February 7, 2019
Dear New London Business/Property Owner:
The City of New London has recently adopted a new blight ordinance and updated the property maintenance codes. We wanted to proactively reach out to you to inform you about what the new requirements are and how we can be of assistance in encouraging compliance with the new regulations. The new ordinance will help the City of New London property owners, businesses, residents, and investors to sustain and grow our local economy.
The new ordinances are in effect as of February 7, 2019 with an enforcement date of May 1, 2019 for the “storefront” ordinance and July 7, 2019 date for the “plywood” ordinance. Any owners whose properties are in violation of the plywood ordinance have until July 7, 2019 to install new glass windows or have the plywood covered with an acceptable alternative. The above mentioned ordinances are attached for your review.
The Building Division is tasked with the enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code and the Blight ordinance for the City of New London. The Building Division is located at 111 Union Street. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 – 4:00. Complaints regarding blight or exterior property maintenance issues can be filed on the City of New London’s web site under service request. http://www.ci.new- london.ct.us/content/8239/8129/default.aspx
We want to work with you and coordinate resources that may be able to assist you in complying with the new ordinances. We look forward to working with the community on these efforts. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the following:
Kenyon Haye
Blight Inspector
New London Building Inspection Division
Phone: 860-440-6642
Email: khaye@newlondonct.gov
Peter Lent
Economic Development Coordinator
Office of Development and Planning
860-437-6309
Phone: 860-447-6309
Email: plent@newlondonct.gov
Sincerely,
Felix J. Reyes
Director of Economic Development & Planning
Attachment A: Plywood Ordinances/Number 12-17-18-4, Number 12-17-18-5
Attachment B: Storefront Ordinance/Number 01-07-19-1
Attachment C: Non-Compliant Examples