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Commission denies proposal to shrink interior-lot requirements after public opposition and uncertainty about citywide impacts

5693451 · August 28, 2025
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Summary

Application 25-13, which would have reduced size and setback standards for interior (rear/flag) lots, was denied 6-0 after commissioners and public commenters raised concerns about citywide impacts, infrastructure and the lack of a city planner's analysis.

The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 27 denied a proposed text amendment (application 25-13) that would have changed rules for interior (rear) lots, including reducing required lot size and altering setback requirements.

Attorney Donna Thomas told the commission her client sought to allow interior lots to be measured by the underlying district lot size (excluding the access way) rather…

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