Planning & Zoning 08/03/2026

The North Haven Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on August 3, 2026, primarily addressed a proposed text amendment to zoning regulations to permit a licensed cannabis and hemp-infused beverage distributor to operate a warehouse facility in the town's industrial zones. The applicant, Justin Fritz, detailed the nature of the business as a wholesale logistics operation with no retail sales or public access, seeking to be treated like other distributors without special permit requirements. The commission heard extensive public opposition citing concerns about public health, safety, and community impact, urging denial of the amendment. Additionally, the meeting included site plan reviews and approvals for outdoor storage and security improvements at various industrial and commercial properties, including a revised security plan for an Amazon facility. The commission approved meeting dates for 2027 and discussed bond considerations for ongoing projects. No votes on the cannabis text amendment were recorded in the transcript, but the commission considered incorporating prior hearing records into the current proceedings.