About Us

The Planning and Zoning Commission is an elected nine-member board responsible for the overall planning of the Town.

Click here for a list of the current Planning and Zoning Commission members, and their terms.

In its Planning capacity, the Commission prepares the Comprehensive Town Plan (Plan of Conservation and Development), and updates the plan every 10 years.  The Commission approves subdivisions of land to create building lots.

Click here for the latest amendment to the POCD (adopted 11/13/07)

In its Zoning capacity, the Commission is responsible for the review and approval of site plans for the construction of commercial and office buildings, for the development of recreational facilities, and for the construction of municipal and institutional facilities.

Planning and Zoning Commission members also serve as members of the Inland Wetland Board. They are responsible for the review and approval of activities involving the alteration and/or disturbance of lands designated as wetlands, and watercourses (lakes, ponds, streams and brooks). The Inland Wetland Board acts as the Aquifer Protection Agency for the Town.

Contact Us If You Need...

• Information about the Plan of Conservation and Development
• Approval of subdivisions
• Approval of plans for the construction of commercial and office buildings
• Approval of home occupations
  Approval for the change of use of a property or business
  
  Forms, fee schedules and other useful information can be found
  by clicking on "Procedures" and "Zoning Regulations" 
  in the bulleted list above.

How to Reach Us

• Office Administrator:              203-431-2766
• Director of Planning:              203-431-2769
• Zoning Enforcement Officer:    203-431-2768
• Wetlands Inspector:              203-431-2383
• Assistant to the Planner:        203-431-2767
• Fax: 203-431- 2737

We Are Located At

Town Hall Annex
66 Prospect Street

Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday