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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 1-1.  Designated and cited

Sec. 1-2.  Rules of Construction

Sec. 1-3.  Names of Sections

Sec. 1-4.  Amendments to Code; effect of new ordinances; amendatory language

Sec. 1-5.  Effect of repeal of ordinances

Sec. 1-6.  Severability of Parts of the Code

Sec. 1-7.  Altering Code

Sec. 1-8.  Adoption of Code as Official Publication

Sec. 1-9.  Repealer

Sec. 1-10. Matters Not Affected by Repeal

Sec. 1-11. Incorporation of Ordinances into the Code

Sec. 1-12. Code To Be Kept Up-to-Date

Sec. 1-13. Approval of Appendix

CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION

Sec. 2-1.  Annual Town Meeting

Sec. 2-2.  Annual Budget Meeting

Sec. 2-3.  Distribution of Copies of Proposed Budgets Without Publication

Sec. 2-4.  Uniform Fiscal Year  

Sec. 2-5.  Convening of Special Town Meetings

Sec. 2-6.  Elections

Sec. 2-7.  Biennial Election and Terms of Town Officers

Sec. 2-8.  Membership of Board for Admission of Electors  

Sec. 2-9.  Municipal Flood and Erosion Control Board

Sec. 2-10 -- 2-15.  Reserved

Sec. 2-16. Pension and Retirement System for Town

Sec. 2-17 -- 2-22 Reserved

CHAPTER 3 ALARMS

Sec. 3-1.  Regulation of Fire Alarm Systems

CHAPTER 4 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

Sec. 4-1.  Adoption of State Building Code

Sec. 4-2.  Building Code Permit Fees

Sec. 4-3.  Delinquent Taxes

Sec. 4-4.  Building permit refunds

Sec. 4-5.  Historic Building Demolition Delay Ordinance

Sec. 4-6.  911 Uniform Address System

Sec. 4-7.  Regulation of Open-Air Burning

CHAPTER 5 CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Sec. 5-1.  Conservation Commission  

Sec. 5-2.  Right To Farm

CHAPTER 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION

Section 6-1.  Torrington Area Health District

CHAPTER 7 HISTORIC PROPERTIES

Sec. 7-1.  Historic District Commission

Sec. 7-2   Flanders Historic District

Sec. 7-3.  Commission for the Kent Community House

Sec. 7-4.  Kent Hollow School House

CHAPTER 8 INLAND WETLAND COMMISSION

Sec. 8-1.  Inland Wetland Commission

Sec. 8-2   Inland Wetland Commission Fees

CHAPTER 9 LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS

Sec. 9-1.  Reserved

Sec. 9-2   Bazaars and Raffles

Sec. 9-3.  Regulations of Hawkers and Peddlers

Sec. 9-4.  Tobacco Vending Machines

CHAPTER 10 PARKS AND RECREATION

Sec. 10-1.  Reserved

Sec. 10-2.  Park and Recreation Commission

Sec. 10-3.  Employees and Fees

Sec. 10-4.  Park and Recreation Fund

Sec. 10-5.  Alternates

Sec. 10-6.  Dedicated Park Land

CHAPTER 11 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Sec. 11-1.  Planning and Zoning Commission

Sec. 11-2.  Implementation of National Flood Insurance Program

Sec. 11-3.  Flood Plain Management

Sec. 11-4.  Planning and Zoning Commission Fees

Sec. 11-5 – 11.10.   Reserved

Sec. 11-11.  Zoning Board of Appeals

Sec. 11-12.  Zoning Board of Appeals Fees

Sec. 11-13 – 11-14.  Reserved

Sec. 11-15.  Exemption of municipal property

CHAPTER 12 POLICE

Sec. 12-1.  Reserved.

CHAPTER 13 REGIONAL AGENCIES

Sec. 13-1.  Housatonic River Commission

Sec. 13-2.  Lake Waramaug Authority

Sec. 13-3.  Lake Waramaug Interlocal Agreement

Sec. 13-4.  Regional Council of Governments

Sec. 13-5.  Convention and Visitors Commission

CHAPTER 14 SCHOOLS

Sec. 14-1.  Board of Education

Sec. 14-2.  Use of School Grounds

Sec. 14-3.  Regional School District One

Sec. 14-4.  Regional School District Representative

CHAPTER 15 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Secs. 15-1 -- 15-3.  Reserved

Sec. 15-4.  Establishment of Sewer Commission

Sec. 15-5.  Introduction

Sec. 15-6.  Definitions

Sec. 15-7.  Use of Public Sewers

Sec. 15-8.  Building Sewers and Connections

Sec. 15-9.  Discharge Limitations Regarding the Use of Public Sewers

Sec. 15-10.  Protection from Damage

Sec. 15-11.  Powers and Authority of Inspectors

Sec. 15-12.  Penalties

Sec. 15-13.  Validity

Sec. 15-14.  Ordinance in Force

Sec. 15-15.  Permit System

CHAPTER 16 SOLID WASTE

Sec. 16-1.  Municipal Solid Waste

Sec. 16-2   Transfer Station

Sec. 16-3.  Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority

Sec. 16-4.  Waste Disposal Service Agreement

Sec. 16-5.  Radioactive Waste Ordinance

CHAPTER 17 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

Sec. 17-1 to 17-4. Reserved

Sec. 17-5.  General Provisions for Construction and Acceptance of Streets in Subdivisions

Sec. 17-6.  Construction of Driveways - Reserved

Sec. 17-7.  Scenic Roads

Sec. 17-8.  Parking Ban

Sec. 17-9.  Excavation in Town Roads or Town Rights-of-Way

CHAPTER 18 TAXATION

Sec. 18-1.  Payment of Property Taxes

Sec. 18-2.  Elimination of Annual Listing of Motor Vehicles and Real Estate  

Sec. 18-3.  Tax Abatement to Low- and Moderate-Income Housing

Sec. 18-4.  Exemption for Solar and Similar Energy Sources

Sec. 18-5  Designation of Open Space

Sec. 18-6  Exemption for Personal Property Leased to Non-profit Organizations

Sec. 18-7.  Tax Abatement for Volunteer Emergency Services Personnel  

Sec. 18-8.  Excess Tax Payment