0. Zoning Regulations; City of Groton

These Regulations have been amended through September 2, 2020. Adoption date December 1. 2016.

Initial Zoning Ordinance adopted May 15, 1975.

To download a PDF version go here.

Zoning Map can be viewed here (map will open in a new window)

Welcome!

These Regulations have been organized in a way that will hopefully make it easy for you to find the information you are looking for.

One of the first things to do might be to determine the zoning district(s) that the property is located within. The zoning map can be found here:

Planning and Economic Development

To help you find the information you seek, the Regulations are organized around the following major themes:

THEME	SECTIONS	DESCRIPTION
Regulatory Basics	1. Regulatory Basics 2. Words And Terms	Basic information about interpreting and applying the Regulations.
Zones and Uses and Standards	3. Residence Zones 4. Business And Industrial Zones 5. Special Zones 6. Use-Related Provisions	Information specific to different zones and uses
General Standards and Requirements	7. Standards 8. Special Provisions	Standards related to development activities
Procedures	9. Administrative Provisions	How applications will be processed

Users of these Regulations may find the following resources helpful:

People

Groton City Planner
Building and Zoning Official
Planning and Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals

Other Regulations / Maps

Inland Wetlands Regulations https://cityofgroton.com/government-services/departments/building-and-zoning/
Subdivision Regulations https://cityofgroton.com/ped/regulations-and-maps/
City Ordinances https://cityofgroton.com/government-services/boards-and-commissions/ordinances/
GIS mapping http://gis.groton-ct.gov/

Other Information

City website www.cityofgroton.com
Assessment information

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1. REGULATORY BASICS
1.1. Authority
1.2. Purposes
1.3. Jurisdiction
1.4. Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
1.5. Construction of Regulations
1.6. Validity and Severability
1.7. Effective Date

2. WORDS AND TERMS
2.1. Basic Usage
2.2. Definitions

3. RESIDENCE ZONES
3.0.    Overview
3.1.    Purpose
3.2.        Permitted Principal Buildings, Structures and Uses
3.3.        Permitted Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
3.4.        Dimensional Standards

4. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
4.0.        Overview
4.1.        WBR – Waterfront Business Residence District
4.2.        FCD – Five Corners District
4.3.        GC – General Commercial Zone
4.4.        IT – Industrial / Technology Zone
4.5.        TC – Technology Campus Zone

5. SPECIAL ZONES
5.0.        Overview
5.1.    ROS – Recreation Open Space
5.2.        CAM – Coastal Area Management Overlay Zone
5.3.        FP – Flood Protection Overlay Zone

5.3.A Purpose and Intent; B. Applicability; C. Caveat
5.3.D Definitions
5.3.E General Requirements;
5.3.F Site Plan and Building Permit Requirements;
5.3.G Requirements in Zones A and AE;
5.3.H Requirements in Zone VE and Coastal AE (Coastal High Hazard Areas);
5.3.I Requirements for Floodways;
5.3.J Additional Provisions; K. Floodplain Variances