Waterbury limits fence heights: typically 6 feet in rear/side yards, 4 feet in front yards. CT spite fence law (CGS §52-570) limits fences over 6 feet.
Waterbury zoning regulations control fence heights by yard location. Rear and side yard fences typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences limited to 4 feet. Corner lots have visibility requirements. CT spite fence law (CGS §52-570) prohibits fences exceeding 6 feet erected maliciously to annoy neighbors. Taller fences require a variance from the zoning board of appeals. CT’s municipal authority under CGS §8-2 governs zoning.
Code enforcement notice with correction period. Remove or modify non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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Waterbury prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towe...
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Waterbury regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new co...
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Waterbury regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Waterbury restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisa...
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Waterbury restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
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Waterbury may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
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