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Zoning panel adopts text amendment to allow conversions of existing business buildings to residences by special exception
Summary
The Simsbury Zoning Commission voted 4–2 to adopt ZC25‑28, a text amendment to Section 4.5 allowing conversion of existing commercial structures to residential uses in B1, B2 and B3 zones by special exception; staff said the change aligns with local POCD housing goals and forthcoming state legislation on 'middle housing.'
The Simsbury Zoning Commission on Nov. 7 adopted a text amendment (ZC25‑28) to Section 4.5 of the town zoning regulations to permit the conversion of existing commercial buildings to residential uses in B1, B2 and B3 zones through a special‑exception review and public hearing.
Planning Director George framed the change as a narrow, reuse‑focused step supported by the Planning Commission. George told the commission the Planning Commission “provided a positive recommendation” and that the revision was consistent with the town’s Plan of…
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