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Land Use
The Land Use Department helps guide the conservation and development of the Town of Coventry. Staff enforce the Zoning, Subdivision, and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations, and use the Plan of Conservation and Development as a guide to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community and plan for the future.
Land Use Department Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Land Use Online Permitting (Click Here)
to apply for all Zoning Permits, Applications to Land Use Boards and Commissions, as well as file Blight, Zoning, or Wetlands Complaints
All permitting is applied for using the newly enhanced online permitting system for permit submissions.
- Driveway/Apron Permit (revised 8/27/21)
- For Driveway/Apron Requirements See Coventry Zoning Regulations Section 4.14
- Wetlands Permitting
- Zoning Home Occupation Permit
- Zoning Only Permit
- ZBA Application
Land Use Resources & Materials
HELPFUL LAND USE PERMITTING INFORMATION
- Accessory Structure Placement Example (PDF)
- Accessory Structure Placement Example - Non-conforming lot (PDF)
- Lot Coverage Worksheet (PDF)
- Lot Coverage Calculator
- Town Green Event Sign Request (PDF)
- Road Cut Permit Application Form (PDF)
ZONING APPLICATION INFORMATION AND MATERIALS
OTHER INFORMATION
Regulations
- Zoning Regulations (PDF)
Amended January 1, 2026 - Inland Wetlands Regulations (PDF)
Amended June 26, 2019 - Subdivision Regulations (PDF)
Amended March 24, 2014 - Road Regulations (PDF)
Amended March 24, 2014 - Commercial Design Guidelines (PDF)
Amended October 12, 2010 - Village Gateway Design Guidelines (PDF)
Developed September 2003 - Aquifer Protection Area Regulations January 24, 2008
Sample Easement Agreements (Word documents available by request)
- Requirements for Conveying Property Interests to the Town of Coventry (PDF)
- Conservation Easements (PDF)
- Emergency Access Right of Way (PDF)
- Common Driveway Easements (PDF)
- Drainage Easements (PDF)