Zoning & Subdivision Regulations updated 2/26/09.
PLANNING:
Function: To prepare plans for the development of the City for the use of land for residential, recreation, commercial, industrial, and other purposes. To recommend thoroughfares, parks, and other public improvements.
ZONING:
Function: To regulate the height and setbacks of buildings, the use of land, the number of parking spaces, and the minimum size of building lots. Perform inspections for all zoning permits issued, issue all zoning violations, certificate of compliances, and checks compliance for certificate of occupancy.
In the fiscal year 2009 the Commission reviewed 23 applications for Special Exceptions, 27 Site Plan applications, four subdivision/resubdivision applications, one zoning regulation amendment change, and one Section 8-24 referral. The City Planner reviewed and approved 14 Site Plan applications in the Local Business or General Business Zone.
The Planning and Zoning Department Staff issued 248 Zoning Permits for new construction, additions, accessory structures, conversions and change of uses.
219 Certificates of Compliance were issued. Regular inspections are made to determine compliance for all permitted work, prior to signing off on the Certificate of Occupancy.
The Planning and Zoning Commission began the major task of updating Torrington’s Plan of Conservation and Development. A grant from the State of Connecticut was obtained and has allowed the Commission to hire an outside consultant to assist the Commission and City Staff in the Plan update. Public workshops were held and input obtained from the public, Department Heads, various Boards and Commissions. The City also received a technical assistance grant for economic growth from the State of Connecticut to study a Downtown Incentive Housing Overlay Zone. The Commission and City Staff are working diligently with consultants on this study as well.
PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRY
The Torrington Planning & Zoning Commission does hereby give notice that it has established a Public Notice Registry pursuant to Public Act 06-80. Landowners and Electors of the City ofTorrington, as well as non-profit organizations, may request to be placed on this Registry. Those placed on the Registry will be entitled to recieve advance notice by mail or by electronic mail of Public Hearings associated with any change in Zoning Regulations or Boundaries, Subdivsiion Regulations or any amendment to the PLan of Conservation & Development.
For inclusion in the Registry, please contact the Torrington Planning & Zoning Office at (860) 489-2221 to obtain a form to request inclusion in the Registry.
Martin Connor, AICP
City Planner
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