City of Bridgeport (COB): IWWA and PZC Meeting - 8.31.2026

The City of Bridgeport held a joint meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (IWWA) and the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) on August 31, 2026. The IWWA reviewed applications for construction of single-family dwellings, approving one with conditions including a 30-foot wetland buffer, additional plantings, and a $6,500 bond due to missing information. Another application was deferred due to incomplete data. The PZC discussed several zoning and land use matters, including a petition for a temporary construction easement at 925 Brewster Street to facilitate the Ash Creek Pedestrian Bridge project, which received a positive recommendation to the city council. The commission also considered zone changes to accommodate an auto dealership and industrial uses, with motions to approve these changes passing. Additionally, a liquor permit for a restaurant and bar at 1198-1200 East Main Street was approved after community engagement. Discussions included conditions for new developments such as sidewalk construction and parking accommodations. The meeting featured motions passed related to zoning approvals, easement acquisitions, and deferred items, reflecting ongoing urban development and infrastructure projects in Bridgeport.