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All fees shall be paid in accordance with the following fee schedule: Permit or ActivityFeeOther ChargesMaximum Duration per PermitMaximum Distance per PermitMaximum Width per PermitPermit or ActivityFeeOther ChargesMaximum Duration per PermitMaximum Distance per PermitMaximum Width per PermitStreet Opening Permits –

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Effective: 8/7/2016Last amended: 8/7/2016

§ 2-03 Schedule of Fees.

RCNY § 2-03

All fees shall be paid in accordance with the following fee schedule: Permit or ActivityFeeOther ChargesMaximum Duration per PermitMaximum Distance per PermitMaximum Width per PermitPermit or ActivityFeeOther ChargesMaximum Duration per PermitMaximum Distance per PermitMaximum Width per PermitStreet Opening Permits – General:Normal street$135.0015 days300 linear ft. (lin. ft.)12 feetProtected street$135.00$245.00 inspection fee15 days300 lin. ft.12 feetEmergency work$45.002 business days300 lin. ft.12 feetSpecific Types of Street Opening Permits:Open sidewalk to install foundation$135.0030 days300 lin. ft.sidewalk (SW) widthMajor installations – electric conduit$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetMajor installations – gas pipe$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetMajor installations – steam pipe$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetMajor installations – telephone line$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetTransformer vault-in roadway$135.00, $380.00 protected street15 days to 30 days300 lin. ft.variableTransformer vault-in sidewalk$135.0015 days to 30 days300 lin. ft.SW widthInstallation and/or Removal of poles$135.0030 days2 sw flagsSW widthMajor installations – water$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetMajor installations – cable$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetMajor installations – sewer$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.12 feetRapid transit construct/alteration$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)300 lin. ft.Variable or SW widthInstallation of public telephone stanchion$135.0030 daysNot ApplicableSW widthInstallation of newsstand$135.0030 daysAs per approved plansAs per approved plansRepair water connections/mains$135.00, $380.00 protected street$10.00 minimum for tunneling and/or jacking. Excess over 1st 10 ft., $1.00 per ft.15 days to 30 days300 lin. ft.12 feetRepair sewer connections/main$135.00, $380.00 protected street15 days to 30 days300 lin. ft.12 feetRepair water and sewer connection/mains$135.00, $380.00 protected street15 days to 30 days300 lin. ft.12 feetInstall or replace fuel oil line$135.0015 days300 lin. ft.SW widthVault construction, alteration, or repair$135.0030 days300 lin. ft.As per approved planReset, replace, install or repair curb$135.0030 daysAs required, up to 300 lin. ft.Not applicablePave roadway$135.0015 days300 lin. ft. & as per approved planAs per approved planTree pit$135.0030 days300 lin. ft.Variable based on SW widthConstruct or alter utility access chamber$135.00, $380.00 protected street15 days300 lin. ft.12 feetAdjust hardware casting$135.0015 days300 lin. ft.12 feetAccess to utility chamber in restricted zone during restricted hours$30.00Uninterrupted emergency period300 lin. ft.12 feetRepair gas connections/mains$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days300 lin. ft.12 feet or SW widthRepair steam connection/mains$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days300 lin. ft.12 feet or SW widthRepair electric/communication lines$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days300 lin. ft.Not applicable Test pits, cores or boring$135.00, $380.00 protected street15 days300 lin. ft.12 feetConduit construction (cable, telecommunication) & franchise$135.00, $380.00 protected street15 days300 lin. ft.As per approved plansMajor installation - franchise$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days (90 days with OCMC approval.)As per approved plansSW widthErect canopy$135.0030 daysNot applicableNot applicableInstall street furniture$135.0030 daysNot applicableNot applicableLand fill$135.00Inspection fee of $25.00 for 1st 400 cubic yards. Excess over 400 cy at $0.05 per cy.30 daysNot applicable12 feetPrivate sewer$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days300 lin. ft.Not applicableInstall fence$135.0030 days300 lin. ft.Not applicableInstall traffic signals$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days300 lin. ft.12 feet or SW widthInstall or repair petroleum pipelines/monitoring and recovery systems$135.00, $380.00 protected street30 days300 lin. ft.SW widthInstallation of fire alarm box$135.0030 daysNot applicableFee for review of request to work during an embargo period$135.00As per Division of FranchisesInstallation of bus shelter$135.0030 daysAs per Division of FranchisesConstruction Activity PermitsTypes of Construction Activity Permits: Place material on street$50.00$300.00 per month inspection fee3 months300 linear ft. but not more than 80% frontage may be encumbered.8 feetCrossing sidewalk$50.003 months2 crossings at 12 ft. wide within 300 linear ft.SW widthPlace crane on street$50.00 per week or part thereof.$100.00 per inspection fee1 weekVariableNot more than one third width of roadwayPlace equipment other than crane on street$50.003 months300 lin. ft.12 feetPlace shanty or trailer on street$50.003 monthsVariable12 feetTemporary pedestrian walk in roadway$50.003 months300 lin. ft.Install or change pavement markings, construction signs and supports$50.0090 daysHang temporary festoon/holiday lighting and/or other temporary lighting$50.0090 daysTemporary closing of roadway$50.003 monthsTemporary sidewalk closing$50.003 monthsPlacement of containers for construction waste debris$50.0090 days300 lin. ft.12 feetSidewalk Construction Permits: Repair/construct sidewalk$70.0030 days300 lin. ft. or per block and lotSW widthLicenses: Vault License$35.00$2.00 per sq. ft.Canopy Permits$50.001 yearCanopy in connection with a sidewalk cafe license$25.001 yearMiscellaneous Charges and Fees: Subpoenas$15.00Removal of banners, canopies, signs and other encroachments and obstructionscost of labor and materialsStorage fee for removed banners, canopies, signs and other encroachments and obstructions$15.00 per dayCARs$40.00Backcharges and JETS$134.00 per sq. yd.Extension of Permit$40.0014 daysPlace commercial refuse container on street$30.005 consecutive days9 feetApplication review fee for placement of commercial refuse container on street in restricted area as defined in 34 RCNY § 2-14(f)(4)$30.00 per applicationReissuance of permit within three business days$15.00duration of original permitRenew temporary security structure$50.00Six months300 lin. ft.Not applicableFiling of Sidewalk, Curb and Roadway Application (SCARA) – Plan Type ANo feeone yearFiling of SCARA – Plan Type B$35.00 filing feeone yearFiling of SCARA – Plan Type C$2.00 per lin. ft.one yearFiling of SCARA – Plan Type D$4.00 per lin. ft.one yearFiling of SCARA – Plan Type E$4.00 per lin. ft.one yearFiling of SCARA – Plan Type F$8.00 per lin. ft.one yearInstall temporary security structure$50.00One year300 lin. ft.Not applicableCity adjustment of street hardware to meet pavement$125.00Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableInstall overhead shunt$0.0090 daysBuilding to nearest pole or pole to nearest other poleNot applicableInstall street shunt$50.0090 days300 lin. ft.Not applicableInstall wrap-around shunt$0.0090 daysPer shaftNot applicable (Amended City Record 7/8/2016, eff. 8/7/2016)

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