Groton Planning and Zoning Commission - 6/9/26

The Groton Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on zoning regulation amendments and housing development policies. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a zoning text amendment (REG00002) to allow open space common interest communities with specific commercial uses limited to 5,000 square feet, such as pet grooming, veterinary services, and small-scale restaurants, subject to special permits. The commission debated the appropriateness of commercial uses like restaurants in residential zones and agreed to clarify permitted uses in the zoning tables. Additionally, the commission reviewed state-mandated changes affecting middle housing, parking requirements for developments with fewer than 17 units, and zoning map protest procedures. They also discussed the working waterfront zone's residential use restrictions due to flooding concerns. The meeting concluded with plans to prepare further text amendments to comply with new housing laws and to schedule upcoming meetings for continued zoning discussions.