Council introduces ordinance to update construction permit fees; public hearing set for Oct. 8

The Long Branch City Council on Sept. 24 voted to introduce Ordinance 12-25, which amends section 147-3 of the municipal code to update construction permit and subcode fees. The council approved a motion to introduce the ordinance on first reading, advertise it, and set a public hearing for Oct. 8, 2025. The ordinance summary presented at the meeting said it updates various construction permit subcode fees to reflect current administrative costs. Council members voted by roll call to introduce the ordinance; the record shows no discussion of fee amounts during the meeting. The introduction was procedural: the action schedules a future public hearing where fee details and public comment may be considered before final adoption. No amendments or funding actions were made at the Sept. 24 meeting. The council also introduced a separate redevelopment-plan ordinance during the same session (see separate article).