City of Groton Planning and Zoning Commission - 10/20/26

The City of Groton Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 20, 2026, to review attorney comments and proposed updates to the city’s zoning regulations. Discussion focused on clarifying definitions and permitted uses, aligning terminology throughout the regulations, addressing standards for housing and development, and correcting formatting and cross-references. The commission also discussed changes required by Connecticut statute. The zoning bylaws item was tabled pending further attorney comments.

The commission voted 7–0 to schedule a public hearing on the comprehensive zoning-regulation changes for November 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.; staff will prepare and post explanatory materials. The September meeting minutes were approved with an amendment. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending decisions were identified.