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Town of Suffield, CT
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2019-12-19
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Part III: Rules and Regulations
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Chapter 315 Zoning Regulations
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
Part I: Administrative Ordinances
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 8
Building Code Board of Appeals
Ch 12
Capital Region Council of Governments
Ch 18
Conservation Commission
Ch 26
Economic Development Commission
Ch 36
Emergency Management
Ch 40
Ethics
Ch 45
Finance
Ch 48
Flood and Erosion Control Board
Ch 66
Landfill Appeals Board
Ch 68
Landfill Management Commission
Ch 71
Library
Ch 82
Officers and Employees
Ch 87
Parks and Recreation Commission
Ch 91
Permanent Building Commission
Ch 102
Retirement and Pensions
Ch 111
Social Services Commission
Ch 118
Town Seal
Part II: General Ordinances
Ch 134
Adult-Oriented Establishments
Ch 138
Alarm Systems
Ch 147
Bazaars and Raffles
Ch 153
Bingo
Ch 159
Building Construction
Ch 163
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 169
Cemeteries
Ch 184
Fees and Charges
Ch 195
Historic Preservation
Ch 200
Housing Standards
Ch 235
Parks and Recreation
Ch 239
Peace and Good Order
Ch 242
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 257
Sewers
Ch 265
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 270
Taxation
Ch 281
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 286
Waste Management
Ch 290
Water
Part III: Rules and Regulations
Ch 310
Subdivision Regulations
Ch 315
Zoning Regulations
Ch 315 Art I
Purpose and Intent
§ 315-1
Adoption; repealer.
§ 315-2
Purpose.
§ 315-3
Jurisdiction and application.
§ 315-4
Interpretation.
Ch 315 Art II
Definitions
§ 315-5
Definitions.
Ch 315 Art III
General Requirements
§ 315-6
Conflicts and severability.
§ 315-7
General conditions.
§ 315-8
Lots of record.
§ 315-9
Lots in two zones.
§ 315-10
Obstructions in yards; fences.
§ 315-11
Exceptions to height requirements.
§ 315-12
Accessory buildings.
§ 315-13
Lot frontage and configuration.
§ 315-14
Driveways and visibility.
§ 315-15
Utility services.
§ 315-16
Health considerations.
§ 315-17
Horses/ponies for pleasure.
§ 315-18
Connecticut River Conservation Zone.
§ 315-19
Outdoor lighting.
§ 315-20
Sidewalks.
§ 315-21
Mobile homes, trailers and recreation vehicles.
§ 315-22
Outdoor display, sales or storage of goods or materials.
§ 315-23
Storage containers and dumpsters.
§ 315-24
Commercial vehicles.
§ 315-25
Drainage.
§ 315-26
Topsoil.
Ch 315 Art IV
Zoning Districts and Use Regulations
§ 315-27
Zoning districts.
§ 315-28
Use Table.
§ 315-29
Farmland Preservation Zone (FP).
§ 315-30
Residential (R) zones.
§ 315-31
Planned Development Apartment (PDA) Zone.
§ 315-32
Town Center Village (TCV) District Zone.
§ 315-33
West Suffield Center Village (WSCV) District Zone.
§ 315-34
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone.
§ 315-35
Industrial (I) Zone.
§ 315-36
Planned Development Industrial Park (PDIP) Zone.
§ 315-37
Temporary use permits permitted in any zone.
§ 315-38
Prohibited uses.
§ 315-39
Height and Area Schedule.
§ 315-40
Housing Opportunity District (HOD).
Ch 315 Art V
Special Regulations
§ 315-41
General provisions.
§ 315-42
Active-adult housing development.
§ 315-43
Adult-oriented establishment.
§ 315-44
Affordable housing.
§ 315-45
Alcoholic beverages.
§ 315-46
Antique shops.
§ 315-47
Assisted living and personal care facilities; convalescent and nursing homes.
§ 315-48
Back (or rear) lot.
§ 315-49
Bed-and-breakfast facility.
§ 315-50
Conversion of single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling.
§ 315-51
Earth removal.
§ 315-52
Flood damage prevention.
§ 315-53
Greenhouse operations (commercial).
§ 315-54
Horses for commercial purposes.
§ 315-55
Landfill regulations.
§ 315-56
Motor vehicle sales, service and washing.
§ 315-57
Outdoor cafe service requirements.
§ 315-58
Two-family dwelling.
§ 315-59
Wireless telecommunication regulations.
§ 315-60
Permanent farm stand.
§ 315-61
Wineries.
§ 315-62
Adaptive reuse.
§ 315-63
Small wind energy producing facilities.
§ 315-64
Keeping of chickens.
Ch 315 Art VI
Flexible Residential Development
§ 315-65
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-66
Applicability.
§ 315-67
Pre-application conference.
§ 315-68
Application.
§ 315-69
Conservation Commission review.
§ 315-70
Development standards and requirements.
§ 315-71
Design guidelines.
§ 315-72
Conveyance of open space.
§ 315-73
Conditions.
Ch 315 Art VII
Parking and Loading Requirements
§ 315-74
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-75
General parking and loading provisions.
§ 315-76
Dimensions of parking spaces and aisles.
§ 315-77
Parking space requirements in any zone.
§ 315-78
Loading space requirements.
§ 315-79
Submission and approval of plans.
§ 315-80
Restrictions on unregistered motor vehicles.
Ch 315 Art VIII
Landscaping and Buffers
§ 315-81
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-82
Definitions.
§ 315-83
General requirements.
§ 315-84
Screening and buffers.
§ 315-85
Other requirements.
Ch 315 Art IX
Signage
§ 315-86
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-87
Measurement of sign area.
§ 315-88
General requirements.
§ 315-89
Height and shape of signs.
§ 315-90
Prohibited signs.
§ 315-91
Dimensional requirements.
Ch 315 Art X
Ridgeline Protection Zone
§ 315-92
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-93
Definitions.
§ 315-94
Permitted uses.
§ 315-95
Ridgeline protection standards.
§ 315-96
Application.
Ch 315 Art XI
Nonconforming Uses or Structures
§ 315-97
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-98
Nonconforming lots.
§ 315-99
Nonconforming uses.
§ 315-100
Nonconforming structures.
§ 315-101
Nonconforming uses of structures and land in combination.
Ch 315 Art XII
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
§ 315-102
Statement of purpose.
§ 315-103
Definitions.
§ 315-104
Activities requiring certified erosion and sediment control plan.
§ 315-105
Erosion and sediment control plan.
§ 315-106
Minimum acceptable standards.
§ 315-107
Issuance of certification.
§ 315-108
Conditions relating to soil erosion and sediment control.
§ 315-109
Inspection and other requirements.
Ch 315 Art XIII
Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 315-110
General provisions.
§ 315-111
Prohibited actions.
§ 315-112
Powers and duties.
§ 315-113
Procedures.
§ 315-114
Application form and content.
§ 315-115
Time limit on variance.
Ch 315 Art XIV
Administration
§ 315-116
Required permits and information.
§ 315-117
Approvals.
§ 315-118
Bonding.
§ 315-119
Enforcement.
§ 315-120
Zoning amendments.
§ 315-121
Fees.
Appendix
Ch A400
Special Acts
Ch A401
Resolutions
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Derivation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 315
Zoning Regulations
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Zoning and Planning Commission of the Town of Suffield
6-21-2004
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Use Table
Attachment 2 - Height and Area Schedule
Article I
Purpose and Intent
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§ 315-1
Adoption; repealer.
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§ 315-2
Purpose.
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§ 315-3
Jurisdiction and application.
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§ 315-4
Interpretation.
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Article II
Definitions
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§ 315-5
Definitions.
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Article III
General Requirements
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§ 315-6
Conflicts and severability.
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§ 315-7
General conditions.
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§ 315-8
Lots of record.
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§ 315-9
Lots in two zones.
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§ 315-10
Obstructions in yards; fences.
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§ 315-11
Exceptions to height requirements.
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§ 315-12
Accessory buildings.
chevron_right
§ 315-13
Lot frontage and configuration.
chevron_right
§ 315-14
Driveways and visibility.
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§ 315-15
Utility services.
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§ 315-16
Health considerations.
chevron_right
§ 315-17
Horses/ponies for pleasure.
chevron_right
§ 315-18
Connecticut River Conservation Zone.
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§ 315-19
Outdoor lighting.
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§ 315-20
Sidewalks.
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§ 315-21
Mobile homes, trailers and recreation vehicles.
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§ 315-22
Outdoor display, sales or storage of goods or materials.
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§ 315-23
Storage containers and dumpsters.
chevron_right
§ 315-24
Commercial vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 315-25
Drainage.
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§ 315-26
Topsoil.
chevron_right
Article IV
Zoning Districts and Use Regulations
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§ 315-27
Zoning districts.
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§ 315-28
Use Table.
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§ 315-29
Farmland Preservation Zone (FP).
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§ 315-30
Residential (R) zones.
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§ 315-31
Planned Development Apartment (PDA) Zone.
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§ 315-32
Town Center Village (TCV) District Zone.
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§ 315-33
West Suffield Center Village (WSCV) District Zone.
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§ 315-34
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone.
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§ 315-35
Industrial (I) Zone.
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§ 315-36
Planned Development Industrial Park (PDIP) Zone.
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§ 315-37
Temporary use permits permitted in any zone.
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§ 315-38
Prohibited uses.
chevron_right
§ 315-39
Height and Area Schedule.
chevron_right
§ 315-40
Housing Opportunity District (HOD).
chevron_right
Article V
Special Regulations
chevron_right
§ 315-41
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 315-42
Active-adult housing development.
chevron_right
§ 315-43
Adult-oriented establishment.
chevron_right
§ 315-44
Affordable housing.
chevron_right
§ 315-45
Alcoholic beverages.
chevron_right
§ 315-46
Antique shops.
chevron_right
§ 315-47
Assisted living and personal care facilities; convalescent and nursing homes.
chevron_right
§ 315-48
Back (or rear) lot.
chevron_right
§ 315-49
Bed-and-breakfast facility.
chevron_right
§ 315-50
Conversion of single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling.
chevron_right
§ 315-51
Earth removal.
chevron_right
§ 315-52
Flood damage prevention.
chevron_right
§ 315-53
Greenhouse operations (commercial).
chevron_right
§ 315-54
Horses for commercial purposes.
chevron_right
§ 315-55
Landfill regulations.
chevron_right
§ 315-56
Motor vehicle sales, service and washing.
chevron_right
§ 315-57
Outdoor cafe service requirements.
chevron_right
§ 315-58
Two-family dwelling.
chevron_right
§ 315-59
Wireless telecommunication regulations.
chevron_right
§ 315-60
Permanent farm stand.
chevron_right
§ 315-61
Wineries.
chevron_right
§ 315-62
Adaptive reuse.
chevron_right
§ 315-63
Small wind energy producing facilities.
chevron_right
§ 315-64
Keeping of chickens.
chevron_right
Article VI
Flexible Residential Development
chevron_right
§ 315-65
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-66
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 315-67
Pre-application conference.
chevron_right
§ 315-68
Application.
chevron_right
§ 315-69
Conservation Commission review.
chevron_right
§ 315-70
Development standards and requirements.
chevron_right
§ 315-71
Design guidelines.
chevron_right
§ 315-72
Conveyance of open space.
chevron_right
§ 315-73
Conditions.
chevron_right
Article VII
Parking and Loading Requirements
chevron_right
§ 315-74
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-75
General parking and loading provisions.
chevron_right
§ 315-76
Dimensions of parking spaces and aisles.
chevron_right
§ 315-77
Parking space requirements in any zone.
chevron_right
§ 315-78
Loading space requirements.
chevron_right
§ 315-79
Submission and approval of plans.
chevron_right
§ 315-80
Restrictions on unregistered motor vehicles.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Landscaping and Buffers
chevron_right
§ 315-81
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-82
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 315-83
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 315-84
Screening and buffers.
chevron_right
§ 315-85
Other requirements.
chevron_right
Article IX
Signage
chevron_right
§ 315-86
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-87
Measurement of sign area.
chevron_right
§ 315-88
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 315-89
Height and shape of signs.
chevron_right
§ 315-90
Prohibited signs.
chevron_right
§ 315-91
Dimensional requirements.
chevron_right
Article X
Ridgeline Protection Zone
chevron_right
§ 315-92
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-93
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 315-94
Permitted uses.
chevron_right
§ 315-95
Ridgeline protection standards.
chevron_right
§ 315-96
Application.
chevron_right
Article XI
Nonconforming Uses or Structures
chevron_right
§ 315-97
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-98
Nonconforming lots.
chevron_right
§ 315-99
Nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 315-100
Nonconforming structures.
chevron_right
§ 315-101
Nonconforming uses of structures and land in combination.
chevron_right
Article XII
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
chevron_right
§ 315-102
Statement of purpose.
chevron_right
§ 315-103
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 315-104
Activities requiring certified erosion and sediment control plan.
chevron_right
§ 315-105
Erosion and sediment control plan.
chevron_right
§ 315-106
Minimum acceptable standards.
chevron_right
§ 315-107
Issuance of certification.
chevron_right
§ 315-108
Conditions relating to soil erosion and sediment control.
chevron_right
§ 315-109
Inspection and other requirements.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Zoning Board of Appeals
chevron_right
§ 315-110
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 315-111
Prohibited actions.
chevron_right
§ 315-112
Powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 315-113
Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 315-114
Application form and content.
chevron_right
§ 315-115
Time limit on variance.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Administration
chevron_right
§ 315-116
Required permits and information.
chevron_right
§ 315-117
Approvals.
chevron_right
§ 315-118
Bonding.
chevron_right
§ 315-119
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 315-120
Zoning amendments.
chevron_right
§ 315-121
Fees.
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