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West Haven Council Adopts New Rules for Self‑Storage: 250‑foot setback, design and parking standards
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 03‑2026 updating Title 15 land‑use rules for self‑storage facilities: a 250‑foot setback standard, clarified definitions for open and indoor storage, design requirements for interior-access buildings and a new parking formula. The measure passed on roll call.
The West Haven City Council voted Feb. 4 to adopt Ordinance 03‑2026, updating local land‑use rules for self‑storage facilities to set new setbacks, design standards and parking requirements.
Mayor Rob Vanderwood introduced the ordinance, which community director Steven Nelson described as a response to feedback from the planning commission and earlier council meetings. Nelson said staff revised definitions for “open self storage,” added a new section specifically regulating self‑storage facilities, and proposed a 250‑foot setback for outdoor storage uses (down from the existing 800‑foot standard for some parcels). He also said the ordinance provides an alternative for…
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