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Town of Colchester, CT
New London County
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[Adopted 2-11-1960]
The Zoning and Planning Commission of the Town of Colchester is authorized to prohibit or regulate the issuance of building permits for the erection of buildings or structures in unapproved subdivisions or lots abutting unaccepted highways or streets. However, the issuance of a building permit shall not be withheld for the construction of farm or accessory buildings which are not in violation of any lawful zoning or building regulation of the Town of Colchester.
Any building erected in violation of the provision hereinbefore contained shall be deemed an unlawful structure, and the Town of Colchester, through an appropriate officer, may bring an action to enjoin the erection of such structure or cause it to be vacated or removed.
Any person, firm or corporation erecting a building or structure in violation of the provision herein may be fined not more than $200 for each building or structure so erected in addition to the relief herein otherwise granted to the Town of Colchester.