Hatfield Borough Council recently discussed amending borough code relating to Chapter 5 — Residential and Non-Residential Property Inspection programs. The Sept. 17 agenda packet includes a draft of proposed Ordinance No. 559 that will amend and revise the property inspection programs by adding minimum maintenance requirements and require the registration of nonresidential properties. Minutes from the July 16 workshop meeting explain that the planning, building and zoning committee was seeking the ordinance changes to clarify the difference between the Fire Safety Program and the Residential Rental Program. Borough council was also slated to consider the advertisement of an ordinance to regulate bamboo. The public hearings for both proposed ordinances may be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Meeting Room, 401 S. Main St., Hatfield.
Source: Hatfield Borough; 9/2025