Junkyard Permits
The Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard Ordinance of the Town of Fairfield was enacted pursuant to MRSA Title 30-A, Section 3001 and Section 3755. The purpose of the ordinance is to provide adequate controls to ensure that automobile graveyards, automobile recycling businesses, and junkyards do not have a deleterious impact on the Town's health and safety, general welfare, and property values.
As per the ordinance, any person owning and/or operating an automobile graveyard or junkyard must obtain a non-transferable permit signed by the Town Council. All permits, whether new or renewal, shall be issued annually. Permits shall become effective January 1 and expire December 31 of each year.
The annual fee is $100.00 plus the cost of the public hearing notice.
To apply for a permit, the applicant must complete the Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard Application and submit it to the Town Clerk, along with the $100.00 annual fee. Once the Town Clerk receives the application and fee, a public hearing notice will be posted. The public hearing will be held at the next scheduled Town Council meeting, which is typically held on the second Wednesday of each month.
Prior to approval of any permit, the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the site to ensure compliance with the Town ordinance as well as applicable State automobile graveyards/junkyards laws. Once a public hearing has been held on the application, the Town Council will vote to approve or deny the application. The application is returned to the Town Clerk, and if approved, a permit will be issued.
For renewals, the application must be submitted to the Town Clerk by November 15th so that it can be processed during December. Late applications may result in the temporary closure of the business after December 31st until the permitting process is completed.