If the shed you wish to place on your property in less than 100 square feet, you do not need Planning approval. It is advisable that you check your property lines so that you do not set your shed on or over your property line.
If the shed you wish to place on your property is greater than 100 square feet, you will need planning approval, and you should do the following:
Putting an Addition on Your Home
- All applications require the Initial Application Form (PDF) (also referred to as the Blue Form). The "General Information" section, the "What Are You Applying to Do?" section and the "Facts About Land" section all must be filled out in their entirety. If there is a question you are not sure about, leave it blank and the secretarial staff will assist when submitting the application. The property owner's signature is required for all applications.
- Find out what the setback requirements are for the zone the property is located in.
- Submit a site plan for review. Draw the boundaries of your property, any structures on your property and where you propose to locate your shed.
- Filing Fees For Site Plan Review Applications
- The Connecticut General Statutes provide for up to 65 days from the day of receipt to process, review and decide upon site plan review applications. In Middletown, the lead time for Site Plan Review Applications is as follows: Varies depending on the project.
- The following documentation is required as follows: Sheds.- Two copies of a sketch of the property indicating the location of the proposed addition, its dimensions and the distances from the proposed addition to the property lines. If the applicant has a copy of the A-2 survey, a copy of this can also be used and the addition drawn in. If septic and/or well is involved, three copies are required. The following are examples of the sketch and the survey: