Zoning Department

Southbury Zoning Regulations Update

The Town of Southbury has partnered with SLR Consulting to undertake a comprehensive review, update, and reformatting of the Town’s Zoning Regulations.

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 As a result, the current regulations have become fragmented, with language that is at times unclear and structurally outdated.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.

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