In Re Appeal of Nott

This is a dispute over the construction of a local zoning ordinance pertaining to the operation of a home business. Town of Hartford (the “Town”) appeals from a ruling of the environmental court holding that § 3-12.2 of the Hartford Zoning Regulations requires that “no more than three employees who are not full-time residents of the dwelling shall be employed at the dwelling.” The Town argues that the environmental court’s interpretation of § 3-12.2 is clearly erroneous, based on the plain meaning of the ordinance. Appellee Raymond Nott argues to the contrary, and further challenges the…