Housing zoning changes reviewed
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The subcommittee reviewed draft zoning changes tied to housing law PA25-1/HB 8002 and agreed on several edits to create a new Summary Review process for some housing applications.
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What this means
The committee went through draft changes to the town’s zoning rules for housing. The biggest change discussed was a new “Summary Review” path for some residential projects, including multi-family housing and duplex residences, instead of the current approval wording. Members also agreed to revise several sections for clarity, remove some outdated language, and update the lighting and site plan requirements to fit the new process.
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- Agreed to add “Summary Review” language in multiple sections of the zoning regulations, including Sections 3.6, 3.7, 9.0, 9.3, 11.2, and related subsections.
- Agreed that duplex residences would be approved under Summary Review rather than zoning permit approval.
- Agreed to update the Schedule of Uses for Residential Districts to include “SR” for Summary Review for multi-family housing 2-9 units and 10 or more units.
- Agreed to strike certain language in Section 8.22 that members questioned as potentially unlawful.
- Agreed to rename the lighting requirement to “A Lighting & Photometric Plan” and delete redundant language about outdoor lighting.
- Approved the June 25, 2026 special meeting minutes by a 3-0 vote.
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Planning & Zoning Sub Committee
Special Meeting
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/82419216948?pwd=uzaA4UMpyNHCE57Q2bcrvwIdXNUSTg.1 Meeting ID: 824 1921 6948 Passcode: 428261 One tap mobile +13052241968,,82419216948#,,,,*428261# US
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- BUSINESS OF THE MEETING
- Discussion of future proposed amendments to the Ledyard Zoning Regulations regarding Housing (PA25-1, aka HB 8002). Review of draft text amendments prepared by Planning Consultant, Kristin Clarke.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
- Planning & Zoning Subcommittee Special Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2026
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
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