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This bill prohibits municipalities from imposing mandatory minimum parking requirements for any development, effectively eliminating existing regulations that previously mandated a specific number of parking spaces per dwelling unit. The legislation modifies Connecticut's zoning regulations to remove language specifying parking minimums, such as requiring one parking space for a studio or one-bedroom unit and two spaces for units with two or more bedrooms. Additionally, the bill makes several related changes to zoning regulations, including provisions for accessory apartments, which will now have more flexible requirements around parking, design, and occupancy. The changes aim to provide municipalities and developers with greater flexibility in urban planning and housing development, potentially encouraging more dense, efficient land use and reducing barriers to housing creation. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and will repeal existing sections of state law related to parking requirements, giving municipalities more discretion in how they approach parking and development standards.

Housing and Urban Affairs

Planning and Development Committee (Joint)

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