Fair Haven Historic Commission Approves Key Building Applications

Overview: At the recent Fair Haven Historic Preservation Commission meeting, multiple applications for building renovations and additions were reviewed and approved. Key approvals included the rebuilding of a chimney on Normandy Avenue and a second-floor addition on River Road, with discussions emphasizing material consistency and design integration with the existing historical structures.

Fair Haven Council Approves Stormwater Management Measures Amid New Mandates

Overview: The Fair Haven Borough Council approved measures to enhance stormwater management in response to new state mandates during a recent meeting. The primary focus was the implementation of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Inland Flood Protection (IFP) rules, which are designed to mitigate the effects of intense rainfall and increased stormwater runoff. These measures include updates to the Fair Haven Storm Water Control Ordinance, compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.

Fair Haven Planning Board Enhances Public Hearing Transparency

Overview: In a recent Fair Haven Planning Board meeting, the board members unanimously approved an ordinance amendment aimed at increasing public transparency regarding project hearings. The amendment modifies Chapter 30, “Form of Notice,” requiring that future notices include both the lot and block number as well as the street address of properties involved in public hearings. This change was prompted by a staff member’s observation that the previous format, which only cited lot and block, could be confusing for residents who might not know their block number. The new requirement is designed to make it easier for citizens to identify and visualize the location of proposed projects.

Fair Haven Zoning Board Grants Variance for Local Business Amidst Parking Debate

Overview: The Fair Haven Zoning Board recently held a meeting where they addressed several issues, the most significant of which was the approval of a variance for a local business, Sticks and Sprouts, which provides outdoor education opportunities for children. The variance was granted with specific conditions related to parking space requirements.

Fair Haven’s Battle Against Illegal Tree Cutting Takes Center Stage

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Fair Haven Environmental Commission, considerable attention was given to the issue of illegal tree removal within the borough. The commission members, deeply concerned about the environmental impact of unauthorized clear cutting, discussed the need for stricter tree ordinances and better enforcement of existing regulations. This topic emerged as a focal point among a range of environmental issues addressed in the meeting, which also included stormwater management, deer mitigation plans, and Green Team initiatives.