What is the mission of the Planning and Zoning Commission?

The Planning and Zoning Commission, under Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes, (Section 8-2, Section 8-23A, 8-3A, 8-224, 8-26E and 8-25) is authorized to prepare and adopt a plan of development, to establish and amend zoning regulations and boundaries; hear and decide on requests for changes in the regulations or boundaries of zoning districts; and review and decide on applications for site approval for commercial and industrial facilities, apartments, mobile home parks, subdivision, resubdivisions, special permits and referrals on town real estate purchases.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and planning staff undertake evaluations and recommend changes to current regulations to better position the town for appropriate growth through the public hearing process.