Planning & Zoning
(A graphic from the Town's Waterfront Vision Plan, depicting a section of the proposed Greenway Project-- to download the Waterfront Vision Plan , click here .)
The Planning and Zoning Office has the primary responsibility for managing land use in the Town. The office handles applications for zoning compliance (building permits); zone changes; waivers; land subdivision; costal site plan reviews; erosion and sedimentation control, and special case approvals. The office is involved in long-range planning and also handles liquor permit applications and motor vehicle locations.
THE ZONING COMMISSION HAS RECENTLY ADOPTED NEW FENCE REGULATIONS (April 2011) . A permit is now required for new fences. To make sure you are in compliance, please click here for a copyof the regulation.
Reminder! A building permit is required for the following types of improvements: decks, additions, interior alterations, pools, sheds, garages/carports, roofs & re-roofs.
Department hours & contact information
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday to Friday
Planning & Zoning
Room 113 & 118
Stratford Town Hall
2725 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Planning & Zoning Administrator:
Gary Lorentson
Phone: (203) 385-4017
Fax: (203) 381-6928
STAFF CONTACTS (Click on name below to email staff)
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Duties
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Planning & Zoning Administrator
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-Zoning Approvals
-Commission Applications
-Blight Program
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Town Planner
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-Subdivisions
-Long-Range Plans
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Zoning Enforcement Officer
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-Building Permits
-Zoning Information
-Complaints
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Administrative Clerk
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-Records & Minutes
-Zoning Information
-Complaints
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Blight Enforcement Officer
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- Blight Complaints
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Public Hearings
Board of Zoning Appeals:
1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers
Zoning Commission:
3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers
Planning Commission:
Last Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers
PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRY -- As provided by State Statute, owners of property and nonprofit organizations in Stratford and electors of the Town may be placed on a Public Notice Registry to receive notices of public hearings for applications initiated by the Stratford Planning Commission or the Stratford Zoning Commission. Notification is generally by email. To register, please click here for a copy of the registration form.
Download Documents
1. APPLICATIONS:
Accessory Apartment Application
Approval of Liquor Location Application
Approval of Motor Vehicle Location
Coastal Site Plan Application
Erosion & Sediment Control Application
Special Case Application
Subdivision Application
Variance Application
Zone Change Application
2. REGULATIONS AND PLANS:
Zoning Regulations
(The Town's Zoning Regulations create residential, commercial and industrial districts throughout the town and establish standards for each land use within those districts.)
Subdivision Regulations
(The Town's Regulations for land subdivisions of three (3) or more lots or resubdivisions of any size.)
Plan of Conservation and Development 2003
(The Plan of Conservation and Development was adopted by the Planning Commission in December 2003. This Plan includes the Town's recommendations for future development and areas for protection as well. Major areas of concentration: waterfront development, economic revitalization, affordable housing, open space protection, and the preservation of community character.Partial funding provided by the CT DEP. 149 pages and Appendices)
Waterfront Vision (Greenway) Plan
(The Waterfront Vision Plan was developed as a follow-up to the Plan of Conservation and Development Update 2003. The Plan makes recommendations for a greenway along the waterfront. Funding provided by the CT DEP. 36 pages.)
3. SPECIAL STUDIES:
Stratford Pathways Study & Plan
(A town wide plan recommending a system of bikeways and walkways throughout the community. Prepared by the Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency, 2007, revised to July 2008, 81 pages).
Potential for Expansion of Commercial Districts in the Vicinity of Exit 53, Merritt Parkway
(This study assesses the potential for expansion of commercial areas near Main Street and Ryder's Lane. Prepared by the Stratford Planning Department.)
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