Zoning & Sign Permit

For signs, changes in use or site improvements that do not require any other zoning reviews or a building permit (examples: changing a business from a bookstore to a tax office, or adding a garage to the property that is less than 200 square feet).

See Above Forms: PZA, Form 1 and Form 2

Site Plan

For projects triggering review per section 1.3.3 and as otherwsie required per the Zoning Regulations.

See Above Forms: PZA, Form 1 and Form 2

For any use designated as requiring a special permit per the Zoning Regulations.

For any exterior work on a historically protected property that is visible from the public right-of-way.

For any request to vary the regulations in order to develop a property or operate a use that is otherwise not permitted in the zoning regulations.  This requires a public hearing, notice to abutting property owners within 300' feet, and a sign posted on the property.

For the appeal of either an official ruling of the Zoning Administrator or a decision by the Planning & Zoning Commission.

For any auto business seeking a limited, general use or new dealership license from the State of Connecticut.

For any liquor permit application requiring zoning signatures per the State of Connecticut including but not limited to temporary permits, restaurant liquor, grocery beer, package stores, patios and extensions of use, etc.

For any proposal requesting a change in configuration of an existing parcels following the first lot split.

For any proposal requesting a change in configuration of existing parcels, see below for more information.

This form shall be filed after construction has been completed and prior to requesting a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Department. 

For inquiries after 12:30pm.  

This form is required in order to request a formal Zoning Verification Letter that will involve staff research into the zoning district of a property and/or opine on the permitted nature of a specific use(s). Please see the form for additional information.

This form is required for all regulated activities in wetlands or watercourses per section 4.3 of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations. See below for more information. 

This form is required for requesting a change to the Zoning Map.

This form is required for requests to change text of the text of the Zoning Regulations.

This form may be required in order to receive a Certificate of Planning Compliance in advance of all site work being completed per approved plans.

This form is required to release the bond being held by the City once all work has been completed. Bond releases require work to be verified by the city and bonds for amounts greater than $25,000 can only be released by the Planning & Zoning Commission.