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Welcome to the official website of the Town of Durham! Our town, nestled in the heart of Middlesex County, is a tapestry of scenic beauty, historic charm, and community spirit. Durham, with its serene landscapes and deep-rooted history, offers a unique blend of tranquility and vibrancy, embodying the essence of a quintessential small town.
This website is your digital window into Durham, providing a wealth of resources, latest updates, and a peek into the aspects that make our town extraordinary. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, we invite you to explore, connect, and discover all that Durham has to offer.
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30 Town House Road, Durham, CT
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The Durham Planning & Zoning Commission is currently in the process of updating its Residential Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map, and is seeking input from the public. Reasons for revising the regulations and map include the following:
- Existing residential zoning regulations have not been updated for many years;
- Uses permitted under the regulations should be updated to reflect modern laws and practices;
- Minimum lot sizes would be revised to improve housing affordability, and diversity of housing stock;
- Alignment with the town’s Affordable Housing Plan which recommends increased density, infill development, and promoting multi-family housing;
- Two-acre Zoning may be considered exclusionary;
- Alignment with Section 2.6 of the Durham Plan of Conservation & Development, which recommends that consideration be given to evaluating current lot sizes for both residential and multi-family homes;
- Variance requests would be reduced, by reducing the number of non-conforming lots;
- Layout and readability of the document to improve clarity for the users.
In addition, the Planning & Zoning Commission invites the public to submit verbal and/or written comments at its Public Hearing on April 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM. For your convenience, this hearing will be conducted both in-person at Town Hall and via Zoom Teleconference. For more information, please visit the town website at: www.townofdurhamct.org
One of the goals of the commission was to reduce the number of Non-Conforming lots in the town, as this would reduce the need for variance requests; and provide opportunities for smaller lots to improve the affordability and diversity of our housing stock; without compromising the soils, ground water, or environment in our town. It should be recognized that the development any lot (regardless of size) must still comply with the minimum health standards for septic and potable water established by the state and town.
The proposed draft language continues to maintain the current side-yard setback protections for dwellings that were constructed prior to July 15, 1979.
The commission also combined uses that were similar in nature; and definitions were added for uses that were previously undefined. Some of these uses include Daycare (i.e.: Child Day Care Center, Family Day Care Center, Group Home Day Care), which was updated for consistency with Connecticut’s General Statutes; Healthcare Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities (i.e.: Hospitals, Urgent Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, etc.); and Places of Worship (i.e.: Churches, Charitable/ Religious Organizations, etc.). In updating the regulations, the commission also included references to Short-Term Rentals, Home-based Businesses, and Excavation and Earth Removal.
Frank C. DeFelice - Chair
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Durham is a town with a rich history and strong agricultural roots. This video takes you through our tight-knit community, where every resident contributes to the unique fabric of Durham. Our story is as diverse and enduring as every individual who becomes a part of it. This is your invitation to dive into the narrative that makes Durham a charming and vibrant place.