Parking All structures and land uses erected, expanded or established shall be provided with an amount of off-street vehicular parking space and loading and unloading space adequate to meet the needs of persons making use of such structures of land. Show Less All structures and land uses erected, expanded or established shall be provided with an amount of off-street vehicular parkin... Show More Zoning Permits No structure shall be erected, expanded or structurally altered and no land use shall be established until a permit therefor has been issued. Show Less No structure shall be erected, expanded or structurally altered and no land use shall be established until a permit therefor ... Show More Permitted as Accessory Use Land uses permitted as accessory uses. Show Less Show More Certificates of Occupancy No structure or land or any part thereof shall hereafter be occupied or used or changed to another use until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector. Show Less No structure or land or any part thereof shall hereafter be occupied or used or changed to another use until a certificate of... Show More Accessory Dwelling Units No accessory building on the same lot with a main residence building shall be used for residence purposes in any one-family residence district, with exceptions. Show Less No accessory building on the same lot with a main residence building shall be used for residence purposes in any one-family r... Show More Alcoholic Beverages (Outdoor Patron Areas) Outdoor patron areas shall be identified by a barrier, such as fencing or planters, in order to define their boundaries. Show Less Show More Construction of Monuments or Statues The Town Council may grant permission for the construction of a monument or statue on land owned by the Town or on privately owned land. Show Less The Town Council may grant permission for the construction of a monument or statue on land owned by the Town or on privately ... Show More Family Day-Care Homes Building and/or zoning permits are required. Show Less Show More Keeping of Honey Bees Permit is required. Show Less Show More Outdoor Dining Outdoor dining areas that are accessory to restaurants can help to establish a vibrant, unique and friendly streetscape which benefit the entire surrounding area. Show Less Outdoor dining areas that are accessory to restaurants can help to establish a vibrant, unique and friendly streetscape which... Show More Telecommunication Towers and Antennas Intended to regulate telecommunications facilities to the fullest extent permissible within the limits established by the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law 104-104 (the Act). Show Less Intended to regulate telecommunications facilities to the fullest extent permissible within the limits established by the Fed... Show More Unoccupied Dwellings No dwelling shall remain designated by the Zoning Enforcement Officer as unoccupied for more than two years after having been given notice by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Show Less No dwelling shall remain designated by the Zoning Enforcement Officer as unoccupied for more than two years after having been... Show More Utility Lines and Substations The term "public utility structure" shall include any structure erected by a public service company, as that term is defined by Connecticut law. Show Less The term "public utility structure" shall include any structure erected by a public service company, as that term is defined ... Show More

Special Use Permit All special permit uses are declared to possess characteristics of such unique and distinct form that each specific use shall be considered as an individual case. Show Less All special permit uses are declared to possess characteristics of such unique and distinct form that each specific use shall... Show More Group-Care Facilities A group-care facility shall be subject to the provisions herein. Show Less Show More

Special Exceptions The Zoning Board of Appeals may in its discretion grant special exceptions, subject to making the required findings. Show Less Show More Variances No variance in the strict application of any of the requirements of this chapter shall be granted unless the Zoning Board of Appeals approves. Show Less No variance in the strict application of any of the requirements of this chapter shall be granted unless the Zoning Board of ... Show More Amendments Procedure for proposed amendment. Show Less Show More Penalties for Offenses The Town Planner shall keep a record of all written and signed complaints received by the office regarding violations of this chapter. Show Less The Town Planner shall keep a record of all written and signed complaints received by the office regarding violations of this... Show More Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing on all matters it is required to decide. Show Less Show More Fees Fees for the various permits and applications required by this chapter and the Subdivision Regulations Chapter, are hereby established. Show Less Fees for the various permits and applications required by this chapter and the Subdivision Regulations Chapter, are hereby es... Show More

Disposition of Fill No fill shall be deposited on any lot within the Town without the prior written approval of the Director of Community Development. Show Less No fill shall be deposited on any lot within the Town without the prior written approval of the Director of Community Develop... Show More Erosion and Sediment The developer shall submit for approval, a plan indicating the control measures to be used by the developer to prevent or minimize said erosion or sedimentation. Show Less The developer shall submit for approval, a plan indicating the control measures to be used by the developer to prevent or min... Show More

Site Plan Approval (Town Council) Whenever any proposed development, or group of developments within the Town of West Hartford requires review and/or decision by any combination of the Town Council, Plan and Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency and/or Zoning Board of Appeals. Show Less Whenever any proposed development, or group of developments within the Town of West Hartford requires review and/or decision ... Show More Site Plan Approval (Town Planner) The Town Planner shall review applications requiring site plan approval and applications for lot split approval or lot line revision. Show Less The Town Planner shall review applications requiring site plan approval and applications for lot split approval or lot line r... Show More Transit-Oriented Development Application required. Show Less Show More Aircraft Landing Sites One non-revenue-producing heliport, including any equipment necessary to permit safe operations, shall be permitted as an accessory use in any zone, subject to the requirements of West Hartford Code of Ordinances . Show Less One non-revenue-producing heliport, including any equipment necessary to permit safe operations, shall be permitted as an acc... Show More

Open Space Development All open space developments of detached dwellings shall also be subject to the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations chapter. Show Less All open space developments of detached dwellings shall also be subject to the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations chap... Show More Procedures An applicant for a special development district approval shall submit an extra set of all materials with the application for the Committee's review. Show Less An applicant for a special development district approval shall submit an extra set of all materials with the application for ... Show More Special Development District Plan The Town Council, upon application, may approve, disapprove or approve with modifications a plan for the development of land. Show Less Show More Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan A soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted with any application for development when the disturbed area of such development is cumulatively more than 1/2 acre. Show Less A soil erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted with any application for development when the disturbed area of s... Show More Park River Project Water Storage Area In the Park River Project water storage area, no structure shall be erected, expanded or structurally altered, and no land shall be excavated, filled, graded or paved until the Director of Community Development approves the development application. Show Less In the Park River Project water storage area, no structure shall be erected, expanded or structurally altered, and no land sh... Show More

Special Flood Hazard Area To regulate floodplain development, promote public health, safety, and general welfare, and minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas. Show Less To regulate floodplain development, promote public health, safety, and general welfare, and minimize public and private losse... Show More