New Britain City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
SECTION 40
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.
Sections
- 40-10 - Use Regulations.
- 40-20 - Dimensional Regulations.
SECTION 50
DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES.
Sections
- 50-20 - Boundaries of Districts on Zoning Map.
SECTION 110
A-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT multifamily houses, moderate density.
Sections
- 110-50 - Off-Street Parking Requirements A-2 Zone. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36535-3]
SECTION 125
SRD DISTRICT Special Residential Design. Approved 2-22-85, Item # 16617-1
Sections
- 125-50 - Supplemental Regulations.
SECTION 130
OP DISTRICT office and public buildings.
Sections
- Residence Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Residence Uses.
SECTION 135
RO DISTRICT Residential and Office. Approved 2-21-86, Item #17164-1
Sections
- Residence Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- 135-50 - Parking.
SECTION 140
B-1 DISTRICT secondary business.
Sections
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Community Facilities.
SECTION 145
B-1R DISTRICT Neighborhood Business Revitalization. Approved 2-23-06, Item #28899-2
Sections
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
SECTION 150
B-2 DISTRICT shopping centers.
Sections
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Community Facilities.
SECTION 160
B-3 DISTRICT neighborhood mixed use.
Sections
- Residence Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- 160-60 - Off-Street Parking Requirements B-3 Zone. [Approved 5-29-24, Item #36375-3]
SECTION 170
CBD and CBD-R DISTRICTS central business district and central business district—residential. Approved 6-26-08; Item #30065-3; Amended 3-19-25, Item #36711-3
Sections
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Residential Uses. [Approved 6-26-08, Item #30065-3]
- Other Uses. [Approved 6-26-08, Item #30065-3]
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Residential Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Residential Uses. [Approved 3-17-77, Item #12386-1; DELETED 6-26-08, Item #30065-3]
- Community Facilities.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- 170-50 - Supplemental Regulations in the CBD and CBD-R Zones. [Approved 6-26-08, Item #30065-3; Amended 3-19-25, Item #36711-3]
- 170-50-60 - Courts.
- 170-100-45 - Facades and Storefronts Appearance. [Approved 3-25-13, Item #32145-2]
- 170-100-45 - Facades and Storefronts Appearance. [Approved 3-25-13, Item #32145-2]
- 170-110 - Signs in the CBD and CBD-R Zones. [Approved 10-25-15, Item #33220-2; Amended 3-19-25, Item #36711-3]
- 170-110-10.70 - Named Building Signs. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36534-3]
- 170-110-10.80 - General Provisions. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36534-3]
SECTION 180
TP DISTRICT technology park. Approved 9-21-84, Item #16395-1
Sections
- Business Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities Uses.
SECTION 185
TPC DISTRICT technology park/commercial. Approved 1-27-07, Item #29357-2
Sections
- Business Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities Uses.
- Community Facilities Uses.
SECTION 190
I-1 DISTRICT industrial parks.
Sections
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities.
SECTION 200
I-2 DISTRICT general industry.
Sections
- Residential Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Residential Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Business Uses.
- Community Facilities.
SECTION 210
- I-3 DISTRICT Industry, transportation and logistics.
Sections
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Community Facilities.
- Industrial Uses.
- Community Facilities.
SECTION 215
UI DISTRICT Urban Industrial. Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1
Sections
- Business Uses.
- Industrial Uses.
- Business Uses.
SECTION 217
TOD-EM-1 and TOD-EM-2, Transit-Oriented Development District - East Main, Primary District and Transit-Oriented Development District - East Main, Secondary District
Sections
- Residence Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Business Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- 217-15 - Permitted Uses TOD-EM-2 Zone. [Approved 2-19-17, Item #]
- Residence Uses.
- Community Facility Uses.
- Residence Uses.
- 217-25 - Special Exception Uses TOD-EM-2 Zone. [Approved 10-21-25, Item #36881-3]
- 217-30 - Accessory Uses TOD-EM-1 and TOD-EM-2 Zones. [Approved 2-19-17, Item #]
SECTION 218
TOD-ES-1 AND TOD-ES-2, TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - EAST STREET PRIMARY AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - EAST STREET SECONDARY DISTRICTS. Approved 2-19-17, Item #
Sections
- 218-30 - Accessory Uses TOD-ES-1 and TOD-ES-2.
SECTION 230
SUPPLEMENTAL USE AND DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS.
Sections
- 230-10 - Placement of Accessory Buildings and Uses, Including Garages, Off-Street Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
- 230-20 - Lot Area, Lot Width, and Lot Coverage.
- 230-30 - Height.
- 230-40 - Yards.
- 230-50 - Courts.
- 230-60 - Spacing Between Buildings.
- 230-80 - Floor Area Ratio.
- 230-90 - Minimum Residential Floor Area.
- 230-100 - Permitted Fences and Walls.
- 230-110 - Required Transitional Yards and Screening. [Approved 3-28-08, Item #29947-2]
- 230-130 - Open Space Regulations.
- 230-145 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Controls. [Approved 9-15-85, Item #16911-]
- 230-145-20 - Activities Requiring a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
- 230-145-30 - Exemptions.
- 230-145-40 - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
- 230-145-50 - Minimum Acceptable Standards.
- 230-145-60 - Issuance or Denial of Certification.
- 230-145-70 - Conditions Relating to Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
- 230-145-80 - Inspection and Release of Bond.
- Section 230-150 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR THE UI ZONING DISTRICT. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
- 230-150-10 - Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
- 230-150-20 - Landscaping and Screening.
- 230-150-30 - Buffer Zones and Fencing.
- 230-150-40 - Architectural Design.
- 230-150-10 - Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
- Section 230-160 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR PLANNED RETAIL SHOPPING COMPLEXES IN THE TPC ZONING DISTRICT
- 230-160-10 - GENERAL INTENT AND REQUIREMENTS.
- 230-160-20 - Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
- 230-160-30 - Landscaping and Screening.
- 230-160-40 - Architectural Design.
- 230-160-10 - GENERAL INTENT AND REQUIREMENTS.
- Section 230-170 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SALES; MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE; MOTOR VEHICLE WASH OR AUTOMATIC CAR WASH; MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE LOT AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES - UNLICENSED IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT (Whether Re-Licensing or Modification of Existing Operations or Application for New Approval). [Approved 3-28-08, item #29948-2; Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
- Section 230-180 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS. [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
- Section 230-190 - SUPPLEMENTAL USE CONTROLS [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
- Section 230-200 - FOOD TRUCK. [Approved 5-29-24, Item #36376-3]
- Section 230-210 - HOME OCCUPATION. [Approved 5-29-24, Item #36440-3]
- 230-220 - Excavation and Land Filling. [Approved 11-20-24, Item #36583-3]
- 230-230 - Supplemental Controls for Smoke Shops.
- 230-240 - Dumpsters.
- 230-250 - Outdoor Storage.
- 230-260 - Supplemental Controls for Drive-Throughs. [Approved 3-19-25, Item #36710-3]
SECTION 240
OFF-STREET PARKING AND TRUCK LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS.
Sections
- 240-10 - Method of Determining Off-Street Parking Space Requirements.
- 240-50 - Private Garages or Off-Street Parking Areas in Residence and OP Districts—Supplemental Regulations.
- 240-60 - Access Driveway Requirements.
- 240-70 - Design Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Truck Loading Areas.
- 240-80 - Exemptions and Waivers.
SECTION 250
SIGN REGULATIONS.
Sections
- 250-20 - Announcement or Professional Signs.
- 250-30 - Business or Identification Signs.
- 250-30-40 - Freestanding Ground Signs in the UI Zoning District. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
- 250-40 - Real Estate or Construction Signs.
- 250-50 - Advertising Signs or Billboards.
- 250-60 - Temporary Signs.
- 250-70 - Directional Signs.
- 250-71 - Bus Passenger Waiting Shelter Advertising Sign. [Approved 10-22-81, Item #14771-5]
- 250-80 - General Provisions.
- 250-80-20 - Illuminated and Moving Signs.
- 250-90 - Application.
SECTION 260
NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
Sections
- 260-10 - Unlawful Buildings, Structures, or Uses Not to be Construed as Nonconforming.
- 260-20 - Continuance.
- 260-30 - Extension.
- 260-40 - Change.
- 260-50 - Abandonment.
SECTION 270
THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.
Sections
- 270-10 - Organization and General Procedure.
- 270-40 - Special Exception Uses.
- 270-40-20 - Guiding Principles.
- 270-40-40.05 - ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS. [Approved 3-13-98, Item #23533-6]
- 270-40-40.10 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMIT LOCATION.
- 270-40-40.20 - ARENA, ASSEMBLY HALL.
- 270-40-40.35 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND/OR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE. [Approved 3-28-08, Item #29948-2; Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
- 270-40-40.40 - CEMETERY.
- 270-40-40.50 - CLUB, MEMBERSHIP, NON-PROFIT; POLITICAL CLUB.
- 270-40-40.60 - CLUB, RESIDENCE MEMBERSHIP, NON-PROFIT.
- 270-40-40.70 - COLLEGE.
- 270-40-40.80 - COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RECREATION USE NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED.
- 270-40-40.85 - CONGREGATE OR ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING. [Approved 6-21-00; Item #24933-2]
- 270-40-40.90 - COUNTRY CLUB.
- 270-40-40.100 - CREMATORY.
- 270-40-40.110 - DAY CAMP.
- 270-40-40.120 - MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATION. [Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
- 270-40-40.125 - MOTOR VEHICLE WASH OR AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.[Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
- 270-40-40.126 - MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE LOT. [Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
- 270-40-40.127 - MOTOR VEHICLE WRECKING OR RECYCLING BUSINESS. [Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
- 270-40-40.140 - GREENHOUSE.
- 270-40-40.150 - HOSPITAL.
- 270-40-40.151 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT. [Approved 1-19-79, Item #13217-3]
- 270-40-40.155 - ADULT USE CANNABIS AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA [Approved 4-14-2022, Item #35700-3]
- 270-40-40.156 - MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTION FACILITY/ADULT USE CANNABIS PRODUCER/ADULT USE CANNABIS FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER/ADULT USE CANNABIS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER/ADULT USE CANNABIS PRODUCT PACKAGER/ADULT USE CANNABIS CULTIVATOR AND/OR ADULT USE CANNABIS MICRO-CULTIVATOR. [Approved 4-14-22, Item #35700-3]
- 270-40-40.160 - MULTIFAMILY HOUSES IN AN OP DISTRICT.
- 270-40-40.165 - MULTIFAMILY HOUSES IN A T-6 DISTRICT. [Approved 6-21-00, Item #24933-2]
- 270-40-40.170 - MOTEL.
- 270-40-40.180 - NURSERY SCHOOL.
- 270-40-40.190 - NURSING HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME, REST HOME.
- 270-40-40-195 - OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES INCLUDING PARKING GARAGES IN THE UI DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC USE OR PROFIT. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
- 270-40-40.200 - PARKING GARAGE-PUBLIC; OFF-STREET PARKING AREA-PUBLIC.
- 270-40-40.210 - PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL.
- 270-40-40.220 - PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY.
- 270-40-40.230 - MULTIFAMILY HOUSES AND APARTMENTS OVER FIRST OR FIRST AND SECOND STORY NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CBD DISTRICT. [Approved 11-21-86, Item #17459; Approved 6-20-88, Item #18284-1; DELETED 6-26-08; Item #30065-3]
- 270-40-40.235 - Mixed-Use Residential Dwellings and Business in the B-1R District. [Approved 2-23-06, Item #28899-2]
- 270-40-40.240 - TECHNOLOGY PARK DISTRICT. [Approved 9-21-84, Item #16395-1]
- 270-40-40.250 - UI DISTRICT PROVISIONS FOR BUILDINGS OVER 40 FEET IN HEIGHT. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
- 270-40-40.260 - CHILD DAYCARE. [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
- 270-40-40.280 - HOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
- 270-40-40.290 - Regulations Governing Size, Position, and Amenities of Accessory Dwelling Units. [Approved 11-20-24, Item #36584-3]
- 270-40-40.300 - SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS.
- 270-40-20 - Guiding Principles.
- 270-50 - VARIANCES.
- 270-50-20 - General Principles.
- 270-50-30 - General Standards.
- 270-50-20 - General Principles.
SECTION 280
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
Sections
- 280-10 - Interpretation.
- 280-20 - Relation of Zoning Ordinance to Other Provisions of Law, and to Private Covenants and Agreements.
- 280-30 - Enforcement.
- 280-40 - Inspection of Premises.
- 280-50 - Building Permits-General Procedure.
- 280-70 - Completion of Buildings for which Permits Have Been Issued.
- 280-80 - Certificates of Occupancy.
- 280-90 - Zoning Permits. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36539-3]
- 280-100 - Certificate of Zoning Compliance. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36539-3]
- 280-110 - General Zoning Analysis Letter. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36539-3]