Newington approves middle housing zoning amendments
Newington approved zoning amendments implementing state middle housing requirements. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to adopt regulations establishing standards for middle housing parking, landscaping, and open space on multiple code sections, with an effective date of July 1,
Town Plan & Zoning Commission · Meeting of June 24, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Newington approved zoning amendments implementing state middle housing requirements. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to adopt regulations establishing standards for middle housing parking, landscaping, and open space on multiple code sections, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. Town Planner Paul Dickson explained the amendments provide developers flexibility while maintaining town planning standards.
The regulations remove maximum unit size restrictions, allow mixed-use residential development on the same site, and establish new standards for converting existing buildings to residential use.
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Source: the Town Plan & Zoning Commission meeting of June 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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