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Phase 1 of the Zoning Rewrite was completed in November 2023 and reorganized the regulations to make them more user-friendly, eliminate redundancies, and ensure compliance with state statutes. Below is a comprehensive report from Cate Hewitt, Deputy Editor for CT Examiner, a download link for the complete presentation from FHI Studios as presented by Francisco Gomes, and Phase 2 information links via the Town website.
First Phase of Zoning Rewrite Heading to Hearing, Vote in Stonington
— cate.hewitt@ctexaminer.com, August 18 2023
STONINGTON — After a second public session, the first phase of the town’s comprehensive rewrite of its zoning regulations is likely headed to a public hearing and a vote by the Planning & Zoning Commission on September 19.
Francis Gomes, Senior Project Manager with FHI studio, told an audience of 30 residents and property owners at a public meeting on Thursday that the focus of phase one is to clean up the regulations and organize the document so that it is effective, workable, and complies with state statutes. Read the article.
The summary presentation and recommendations for Phase 1 (Youtube, 1:59:21)
Information resources:
Phase Two Frequently Asked Questions 200.16 KB
Phase Two: Environment, Sustainability, and Resiliency Workshop Summary 681.13 KB
Phase Two: Environment, Sustainability, and Resiliency Zoning Recommendations 689.73KB
Phase Two: Housing and Residential Districts Workshop Summary 9.16 MB
Phase Two: Housing and Residential Districts Zoning Recommendations 1.39 MB
Phase Two: Housing and Residential Districts Public Meeting Summary 200.54 KB