Zoning & Subdivision Regulations updated 1/31/11
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.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has completed updating Torrington’s Plan of Conservation and Development. and has past a Downtown Incentive Housing Overlay Zone within the 2010 calendar year. See appropriate links to the PoCD and the regulations to see what's new.
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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