Zoning
In
recent years, horse farms have been under pressure from increased zoning
issues. CHC has actively participated in public hearings and meetings of zoning
boards to represent the interests of horse and farm owners. Often,
disagreements arise though misunderstandings on the part of both horse owners
and town officials. CHC believes that following best management practices will
often alleviate many problems. To that end, we offer educational materials and
seminars to both horse owners and zoning board members to assist in resolving
conflicts.
It
should be noted that horses fall under the state definition of Agriculture, and
are considered ÒlivestockÓ by both the state and towns.
Please
visit our publications page for additional information.
Below you will find links to the zoning regulations for
various municipalities in Connecticut. Not all towns are online, but we have
provided as many links as possible on this page. Please contact the town
manager or zoning commission for questions about their regulations. Before purchasing any property, CHC recommends that
you first discuss the issue of keeping horses or other animals with the town.
NOTICE: The following zoning information
is deemed correct, but not guaranteed. For the most recent and accurate updates
please contact the town hall in the respective towns.
Town/City Zoning Regulations