Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 (2026) § 9-135
Same—Granting of variance; consultation with health officer or building inspector (Groton Art. IV Div. 2: Administration and Enforcement)
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In granting or considering a variance of the housing code, the board shall not endanger in any way the occupant's or neighbor's health and/or safety. The advice of the health officer or the building inspector, or both, shall be heard by the board prior to reaching its decision.
Under Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-135, when a housing code variance is under consideration, the reviewing board is prohibited from granting relief that would put the health or safety of occupants or neighboring residents at risk. Before making any decision, the board is required to receive input from the health officer, the building inspector, or both. This procedural safeguard ensures that expert technical opinion informs every variance outcome.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers seeking a housing code variance in Groton should be aware that, under § 9-135, the board must consult with the health officer and/or building inspector before ruling. Operators who present thorough documentation of their proposed conditions may help facilitate that review process. A compliant approach generally involves being prepared to address health and safety questions that those officials are likely to raise during the board's deliberations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-135 of Groton's housing code gives occupants and neighbors a layer of protection when variances are considered, because the board cannot approve relief that endangers health or safety and must hear from qualified inspectors first. Tenants who believe a granted variance was issued without this required consultation, or that it poses a health or safety risk, may raise that procedural requirement before the board or a relevant local authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to participate in variance proceedings or flag potential violations of § 9-135.
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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