Commission debates merging planning and development-review duties into single DRB

Feb 25, 2026

Commission members discussed the pros and cons of combining the Planning Commission and Development Review Board (DRB), citing other towns' experience that centralizing review reduced delays but also raises quasi-judicial and notice concerns.

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Commission members discussed whether Stamford should merge planning and development-review responsibilities into a single Development Review Board.

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