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Commission adopts changes to special‑exception and public‑hearing procedures

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Summary

Torrington amended zoning rules to revise special‑exception standards and public‑hearing procedures, removing certain neighborhood character references, repealing time limits on most special exceptions, and codifying sign‑posting and filing requirements consistent with recent state law changes.

The Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission on July 16 approved amendments to zoning regulations governing special exceptions and public‑hearing procedures to bring the city code into alignment with 2021 state statutory changes and current practice.

Changes to section 8.2 remove or modify references to "character of the…

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