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Town of Bethel, CT
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 118 Zoning
Chapter 118
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Bethel
12-10-2024
, effective 5-15-2025
.
[1]
Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance superseded former Ch. 118, Zoning, adopted
12-16-2009
, effective
1-1-2010
.
Article I
Introduction
§ 118-1.1
Authority.
§ 118-1.2
Purposes.
§ 118-1.3
Zoning districts.
§ 118-1.4
Interpretation.
§ 118-1.5
Conformity.
Article II
Terminology
§ 118-2.1
Word usage.
§ 118-2.2
Definitions.
Article III
Residence (R) Zones
§ 118-3.1
Purposes.
§ 118-3.2
Principal uses and structures.
§ 118-3.3
Accessory uses and structures.
§ 118-3.4
Dimensional standards.
§ 118-3.5
Dimensional exceptions.
§ 118-3.6
Special provisions for residential uses.
Article IV
Business/Industry Zones
§ 118-4.1
General purposes.
§ 118-4.2
Permitted activities.
§ 118-4.3
Permitted uses.
§ 118-4.4
Dimensional standards.
§ 118-4.5
Architectural review.
§ 118-4.6
Special provisions for business/industry zones.
Article V
Special Zones
§ 118-5.1
Floodplain overlay zone and floodplain management.
§ 118-5.2
Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone.
§ 118-5.3
Water Supply Protection Overlay Zone.
§ 118-5.4
Village District Overlay Zone.
§ 118-5.5
Planned Residential Development Zone (PRD).
§ 118-5.6
Residential Multi-Office Zone (RM-O).
§ 118-5.6.A
Residential Multi-Office Zone East (RMO-EAST).
§ 118-5.7
Educational Park Zone (EP).
§ 118-5.8
Designed Conservation District (DCD).
§ 118-5.9
Neighborhood Services Overlay District (NSOD).
§ 118-5.10
Renewable Energy Overlay Zone
§ 118-5.11
Transit-Oriented Development District (TOD).
§ 118-5.12
Stony Hill Mixed Use Overlay District.
Article VI
Basic Standards
§ 118-6.1
Landscaping.
§ 118-6.2
Parking, loading, access and storage.
§ 118-6.3
Signs.
§ 118-6.4
Excavation, fill and grading.
§ 118-6.5
Fences and walls.
§ 118-6.6
Erosion and sedimentation control.
§ 118-6.7
Obstructions at intersections.
§ 118-6.8
Outdoor lighting.
§ 118-6.9
Pedestrian improvements.
§ 118-6.10
Architectural guidelines.
§ 118-6.11
Keeping of animals.
§ 118-6.12
Outdoor wood-burning furnaces.
§ 118-6.13
Stormwater management and drainage requirements.
Article VII
Special Provisions
§ 118-7.1
Nonconforming conditions.
§ 118-7.2
Alcoholic beverages.
§ 118-7.3
Telecommunication facilities.
§ 118-7.4
Adult-oriented businesses.
Article VIII
Procedures
§ 118-8.1
Zoning permit (staff).
§ 118-8.2
Certificate of Zoning Compliance (staff).
§ 118-8.3
Preliminary concept plan (PZC).
§ 118-8.4
Site plan authority.
§ 118-8.5
Special permit application (PZC).
§ 118-8.6
Text amendment application (PZC).
§ 118-8.7
Zone change application (PZC).
§ 118-8.8
Variance application (ZBA).
§ 118-8.9
Motor vehicle location application.
§ 118-8.10
Procedural requirements.
§ 118-8.11
Moratorium.
Article IX
Administration
§ 118-9.1
Administration of Regulations.
§ 118-9.2
Enforcement.
§ 118-9.3
Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 118-9.4
Administrative provisions.