Stafford has approximately 11,300 residents and covers 58 square miles, the third most for Connecticut towns. There is a developed downtown business section bordered by several parks. [
The Town of Stafford began its history almost 300 years ago as a rural hill town with 3 excellent agricultural districts concentrated throughout 6-7 villages. [
A fine balance of manufacturing, retail and service industries presently exist. Stafford is a Business friendly community offering many benefits. [
For the outdoor enthusiast, Stafford and North central Connecticut offers many activities. The Town has several tennis courts, ball fields, soccer fields, and several quiet, relaxing parks. [
Stafford has always had many active civic organizations. Today there are a numerous active clubs that contribute to the town's ongoing vitality. [
2-3 Prohibiting Building on Unaccepted Streets/Highways
Upcoming Meetings
| Today at 7:00pm | Planning & Zoning Commission |
| 9/28 at 6:30pm | Board of Selectmen |
| 10/2 at 6:30pm | Board of Education |
| 10/2 at 7:00pm | Board of Finance |
Upcoming Civic Events
| Tomorrow at 6:30pm | Honor Guard |
| 10/1 at 2:00pm | Hurricane Relief Silent Auction |
| 10/5 at 7:15pm | Stafford Democratic Town Committee Meeting |
| 10/11 at 7:00pm | Whispering Pines Association meeting |
1. No building permit shall be issued for the erection of any structure on lots abutting streets or highways which have not been accepted by the Town of Stafford as public streets or highways, except that the Zoning Board of Appeals may allow the erection of a structure on lots abutting streets or highways which have not been accepted by the Town, providing that the structure is not located farther than the last existing structure on an accepted public street or highway measured from the existing entrance. Nothing shall prevent the issuance of a building permit for the construction of farm or accessory buildings which is accessory to existing principal building(s), which are not in violation of any lawful zoning or building regulation of the Town of Stafford.
2. Streets or highways which have not been accepted by the Town as public streets or highways may be serviced by the Town’s Public Works Dept. at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen providing the residents pay a fee for such service to the Town of Stafford. Said service or repair shall not be construed as implied acceptance of the road by the Town of Stafford. Fees will be regulated by the Board of Selectmen.
3. If the Board of Selectmen determines that any unapproved road requires repair or upgrading for safety reasons, the residents must pay the cost to the Town for such repairs or upgrading based on frontage owned.
Date Approved: October 6, 1994
Date Recorded: October 19, 1994
Warren Memorial Town Hall • 1 Main Street • Primary Department Hours: M-W: 8-4:30, Th: 8-6:30 • First Selectman Open Door: Fri: 8:30-Noon
