Bridgeport restricts RV, boat, and trailer storage on residential properties. Front yard storage typically prohibited. Screening may be required.
Bridgeport zoning regulations restrict storage of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and oversized vehicles on residential property. Front yard storage is typically prohibited. Side and rear yard storage may be allowed with screening (fence, hedge). Vehicles must be registered and operable. CT has no statewide street parking time limit. Winter parking bans (November to April) may affect street storage. Some CT towns completely prohibit RV/boat storage on smaller lots.
Code enforcement notice with correction period. Fines $50 to $500/day after notice. Towing for street violations.
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport does not have a lawn ornament ordinance regulating gnomes, statues, flamingoes, religious displays, or other yard decor on residential property. P...
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport does not cap the number or size of residential yard inflatables (12-foot Santas, giant pumpkins, character displays) on private property. Non-comm...
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport does not impose calendar limits on residential holiday light displays or require permits to install Christmas lights, Hanukkah candles, or other s...
Bridgeport, CT
A permanent outdoor kitchen in Bridgeport — built-in grill, sink, gas line, electrical, masonry counter — requires permits because it involves regulated trad...
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport does not have a dedicated ordinance on residential smokers, pellet grills, or backyard smokers. Wood and pellet smokers used at single-family home...
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport does not have a dedicated local BBQ ordinance. Propane (LPG) grills and outdoor cooking appliances are regulated through the Connecticut State Fir...
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