Zoning & land use in Connecticut local government
What Connecticut city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,066 Connecticut meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Connecticut with the most zoning & land use activity
- Branford, CT (238)
- Bristol, CT (146)
- Middletown, CT (137)
- West Hartford, CT (111)
- Newington, CT (87)
- Old Lyme, CT (85)
- Stonington, CT (82)
- Easton, CT (82)
- Granby, CT (76)
- Danbury, CT (73)
- Old Saybrook, CT (71)
- Washington, CT (56)
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Code Enforcement Committee to review property violations and blight
The Code Enforcement Committee will discuss properties of interest and concern, including several high-priority locations. The body will review specific building violations and properties designated for 'Clean & Lien' or 'Fix & Lien' actions.
Inland Wetlands Commission to conduct site walks for two residential projects
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is holding a special meeting for site walks. Members will visit two properties to review permit applications for residential construction and subdivision.
Sewer Commission to review yoga studio application for 13 River Street
The Sewer Commission will consider a request to change the use of 13 River Street from a restaurant to a yoga studio. The body will also discuss sewer connection fees and receive engineering reports on pump station upgrades and system evaluations.
Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss cluster subdivision
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to conduct regular business and review new business items. The primary topic for discussion is a cluster subdivision.
Conservation Commission to hold public hearing on Somerset Drive pond maintenance
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss several land-use applications. The body will review projects at Somerset Drive, Watertown Road, Southford Road, and Sperry Pond.
West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been cancelled.
Board reviews variance for generator, propane tank, overhang at 6 Kruskyville Rd
The Bridgewater Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and then consider Application #ZBA 26-7-1 submitted by SMF Universal LLC. The application seeks a variance from Section 4.4.2.C of the Zoning Regulation to allow a generator, propane tank, and building overhang within the front setback of the property…
Housing Opportunities Commission to discuss SLR project and public engagement
The Commission will meet to receive an update on the SLR Project. Members will also discuss public engagement, Planning & Zoning connections, and review existing action items.
Planning Commission reviews rezoning and zoning amendment applications
The North Branford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three applications. Two applications propose re‑subdividing parcels in the R‑40 zone to create residential lots at 420 Totoket Road and 165 Notch Hill Road. A third application seeks a zoning text amendment to align town regulations with…
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on July 23, 2026 has been cancelled
The Danbury Zoning Board of Appeals announced that the meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 is cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Commission to consider accessory apartment at 73 Windmill Hill Road
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a single application. The board is deciding whether to grant a special exception for a residential property.
Inland Wetlands Commission to review housing and dredging applications
The Commission will consider pending applications for plant management at 53 River Rd and 136 Nichols Hill Rd. New applications include multifamily housing at 77 Wykeham Rd, pond dredging at 37 Old North Rd, and a boat launch replacement at 63 West Shore Rd.
Trumbull WPCA to vote on sewer rates and connection fees
The Trumbull Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed sewer user rates for FY2026-2027. The body will also consider a request to connect a mixed-use redevelopment at 855 & 861 White Plains Road to the sewer system.
Commission to consider rezoning of Church, High, and William Street parcels
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a farm market and zoning map amendments. The body will also review commercial lease reports for the R.M. Keating Historical Enterprise Park.
Zoning Board to consider variances for 34 Dolphin Ave and 207 Salt Island Rd
The Westbrook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss Appeal No. 2026-006 and Appeal No. 2026-007. Both appeals request variances from the town's zoning regulations for properties at 34 Dolphin Avenue and 207 Salt Island Road. After the hearing, the board will review minutes from the May 27, 2026…
Town Plan & Zoning Commission reviews theater permit and other land use petitions
The commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a theater and performing arts facility at 50 Rockwell Road in the Planned Development zone. It will also consider a renewal of a special permit for a home‑occupation business at 172 Indian Hill Road and a pre‑application discussion for a…
Sewer Commission to vote on payments and discuss yoga studio application
The Sewer Commission will vote on approving payments and meeting minutes. The agenda includes a public hearing for a yoga studio's request for sewer access at 13 River Street and a report from the consulting engineer.
Public hearing on theater/performing arts facility at 50 Rockwell Road
The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 22, 2026, to consider a special permit for a theater/performing arts facility at 50 Rockwell Road in the Planned Development Zone. The applicant is Christopher O'Neill, owner 50 Rockwell Road LLC. The hearing is hybrid via Zoom and in-person.
Agency reviews wetlands permits for commercial and residential projects
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will consider several permit applications for construction within Upland Review Areas. The body will also review a town-wide drainage maintenance program and three cease and desist enforcement reports.
Board will elect a new chair and discuss member appointment steps
The Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience and Erosion Control Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a new chair. The board will also discuss the process for adding a new member or alternate member. Additional agenda items include updates on the Stormwater Authority Project, member reports on projects, and liaison…
Planning & Zoning Board to review three property applications
The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review applications for 8-24 Paper Street, 134 Broadway, and 20 Hanover Street. The board will also review the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting.
Zoning Board to hear variance request for garage addition
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to build a garage closer to a property line than zoning regulations allow. The board will also discuss a Low Impact Development workgroup and approve meeting minutes.
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been canceled by order of the chair.
Commission to review wetland permits for subdivisions and residential work
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will review several permit applications for work near wetlands. The body will consider a 10-lot subdivision and various residential projects including a garage, utilities, and a deck.
City Plan Commission to review special permits for residential and community use
The Commission on the City Plan will hold public hearings and consider potential actions on three land-use applications. These include requests for a community shelter and religious use, as well as conversions of office space to residential units.
Zoning Board of Appeals to hold public hearings on several property variances
The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding multiple variance applications. The meeting includes a discussion of settlement materials related to litigation at 10 Maltby Street.
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled
The Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for July 21, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided.
Board to decide on undersized lot for new dwelling unit
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six variance applications. One notable request seeks to reduce lot area from 15,000 to 7,716 sq ft and side yard setback to 8.3 ft to allow an additional dwelling unit at 20 Homestead Place.
Branford ZBA to decide on six variance requests including ADU on Homestead Place
The Branford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on six applications for variances from zoning regulations. Items include requests for reduced setbacks for a mobile home replacement, a home addition, a retaining wall, an additional dwelling unit (ADU), a pool, and a garage addition.
Ordinance Committee will discuss amendments to building, peddling, tax relief chapters
The committee will approve the meeting minutes from March 16, 2026. It will discuss amendments to Chapter 85 (building construction, alteration, renovation, demolition), Chapter 158 (peddling and soliciting), and Chapter 187 (property tax relief for certain elderly homeowners) as outlined in a memorandum from…
Commission will consider a lot subdivision application for 250 Calvin French Road
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a lot subdivision application submitted by Steven and Brenda Lindsay for the property at 250 Calvin French Road. The commission will also receive the July Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) report. Additional agenda items include discussion of regulation priorities, a draft…
Commission will consider a petition to create a new Marina Redevelopment Zone
The Harbor Management Commission will review updates on North Cove dredging, the Ferry Road dredging and dock expansion project, and the Harbor Master/Dock Master report. It will consider a zoning commission referral: a petition by Ferry Landing LLC, represented by attorney Edward M. Cassella, to amend the Old…
Council to appropriate $55 million for new police headquarters and adopt traffic‑camera ordinance
The Norwich City Council will consider a $55,000,000 appropriation and bond issuance for the police headquarters facility at 300 Main Street. Council members will also vote on an ordinance authorizing the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones, pedestrian safety zones, and other city…
Planning Commission to review sale of two lots on Whippoorwill Road
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review a referral from the Board of Selectmen. The body will evaluate the sale of two lots in Subdivision 130-1 Whippoorwill Road for consistency with the town's Plan of Conservation and Development.
Zoning Board to consider setback variances for two residential properties
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests. Both applications seek to reduce front property line setbacks to allow for home additions or modifications.
Off-street parking amendment, several special exceptions on agenda
The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a petition to amend zoning regulations to allow off-street parking in the Saybrook Point District on abutting lots, and on several special exception permits for property conversions and construction in coastal and gateway zones. They will also act on a continued…
ZBA to hear variance request for restaurant patio
The Brooklyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to continue a public hearing on a variance request for Hank's Restaurant to add an outside patio at 416 Providence Road. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a budget update.
Commission will review a ZBA for a generator and propane tank at 6 Kruskyville Rd
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three applications: a permit for a pool house at 20 Allen Road (Kelley), a permit for a shed at 68 Northrop Street (Little Rocky Ledge LLC), and a ZBA application for a generator, propane tank, and overhang at 6 Kruskyville Road (SMF Universal LLC). The meeting will also…
Zoning Board of Appeals considers residential additions on Calhoun St and Woodbury Rd
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding two residential property requests. The board will consider a special exception for an addition at 63 Calhoun St and a variance for a garage addition at 253 Woodbury Rd.
Zoning Board of Appeals to hold hearings on three property cases
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and voting sessions for three specific cases. These include requests for structure expansion, residential demolition and reconstruction, and an appeal of a zoning permit.