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Selectmen approve amendments to Town Code Chapter 70 (building construction); changes take effect July 1
Summary
The Board of Selectmen voted March 24 to amend Town Code Chapter 70 (building construction) as presented; the update will take effect on July 1, 2025, and staff will publish a summary of the amended ordinance.
The Simsbury Board of Selectmen on March 24 approved amendments to Town Code Chapter 70 (building construction). The motion, as presented by staff, passed by voice vote and board members set the effective date for July 1, 2025.
During brief discussion, a selectman suggested clarifying the publication timing (the town’s standard practice is to publish a summary and allow a 21‑day period before ordinances take effect). The board agreed the amendment would be effective July 1 and authorized staff to publish an explanatory summary of the ordinance changes.
Action taken Motion: Amend Town Code Chapter 70 (building construction) as presented; authorize publication of a summary of the amended ordinance and set the effective date as July 1, 2025. Outcome: Approved (voice vote)
Why it matters Town staff said the change was included in the budget process and the fee schedule or construction-related provisions were updated to align with that budget. The change will affect building-permit procedures and fee schedules beginning with the July 1 effective date.
Ending Staff will publish the summary as authorized and the amended Chapter 70 will take effect on July 1, 2025, after the publication process described at the meeting.
