Land Use

Even if a Building Permit is not required for your proposed project, all buildings, structures and uses proposed to be constructed or implemented upon property location in the Town of Sterling do require review and approval of a Zoning Permit by the Sterling Zoning Enforcement Officer prior to construction, and must be in conformance with the requirement of the Sterling Zoning Regulations in order to be approved.

All proposed construction projects do require review by the Sterling Wetlands Enforcement Officer to determine whether the proposed activity is "regulated" under jurisdiction of the Sterling Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.

Residents are also advised to contact the Northeast District Department of Health for a determination of permitting requirements related to the Connecticut Public Health Code.

Regulations & Fees

  1. 2022 Plan of Conservation and Development (PDF)
  2. Inland Wetlands Regulations, as of March 8, 2012 (PDF)
  3. Subdivision Fees - Effective Revision May 10, 2008 (PDF)
  4. Subdivision Regulations Effective January 1, 2026 (PDF)
  5. Sterling Zoning Regulations Effective January 1, 2026 (PDF)

Additional Documents

  1. Building Permit Application & Building Permit Expiration, Refund, & Transfer Policy (PDF)
  2. Driveway Details
  3. Driveway Permit Application
  4. Excavation Packet - Zoning Permit Application (PDF)
  5. Inland Wetlands Application - USGS Quadrangle Maps (PDF)
  6. Inland Wetlands Application and Fee Schedule (PDF)
  7. ZBA Application (PDF)