Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Borough of Fieldsboro, New Jersey

Borough of Fieldsboro’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent

  All land inside Fieldsboro borough, Burlington County, NJ

  • Zoning permits go to the zoning officer; variances and subdivisions go to the combined Joint Land Use Board.
  • The zoning permit is only for zoning approval; state, county and local building approvals are separate.

  “the zoning officer is responsible for the enforcement and interpretation of the zoning ordinances of the borough of fieldsboro that have been established for the proper use of the land.”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Zoning districts inside Fieldsboro borough (Code § 109-6)

  • The page quotes the districts-established section but the district list and bulk area table were not seen.
  • A county-hosted zoning map exists but was not opened.

  “for the purposes of this chapter, no land shall be used and no structure shall be erected or used within the borough of fieldsboro, unless it conforms to the requirements hereinafter set forth in the following districts or zones, and their regulations”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision of lots inside Fieldsboro borough

  • Subdivisions are reviewed by the Joint Land Use Board.

  “subdivisions: the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots.”

• Permit processPartial

  Zoning approval steps inside Fieldsboro borough

  • Zoning application with fee goes to the clerk, then the zoning officer.
  • If not compliant, applicant may seek a variance from the Joint Land Use Board.
  • Construction permit steps and fees were not found.

  “approved permits are then taken to the construction department.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Borough of Fieldsboro or Burlington County directly.

• Building permit — Building permits inside Fieldsboro borough
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Fieldsboro borough
• Building code adopted — Building code inside Fieldsboro borough
• Inspections — Building inspections inside Fieldsboro borough
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Fieldsboro borough

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.