Zoning
Town Hall - Lower Level
10 Main Street
New Milford, CT 06776
Phone: 860-355-6095
Fax: 860-210-2664
email: zoning@newmilford.org
Office hours 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday
Draft Figures for Route 7 and
Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan
(This is a large PDF file, about 10Mb)
The Zoning Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Loretta Brickley Meeting Room, lower level, of Town Hall
Agendas, minutes and the zoning regulations can be accessed on the main page of the Town website and are available in the Town Clerks office and the Zoning office.
To access the Zoning Regulations go to the homepage. Select Charters and Regulations and then select Zoning.
The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to guide the growth and development of the Town so as to promote beneficial and convenient relationships among residential, commercial, industrial and public areas within the town, considering the suitability of each area for such uses, as indicated by existing conditions, trends in population and mode of living and future needs for various types of development.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO OBTAIN A ZONING PERMIT:
1. A plot plan indicating the placement of the structure and the distances from said structure to all property lines
2. Completed zoning permit application and applicable fee
In addition to zoning you will need the following signatures of approval before receiving a building permit:
Health Department or Sewer Commission
Tax Collector
Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Useful information:
Accessory Uses and Buildings Permitted in a Single Family Residential District
A. Accessory Uses: An accessory use is defined to be a subordinate use customarily made of property in connection with the residential use of the principal building located thereon. An accessory building is defined as a structure detached from the principal residence building to which it is accessory, which is arranged, designed, intended or used for an accessory use. Except for the incidental home occupation or agricultural uses specifically provided for in the zone in which it is located, no business use of property shall be deemed to be an accessory use. No use of property shall be deemed to be an accessory use unless it is located on the same lot as the dwelling to which it is accessory.
B. Accessory buildings, swimming pools, gazebos and decks are permitted accessory structures subject to the following standards and issuance of a zoning permit by the zoning enforcement officer.
1. All accessory buildings, swimming pools, hot tubs, gazebos and decks must meet the required yard setbacks outlined in Section 020-010, with the following exceptions:
a. An accessory building or gazebo with a footprint no greater than 200 square foot in area and 12’ in peak height may be located in a rear yard or side yard provided said location is at least 20’ to all property lines. In the event the lot is located in a zone with a setback requirement of less than 20’, the less restrictive setback standard would apply.
b. A swimming pool or hot tub with associated deck or a freestanding deck may be located in a rear yard provided said location is at least 20’ to all property lines. In the event the lot is located in a zone with a setback requirement of less than 20’, the less restrictive setback standard would apply.
2. No accessory building shall exceed a height of 18’, as building height is defined in Chapter 15 of these regulations.
3. An accessory building with a building footprint greater than 900 square feet, or a maximum peak height greater than 20’, or which is proposed to be connected to a separate septic system shall require approval of a special permit and site plan application in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 180 and 175.
4. On corner lots, in addition to the above requirements, all accessory buildings, swimming pools, hot tubs, and decks must also meet the side corner setback requirements as noted in Section 020-010, as applicable.
5. A building attached to the principal building by a covered passageway shall be considered an accessory building and not part of the principal structure. A building having a wall or a part wall in common with it, shall be considered an integral part of the principal structure and not an accessory building.
Fences
Fences shall not be placed in such a manner as to inhibit lines of sight or otherwise affect traffic safety. Razor wire and other similar types of hazardous fencing are prohibited in residential zones. No fence in excess of 8’ in height from the ground level to the top of the fence may be erected on any lot in the residential zone.
Livestock
The keeping or stabling of Horses or Livestock, provided that a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) acre of land is available for the first unit
and one-half (1/2) acre for each additional unit. A “unit” is defined as the following: one (1) cow or horse
three (3) llamas or similar ruminants
two (2) young stock
five (5) sheep or goats
fifty (50) chickens
No limitation with respect to the number of horses, cows, llamas, sheep, goats, young stock or chickens which may be kept or stabled on a given parcel of land, is imposed with respect to parcels of land exceeding five (5) acres. Adequate fencing must be installed and maintained. Any building associated with the keeping or stabling of horses or livestock must be located at least fifty (50) feet to any property line.
Home Occupation
A. Home Office or Studio
Use of a portion of a primary residence for a home office is permitted, and does not require a zoning permit, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
1. There is no external evidence of the business or office, including signs.
2. There are no outside employees.
3. There is no increase in traffic and no need for extra parking.
4. There is no hazardous material, noise, or electrical interference beyond what is normal for a single-family residence.
5. Business is conducted only by means that are invisible to neighbors, such as telephone, mail courier, fax modem, or e-mail.
6. No finished goods shall be acquired for resale in connection with the home office.
7. The home office shall not be located in any accessory buildings.
8. The total floor area occupied by the home office shall not be more than 33% of the total finished floor area of the primary residence, but in no case shall exceed 500 square feet.
B. Traditional Home Enterprise