The Commission regularly meets two times per month (please check calender of events for dates).
The City of Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission performs two unique and separate duties - Planning and Zoning.
The Planning Function consists of preparing plans for the development of the City that identify appropriate land uses including residential, commercial, industrial and specialized purposes. It also includes recommending locations for thoroughfares, parks and other public improvements. It also acts as an arm of the State for the approval of automobile establishment locations.
The Zoning Function regulates use and development of land, including height and setback limits for construction, minimum building lot size, and parking space, sign and landscape requirements. Actively the staff performs inspections for zoning permits issued, enforce the zoning regulations and issue violations as necessary, issue zoning certificates of compliance and checks compliance when approving certificates of occupancy.
Following is a list of regulations and applications used in association with the Planning & Zoning Commission and their authority:
Zoning Regulations
Subdivision Regulations
Zoning Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
Zoning Certificate of Compliance
Site Plan Application
Special Exception Application
Subdivision/Resubdivision Application
Grading Permit
Floodplain Permit
Change of Zone or Regulations
Location Approval for Automobile Dealer or Repairer License
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