Planning Commission Meeting 02.11.2026

The City of Middletown Planning Commission meeting focused extensively on reviewing and discussing eight special interest areas as part of the Middletown Development Code update. The commission examined vision statements, development guidelines, and zoning considerations for areas including the undeveloped east end, town mall site, Todd Hunter employment district, South Main Street residential area, Oakland neighborhood, paperboard site, riverfront area, and Central Avenue corridor. Key themes included promoting mixed-use developments, pedestrian-oriented design, appropriate buffering between industrial and residential zones, and encouraging modern architectural styles. The commission also discussed overlay districts to codify development guidelines and addressed challenges related to zoning, environmental remediation, and housing development. Additionally, the meeting included information about an upcoming American Planning Association workshop, with members invited to attend to enhance their planning and zoning knowledge.