City Hall is open 8 AM - 4 PM, M-F until further notice. THE NEW DATE FOR SHELTON-DERBY CONCERT & FIREWORKS WILL BE ON FRI., SEPT. 3 WITH RAIN DATE OF SAT., SEPT. 4. CONCERT BEGINS AT 7 PM AND FIREWORKS FOLLOW AT 9 PM AT THE RIVERWALK ON CANAL STREET IN SHELTON. -------- **PLEASE NOTE** - Over the next few months, the Plumb Library may be closed for business on warm days as the main air conditioning compressor is non-functional. Due to the pandemic, we are experiencing delays in obtaining parts. Before visiting the Plumb Library, please call 203-924-1580, Ext. 5101 for its opening or closing status. The Huntington Branch Library will continue with its regular hours of Mon-Fri 10-4 and Saturdays 10-3. Thank you for your patience.

City of Shelton, Connecticut

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Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for administrative and technical assistance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. In addition, the Department provides general planning, zoning and permitting assistance to the public.

Other duties include the processing and filing of all zoning and planning applications. Additionally, the Department prepares all meeting agendas, legal notices for zone changes and special exception applications in accordance with state statutes and provides general assistance to other departments, boards and agencies. Staff Reports are provided monthly to the Commission, special studies are conducted on an as need basis and assistance is provided for the Coastal Area Management Program. Quarterly and Annual reports are also prepared and distributed to all City Departments and Boards as well as the preparation of the Annual Department Budget.

The Department is also responsible for overseeing the Zoning Enforcement Program including the enforcement of local zoning regulations and sediment and erosion control regulations. Duties also include the processing of Zoning Permits for dwelling units, additions, pools, decks, sheds, home offices, commercial/industrial occupancy and fillingand grading.

The Planning and Zoning Commission conducts their regular meetings every month, as posted online and on the City calendar. Special Meetings are conducted on an as need basis and are usually held on the last Wednesday of the month.

 

P&Z Project Material

 

Applications for COC

 

Informal Consideration

 

Zoning Documents

You can download these documents and print them on your local printer. These documents are .PDF (Portable Document Format) files requiring the use of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader© version 4.0 and above needed to read these files.

  1. Permit Flow Chart
  2. Subdivision Regulations
  3. Planning & Zoning Regulations (amended to March 11, 2016) (725.97 kB)
  4. Schedule A (Permitted Uses) (52.3 kB)
  5. Schedule B – Standards (61.88 kB)
  6. Off Street Parking And Loading Regulations (112.73 kB)
  7. PDD Regulations
  8. Adopted POCD
  9. RFD Regulations
  10. Building Zoning Map
  11. Adopted Sign Regulations
  12. 2017 Update of 2006 POCD
  13. Designed Residential Developments: Effective 9/01/17
  14. CITY OF SHELTON PDD POSTINGS  (2-6-2019)
  15. District Requirements PDD   (2-6-2019)
  16. PDD SECTIONS   (2-6-2019)

zoning open projects

Application for COC

PZ Informal Consideration

Location:

City Hall
54 Hill Street – Third Floor
Shelton, CT 06484

Telephone:

(203) 924-1555 ext. 1510

Hours:

Tuesday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Public Hours:

Tuesday – Friday 8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

By Appointment or if Staff is Available:

Tuesday – Friday 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Dept. Head:

Alexander Rosetti, Planning & Zoning Administrator

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