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. [
Town of Stafford Ordinances
Upcoming Meetings
| Tomorrow at 7:00pm | Planning & Zoning Commission |
| 7/26 at 6:30pm | Agriculture Advisory Commission |
| 8/1 at 6:30pm | Economic Development Commission |
| 8/1 at 7:00pm | Dam & Lake Management Advisory Committee |
Upcoming Civic Events
| Today at 7:00pm | Open Party Meeting |
| Today at 7:15pm | Democratic Town Committee |
| 8/2 at 6:30pm | Jazz in the Park |
| 8/4 at 3:00pm | Stafford Arts Society- Main Street Blues |
Section 1 - Position Appointments / Town Commissions and Boards
1-1 Adoption of the Board of Finance1-2 Appointment of Alternate Members to Board of Finance
1-4 Planning and Zoning (Alternate Members)
1-5 Filling of Vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission
1-6 Establish a Commission of the Arts
1-7 Creating an Economic Development Commission
1-8 Create Stafford Inland Wetlands Commission
1-9 Resolution to Authorize the Housing Authority of Town
1-10 Establish a Recreation Commission
1-11 Amendment to Recreation Commission Ordinance
1-12 Resolution Creating a Town Conservation Commission
1-13 Expanding Town Conservation Commission
1-14 Municipal Flood and Erosion Control Board
1-15 Hyde Park Trustee
1-16 Stafford Community and Civic Affairs Commission
1-17 Registrar of Voters - Term of Office
1-18 Number of Justices of the Peace
1-19 Legal Action between Town Boards and Commissions
1-20 Emergency Services Commission
1-21 Appointed Assessor Ordinance
1-22 Establishing an Aquifer Protection Agency
1-23 ORDINANCE CREATING A STAFFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
1-24 Creating a Veterans Advisory Committee
1-25 Stafford Agriculture Advisory Commission
1-26 Stafford Historic Advisory Commission
Section 2 - Planning and Zoning / Building
2-1 Planning and Zoning Ordinance2-1a Amendment: Planning and Zoning Ordinance
2-2 Adopting the State Building Code
2-3 Prohibiting Building on Unaccepted Streets/Highways
2-4 Withholding of a building permit for property on which property taxes or sewer fees are delinquent
2-5 Ordinance for Driveways
Section 3 - Elections / Elected Officials
3-1 Electors Right to Vote for Full Number of Assessors and the Board of Tax Review3-2 Salary in Lieu of Fees for the Town Clerk
3-3 Election of School Board Members
Section 4 - Taxes and Tax Exemption
4-1 Tax Exemption for Solar Installations4-2 Amendment: Tax Exemption for Solar Installations
4-3 Veterans Exemption
4-4 Additional Exemptions for Surviving Spouse of Veterans
4-5 Tax Exemption for Handicapped Equipped Vehicles
4-6 Tax Exempt Ordinance
4-7 Ordinance providing tax abatement for volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel
4-8 An ordinance providing a property tax exemption for certain farm buildings.
4-9 Tax Abatement for Canine Search & Rescue Volunteers
4-10 An ordinance to waive interest on property tax due for any Stafford real property owners whose spouse is on active duty in Iraq and who further, is serving in the Middle East
4-11 Ordinance for Tax exemptions for certain organizations
Section 5 - Roads / Highways
5-1 Water Discharge Upon Town Highway5-2 Surface Treatment of New Streets
5-3 Scenic Roads
Section 6 - Parking
6-1 Parking Ordinance6-2 Hearing procedure for Parking Violations
Section 7 - Public Safety / Health
7-1 Loitering7-2 Public Drinking
7-3 Blight ordinance
7-4 Regulating Snow/Ice Removal from Sidewalks and Fire Hydrants
7-5 Public Nudity
7-6 An Ordinance Establishing a Curfew
7-7 An Ordinance for the Protection of Property from Fire
7-8 Regulating Use of Town Property
7-9 An Ordinance concerning Municipal Liability for Ice and Snow on Public Sidewalks.
7-10 Fire Prevention and Protection Fee Ordinance
Section 8 - Boating / Beach Use
8-1 Regulations for Staffordville Lake8-2 Staffordville Beach
8-3 Amendment to Ordinance for Staffordville Beach
8-4 Regulating Boating on Crystal Lake
8-5 Regulating Boating on New City Pond
Section 9 - Water Pollution Control / Sanitary Landfill
9-1 Create A Water Pollution Control Authority9-4 Stafford Sanitary Landfill
9-5 Stafford Recycling
9-6 Disposal of Solid Waste Associated With Land and Building Lots
Section 10 - Parks
10-1 An Ordinance Concerning Town Parks and Recreational Facilities
Section 11 - Miscellaneous and Historical
11-1 Validating the Acts of a Special Town Meeting in the Town of Stafford11-2 Adopting Roberts Rule of Order
11-3 Consolidation of Stafford and the Borough
11-4 An Act Regarding the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
11-5 Bidding and Purchasing Policy Ordinance
11-6 An Ordinance establishing a Regional Council of Governments
11-7 Ordinance regarding Political Signs
11-8 ORDINANCE TO REMOVE MEMBER OR ALTERNATE
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
