Zoning & Permit Requirements

[Griffin Doninger]

Hello Good People,

New member looking for community insight! I am about to close on a large two family property in New Britain CT, and would like to renovate the 2 x 4 bed units to 3 or 4 smaller units. 

I have spent many hours on the town website seeking information on the correct approach to learning what my regional/situational limitations are, but I am not keen on the legal jargon used in the town municode and assume there must be a better way to develop this knowledge. 

Primarily interested in the following:

- Utility (water/gas/elec) expansion requirements/costs

- Zoning restrictions

- Projected permitting/inspection cost analysis

Thank you in advance!

[Matt Dabek]

@Griffin Doninger first of all I would start with zoning and which zone your property is. If it’s in 2 family zone I think you’re not gonna get far. Interactive map is on NB town website