The Commission regularly meets two times per month. The meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Auditorium, 140 Main Street, Torrington
Meeting Schedule 2010
January 13* June 23
February 17 July 28
March 17 August 25
March 31 September 22
April 14 October 13
April 28 October 27
May 12 November 10
May 26 December 8
June 9
* The date of the Final Plan of Conservation & Development Public Hearing - FINAL APPROVAL
The City of Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission performs two unique and separate duties - Planning and Zoning.
The Planning Function consists of preparing plans for the development of the City that identify appropriate land uses including residential, commercial, industrial and specialized purposes. It also includes recommending locations for thoroughfares, parks and other public improvements. It also acts as an arm of the State for the approval of automobile establishment locations.
The Zoning Function regulates use and development of land, including height and setback limits for construction, minimum building lot size, and parking space, sign and landscape requirements. Actively the staff performs inspections for zoning permits issued, enforce the zoning regulations and issue violations as necessary, issue zoning certificates of compliance and checks compliance when approving certificates of occupancy.
Following is a list of regulations and applications used in association with the Planning & Zoning Commission and their authority:
Zoning Regulations
Subdivision Regulations
Zoning Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
Zoning Certificate of Compliance
Site Plan Application
Special Exception Application
Subdivision/Resubdivision Application
Grading Permit
Floodplain Permit
Change of Zone or Regulations
Location Approval for Automobile Dealer or Repairer License
last updated 1/9/10
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