Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Borough of Groton Long Point, Connecticut

Borough of Groton Long Point’s own rules

• Owner-builder exemptionNot available

  All new construction and renovations inside Groton Long Point borough

  • Requirement applies to the homeowner's own residence as stated in the regulations.

  “a ct licensed contractor conforming to the aforementioned codes must accomplish all construction, including both new and renovations.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Residential construction inside Groton Long Point borough

  • Requirement is stated in the regulations' introductory text; the page does not name the specific edition of the State Building Code or IBC.

  “residential construction at groton long point requires compliance with both the current state of connecticut and the international building codes.”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Zoning districts inside Groton Long Point borough

  • Three classes of districts are named (conservation, residence, commercial); the zoning map dated 1 November 1998 is referenced but was not opened.

  “for the purpose of these regulations, the territory of the association is divided into the following classes of districts: conservation district residence district commercial district zoning map: the boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on the zoning map of groton long point dated 1 november 1998.”

• Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

  Any dwelling erected or moved inside Groton Long Point borough

  • Measured as living space for the family dwelling unit.
  • The captured text cut off before the enlargement sentence, which was not read in full.

  minimum living space: >= 1000 square feet

  “no dwelling shall be erected or moved unless the living space for the family dwelling unit is not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Division of lots or parcels inside Groton Long Point borough

  • Any further division requires further zoning commission approval.
  • Review is for compliance with section 4.2.1 lot requirements.

  “any proposed division of a lot or parcel of land that involves additions or changes to lot lines is subject to review for compliance with the requirements of section 4.2.1 of these regulations by the zoning commission.”

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• Inspections — Building inspections inside Groton Long Point borough
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Groton Long Point borough
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• Camping on your land — Temporary camping inside Groton Long Point borough
• Tiny homes — Tiny home occupancy inside Groton Long Point borough

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