Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-185
Pending special permit, site plan or property sale exception
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(a) Any blighted premises for which a building permit, special use permit, or site plan application is required in order to remediate the blighted premises shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance for a period of 30 days in order for the property owner or his designee to apply for any required building permit, special use permit or site plan approval, and shall be further exempt therefrom during the pendency of the review of such application by the municipal agency having jurisdiction. (b) Any blighted premises which has been sold to a bona fide purchaser shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance for a period of 30 days from the date of sale for any remediation work not requiring a building permit, special use permit, or site plan approval. (c) Any blighted premises which has been sold to a bona fide purchaser and which requires a building permit, special use permit or site plan approval for required remediation work, shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (a), above, commencing on the date of sale.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-185 establishes temporary exemptions from the town's blight ordinance under specific circumstances. A blighted property is shielded from enforcement for 30 days when a permit or site plan application is needed, and that shield continues while the relevant municipal agency reviews the application. When a blighted property is sold to a genuine purchaser, the new owner receives a 30-day grace period for remediation work that doesn't require permits, and if permits are needed, the same application-and-review exemption framework applies starting from the date of sale.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-185, property owners managing blighted premises generally act promptly within the 30-day exemption window to submit any required building permit, special use permit, or site plan application to the appropriate municipal agency. Compliant operators keep documentation of application submissions and sale dates to demonstrate that they are operating within an active exemption period. Those who acquire blighted property through a bona fide sale typically initiate remediation planning immediately, since the 30-day clock begins on the date of sale and permit-dependent work triggers the subsection (a) framework from that same date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-185 of Enfield's Code of Ordinances affects how and when the town's blight enforcement rules apply to a property, which can in turn affect living conditions for occupants of blighted premises. Tenants who believe a property's exemption period has lapsed without adequate remediation may consider contacting the Enfield municipal agency having jurisdiction over blight complaints to inquire about the status of any pending applications. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how blight ordinance timelines interact with habitability standards and what options may be available when exemption periods expire.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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