ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN OF WILTON, CONNECTICUT

29-5.C.the Planning and Zoning Department staff. When reviewing a minorexterior modification, the Planning and Zoning Department staff mayseek the guidance of the Commission or require the applicant file aformal application with the Commission.(2) The Commission may apply these provisions in its review andconsideration of an accessory apartment; however, any waiver(s) shall belimited strictly to those dimensional standards specified under theseprovisions.(3) The applicant shall strictly adhere to all site development plans andarchitectural renderings approved by the Commission. Modifications inthe appearance and/or size of the building addition or type of buildingmaterials or construction methods shall not be allowed unless otherwiseapproved by the Commission. In such instance, the applicant shall berequired to file and obtain a special permit amendment.(4) The applicant shall not deviate from the approved plan, unless by wayof a special permit amendment, the Commission specificallyauthorizes a requested change.(5) When considering an application, the Commission may require theplanting of vegetative screening and/or the installation of privacyfencing so as to reduce visual impacts to neighboring properties. TheCommission may place restrictions on the location of both existing andproposed doorways and windows so as to reasonably ensure privacybetween neighboring properties.(6) The Commission may prohibit or limit associated site improvementsthat are contrary to the historic origins of the property underconsideration. Such site improvement features include, but are notlimited to, proposed walkways, driveways, driveway curb cuts, site lightingand/or excessive earth grading or filling operations which deviate fromthe historic nature of the property.(7) These provisions apply to buildings as defined herein which are usedfor residential purposes only. Any building expanded in accordancewith these provisions shall be ineligible for adaptive business use asprovided in Section 29-5.C.5. of these regulations. The prohibition ofbusiness use shall not apply to lawfully approved home occupationpermits.(8) The provisions governing historic/architecturally-significant buildingsare intended to serve as an alternative regulatory process and are notintended to prohibit an applicant from pursuing other alternatives orremedies available by way of these regulations.(9) Variances from the specific requirements of Section 29-5.C.8 shall notbe permitted by action of the Zoning Board of Appeals.95