Stratford, CT Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

Section 6.5 of the Stratford Zoning Regulations sets the minimum erosion and sediment control standards in the Town of Stratford, adopted pursuant to Chapter 446h, § 22a-325 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The trigger is size: a soil erosion and sediment control plan must be submitted with any application for development when the disturbed area is cumulatively more than 1/2 acre. A single-family dwelling that is not part of a subdivision is exempt if its disturbed area is cumulatively less than one acre, but the Zoning Enforcement Officer can still require perimeter controls to protect downstream catch basins from debris and sedimentation.

The plan follows the Connecticut Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and must minimize erosion and sedimentation during construction, stabilize the site when complete, and avoid off-site erosion or sedimentation. It carries a narrative covering start and completion dates, the sequence of grading, installation of controls and final stabilization, design criteria, maintenance program, and provisions for construction wastes such as concrete truck washouts, asphalt fragments, litter and stumps. A site map shows topography, soil types, wetlands, watercourses and every proposed control.

The Planning or Zoning Commission certifies the plan or denies certification. The Southwest Conservation District can review a plan within 30 days of receipt, and a copy can go to the Stratford Conservation Commission. A performance bond can be required under Chapter 124, § 8-3. Controls must be maintained in effective condition, with inspections by the Commission, the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Zoning Enforcement Officer during development. It is the permittee's job to notify for inspection of required controls, and failing to do so nullifies any approvals given by the Commission on the project site.