Dartmouth will soon increase its conservation commission fees, with the intent of bringing them into line with the area and covering increased costs.

Conservation Commission Chair Michael A. Kehoe gave the Select Board an update on July 11 and asked for their approval of the new fee schedule.

Fees will rise up to $100 for most filings, with the cost of septic filings moving up to $250

Filings for new single family homes in a buffer zone where a valid wetland delineation exists will jump up $25 to $400.

Filings for addition such as in-ground pools, garages, clearing and/or grading will remain at $250.

“Currently, we’re below every town in our surrounding area,” Kehoe said. “Cities as well.”

He noted that the fees have been the same for at least seven years.

One fee has been raised more than the others: That for the after-the-fact filing notice of intent. Those fees will double from $500 to $1,000.

Kehoe said that was purposeful, as the board felt that those who follow the process should be charged less than those who flout the rules.

“Just like you’d pay a fee if you didn’t register your dog on time,” Kehoe said.

The Select Board unanimously approved the fee increases.