Permits, Licenses, and Ordinances
Ordinances,
List of
Reference our list of most commonly
requested ordinances for parking, lighting, grass and weeds,
dogs, snow and ice, and tag sales. For a complete list, go to Complete
Code for the Town of West Hartford. The chapters
of the Code contain all currently effective ordinances of a general
and permanent nature enacted by the Town Council. This includes
revisions or amendments to existing legislation and the subdivision
regulations adopted by the Town's Plan and Zoning Commission.
To protest a parking ticket, print out this form: Ordinance Violation Objection Form (pdf).
Planning & Zoning Permits, Application and Guides: (860) 561-7555
The Planning & Zoning Office offers a variety of informational guides to help residents and business owners through the application process, as well as permits and applications that can be downloaded. The office is located in Room 214 of Town Hall, (860) 561-7555. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Snow
and Ice Removal by Residents: (860) 561-8100
Removal of snow and ice from premises where there is an established
sidewalk is required by owners or occupants within 12 hours after a
storm ends or within 12 hours after sunrise, whichever is later. Sidewalks
should be sanded whenever ice cannot be removed. Violators are subject
to a per day fine plus liability for the cost of clearing the sidewalk,
if necessary, per Town Ordinance 155-8. It is also illegal to put snow
into the street.
Street
Obstruction Permits: (860) 561-8100
Any person having a legitimate need to place materials or work in a
street or road way must apply for a permit to do so. Contact the Department
of Public Works.
Swimming
Pool Checklist: (860) 561-7530
The Town of West Hartford Building Department is offering this informational
handout as a representative of typical issues or questions that may
arise on a typical job.
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