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Land Use

Contact Information

Joseph Theroux, Wetlands Enforcement Agent
Phone Number: (860) 564-2904  Ext 109; 860-428-7992
Email: jtheroux@sterlingct.us
Office Hours
By appointment only
Melissa Gil, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Phone Number: (860) 564-2904 Ext 115; 860-455-3396
Email: mgil@sterlingct.us
Office Hours
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Wednesday only

Even if a Building Permit is not required for your proposed project, all Buildings, Structures and Uses proposed to be constructed or implemented upon property location in the Town of Sterling DO require review and approval of a Zoning Permit by the Sterling Zoning Enforcement Officer prior to construction, and must be in conformance with the requirement of the Sterling Zoning Regulations in order to be approved.

ALL proposed construction projects DO require review by the Sterling Wetlands Enforcement Officer to determine whether the proposed activity is “regulated” under jurisdiction of the Sterling Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission.

Residents are also advised to contact the Northeast District Department of Health for a determination of permitting requirements related to the Connecticut Public Health Code.

Regulations & Fees

  • Land Use Regulations October 31, 2022
  • Subdivision Fees – Effective Revision May 10, 2008
  • Subdivision Regulations as of March 23, 2010
  • Inland Wetlands Regulations, as of 3-8-2012
  • 2022 Plan of Conservation & Development
  • Forms
Excavation Packet - Zoning Permit Application
Inland Wetlands Application + Fee Schedule
Inland Wetlands Application - USGS Quadrangle Maps
ZBA Application
Zoning Application
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Connecticut Fair Housing Center
Since 1994, the Connecticut Fair Housing Center has provided investigative and legal services to residents who believe they have been the victims of housing discrimination.

The Center also has provided education and conducted outreach on fair housing and fair lending issues throughout Connecticut. In addition, the Center has worked with the State of Connecticut, cities, towns, housing developers, housing managers, and others to promote compliance with federal fair housing laws.

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Town Hall Drop Box

For the convenience of the citizens of the Town of Sterling and Village of Oneco, the Town Hall has a drop box located on the outside of the Municipal Building. The box is checked daily. Contents are distributed to the appropriate office.

The box can be used for tax payments (no cash please), dog license renewals, building permit applications, personal property declarations, etc.

Sterling Connecticut Town Hall

Address
1183 Plainfield Pike
P.O. Box 157, Oneco, CT
06373-0157

Office Hours
Monday & Tuesday – 8am to 4:30pm
Wednesday – 8am to 6pm
Thursday – 8am to 4pm
***NO FRIDAY HOURS****

Main Phone Number: (860) 564-2904
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Fax Number: (860) 564-1660
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