The Fairfield Zoning Department is responsible for enforcing the provisions of Chapter XLV of the Township Code. Listed below are typical functions of the Zoning Office:
- Investigate and issue zoning permits to all non-residential tenants who occupy space within the Township who are required to obtain a zoning permit to ensure such occupancy and use will comply with the requirements of Chapter XLV.
- Investigate and issue sign permits as required for all free standing and wall signs prior to their installation.
- Investigate and issue all residential property owners the required zoning permits for the installation of fences, above and inground pools and sheds up to one hundred (100) square feet.
- Discover and ascertain the existence of any zoning violations.
- Investigate any alleged zoning violation coming to our attention.
- Prosecute zoning violations in Municipal Court as provided by law.
- Review building permits for zoning compliance.
A copy of the Township Zoning Ordinance, Chapter XLV, is available to the public for review in the Engineering Department or a copy may be purchased from the Municipal Clerk for twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. |
