Staffing and Filing Fee Requirement

To assist its review of permit applications, the Commission may engage scientific and environmental professionals to review applications for technical accuracy and compliance with its bylaw, including delineation of wetland boundaries, identification and verification of wetland features, identification and assessment of wildlife habitat, and the review of hydrological data or calculations. The Commission is authorized to require the applicant to pay the costs and expenses of any expert consultant deemed necessary by the Commission to review the application. 

Please direct all email inquiries to conservation@fairhaven-ma.gov. To submit a complaint or concern, please use PermitEyes, Fairhaven's online permitting system.

All application forms and documents can be found under the Application Forms and Documents section of the Commission's website. 

You can also find answers to a list of frequently asked questions on the Commission's website as well.