City of Bridgeport (COB): IWWA and PZC Meeting - 7.27.2026

The City of Bridgeport held a joint meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency (IWWA) and the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) on July 27, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included multiple zoning and special permit applications for residential and mixed-use developments, as well as liquor license approvals. Notable projects reviewed included the construction of single-family dwellings, an 8-unit residential building with commercial storefronts at 378 Park Avenue, and adaptive reuse of a former school building into 33 residential units. The commission also considered a certificate of location approval for a package store at 56 Boston Avenue, which involved detailed traffic impact studies and radius mapping to assess proximity to protected uses. Several motions were made to continue or defer applications pending additional information or public input. The meeting also addressed conditions such as landscaping, buffer zones, drainage certification, and bond requirements for certain projects. Public comments reflected concerns about liquor store proliferation and neighborhood impacts. The commission approved some motions, including the easement for an underground electrical vault at 30 Broad Street and the mixed-use development at 378 Park Avenue, with conditions related to sidewalks, street trees, and maintaining existing liquor store footprints. Discussions also touched on the regulation of self-storage facilities and the need for zoning adjustments to balance commercial and residential development. Overall, the meeting focused on land use approvals, development proposals, and related regulatory compliance, with several action items advancing projects that involve private investment and community improvements.