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Fairfield council approves large increase in zoning hearing fees
Summary
On April 28, 2026, the Borough of Fairfield Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 03-2026, raising zoning hearing application fees from $500 to $1,750 for residential properties and from $850 to $2,000 for business properties; the minutes do not specify an effective date.
The Borough of Fairfield Council voted April 28 to approve Resolution No. 03-2026, amending the borough’s Schedule of Fees to substantially raise zoning hearing application costs. The measure was moved by Councilor Pat Pileggi, seconded by Councilor Dennis Bucher, and carried by unanimous acclamation.
According to the minutes, the resolution increases the zoning hearing application fee for residential properties from $500 to $1,750 and raises the fee for business properties from $850 to $2,000. The resolution was described in the agenda item as “Amending and revising the Schedule of Fees per the Borough Ordinance.” The minutes do not state an effective date for the new fees.
Councilors in attendance for the vote were Camille Cline, Dennis Bucher, Phyllis Gilbert (vice president), Jordan Sites, Sally Thomas and Pat Pileggi; Patricia Smith was absent. The minutes record no further debate, amendments or public comment on the fee change.
Why it matters: higher application fees may affect residents and local businesses seeking variances or other zoning relief, potentially increasing the cost of participating in land‑use processes. The minutes do not include any fiscal analysis or an explanation of how the new fees were calculated.
What’s next: the minutes do not specify when the new fees take effect or any follow-up actions. The council’s next regular meetings are scheduled for May 6 and May 26, 2026, where implementation details or additional questions could be addressed.
