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Town officials say they’re planning next week to file an application with the state to secure four years of relief from a widely discussed statute that opens the door to more affordable housing developments in New Canaan. The town’s voluminous Application for State Certificate of Affordable Housing Completion is expected to go to the Connecticut […]
Planning & Zoning Commission’s have “a very limited ability” to deny applications for affordable housing developments, according to a memo from the town attorney’s office. Considerations such as standards set out in local zoning regulations building height, coverage and setbacks, for example density requirements, neighborhood character and parking, cannot be a reason for a P&Z Commission to […]
Thirty-one of the 102 units proposed for a multi-family residential development at Weed and Elm Streets are to be rented at “affordable” rates, according to an application filed this week with the town. Those restricted rates calculated using Fair Market Rents, currently about $1,033 for a one-bedroom unit and $1,264 for a two-bedroom, and made available to […]
The Board of Selectmen last week approved the hiring of a consultant to help the town qualify for four years of relief from a widely discussed state affordable housing law. Under the Affordable Housing Appeals Act, known by its statute number “8-30g,” developers may skirt local zoning regulations in towns where less than 10% of […]