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East Haven planning commission holds public hearing on proposed outdoor dining zoning change
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission on May 6 published a petition to amend the East Haven Zoning Regulations to regulate accessory outdoor dining for restaurants and food service establishments; the agenda listed a public hearing and a deliberation item for discussion and possible vote, with no vote recorded in the provided transcript.
The Town of East Haven Planning and Zoning Commission listed a public hearing on Application No. 25-29, a petition to amend the East Haven Zoning Regulations to regulate accessory outdoor dining areas for restaurants and food service establishments. The hearing and the subsequent deliberation item were on the agenda for the commission's May 6, 2026 regular meeting at the East Haven Senior Center.
The petition is presented as a Commission-filed item. The agenda specified a public hearing followed by a deliberation session item described as “Discussion and possible vote on Application No. 25-29,” though the provided transcript records only the agenda listing and does not show testimony, staff presentations, or a final vote.
Regulating accessory outdoor dining would affect how restaurants and other food-service businesses place seating, barriers, or temporary structures outside their premises under the town's zoning code. The agenda entry did not include draft regulatory language, specific conditions, or any staff report; additional details and any formal motion were not recorded in the provided material.
The commission's next regular meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026. If the commission proceeds toward a vote, additional public notices or staff reports would typically appear on a future agenda.
