Zoning Regulations

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The Zoning Regulations govern the use of land, and the shape, size, height and setback of buildings. Zoning also regulates signs, required parking, open space, historic preservation and affordable housing, etc. The Regulations are updated regularly with any recent text amendments.

The City's regulations consist of the Zoning Regulations proper, listed below, and the Zoning Map.

Zoning Regulations as of August 15, 2025

  1. Combined Zoning Regulations August 15, 2025
  2. Cover, Table of Contents and Instructions
  3. Section 1 - General Provisions
  4. Section 2 - Permits and Approvals
  5. Section 3 - Definitions
  6. Section 4 - Use Regulations and Standards
  7. Section 5 - Districts and District Regulations
  8. Section 6 - Design Standards for Publicly Accessible Amenity Space
  9. Section 7 - Below Market-Rate Housing Program
  10. Section 8 - Historic Preservation
  11. Section 9 - Sustainability and Resiliency
  12. Section 10 - Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, Structures and Lots
  13. Section 11 - Sign Regulations
  14. Section 12 - Mobility
  15. Appendix A
  16. Appendix B
  17. Appendix C

Recent Updates to the Zoning Regulations

The following updates are not reflected in the above version of the Stamford Zoning Regulations:

Application #                               Affected Sections                                         Effective Date

Application 225-22                    3.B., 7.                                                              9/23/2025

Application 225-31                    2.B., 2.C.                                                           9/23/2025

Application 225-32                    2.I., 5.JJ                                                            12/15/2025

Application 225-40                    3.B., APPENDIX B                                          12/15/2025

Application 225-41                    1.-5., 12, APPENDIX A                                     1/20/2026

Application 225-42                    all                                                                       1/20/2026

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