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Commission approves allowing nonresidential childcare in LIP district via special exception
Summary
The commission approved application 25-17 to amend the zoning schedule so nonresidential childcare facilities may be allowed in the LIP district by special exception; motion carried and commissioners set a September 10 effective date.
The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a text amendment (application 25-17) to allow nonresidential childcare facilities in the LIP (Light Industrial/Professional) district by special exception.
Attorney Robert Alito Jr., representing the applicant, told the commission the amendment would change the zoning schedule entry for line 6(c) from “not permitted” to “special exception allowed,” enabling childcare providers to seek permission to locate in LIP areas. "Childcare is an acute need in Shelton," Alito said, arguing LIP districts often adjoin residential neighborhoods and house employees who would use local childcare.
Commissioners closed the public hearing after receiving no public comments. A motion to approve application 25-17 was moved and seconded; the commission approved the amendment on a roll-call vote. Commissioners also modified the motion to set an effective date of Sept. 10 for the amendment.
The approval allows applicants to pursue site-specific special-exception review; it does not automatically rezone any parcel or permit a particular operator — each future childcare proposal in the LIP district must come before the commission under the special-exception process.
