Naugatuck Considers Revisions To Livestock, Poultry Regulations

NAUGATUCK, CT — Changes to regulations on where and how residents can keep livestock, poultry and honeybees in Naugatuck are under consideration by the Zoning Commission.

Proposed changes to the regulations would add provisions to allow for beekeeping on properties in excess of 12,000 square feet, except in mixed-use zones, reported Citizen's News.

Additionally, the draft regulations would specify the number of livestock or poultry that could be on a property.

The following are the current rules under Section 23, Schedule A of Naugatuck's Zoning Regulations:

Farms, truck gardens, forestry, the keeping of livestock, poultry or nurseries (including
greenhouses incidental thereto) subject to the following conditions:

a) No livestock, poultry or rabbits shall be kept on a lot of less than three (3) acres.

b) Any buildings, enclosures, feed yards or runs therefore shall be located not less than 100 feet from any property or street line.

c) No more than five (5) poultry or five (5) rabbits or a combination totaling five (5) may be kept in an enclosure on a lot with a dwelling.

d) In Residence Districts, any greenhouse shall be located not less than 100 feet from any property or street line.

(interpretation 10-16-91, “poultry” defined as any game that can be raised for the purpose of eating the meat or eggs and includes chicken, ducks, turkey, pigeons, etc.)

The Zoning Commission, which held an initial public hearing on the matter on Sept. 15, will hold another public hearing on the proposed changes on Oct. 20.