The Town of Southbury has partnered with SLR Consulting to undertake a comprehensive review, update, and reformatting of the Town’s Zoning Regulations.
As part of the process, a public engagement session will be held to inform the public about the goals, background, and current status of the project. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Room 205 at the Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South.
Members of the public may attend on a walk-in basis and will receive an overview of the project along with updates on its progress to date. Interactive activities will be provided to gather public feedback and to help identify which aspects of the project are most important to the community.
In 2023, the Southbury Planning Commission completed and adopted the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), which serves as a guiding document for the Town’s future growth and development. One of the plan’s key recommendations is to update the Zoning Regulations to better align with the POCD’s goals and strategies. Originally adopted in 1966, the Zoning Regulations have not undergone a full update since 1973. As a result, the current regulations have become fragmented, with language that is at times unclear and structurally outdated. The updated Zoning Regulations aim to be more user friendly, utilize modern terminology, establish contemporary development standards, enhance environmental resilience and management, and promote sustainable and high quality economic growth.
To follow progress of the Southbury Zoning Regulations Update project, please visit the town website at www.southbury-ct.org/zoning-regulations-update.
