Municipal Zoning Regulations Assistance

2026-11-03

The land use attorney / consultant will provide assistance , as needed , to MetroCOG ’ s member municipalities regarding PA 25 - 1 , with immediate assistance regarding Transit Community Middle Housing Development , Summary Review , and Minimum Parking Requirements that are effective July 1 , 2026 . Services related to this program may include , but are not limited to : • Assisting municipalities with addressing the new requirements outlined in HB 8002 Section 16 - 17 that allow “ Transit Community Middle Housing ” in all commercial and mixed - use zones subject only to a “ Summary Review ”. • Assisting municipalities with understanding the requirements of a “ Summary Review ” and establishing a standardized process . • Identifying the most appropriate zones to allow for middle housing development and include standards for health and safety . • Working with municipal land use staff to ensure language for updated zoning regulations is appropriate for future implementation . • Assisting municipalities with understanding minimum parking requirements outlined in HB 8002 Section 18 - 19 and updating the language around related zoning regulations . • Working with municipal land use staff to create a process fordevelopers submit a parking needs assessment . • Providing municipalities with maps identifying zoning districts impacted by zoning changes in HB 8002 . • Evaluation of existing conditions and providing recommendations for zoning updates that position municipalities for future housing growth in compliance with HB8002 . Alternate Scope of Work : Review PA 25 - 1 : Work with MetroCOG staff and municipal land use staff to ensure full understanding of allregional and municipal requirements associated with PA 25 - 1 .

Connecticut

2026-03-27