Central Connecticut Regional Planning AgencyCT  
Serving Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, and Southington

Planning and Zoning Referrals

As required by Sections 8-3b, 8-26b, and 8-23(g)(4) of the Connecticut General Statutes, CCRPA provides advisory review of zoning referrals that affect land within 500 feet of one of their seven municipalities. These referrals include zoning regulation amendments, zone map changes, subdivision regulation amendments, and updates to municipal plans of conservation and development. CCRPA staff evaluates the referral for potential land use conflicts in light of the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). Staff addresses potential intermunicipal and regional impacts created by the proposal, such as traffic, density, environmental impacts, and economic development issues. A final determination of whether the change is in conflict with the POCD is determined by the Comprehensive Plan Committee (CPC). For a schedule of CPC meetings, see the Agency Calendar.

Referral submission procedures

Submission procedures differ depending on the type of referral. Please see categories below for specific procedures.

Proposed zone or zone use change

E-mail or send via certified mail, return receipt requested 30 days prior to the public hearing. If an email from CCRPA indicating the receipt of the referral is not sent to the initiator, the referral must be sent via certified mail, return receipt requested, 25 days prior to the public hearing. For more information, see governing statute.

Proposed subdivision

Send via certified mail, return receipt requested 30 days prior to the public hearing. For more information, see governing statute.

Proposed Plan of Conservation and Development amendments

E-mail or send via certified mail, return receipt requested 65 days prior to the public hearing. If an email from CCRPA indicating the receipt of the referral is not sent to the initiator, the referral must be sent via certified mail, return receipt requested, 60 days prior to the public hearing. For more information, see governing statute.

Referral submission addresses

E-mail referrals to: referrals (at) ccrpa.org.

Mail referrals to:
CCRPA, Attn: Referrals
225 N Main St Ste 304
Bristol, CT 06010-4993