Zoning

The goal of the Zoning Program is to examine plans and permit applications for the issuance of permits, and to ensure that projects are carried out in accordance with approved plans. The purpose of Hartford's zoning regulations is to provide for our citizens' public health, safety and welfare, and to help the city achieve its community development goals.

Enforcement

Zoning Enforcement is the system of controlling the use of the land and the type of structures built in the municipality by dividing the municipality into the districts for which there are regulations that sets standards for:

• The height and bulk of buildings and other structures

• The area of a lot which may be occupied and the size of required open space

• The density of the population

• The use of buildings for trade, industry, residences, or other purposes

• The minimum setbacks and yard requirements for structures and uses

Permit Applications

All permit applications and fees must be submitted in person to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) at 260 Constitution Plaza. We accept cash and checks/money orders made out to: The City of Hartford.

• Approval of Location (for state license dealing or repairing motor vehicles)

• Certificate of Zoning Compliance (required for certificate of occupancy)

• Historic Review

• Site Plan, Special Permit, Design Review  (Guidelines Here)

• Subdivision/Lot Line Revision

• Wetlands Permit

• Zoning Inquiry Request 

• Zoning Map Change

• Zoning Permit

• Zoning Variance

Other Useful Documents

• Assessor's Database (please contact the Planning Division to verify zoning)

• Permit Fee Schedule

• Sign Regulations effective 5/6/08

• Site Bond Form

• Zoning Map

• Zoning Regulations