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Commission adds rule allowing limited site‑plan conversions of vacant nursing homes to multifamily housing
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to add a new Section 6.5.4 to allow site‑plan approval — rather than special exception — for conversions of nursing homes or congregate care facilities vacant at least 90 days, provided the building is not expanded or modified by more than 10% of its footprint and multifamily uses are allowed in the zone.
The Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 26 approved a zoning regulation amendment creating limited authorization for conversions of former nursing homes and congregate‑care facilities to multifamily housing.
City planner Jeremy Leifert said the change is intended to implement statutory revisions in Public Act 24‑143. “This modification would provide for a…
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