AGENDA REQUEST
PUBLIC HEARING TO OPT OUT OF PA21-29 (CGS 8.2(o))
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Public Hearing to opt out of PA21-29 (CGS 8.2(o))
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Background:
To retain the local zoning control of its parking and accessory unit regulations, as local circumstances may dictate in future, the Town must opt out of the provisions of PA 21-29 before January 1, 2023.
Minimum Parking Requirements
PA 21-29 states that zoning regulations may not require more than one parking space for each studio or one- bedroom dwelling unit or more than two parking spaces for each dwelling unit with two or more bedrooms.
The Town of Ledyard has proposed amendments the current Zoning Regulations to eliminate any minimum number of onsite parking spaces per dwelling unit in residential developments to comply with PA 21-29, but would like to reserve the right to make changes in the future if needed.
Accessory Apartments
PA 21-29 states that:
(a) Any zoning regulations adopted pursuant to section 8-2 of the general statutes, as amended by this act, shall
(1) Designate locations or zoning districts within the municipality in which accessory apartments are allowed, provided at least one accessory apartment shall be allowed as of right on each lot that contains a single-family dwelling and no such accessory apartment shall be required to be an affordable accessory apartment;
(2) Allow accessory apartments to be attached to or located within the proposed or existing principal dwelling, or detached from the proposed or existing principal dwelling and located on the same lot as such dwelling;
(3) Set a maximum net floor area for an accessory apartment of not less than thirty per cent of the net floor area of the principal dwelling, or one thousand square feet, whichever i s less, except that such regulations may allow a larger net floor area for such apartments;
( 4) Require setbacks, lot size and building frontage less than or equal to that which is required for the principal dwelling, an...
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