Planning and Zoning Special meeting 8-12 -2026

The Milford Planning and Zoning Board held a special meeting on August 12, 2026, primarily to discuss compliance with Connecticut's Public Act 25-1, which mandates zoning changes to allow transit-oriented middle housing (multifamily developments of 2 to 9 units) in commercial and mixed-use zones by site plan or summary review. The board reviewed proposed amendments to zoning regulations to incorporate these requirements, including adjustments to parking minimums for multifamily developments and clarifications on allowable uses in various zoning districts. Additionally, the board discussed potential overlay zoning for the CDD3 district to encourage economic development and housing options, particularly in underutilized areas such as the former mall site. The meeting included considerations for revising the shopping center design district regulations to remove previously allowed but undeveloped housing provisions and to tighten controls on uses to protect community interests. The board planned to further review and potentially adopt these zoning changes in upcoming meetings, with an emphasis on balancing development opportunities with community impact and economic feasibility.