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Torrington ordinance committee advances sign policy, farm‑building exemption and building‑permit rewrite to public hearings
Summary
The Torrington Ordinance Subcommittee voted Sept. 15 to forward draft policies and ordinance rewrites for public hearing, including a policy option on signage in construction contracts, revised farm‑building exemption language to reflect state changes, and a comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 85 to modernize permit fees.
The Torrington Ordinance Subcommittee met Sept. 15 and moved several draft ordinance changes to public hearing at the council level.
On signage during construction, engineering staff summarized recent problems on Midgen Avenue and recommended adding specific sign and access requirements to future project bid specifications rather than pursuing an immediate ordinance. A staff representative said contractors already must submit detour plans and that the city’s standard contract language guarantees business access…
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