Planning & Zoning

(A graphic from the Town's Waterfront Vision Plan, depicting a section of the proposed Greenway Project-- to download the Waterfront Vision Plan , click here .)

The Planning and Zoning Office has the primary responsibility for managing land use in the Town. The office handles applications for zoning compliance (building permits); zone changes; waivers; land subdivision; costal site plan reviews; erosion and sedimentation control, and special case approvals. The office is involved in long-range planning and also handles liquor permit applications and motor vehicle locations.

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Board of Zoning Appeals:

1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers

Zoning Commission:

3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers

Planning Commission:

Last Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers

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1. APPLICATIONS:

Accessory Apartment Application

Approval of Liquor Location Application

Approval of Motor Vehicle Location

Coastal Site Plan Application

Erosion & Sediment Control Application

Special Case Application

Subdivision Application

Variance Application

Zone Change Application


2. REGULATIONS AND PLANS:

 Zoning Regulations

(The Town's Zoning Regulations create residential, commercial and industrial districts throughout the town and establish standards for each land use within those districts.)

Subdivision Regulations

(The Town's Regulations for land subdivisions of three (3) or more lots or resubdivisions of any size.)

 Plan of Conservation and Development 2003

(The Plan of Conservation and Development was adopted by the Planning Commission in December 2003. This Plan includes the Town's recommendations for future development and areas for protection as well. Major areas of concentration: waterfront development, economic revitalization, affordable housing, open space protection, and the preservation of community character.Partial funding provided by the CT DEP. 149 pages and Appendices)

Waterfront Vision (Greenway) Plan

(The Waterfront Vision Plan was developed as a follow-up to the Plan of Conservation and Development Update 2003. The Plan makes recommendations for a greenway along the waterfront. Funding provided by the CT DEP. 36 pages.)

3. SPECIAL STUDIES: 

Stratford Pathways Study & Plan

(A town wide plan recommending a system of bikeways and walkways throughout the community. Prepared by the Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency, 2007, revised to July 2008, 81 pages).

 Potential for Expansion of Commercial Districts in the Vicinity of Exit 53, Merritt Parkway

(This study assesses the potential for expansion of commercial areas near Main Street and Ryder's Lane. Prepared by the Stratford Planning Department.)

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