353 Pumpkin Hl Rd Ashford, CT 06278

Residential - Agricultural Zone (RA). Accessory Apartments/Accessory Dwelling Units/In-Law Apartments Zoning Regulation standards can be found in § 300-17E(5)(b) 2026-04-27 A. Purpose. (1) The purpose of the Residential - Agricultural Zone is to allow residential and complementary nonresidential development consistent with the rural character of the Town that is reflected in its forests, farm fields, historic buildings, and unique landscapes. (2) The further purpose of the Residential - Agricultural Zone is to promote the economic viability and operational sustainability of agricultural business in the Town of Ashford as outlined in the Ashford Plan of Conservation and Development. Specifically, these regulations are intended to: (a) Address food and fiber needs; (b) Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends; (c) Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; (d) Sustain the economic viability of farm operations; and (e) Maintain an agricultural-friendly community. B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the Residential - Agricultural Zone in accordance with the requirements found in Article V : (1) Single-family dwelling. (2) Two-family dwelling. (3) Agriculture, exclusive of farmers' markets and farm stores. (4) Farm stands 200 square feet or less in compliance with § 300-17J . (5) Community residence. (6) Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to and associated with the above permitted uses. (a) In-law apartments. (b) Boarding, rooming or lodging quarters. (c) Amateur radio towers and antennas, provided the height of tower shall not exceed 199 feet. (d) Outdoor wood-burning furnace in accordance with Connecticut law. (e) Home occupations in compliance with § 300-17I . (f) Agricultural waste storage associated with a farm operation. (g) Family child-care home or group child-care home, as defined by C.G.S. § 19a-77, which is licensed and complies with the standards set forth by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. [Added 12-11-2023 ] C. Special permit uses. A special permit may be issued for the following uses in the Residential - Agricultural Zone pursuant to § 300-23 of these regulations: [Amended 5-10-2021 ] (1) Group and child day-care centers as a primary use which provide care for 12 or more persons. [Amended 12-11-2023 ] (2) Farmers' markets. (3) Farm stores. (4) Farm stands over 200 square feet, in accordance with § 300-17J .