Jul 1, 2026Board meeting
Old Lyme Zoning Commission Special Meeting
The Commission held a public hearing to discuss two proposed zoning regulation amendments in response to Public Act 251. The first amendment concerns mixed-use middle housing, requiring the town to allow multi-family or mixed-use development in commercial zones. The second amendment addresses residential parking requirements, including the removal of off-street parking minimums for residential developments with 16 or fewer units, and the establishment of parking management districts. Legal counsel and planning experts advised on the importance of adopting these amendments to ensure the town maintains regulatory control over development, and discussed clarifying site development plan requirements to meet statutory standards.