Other inspections may be required depending on the scope.

R105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done,
shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

R105.1.1 By whom application is made. Application for a permit shall be made by the owner in fee or by an authorized agent. If the application is made by a person other than the
owner in fee, it shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the owner or a signed statement of the applicant witnessed by the building official or such official’s designee to the effect
that the proposed work is authorized by the owner in fee and that the applicant is authorized to make such application. If the authorized agent is a contractor, the provisions of section 20-338b of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be followed. The full names and addresses of the owner, agent and the responsible officers, if the owner or agent is a corporate body, shall be stated in the application.

R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws, statutes, regulations, or ordinances of the town, city or borough, or the State of
Connecticut. Permits shall not be required for the following work:

Building:

1. Fences not over 6 feet high.
2. Retaining walls that are not over three feet in height measured from finished grade at the bottom of the wall to finished grade at the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
3. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
4. Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below.
5. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops
and similar finish work not involving structural changes or alterations.
6. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
7. Swings, non-habitable tree houses and other playground equipment.
8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and which do not require additional support.

Electrical:

Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including replacement of lamps and fuses or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

Gas:

1. Portable heating or cooking appliances with a self-contained fuel supply.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a
power grid.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliances with a self-contained fuel supply.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling units.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping contained within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by Chapters 18 through 24 of this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one horsepower or less.
8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a
power grid.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection
made as provided in Sections R105 and R109 of this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve
or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

Directions to Ledyard from New Haven area:
From Route 95 North, Exit 88 (exit sign says Groton Long Point, Noank-Route 117). Take left off exit. Continue on Route 117 approx. five miles to center of town. Town Hall is on the left hand side.

Direction to Ledyard from Providence:
From Route 95 South, Exit 88 (Route 117). Take a right off the exit ramp. Continue on Route 117 through two traffic light approx. five miles to center of town. Town Hall is on the left side, after the fire station(across from the Ledyard Center School).

To find out if you qualify for a "free split" you will need to:

1. Obtain a "free split" form from the Planning Department.
2. Hire an attorney to conduct a title search in the Town of Ledyard Land Records and issue an opinion to show that you are eligible for a "free split".
3. Hire a surveyor to draw a plan that shows the original lot with the proposed new lot.
4. Bring the plan to Ledge Light Health District for review. Once their requirements are met, have them sign off on the "free split" form.
5. Bring the plan and application form to the Planning Department for review.
6. Upon review, the Planning Department will refer your "free split" plan to the Zoning Department.
7. Upon approval, the Planning Department will sign off your application and contact you.
8. Once you have heard that your plan is approved, have your surveyor print a Mylar of the plan to record and file in the Ledyard Town Clerk's office.

You should also look at the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) “Site Finder”.

Contact Planning & Development if you have questions about:
1. Subdividing your land
2. The plan of conservation and development.
3. Economic development (locating a business in Ledyard or buying commercial property, etc.)

Contact Zoning if you have questions about:
1. Site plan approval
2. Obtaining a zoning variance
3. Finding out how your property is zoned and setbacks related to your property
4. Wetlands and coastal boundaries

The Certified Local Government program (CLG) recognizes communities nationwide that have developed and implemented historic preservation programs that meet State and Federal requirements.

Communities that have qualified as CLGs are eligible to apply for matching grants to support new or existing historic preservation programs. Contact Kristin Havrilla Clarke at (860) 464-3240 for more information. Grant guidelines are available from the Connecticut Commission on Arts and Tourism.

Please give 48 hours notice.

Personal property consists of non-registered and out-of-state motor vehicles; trailers, horses; ponies; construction equipment, machinery, commercial furniture, fixtures and equipment, electronic data processing equipment, farm and mechanic’s machinery and tools, consumable supplies and all other taxable property not mentioned.

Declaration forms have been mailed to all parties appearing on the previous Grand List and must be returned by November 1st. Forms for new businesses are available on-line or from the Assessor’s Office upon request. Failure to file such a declaration by November 1st will result in an additional 25% penalty.

Veterans: You must file your DD214 with the Town Clerk on or before September 30th. Once this is filed, you will receive your exemption each year, with nothing further to file. There are state and local income based tax credit programs available as well that must be applied for between February 1st and October 1st biannually.

Disabled Veterans: If you have a disability rating through the Department of Veteran Affairs, you receive a statement each year which states the percentage of your disability. You would receive this in late August or early September. A copy of this statement needs to be sent to the Assessor’s Office each year to increase your Veteran’s exemption. This must be received in this office by January 31st.

Totally Disabled: If you are collecting Social Security as 100% disabled, there is an exemption you may apply for. You must furnish a copy of your award letter from SSA and file a short exemption form, available in the Assessor’s Office, prior to October 1st. There are state and local tax credit programs available as well that must be applied for between February 1st and May 15th biannually.

Blind: If you are legally blind, you may qualify for an exemption by furnishing this office with a certificate of legal blindness issued by the Board of Education and Services for the Blind.

Elderly: There are state and local income based tax credit programs available to those over 65 that must be applied for between February 1st and May 15th biannually.

The income limits for all tax credit programs are set by the state and change each year due to cost of living. For the 2007 Grand List, the maximum qualifying income was $37,250 for single persons and $45,625 for married persons. In order to apply for these programs, you must provide a copy of your income tax return, if you file, your Social Security 1099, if you collect, and any other statements of income you may receive. Forms are available upon request from the Assessor’s Office or if you prefer, you may come in any time during the application period and a member of our staff can assist you with your filing.