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Danbury receives multiple zoning modernization petitions; public hearings set
Summary
Planning Director Waleed Al Bakri submitted a bundle of zoning updates — from fee schedule consolidation to TOD and childcare-related revisions — that the zoning commission received and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and future public hearings in May/June 2025.
At the April 22 meeting the Danbury Zoning Commission received several petitions from Planning Director Waleed Al Bakri proposing broad updates to the zoning regulations, including revisions to definitions, district and use regulations, fee consolidation, and adoption-related language for transit‑oriented development (TOD) and residential districts.
The commission voted to refer the petitions to the Planning Commission for a formal recommendation and to notify surrounding communities and publish required public‑hearing notices under state statutes. Director Al Bakri said the childcare-related amendment in the packet is intended to comply with state requirements while presenting the material in clearer local language.
Commissioners tentatively discussed scheduling and set public‑hearing dates in May or June, with one item noted as scheduled for 05/27/2025 and another potential date of June 10 mentioned for further petitions. No council action or adoption occurred at the meeting; the matters were referred for review and public hearing.
The referrals include edits across multiple sections (definitions; district regulation; special permits; site plan review; parking; sign regulations; fee schedule consolidation) and are intended to harmonize local code with state guidance and the city’s planning priorities.
Next steps: the Planning Commission will review the referrals and report back with recommendations and official public‑hearing dates.
