2750 Reservoir Ave Trumbull, CT 06611-5715

4.3.3 Exception for Single Family Residence Zones AAA, AA and A.. For a Lot containing a one family Dwelling and located in Residence Zones AAA, AA or A, a building or structure may be enlarged or altered in such a manner as to increase the nonconformity by approval of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and without the need for a variance, provided that: a. the enlargement or alteration is in keeping with the existing nonconforming front, rear or side yard setback, and does not increase further into the existing front, rear or side yard setback; b. the enlargement or alteration does not create an additional nonconformity that did not exist prior to the enlargement or alteration; and c. the enlargement or alteration does not increase the height of a building or structure beyond the height of the existing building or structure even if the height is in compliance with the current zoning requirements, however an increase in height is permitted if the building or structure complies with the side yard setbacks. If the enlargement or alteration does not meet the requirements set forth above, then the enlargement or alteration is prohibited without a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. 4.4 Illegal Use. Nothing in these Regulations, including the provisions of this Section 3, shall be interpreted as authorization for or approval of the continuation of the use of land, buildings or structures which are in violation of any Zoning Regulations in effect prior to the effective date of these Regulations. 34 4.5 Special Permits and Variances, Amendments to Regulations or Zones. a. Applications Filed. In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 8 2h, as amended, no application filed with the Commission which is in conformance with these Regulations as of the date of its filing shall be required to comply with, nor shall it be disapproved for the reason that it does not comply with any change in these Regulations or the boundaries of any zone taking effect after the filing of such application. b. Approvals Granted.