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Type |
Procedures |
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Bazaar and Raffle Permit |
Approval by the Chief of Police is needed before the application is sent to the Connecticut Department of Special Revenue. Special Revenue approves and issues the permit. The fee depends on the length of time and value of the prizes being used. |
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Billiards and Pool Room Permit |
Requires a record check completed locally and the signature of the Chief of Police. |
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Bingo Permit |
Requires a record check completed locally and the signature of the Chief of Police before the process is completed by the Connecticut Department of Special Revenue. |
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Building Permit |
Required to construct, enlarge, or alter a structure. See Building Permit Fee Schedules. Contact the Chief Building Official, James D. Taylor (860) 253-6370. |
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Certificate of Appropriateness |
Required when any changes, alterations, additions, fences, pools, etc. are done on any property in the Historic District on Enfield Street. There is no fee and a meeting will be held 2-3 weeks after submittal. Contact the Planning Department for details - Assistant Town Planner, Roger Alsbaugh (860) 253-6258. |
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Certificate of Occupancy |
Required before moving into a new or altered structure and for business occupancies. See Building Permit Fee Schedules. Contact the Chief Building Official, James D. Taylor (860) 253-6370. Permit Applications |
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Certificate of Suitability |
Required for new or used car dealers, gas stations, limited and repairer's licenses, and motor vehicle junk dealers. May require a Public Hearing. The fee is $135.00 plus a $30.00 refundable sign deposit. Contact the Planning Department - Assistant Town Planner, Roger Alsbaugh (860) 253-6258. |
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Demolition Permits |
Required to demolish a structure. See Building Permit Fee Schedules. Contact the Chief Building Official, James D. Taylor (860) 253-6370. |
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Dog Licenses |
Available in the Office of the Town Clerk (860) 253-6440. |
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Excavation Permits |
Required for any work proposed within a Town right-of-way. The fee is $10.00. Contact the Engineering Department for bonding and insurance requirements Town Engineer, Jeff Bord or Assistant Town Engineer John Cabibbo (860) 253-6363. |
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Fishing/Hunting/Trappping Licenses |
Required in the State of Connecticut. Contact the Office of the Town Clerk (860) 253-6440. |
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Home Occupation Permit |
Required for any home occupation. Contact the Planning Department for the type of business allowed. The permit is issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, (860) 253-6368. There is no fee and the business name must be filed with the Town Clerk. |
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Inland Wetlands Permit |
Required when any filling, grading, building, or clearing is proposed in an open watercourse, or wetlands area. A Public Hearing may be needed. Requirements and Application are available in the Planning Department. The base fee is $150.00, additional fees vary. Contact Steven Sadlowski (860) 253-6358. |
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Marriage License |
Required to marry in the State of Connecticut. License must be applied for in the town in which the marriage takes place or the Connecticut town where either applicant lives. The fee is $30.00 and there are numerous statutory guidelines. Contact the Office of the Town Clerk (860) 253-6440. |
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Mechanical Permit |
Required to alter or install an electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or fire suppression system. See Building Permit Fee Schedules.Contact the Chief Building Official, James D. Taylor (860) 253-6370. Permit Applications |
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Modification to a Site Plan |
Required to alter any conditions of approval from a previously approved site plan. Fee ranges from $60.00 to $110.00. Contact Jose Giner (860) 253-6356. |
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Moving a Building |
Required before moving a building. See Building Permit Fee Schedules. Contact the Chief Building Official, James D. Taylor (860) 253-6370. |
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Open Lot Sales Permit |
Required for any outdoor sales of goods, plants, Christmas trees, etc. Location is restricted to Business General zone. A letter from the property owner is required. Contact (860) 253-6368. |
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Pistol Permit |
The Town Of Enfield No Longer Issues Local Pistol Permits. Following Are The Requirements To Obtain A Temporary State Pistol Permit:
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You Must Complete A Firearms Safety Course Within One Year Prior To Application.
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Bring Your Course Certificate And Two Forms Of Identification To The Records Department Monday Through Friday Between The Hours Of 8 A.M. And 3:30 P.M. Where You Will Complete An Application And Be Fingerprinted.
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Check or Money Order accepted only. No Cash. Bring 3 Checks With You Made Out As Follows: One check is to be made out to the Town of Enfield for $35, second and third checks need to be made out the Department of Public Safety or DPS (one for $35 and the other for $19.25).
The State Allows 8 Weeks For Processing At Which Time You Will Receive A Temporary Permit Good For 60 Days. You Will Then Need To Go To The State Police In Middletown To Get Your 5 Year Permit.
If You Have Further Questions, Please Call The Records Department Monday - Friday At 860-763-8922 Between 8 A.M. And 3:30 P.M. |
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Precious Metals Permit |
Required to buy and sell jewelry and precious metals. Requires fingerprints and a record check. The permit is issued by the Chief of Police for 1 year the fee is $10.00. |
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Sewer Connection Permit |
See Building Permit Fee Schedules. Contact Chief Building Official, James D. Taylor (860) 253-6370. |
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Sign Permit |
Required for any new, replacement, or temporary sign, freestanding or wall style. The fee is typically $25.00 per sign, but may vary. Permit is usually issued within one week. A building permit may also be required. Contact Roger Alsbaugh (860) 253-6258. |
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Site Plan Review |
Required for any change of use, facade, parking, new construction, etc., typically in a non-residential zone. Fee is $85.00 to $185.00 depending on acreage and zone. There is a $30.00 refundable sign deposit. Contact Jose Giner (860) 253-6356. |
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Special User Permit |
Required for any change of use, facade, parking, new construction, PRD, division of merged lots, liquor, etc. which requires a Public Hearing. Fee is $135.00 to $235.00 depending on acreage and zone. Contact Jose Giner (860) 253-6356. |
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Subdivision Permit |
Required for the division of any land, except first cuts. The fee is $50.00 for two lots, $25.00 for each additional lot, and a $30.00 refundable sign deposit. A Public Hearing is required. Contact Jose Giner (860) 253-6356. |
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Temporary Liquor Permit |
Requires a record check completed locally, the signature of the Chief of Police and the process is completed by the Connecticut Liquor Control Commission. |
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Transfer Station |
See Transfer Station Permit Information |
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Variance/Special Exception |
Required for any requested alteration to the Zoning Ordinance criteria which creates a hardship. The fee is $70.00 in a residential zone, $135.00 in non-residential zones, and a $30.00 refundable sign deposit. Contact Roger Alsbaugh (860) 253-6258. |
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Vendors Permit |
Required to sell groceries, provisions, fruits, goods, wares or other merchandise on public streets or house to house within the town. Does not apply to sales by farmers or gardeners of products produced on their farms and gardens or to fish vendors. Requires a record check completed locally and fingerprints from Police Headquarters. The permit is issued by the Town Clerk and the fee is $25.00 per year. Special use permits must be filed with the Planning Department. |