of Issuance Junkyards; License Fee and Period Junkyards; Records Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks; Definitions Mobile Home and Mobile Home Parks; General Requirements Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks; Fire Protection Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks; Administration and Enforcement Parks and Recreation; Permit Woodridge Planned Residential Development; Design, Bulk and Location of Buildings Sewage Disposal Systems; Definitions Sewage Disposal Systems; Permit Required Before Installation Sewage Disposal Systems; Standards Adopted Solid Waste and Recycling; Storage, Handling and Disposal of Municipal Waste Solid Waste and Recycling; Service Fees and Billing Solid Waste and Recycling; Recyclables

Ordinance No. Res. 1996-R-2A 1982-3; 301, 1

13-206 13-210 14-102 14-110

1967-9, 304 1967-9, 402 283, 2 283, 10

14-117

283, 17

14-122

283, 22

16-103 17-112

1981-10, 3 321, 119.11; 356, 1-3

18-202 18-203

1970-9, 2; 1982-3 1970-9, 3

18-212 20-102

1970-9, 12 358, Art. II

20-103 20-104

358, Art. III 358, Art. IV

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Chapter, Part, Sec tion 21-105

Subject Streets and Sidewalks; Improved and Unimproved Roadway Surface Streets and Sidewalks; Curbs and Sidewalks Streets and Sidewalks; Permanent Restoration Streets and Sidewalks; Construction of Streets, Curbs, Sidewalks Realty Transfer Tax; Definitions Stormwater Management; Authority Stormwater Management; Definitions Stormwater Management; Maintenance and Criteria for Erosion Control Practices Stormwater Management; Plan Submission

Ordinance No. 1985-1, 5

21-106 21-107 21-401

1981-5, 6 1985-1, 7 1986-1, 1

24-103 26-103 26-107 26-114

351, 3 318, 202 318, 301 318, 404; 333, 6

26-121 C. Repeals Ordinance No. 1979-11

318, 501; 333, 7

Subject Office of Emergency Management

Section 6. Adoption of Standard Codes by Reference. As a necessary part of codification, the following Ordinances are hereby enacted by reference as standard codes summarized by short title: Chapter,Part,Section None Section 7. Land Use Code Amendments. The Township of Lower Swatara Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as is more fully shown in the complete text of Chapters 22 and 27 thereof which is attached hereto and made part hereof by reference hereto as if fully set out at length herein, with deletions shown by strike-through and additions shown by underline, all of which is briefly summarized hereinafter. Short Title

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A.

New Provisions. The following provisions are new provisions which are being added to the Code, are underlined throughout the text and are summarized as follows: Subject

Chapter, Part, Section None B.

Revised Provisions. The following provisions of the Code are revised, the text of which indicates deletions by strike-through and additions by underline, and are summarized as follows: Subject Subdivision and Land Development; County Review Subdivision and Land Development; Definitions Subdivision and Land Development; Minor Subdivision and Land Development Application Subdivision and Land Development; Preliminary Plats: Procedure Subdivision and Land Development; Preliminary Plat: Specifications Subdivision and Land Development; Final Plat: Specifications Subdivision and Land Development; Streets Subdivision and Land Development; Erosion and Sedimentation Control Subdivision and Land Development; Sewer and Water Systems Subdivision and Land Development; Trees Subdivision and Land Development; Administration and Enforcement Ordinance No. 284, 203

Chapter, Part, Section 22-203

22-301 22-403

284,222; 348, 1,2 284, 403

22-404

284, 404

22-405

284, 405; 348, 3

22-407

284, 407; 372, 1

22-502 22-506

284, 502; 317 284, 506

22-604

284, 604; 332, 1

22-609 22-1001

284, 209 284, 1001; 348, 8

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Chapter, Part, Section 27-203 27-301 27-302 27-303 27-2002 27-2004 27-2007 27-2008 27-2009 27-2011 27-2012 27-2103 27-2104

Subject Zoning; List of Definitions Zoning; Designation of Districts Zoning; Zoning Map Zoning; Boundaries Zoning; Use Regulations Zoning; Uses Prohibited Zoning; Lot Area Regulations Zoning; Yard Regulations Zoning; Habitable Floor Area Zoning; Waste and Sewage Zoning; Performance Standards Zoning; Flood District Provisions Zoning; Special Provisions for Certain Kinds of Development within Floodplain Districts Zoning; Building Permit Requirements Zoning; Business Identification Signs

Ordinance No. 384, 203 384, 301 384, 302 384, 303 384, 1902 384, 1904 384, 1907 384, 1908 384, 1909 384, 1911 384, 1912 384, 2003 384, 2004

27-2108 27-2304 C.

384, 2008 384, 2204

Repealed Provisions. The following provisions of the Code are repealed, the text of which is indicated by strike-through, and are summarized as follows: Subject None Ordinance No.

Chapter, Part, Section

Section 8. Procedural Changes. The following minor procedural changes have been made to existing Township Ordinances: A. B. Grammatical and spelling errors have been corrected where necessary; Minor changes have been made to correct obsolete terms and usages;

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The penalty provisions have been revised where necessary to comply with the Pennsylvania First Class Township Code, Vehicle Code, Municipalities Planning Code and the Local Tax Enabling Act.

Section 9. Amending the Code of Ordinances. The procedure for amending the Code of Ordinances shall include the citation of the Chapter, Part, Section and subsection to be amended, revised, repealed or added as follows: A. B. C. Amendment or Revision - "Chapter ___, Part ___, Section ___, Subsection ___ is hereby amended [revised] to read as follows..." Additions - "Chapter ___, Part ___, Section ___, Subsection ___ is hereby amended by the addition of the following..." Repeal - "Chapter ___, Part ___, Section ___, Subsection ___ is hereby repealed in its entirety."

Section 10. Responsibility for Code of Ordinances. It shall be the responsibility of the Township Secretary to maintain an up-to-date certified copy of the Code of Ordinances. This copy shall be the official copy of the Township of Lower Swatara Code of Ordinances and shall be available for public inspection. Section 11. Penalties. It shall be unlawful for anyone to change, alter or tamper with the Code of Ordinances in any manner which will intentionally misrepresent the laws of the Township of Lower Swatara. Whosoever shall violate this Section shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentencd to pay a fine of not more than $600 and costs or, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days. Section 12. Severability of Parts of Codification. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Board of Commissioners that the Chapters, Parts, Sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this codification are severable. If any Section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is declared unconstitutional, illegal or otherwise invalid by the judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, that invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining Chapters, Parts, Sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this codification. ENACTED AND ORDAINED THIS 15th day of November, 2000. TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SWATARA By/s/ Frank Linn, Sr. President, Board of Commissioners

ATTEST: /s/ Ronald J. Paul Secretary

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FEE RESOLUTION
SUBJECT Bad Check Charges A $25 fee will be imposed on bad checks issued to Lower Swatara Township or any departments thereof and the Lower Swatara Township Tax Collector. [Res. 2003-R-1] Appeals Board 1. For all hearings, residential, commercial or industrial in nature, held before the Appeals Board, a fee of $500 payable in advance, shall be paid by the applicant or appellant to Lower Swatara Township to cover compensation for the secretary, compensation for Board members, notice and advertising costs, administrative overhead for the hearing, the appearance of the stenographer and any transcription costs. Upon conclusion of the proceedings and determination of the actual costs of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned to the applicant or appellant. When multiple hearings are necessary, a determination will be made by the Township as to whether additional fees in increments of $500 should be deposited with the Township. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of the original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant or appellant prior to the rendering of any opinion on the application or appeal. No hearing shall be conducted before the Appeals Board before and until the above fees have been paid.

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[Res. 2005-R-15] Building Construction Permits 1. Purpose. Permit fees are collected to cover the costs associated with the Code Enforcement Department that include in part permit application, plan review, the issuance of the permits, required on-site inspections and the issuance of a Use and Occupancy Certificate as required by the Uniform Construction Code. Value of New Construction. The Building Valuation Data, as part of and contained in this Resolution (p. xxi), shall be used to compute the minimum value of new construction. The Building Valuation Data represents the current average construction costs per square foot. The average costs include structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sprinkler systems, interior finish, and normal site preparation. This Building Valuation Data (BVD) was developed and is published by the International Code Council. The BVD will be updated and printed at 6-month intervals. The construction cost per square foot is calculated based on the average cost (published in the July-August, 2008, Building Safety Journal).

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Building Permit Fees.1 Building permit fees shall be based upon the greater of contract price or the minimum estimated value of construction determined by this Section of this Resolution, using the following schedules to compute the permit fees: PERMIT FEE MULTIPLIER - First $150,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $6 per $1,000 - Next $150,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $5 per $1,000 - Remainder of estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $4 per $1,000

RESIDENTIAL USE GROUPS, INCLUDING: - 1 and 2 Family Detached, Use Group R-3 - Townhouses, 3 or more attached Use Group R-3 - Attached/detached garages, basements, cellars - Additions/Alteration/Remodeling [Res. 2011-R-12] ALL OTHER USE GROUPS, INCLUDING: - New Buildings - Additions/Alterations/Remodeling

- First $3,000,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $7 per $1,000 - Next $3,000,001 to $7,000,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $6 per $1,000 - Next $7,000,001 to $10,000,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $5 per $1,000 - Remainder of estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $1 per $1,000

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Plumbing Permit Fees.1 Plumbing permit fees shall be based on the contract price of construction or fraction thereof and using the following schedules to compute the permit fee: PERMIT FEE Water Closet Lavatory Kitchen Sink Laundry Other $8 $5 $5 $5 $5

RESIDENTIAL USE GROUPS, INCLUDING: - 1 and 2 Family Detached Use Group R-3 ($60 min./unit) - Townhouses, 3 or more attached Use Group R-3 ($60 min./unit) - Additions/Alterations/Remodeling [Res. 2011-R-12]

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ALL OTHER USE GROUPS, INCLUDING: - New Buildings - Additions/Alterations/Remodeling

PERMIT FEE MULTIPLIER - First $750,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $7 per $1,000 - Next $750,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $6 per $1,000 - Next $750,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $5 per $1,000 - Remainder of estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $1 per $1,000

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Electrical Permit Fees.1 Electrical Permit Fees shall be based on the contract price of construction or fraction thereof using the following schedules to compute the permit fees: PERMIT FEES Service Rough-Wire Final $20 $20 $20

RESIDENTIAL USE GROUPS, INCLUDING: - 1 and 2 Family Detached Use Group R-3 ($60 min./unit) - Townhouses, 3 or more attached Use Group R-3 ($60 min./unit) [Res. 2011-R-12] -Service Upgrade -Additions/Alterations/Remodeling ALL OTHER USE GROUPS, INCLUDING: - New Buildings - Additions/Alterations/Remodeling

$20 Estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $3 per $1,000. PERMIT FEE MULTIPLIER - First $750,000 estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $3 per $1,000 Remainder of estimated value of construction or fraction thereof at $2 per $1,000

THIRD PARTY ELECTRICAL FEES: The following third party electrical inspection agencies have entered into an agreement with Lower Swatara Township to provide electrical plan reviews and inspections for the Township: Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc. (MDIA) Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) Approved Code Services (ACS) American Inspection Agency (AIA)

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RESIDENTIAL USE GROUPS, INCLUDING:

PERMIT FEES

Bureau Veritas North America (formerly Atlantic Inland) (BVNA) Residential, commercial and industrial electrical plan review fees and inspection fees shall be paid directly to the third party electrical inspection agency by the applicant they contract with in accordance with the third party electrical inspection agencys fee schedule in effect at the time when the plan review and/or inspections are submitted and/or requested. [Res. 2011-R-12] 6. Other Permits.1 The following schedule shall be used to compute other permit fees: $300 single wide unit $425 double wide unit $55 $250 Contract price of construction or fraction thereof at $7 per $1,000 $ 90 $175 $300 $ 15 $100 $350 $60 $25

Mobile Homes Swimming Pools: Private (residential) 2 to 4 feet in depth Greater than 4 feet in depth Public (commercial) Signs: 050 sq. ft. 51200 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Demolition: Accessory Structure Residential Structure Nonresidential Structure Fire Prevention Certificate of Use & Occupancy(New Buildings) Patios, vinyl or aluminum siding and miscellaneous Roofing (residential) Roofing (nonresidential) Utility sheds/detached garages Decks: Less than or equal to 100 sq. ft. 101200 sq. ft. Greater than 200 sq. ft. [Res. 2011-R-12]

$10 $20 $150 >1,000 sq. ft. estimated value of construction at $7 per $1,000 $15 $25 $40

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SQUARE FOOT CONSTRUCTION COSTS a, b, c, d

Group (2006 International Building Code) IA A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage Assembly, theaters, without stage A-2 A-2 A-3 A-3 A-4 B E F-1 F-2 H-1 H234 H-5 I-1 I-2 I-2 I-3 I-4 Assembly, nightclubs Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls Assembly, churches Assembly, general, community halls, libraries, museums Assembly, arenas Business Educational Factory and industrial, moderate hazard Factory and industrial, low hazard High Hazard, explosives High Hazard HPM Institutional, supervised environment Institutional, hospitals Institutional, nursing homes Institutional, restrained Institutional, day care facilities 198.09 179.41 151.36 150.36 182.56 154.36 178.41 153.33 168.14 92.98 91.98 87.15 87.15 153.33 153.80 258.06 180.45 176.22 153.80 IB 191.69 173.01 147.12 146.12 176.16 147.97 172.01 147.81 162.47 88.72 87.72 82.89 82.89 147.81 148.53 252.55 174.93 170.71 148.53 IIA 187.24 168.56 143.38 141.38 171.71 142.51 166.56 143.08 157.86 83.61 83.61 78.78 78.78 143.08 144.55 247.81 170.20 165.97 144.55 Type of Construction IIB 179.39 160.71 137.79 136.79 163.86 135.66 159.71 136.34 150.98 80.88 79.88 75.05 75.05 136.34 138.69 241.07 163.46 159.23 138.69 IIIA 168.88 150.24 129.74 127.74 153.36 123.58 148.24 124.01 141.50 72.40 72.40 67.75 67.75 124.01 129.50 228.10 151.54 148.16 129.50 IIIB 163.90 145.26 126.09 125.09 148.38 120.18 144.26 119.35 134.27 69.23 68.23 63.57 63.57 119.35 125.96 N.P. N.P. 142.50 125.96 IV 173.66 154.97 132.96 131.96 158.12 129.93 153.97 131.00 145.99 77.63 76.63 71.80 71.80 131.00 139.98 235.73 158.11 153.89 139.98 VA 154.09 135.45 117.61 115.61 138.57 109.37 133.45 108.67 124.54 59.62 59.62 54.97 54.97 108.67 117.23 212.76 136.20 132.82 117.23 VB 148.42 129.78 113.65 112.65 132.90 104.69 128.78 104.20 119.84 56.41 55.41 N.P. 50.76 104.20 112.64 N.P. N.P. 126.35 112.64

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(2006 International Building Code) IA IB 108.26 150.50 125.33 119.90 148.53 81.89 80.89 62.22 IIA 103.52 146.52 121.35 116.97 144.55 76.78 76.78 58.51

Type of Construction IIB 98.92 140.66 115.49 113.77 138.69 74.05 73.05 55.59 IIIA 90.48 131.24 106.19 109.66 129.50 65.75 65.75 50.20 IIIB 87.82 127.69 102.65 106.7 125.96 62.57 61.57 46.80 IV 94.09 141.71 116.67 111.84 139.98 70.80 69.80 52.46 VA 78.34 118.97 93.92 102.72 117.23 52.97 52.97 39.63 VB 75.38 114.37 89.32 96.83 112.64 49.76 48.76 37.72

M R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 S-I S-2 U

a b c d

Mercantile Residential, hotels Residential. multiple family Residential, one- and two-family Residential, care/assisted living Storage, moderate hazard Storage, low hazard Utility, miscellaneous

112.50 155.77 130.60 123.28 153.80 86.15 85.15 65.81

Private Garages, use Utility, miscellaneous; Unfinished basements (all use group) = $15.00 per sq. ft.; For shell only building deduct 20%; N.P. = not permitted

Note: Construction cost per square foot calculated based on average cost (published in July-August 2008 Building Safety Journal). Revised: 09/08 [Res. 2008-R-7]

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Stormwater Management 1. Plan Review Fees. A. Every application for approval of a Stormwater Management (hereinafter SWM) Plan shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Township Secretary in accordance with the following fee schedule: (1) For areas of disturbance less than 1 acre, the fee is based on the square footage of new impervious area as follows: (a) (b) (c) (2) Less than 1,000 square feet 1,00020,000 square feet Greater than 20,000 square feet1 acre $ 0

$500 $700

For areas of disturbance greater than 1 acre, the fee is based on the square footage of disturbed acres as follows: (a) (b) (c) (d) 1 acre5 acres >5 acres to 25 acres >25 acres to 100 acres >100 acres $ 1,000 + 300/acre over 1 acre $ 2,500 + $200/acre over 5 acres $ 6,700 + $100/acre over 25 acres $14,300 + $50/acre over 100 acres

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Every applicant shall pay to the Township Secretary the recording fee which is based on the Dauphin County Courthouse schedule of fees. The recording fee shall be determined prior to the Townships recording of the plan. Recording fees shall be paid for all plans and documents as set forth in the provisions of the Lower Swatara Township Stormwater Management Ordinance [Chapter 26]. Should the aforesaid fees be insufficient to cover the cost of the Townships professional consultants or engineer for review of the plan, the applicant shall, when called on to do so, furnish additional amounts to cover all such review charges.

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2.

Permit Fees. A. None are required; however, zoning and building permits may be applicable.

3.

Inspection Fees. A. On or before the date on which the SWM Plan is to be considered by the Board of Commissioners for approval, the applicant shall pay a check, payable to Lower Swatara Township, an amount determined or approved by the Township Engineer sufficient to cover the costs of: (1) (2) Inspecting the site layout for conformance with the plan. Reviewing cost estimates of required improvements (as applicable). -xxiii-

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Inspecting required improvements during installation. Final inspection on completion of installation of required improvements.

Upon conclusion of the inspection and determination of the actual costs of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned to the applicant. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of the original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant.

[Res. 2011-R-15] Junkyards Application Fee (13-206) Annual License Fee Claims Interest at a rate of 10% per annum shall be collectible on all Township claims for taxes, water rents or rates, lighting rates or sewer rates from the date of the filing of the lien therefore or, where the claim is for work done by the Township, from the date of completion of the work after it is filed as a lien. However, if the Township claims are filed arising out of a Township project which required the Township to issue bonds to finance the project, interest shall be collectible at the rate of interest of the bond issue or at a rate of 12% per annum, whichever is less. Dumpster Permit Fees Permit fees for the Township dumpster program located at 810 Oberlin Road, are as follows: Car trunk load Pick up truck load Tires [Res. 2002-R-19] Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks Mobile Home Park License Fee (Annual Renewal Fee) Fee for Each Mobile Home Lot in the Park Parks and Recreation $ 25 $ 25 $ 2 per lot $10 $35 $3 per tire $ 25 $ 100

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Nonresident Pavilion Rental Fee (16-103) ($25 refund if area is cleaned after usage) Resident Pavilion Rental Fee (16-103) (Refundable if area is cleaned after usage) Sewer Fees 1. SEO Services. Every application for approval of a sewage disposal system shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Township Secretary comprised of the following: A. B. C. Permit Application Soil Test Analysis (per lot/max. 2 probes)* Percolation Test (max. 8 holes)*

$ 50 $ 25

$ 575

$ 50 $ 150 $ 300

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Design Review/Permit Issuance

$ 75

*Applicant is responsible for excavation of probe and percolation holes and providing water to the site for the percolation test. If more than two probes are required on a lot, additional probe evaluations will be billed on an hourly rate of $75 per hour. [Res. 2006-R-9] 2. Additional services to be billed on a time and material basis at a rate of $75/hour include: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Verification of Prior Testing Installation Inspection Complaint Investigations** Hearings/Court Cases Individual Residential Spray Irrigation Systems (IRSIS) Permitting Drip Irrigation Systems Permitting Investigations of Malfunctions and Repairs Miscellaneous Services

**Investigations of complaints are initiated upon receipt of written signed complaint filed with the Township. [Res. 2006-R-9] 3. Planning Module Review. Every planning module shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Township Secretary. $ 200

[Res. 2006-R-9] 4. Should the aforesaid fees be insufficient to cover the costs to to the Township, the applicant shall, when called on to do so, furnish additional amounts to cover said costs. Connection, Tapping, Reimbursement and Special Purpose Fees. A. Definitions. The following terms and phrases as used in this Section shall have the meanings ascribed as follows unless the context clearly otherwise requires: (1) (2) AUTHORITY - the Municipal Authority of Lower Swatara Township. CONNECTION FEE - a fee which shall not exceed the amount based upon the actual cost of the connection of the property extending from the Authoritys main line to the property line or curb stop at the property so connected. -xxv-

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EQUIVALENT DOMESTIC UNIT (E.D.U.) - a measure of volume or flow or expected flow of sanitary sewage or industrial waste from an improved property as determined by the consulting engineer to the Authority or Township, as applicable, in accordance with sound engineering practices; each such equivalent domestic unit being equal to 228 gallons per day; and, further defined as follows: (a) (b) One E.D.U. equals 228 gallons per day. Each residential unit, including single-family apartment units and mobile homes, but not limited thereto, shall be equivalent to one E.D.U. and charged as such when connected to the sanitary sewage system. All other users, including commercial/industrial users, but not limited thereto, shall be charged a minimum tapping fee equal to one E.D.U. for each separate tenant within the building and in addition to this minimum fee shall have their tapping fee computed as follows: Number of E.D.U.s = Average Daily Flow or Estimated Average Daily Flow 228 Gallons per day Note: 0.01 to 1.0 E.D.U.s shall be billed as 1.0 E.D.U. 1.01 to 2.0 E.D.U.s shall be billed as 2.0 E.D.Us, etc. Equivalent Domestic Units (E.D.U.s) applicable to all users other than residential units shall be computed on the basis of average daily flow used during the calendar quarter preceding connection. Should there be no consumption figures available for the preceding quarter, the flow shall be estimated by the Authority Engineer and the owner of such property billed accordingly. However, the Authority reserves the right to adjust the number of E.D.U.s estimated based on the actual consumption figures obtained for such property at such time as construction of the building is fully completed and the building is fully occupied and for a period of one year after the completion of the structure and full occupancy of the same. For example, if the Authority estimates 25 E.D.U.s and actual consumption figures indicated 30 E.D.U.s, the property owner would be responsible for an additional 5 tapping fees. Likewise, if the Authority estimates 25 E.D.U.s and the actual consumption is 15 E.D.U.s, but there are 20 separate tenants within the building, the Authority would rebate five tapping fees.

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TOWNSHIP - the Township of Lower Swatara, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Connection. No person shall connect any improved property with any part of the sewer systems without first making application for and securing a permit, in writing, from the Township as provided by the Connection Ordinance [Chapter 18, Part 3]. Such application shall be made on a form provided by the Township. [Res. 2002-R-7] Tapping Fee. There is hereby fixed and imposed a tapping fee upon the owner of each improved property and whenever such owner hereafter shall connect said improved property with the sewer system. The tapping fee shall be imposed upon any connection to the sewer system regardless of whether such connection is direct or indirect, including changing the type of use of property previously connected or connecting one or more new uses to an existing connection, regardless of whether such property is connected separately or through one or more existing or new laterals or service connection lines owned by the Authority or by any person other than the Authority. Amount of Tapping Fee. The amount of the tapping fee payable with respect to each connection of each improved property to the sewer system shall be determined in accordance with the following: (1) Background. Act 57 requires a tapping fee to be based upon certain specified parts or components. The Authority has researched its historical costs and its estimated cost and concluded that the applicable parts or components in the maximum amounts to be used in determining such tapping fee per equivalent domestic unit basis are as follows: MAXIMUM COMPONENT AMOUNT $1,517 $1,096

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COMPONENT Capacity Part Collection Part Special Purpose Part Cherry Alley Interceptor Lumber Street Interceptor Reimbursement Part

$1,150 $1,001.60 $162 Maximum Watkins Motor Lines, Inc. [expires 12/31/2006] $368 Maximum Double M Development Company [expires 12/31/2007] $160 Maximum R.A. Burkholder, Inc. [expires 12/31/2006] $169 Maximum Phoenix Contact, Inc. [expires 12/31/2009] $200 Maximum Balu Patel [expires 12/31/2007]

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MAXIMUM COMPONENT AMOUNT $262 Maximum Messick Construction, Inc. [expires 9/30/2012]

[Res. 2008-R-7] Maximum Permissible Tapping Fee [Res. 2005-R-7] (2) Reimbursement Part. The Authority hereby imposes a reimbursement fee payable with respect to each connection of improved property to the sewer system whose ultimate flow passes through that portion of the sewage system constructed by Watkins Motor Lines, Inc., and dedicated to the Municipal Authority of Lower Swatara Township in the amount of $162 per E.D.U., $368 per E.D.U. for each connection of improved property to the sewer system whose ultimate flow passes through that portion of the sewage system constructed by Double M Development Company, $160 per E.D.U. for each connection of improved property to the sewer system whose ultimate flow passes through that portion of the sewage system constructed by R.A. Burkholder, Inc., $169 per E.D.U. for each connection of improved property to the sewer system whose ultimate flow passes through that portion of the sewage system constructed by Phoenix Contact, Inc., $200 per E.D.U. for each connection of improved property to the sewer system whose ultimate flow passes through that portion of the sewage system constructed by Balu Patel, and $262 per E.D.U. for each connection of improved property to the sewer system whose ultimate flow passes through that portion of the sewage system reconstructed by Messick Construction, Inc. These fees shall not be applicable to any residential properties in existence as of the date of this resolution, nor shall this fee apply to any users that the Authority transfers from one treatment facility to another treatment facility. [Res. 2002-R-19] Allocation of Tapping Fee/Maximum Permissible Tapping Fee. With respect to the tapping fee set forth above in the amount of $2,600 per E.D.U., the capacity part of said tapping fee shall be $1,500 (58%), and the collection part shall be $1,100 (42%). [Res. 2005-R-7] Imposition of Special Purpose Part - Lumber Street Interceptor (Highspire). With respect to the special purpose part for the Lumber Street interceptor, all further development within the drainage basin served by the Lumber Street Interceptor shall pay a special purpose part component of $1,000 per E.D.U. at the time of permit application. The Municipal Authority of Lower Swatara reserves the right to enter into specific agreements with owners and developers to do specific construction upgrades to the Lumber Street interceptor in lieu of the special purpose part. The special purpose part shall be in addition to all other connection and tapping fees and shall be payable at the time of sewer permit application. $2,613/E.D.U. plus any applicable reimbursement component and any special purpose part.

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Imposition of Special Purpose Part-Cherry Alley Interceptor (Highspire). With respect to the special purpose part for the Lumber Street interceptor, all further development within the drainage basin served by the Cherry Alley Interceptor shall pay a special purpose part component of $1,000 per EDU at the time of permit application. The Municipal Authority of Lower Swatara reserves the right to enter into specific agreements with owners and developers to do specific construction upgrades to the Cherry Alley interceptor in lieu of the special purpose part. The special purpose part shall be in addition to all other connection and tapping fees and shall be payable at the time of sewer permit application. [Res. 2002-R-7]

E.

Connection and Inspection Fees. This Authority does hereby impose a connection fee against the owner of the improved property whenever such owner hereafter shall connect any such improved property with the sewer system. The connection fee is charged for the connection of each improved property by the owner of such improved property to the sewer system. (1) Connection Fee ($500). A connection fee for each improved property, utilizing the average cost of similar or previous connections, is hereby established at $500 for the construction of the stub and the inspection of the same from the Authoritys main sewer to the property line or curb stop. Said connection fee shall include the cost incurred by the Authority in constructing that portion of the lateral from the Authoritys sewer main to the property line or curb stop and the cost of inspection of the lateral from the property line or curb stop to the owners building. Inspection Fee ($250). Owners required to tap into the sewer system of the Township who have previously had a lateral run from the sewer system to the edge of the Township right-of-way at the owner developers expense shall be required to pay an inspection fee of $250 payable at the time of application of permit.

(2)

F.

Mobile Home Reinspection Fee ($50). In the case of a connection of a mobile home to an existing and previously improved house connection, each owner or customer shall pay a mobile home reinspection fee of $50 to defray the cost of inspection and administration required by regulation. Should the aforesaid fee be insufficient to cover the cost of the Townships professional consultants or engineer for review or inspection, the applicant shall, when called on to do so, furnish additional amounts to cover all such charges. Other Reinspection Fee ($50). In the case of a sewer lateral, which needs to be repaired, replaced or reconnected, each owner or customer shall pay a repair permit charge of $50 to defray the cost of inspection and administration required by regulation. Should the aforesaid fee be insufficient to cover the cost of the Townships professional consultants or engineer for review or inspection, the applicant shall, when called on to do so, furnish additional amounts to cover all such charges. All fees, and inspection fee or mobile home reinspection fee, shall be due and payable at the time application is made to the Township to make such connection to the sewer system, as provided in subsection (B). All fees shall be payable to the Treasurer of this Authority or to such other -xxix-

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officer or representative of this Authority as shall be authorized, from time to time, by resolution of this Authority, to accept payment thereof. Solid Waste and Recycling Program An administrative service fee is set at $2 per quarter ($8 per year) per residential unit as bid by the contractor and shall be reflected on and collected with the contractor's quarterly billing. [Res. 2011-R-15] Street Openings and Excavations. 1. Improved Roadway Surface. Permits issued for trenching, tunneling, boring or drilling from one side of a street, alley or thoroughfare to the other shall be $35 for a length not to exceed 25 feet, plus $1 for each additional foot or fraction thereof. Unimproved Roadway Surface. Permits issued for trenching along a street, alley or thoroughfare shall be $35 for a length not to exceed 25 feet, plus $5 for each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof. Curb or Sidewalk Cuts. Permits issued for curb or sidewalk cuts shall be $5. Curbs and sidewalks shall only be removed in sections extending from expansion joint to expansion joint. Replacement shall be according to Township specifications. Utility Pole Placement. Permits issued for the erection or replacement of utility poles, whether located within the cartway or dedication of every street, alley or thoroughfare shall be $5 for one to five poles and $1 for each pole in excess of five, in every permit issued hereunder.

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4.

Subdivision and Land Development 1. 2. Fee in Lieu of Dedication of Land for Recreation Purposes. $1,500 per residential unit (22-510). [Res. 2003-R-9] Plan Approval Fees. A. A plan of six lots or less may be submitted as a preliminary/ final plan in accordance with the provisions of the Lower Swatara Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22]. Every application for approval of a preliminary plan, final plan or preliminary/final plan shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Township Secretary in accordance with the following: (1) (2) Residential Subdivision Plan Residential Land Development Plan or PRD. $ 500 plus $ 20 per lot $ 500 plus $ 20 per unit

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All Other Subdivision or Land Development Plans.

$ 500 plus $ 40 per acre

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Every applicant shall pay to the Township Secretary a fee of $50 for the recording of all plans and documents as set forth in the provisions of the Lower Swatara Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22]. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant prior to recording of plans or documents. Should the aforesaid fees be insufficient to cover the cost of the Townships professional consultants or engineer for review of the plan, the applicant shall, when called on to do so, furnish additional amounts to cover all such review charges.

D.

[Res. 2005-R-15] Transient Retail Business 1. 2. License Fee (15 days) (13-102) Renewal Fee (15 days) $ 50 $ 50

Zoning Fees (27-2705) 1. Zoning Permit. The fee for a zoning permit (or for a temporary zoning permit) shall be as per schedule below. Such fee shall be payable at the office of the Zoning Officer upon making application for such permit, and no permit shall be issued until such fee is paid. A. All construction of structures greater than 1,000 square feet and/or requiring a building permit shall be charged a zoning permit fee of $1 per $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof, with a minimum fee of $20. All construction of structures where a building permit is not required shall be charged a fee for zoning review as follows: Accessory structures, including detached garages -Up to 250 sq. ft. -251 to 500 sq. ft. -over 500 sq. ft. Decks -up to 100 sq. ft. -101 to 200 sq. ft. -over 200 sq. ft. Fences Miscellaneous (Sidewalk, driveway replacement, etc.) $ 20 $ 30 $ 40 $ 20 $ 40 $ 60 $15 $20

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[Res. 2011-R-12] [Res. 2005-R-15] 2. Hearings and Appeals before the Zoning Hearing Board. A. For all hearings, residential, commercial or industrial in nature, held before the Zoning Hearing Board, a fee of $500, payable in advance, shall be paid by the applicant or appellant to the Township of Lower Swatara to cover compensation for the Secretary, compensation for Board members, notice and advertising costs, administrative overhead for the hearing and one-half of the appearance fee of the stenographer, and transcription costs. Upon conclusion of the proceedings and determination of the actual costs of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned to the applicant or appellant. When multiple hearings are necessary, a determination will be made by the Township as to whether additional fees in increments of $500 should be deposited with the Township. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of the original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant or appellant prior to the rendering of any opinion on the application or appeal. No hearing shall be conducted before the Zoning Hearing Board before and until the above fees have been paid.

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C.

[Res. 2005-R-15] 3. Changes or Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance or Map. A. For every application for a change or amendment to the Zoning Ordinance or Map, a fee of $500, payable in advance, shall be paid by the applicant to the Township of Lower Swatara to cover the actual costs incurred for advertising, mailing notices, and services of attorneys, stenographers, engineers and consultants as may be required to properly process the application. Upon conclusion of the proceedings and determination of the actual costs of the above items, any unused portion of the fee will be returned to the applicant. In the event that the actual costs exceed the amount of the original deposit, such additional costs shall be paid to the Township by the applicant prior to the rendering of any opinion on the application. [Res. 2002-R-7]

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4.

Home Occupation License. A. The license fee for all applications for home occupation use shall be $25. This fee shall be required for any original license issued to any applicant, as well as the annual renewal of each license. All residents within the Township of Lower Swatara, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, desiring to operate a home occupation use, shall apply to the Township in writing prior to the issuance of each original license and each annual renewal license. Each such application shall be reviewed by the Lower Swatara Township Code Enforcement Officer who shall approve or disapprove such application and -xxxiiPage Revised 3/21/2012

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issue or not issue the aforesaid license, which license shall be entitled Certificate of Home Occupation. (Res. 2000-R-4, 11/15/2000; as amended by Res. 2000-R-11, 12/21/2000; by Res. 2002-R-7, 2/20/2002; by Res. 2002-R-19, 12/18/2002; by Res. 2003-R-1, 1/15/2003; by Res. 2003-R-9, 9/17/2003; by Res. 2004-R-9, 5/19/2004, I, II; by Res. 2005-R-7, 7/20/2005, 1-5; by Res. 2005-R-15, 12/21/2005, I-III; by Res. 2006-R-9, 8/16/2006, I; by Res. 2008-R-7, 11/19/2008, I, II; by Res. 2010-R-16, 12/15/2010, 1; by Res. 2011-R-12, 10/19/2011, I, II; and by Res. 2011-R-15, 12/21/2011, I, II)

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