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Sherman P&Z moves to align child care wording with state law; hearing set for June 4
Summary
The commission accepted a Commission‑initiated zoning amendment to replace the word “Day” with “Child” in multiple sections and definitions (citing CGS §19a‑77 and Chapter 368a) to comply with state statute 8‑3j; a public hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted April 9 to accept a Commission‑initiated amendment that replaces the term "Day" with "Child" across zoning sections and definitions to align local language with Connecticut statutes governing child care services.
The proposed changes affect permitted uses in Zones A through D and the definitions in Section 610. The draft language references Connecticut General Statutes Section 19a‑77 and licensing by the Office of Early Childhood under Chapter 368a. Commission members said the amendment is necessary to bring the town's regulations into compliance with State Statute 8‑3j regarding child care services. The commission set a public hearing on the amendment for June 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
A motion to accept the application was made by Commissioner J. Burruano, seconded by Commissioner D. Febbraio, and approved unanimously. The proposed amendments are recorded in the meeting materials with a suggested effective date of June 26, 2026.
The Commission's chair also flagged a related regulatory review need: following the approval of a nonprofit art gallery definition, commission members said they will consider clarifying commercial/for‑profit gallery language in the C zone during a broader regulations review. The child‑care wording amendment is a separate, statute‑driven housekeeping action that will be considered at the June hearing.
