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Planning and Zoning Department

Planning and Zoning Department

110 Myrtle Avenue, Room 203,
Westport, CT 06880
Telephone: 203-341-1030, Facsimile: 203-454-6145

The P&Z Office is open to the public on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. — 3 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Permits will be issued Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.

E-mail: See "Contact Us"
Note:  All emails sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission from this Web site are received and reviewed by Laurence Bradley, Planning and Zoning Director. Emails received are added to the file until the close of the public hearing.


The Planning and Zoning Staff is responsible for implementing the zoning regulations adopted by the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission.

The department's mission is:

  • to enhance the orderly development of the town
  • to maintain the quality of the residential neighborhoods and business districts
  • enforcing regulations that protect the town from over-development

This is accomplished with a service-oriented staff that provides active and consistent enforcement in a fair and equitable manner in order to maintain property values.

Staff functions include:

  • processing applications and permits
  • providing  information to the elected members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • providing information on land use issues and zoning regulations to the public on a formal and informal basis

The staff is responsible for maintaining a repository of land use information on Westport properties.

See the links listed under "Additional Information" for handouts, forms, and regulations.

Westport Zoning and Subdivision Regulations

The regulations, which are usually updated several times a year, are available for download as PDF files. See the links to the right.

 

Westport Plan of Conservation and Development

The 2007 Town Plan of Conservation and Development has been approved.  Find out more>>

The 1997 Town Plan of Conservation and Development can be downloaded for review and study (pdf, 1.4 mb). Maps are available for review in the Planning and Zoning Office in Town Hall.

Notice Registry

The Planning and Zoning Commission has established a "Notice Registry" for those who wish to find out about certain proposed amendments.  See this news release for more information.

Additional Information

Online Forms