Planning Commission backs new 'Site‑Specific Development' zoning, sets 50‑acre minimum

Jul 29, 2026

The Fairfield Planning Commission voted to recommend a new Site‑Specific Development (SSD) zoning district to the Town Council, endorsing a two-step preliminary/final review and a 50‑acre minimum to reserve the tool for large, unique projects.

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The Fairfield Planning Commission on July 29 recommended that the Town Council adopt a new Site‑Specific Development (SSD) zoning district that would allow tailored, project‑level regulations for developments the town’s existing zones cannot adequately address. The Commission endorsed a two‑step review — preliminary concept review followed by a final ordinance and development agreement — and agreed to a 50‑acre minimum for SSD applications.

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