What are the fence regulations?
There are no fence regulations for residential zones.
What are the regulations for stonewalls?
There are no stonewall regulations except that a stonewall must not be put in the town right of way between the road and the front of the property. Each road has a different right of way. Call Public Works 270-4300 to find out the right of way for your road.
How much acreage do you need to have a horse?
There is no required acreage to own horses. To board horses you must have four acres. A barn to house animals must be 100 feet from your property line on an A-2 survey or 150 feet if you draw the barn on a map.
Where can I find a certain road in Newtown?
Visit MapQuest, Yahoo Maps, or call Public Works at 270-4300.
When do I need an A-2 survey of my property?
You need a survey if you cannot meet the setbacks. Setbacks are (on a A-2 survey) 25 feet side & rear and 50 from the front street line. If you do not have a survey and plan to draw the addition on a map yourself, the setbacks are 37 ½ feet from the side & rear property lines & 75 feet from the front property line. The zoning officer will measure the distance in lieu of a map. You must know where your property line is and mark where the structure or addition or pool will be placed. The setbacks are still 37 ½ feet from the side & rear property lines & 75 feet from the front property line.
How can I find out if I can build a house on a lot in Newtown?
Please bring an A-2 survey of the property to the Land Use Department between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. or from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. A Zoning Officer and the Conservation Official will review your map and discuss this with you.
Can I put an addition on my house?
Please bring an A-2 survey of the property to the Land Use Department between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. or from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. A Zoning Officer and the Conservation Official will review your map and discuss this with you. Setbacks are (on a A-2 survey) 25 feet side & rear and 50 from the front street line. If you draw the addition on a map yourself, must be 37 ½ feet side & rear & 75 feet front.
What do I need to do to put a deck on my house?
Setbacks are (on a A-2 survey) 25 feet side & rear and 50 from the front street line. If you draw the addition on a map yourself, must be 37 ½ feet side & rear & 75 feet front. Also pick up a deck packet in the Building Department.
What do I need to do to put a swimming pool in my yard?
Setbacks are (on a A-2 survey) 25 feet side & rear and 50 from the front property line. If you draw the addition on a map yourself, must be 37 ½ feet side & rear & 75 feet front. Also pick up a pool packet in the Building Department.
What do I need to do to put a shed in my yard?
Setbacks are (on a A-2 survey) 25 feet side & rear and 50 from the front street line. If you draw the addition on a map yourself, must be 37 ½ feet side & rear & 75 feet front. Also pick up a shed packet in the Building Department.
How many cars can belong to one house?
There is no limit as long as all the cars are registered.
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