Dear Association Member:
With the coming of Spring, over the past couple of months, there has been an
increase in work being done on Association member homes and properties. These are great efforts to improve properties, but we are continuing to have issues with home owners not following the Association and Town of Harwinton procedures for requesting Building Permits.
I have been asked by Jeff Neuman, Town of Harwinton Building Official, who is
responsible for Building Permits to remind Association Members that permits are required for all work except as listed below:
* One-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet. (zoning approval required)
* Fences not over 6 feet high
* Retaining walls that are not over 3 feet in height measured from finished grade at the bottom of the wall to finished grade at the top, unless supporting a surcharge
* Papering, painting, tiling, carpeting and similar finish work
* Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
* Swings and playground equipment.
* Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which does not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and does not require additional support.
I have also been asked to remind Association Members that no construction work can be started without a Town Building Permit and in order to obtain a building permit from the Town, you must first contact the Association and provide the following:
1) A completed Building Pre-permit, SEPTIC AND TAX COMPLIANCE FORM found
here.
2) Verification that the home's septic tank has been pumped within three (3) years.
3) Verification from the Association Treasurer that all Association taxes on the property are paid.
If you have any questions on the above please do not hesitate to contact me at president@lakeharwinton.com. and/or see the Building section of the site, found
here
Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter.
Paul M. Rosin
LHA Board President
