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The Zoning Regulations govern the use of land, and the shape, size, height and setback of buildings. In Stamford's neighborhoods and provide the standard for the future development. Zoning also regulates signs, required parking open space, historic preservation and affordable housing, etc. The regulation also contains important environmental protection standards including coastal area management, flood prone area protect open space, and soil erosion and sedimentation control. The Zoning Regulations are available for free online and in print for sale at the Land Use Bureau. The Regulations are updated annually with any text amendments that occurred during the prior year. Please click the link below to access the Zoning Sections, updated to January 17, 2023 as well as the combined Zoning Regulations. PDFs of Sections which were not modified between December 7, 2022 and January 17, 2023 display the December 7,2022 revision date.

Combined Zoning Regulations January 17, 2023

Zoning Regulations

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