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Development Fees

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​Residential Development

($0.10 per square foot)

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Commercial Development

($0.20/sq. ft. for first 10,000 sq. ft.; $0.15/sq. ft. thereafter)

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Industrial Development

($0.25/sq. ft. for first 15,000 sq. ft.; $0.15/sq. ft. thereafter)

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Use & Occupancy Certificates

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Residential - $25.00

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Commercial - $100.00

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Industrial - $200.00

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Zoning & Land Use

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Zoning / Change of Use - $100.00​

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Application for Zoning Changes - $400.00​

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Zoning Use Permit - $100.00

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Hall Rental​

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Weekend Event - $175.00

(Refundable $50 cleaning deposit)​

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Weekday Event - $100.00

(Refundable $50 cleaning deposit)​

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Community & Non-Profit Groups 

(No Charge)

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Residential Property Improvements

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Swimming Pool​

(In-Ground) - $50.00

(Above Ground) - $25.00

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Fence - $25.00

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Residential Fireworks Permit - $50.00

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Driveway​

(New Construction) - $35.00

(Reconstruction/Paving) - $5.00

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Solar Panels (Private) - $25.00

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Residential Property Inspection - $50.00 per inspection

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Commercial & Industrial Improvements

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Parking Lot

(Less Than 1 Acre) - $50.00

Parking Lot (1 Acre or More) - $100.00

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Cell Tower - $500.00

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Private Wind Generator - $50.00

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Commercial Wind Generator - $0.20 per sq. ft. (foundation)

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Commercial Solar Panels - $0.20 per panel

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Business Licenses & Permits

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Peddler Permit

(3 Consecutive Months) - $35.00

Peddler Permit (Annual) - $100.00

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Solicitation Permit

Same as Peddler Permit

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Mobile Home Parks

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Licensing & Registration

$20.00 per mobile home annually

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Mobile Home Violations

Refer to Ordinances #188-2020, #192-2022, and #197-2024

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Residential Property Inspection

$50 For each inspection regardless of outcome

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Fines & Penalties

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First Offense (within 12 months) - $25.00

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Second Offense (within 12 months) - $50.00

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Third Offense (within 12 months) - $100.00

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Fourth Offense (within 12 months) - $300.00

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Sign Permits

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Temporary Event Sign - No Charge

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Permanent Sign - $100.00

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Home Business Sign - $2.00 per sq. ft.

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Billboard - $250.00

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Hearing & Applications

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Application to Zoning Hearing Board - $750.00

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Conditional Use Hearing - $750.00

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Variance Request - $750.00

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Special Exception Hearing - $750.00

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UCC Appeal - $750.00

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Ordinance Validity Challenge - $400.00

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Request for Interpretation Hearing - $400.00

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Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hearing - $400.00

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Map Change Hearing - $400.00

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Curative Amendment Hearing - $400.00

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Re-Zoning Application - $150.00

(Applicant-paid additional costs)

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Zoning Hearing Board Appeal - $400.00

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Demolition

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Residential Demolition - $25.00

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Residential Accessory Building Demolition - $25.00

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Commercial Demolition - $50.00

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Industrial Demolition - $50.00

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Subdivision & Land Development

(Applicants are responsible for all filing, review, inspection, engineering, and related project costs.)

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Sketch Plan Review - $300.00

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Minor Residential Subdivision - $750.00

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Minor Commercial/Institutional/Industrial Subdivision - $1,250.00

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Major Subdivision & Residential Land Development (Preliminary)

$1,500.00 for first 5 lots/units; $100.00 each additional

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Final Subdivision & Residential Development

$1,000.00 for first 5 lots/units; $150.00 each additional

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Preliminary/Final Commercial, Institutional & Industrial Land Development

$1,500.00 for first 5 lots/units; $200.00 each additional

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Commercial/Institutional/Industrial Land Development

$3,000.00 for first 3 acres; $200.00 each additional acre/unit/lot over 5

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Land Development Filing Fee - $50.00

(Must come before Planning Commision)

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Waiver Request - $25.00 each

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Consultant Fees 

(Only if required or requested by the applicant)

Any additional engineering, planning, legal work performed

with regard to plan review and inspection under the borough's 

subdivision and land development ordinance and stormwater

managment ordinance will be charged to the applicant

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Independent Review (ENGR & Legal)

(Only required b y the applicant)

Applicant shall reimburse any costs incurred by Briar Creek Borough

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Preparation of Land Development Agreement - $300.00 plus incurred costs

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• Consultant fees required for plan review and inspections will be charged to the applicant.

• Independent engineering and legal review costs must be reimbursed by the applicant.

Street Opening / Road Cut Permits

Opening SizeFee

3' x 5'$40.00

5' x 6'$75.00

50–80 sq. ft.$100.00

81–100 sq. ft.$125.00

101 sq. ft. and over$150.00

Repaving Requirements

Street openings may require repaving depending on the size and location of the cut. Certain openings require repaving from curb to curb or across the full width of the cartway. A permit is required even when fees are waived.

Sidewalk Fees

LengthFee

50 Feet or Less$1.00 per sq. ft.

Greater Than 50 Feet$1.00 per sq. ft. plus additional charge for each additional 50 feet

Projects requiring additional engineering or inspection services beyond Ordinance 175-2014 will be billed to the responsible contractor or utility company according to the Borough's annual fee schedule.

Copies & Records

ItemFee

Zoning Ordinance Copy$50.00

Standard Copies$0.25 per page

Certification of RecordActual Cost

Blueprints & SpecificationsActual Reproduction Cost

PostageActual Mailing Cost

Research Fee$50.00 per hour

Comprehensive Plan$50.00

Subdivision & Land Development Book$50.00

Questions?

For additional information regarding permits, applications, inspections, or fees, please contact the Briar Creek Borough Office.