Permitting and Enforcement

The Permitting and Enforcement Office performs a broad range of work relative to the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Review Regulations and Subdivision Regulations, as well as enforcement of other ordinances adopted by the Town. The Permitting and Enforcement Office provides the following services:

• Investigates complaints about potential land use violations;
• Explains regulations, requirements and processes to the public;
• Reviews, completes required site visits and issues Certificate of Zoning Compliance Applications, including enforcement of the certificates issued and any required conditions;
• Coordinates with Town Departments on review of Certificate of Compliance Applications;
• Reviews and issues Sign Permit Applications;
• Provides input in the development of land use rules, procedures and policies.

Getting ready to do a project? Not sure what permitting or applications may be required? Or just want to know if you need a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for your project - refer to the quick list below:

• Additions
• Porches and Sun rooms
• Installing patios that are slab, wood or raised, and any type of deck
• Demolition of any structure
• Driveways (New or changing the materials – A driveway permit will be issued)
• Garages
• New Construction
• Paving (Commercial properties)
• Roofs (change of materials or structural changes)
• Sheds – Chicken Coops
• Signs
• Solar Panels (An Energy permit will be issued)
• Swimming Pools
• Temporary Camping Permits on undeveloped lots
• ANY remodeling (even if not changing the structure) – could include flooring, kitchen/bathroom remodeling, replacing windows of a different size) project with a cost of $15,000 or more in materials

        NO Certificate of Compliance IS REQUIRED FOR……..

• Cosmetic maintenance such as painting or siding
• Reroofing with same materials
• Entry steps
• Landscaping
• Replacing windows with exact same size

Still don't see your project on the list, then contact the Land Use Office, who would be happy to assist you.

To download a Certificate of Compliance Application and all supporting documents please visit the PERMITS & APPLICATIONS page.