Welcome to the Middlefield Land Use Office
Our office assists in guiding the growth, preservation and development of the community. The office and its respective staff utilizes such resources as the Zoning Regulations, Wetland Regulations, Building Code and Plan of Conservation and Development to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
The Land Use Department Staff coordinates with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission.
Our office is located at 405 Main Street, Middlefield, CT — the door to the left on the upper level of the Community Center.
MEET OUR STAFF:
Building Official/Zoning Officer: Jerry Russ
jruss@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7123, ext. 15
Hours Vary. Inspections may be requested by contacting the Office Assistant, Nancy Davidson, at 860-349-7123.
Inland Wetlands Agent: Randy Bernotas
rbertnotas@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7123
Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Town Planner: Robin Newton, AICP, CZEO
rnewton@middlefieldct.org, 860-968-7028
Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Administrative Assistant, Land Use: Nancy Davidson
ndavidson@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7123
Hours are Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Health Department: Plainville Southington Health District
860-276-6275, http://www.pshd.org
Health permits are required for new septic and to repair septic systems, building additions, pools, decks, wells, etc. Soil testing is required for all septic systems and building additions. The Health Department also permits and inspects all food service establishments and food vendors. Other responsibilities include managing Town owned public water systems, water testing, lead paint investigations, daycare facility inspections, complaint investigations, etc.
PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
To apply, add documents, review status, and make payments.
ONLINE LAND USE PERMITTING
REGULATIONS, APPLICATIONS, MEETINGS, and AGENDAS:
Please refer to the Land Use Boards and Commissions.