WestCOG has published Zoning Nonconformities: Where Rules and Reality Diverge, a statewide review of how Connecticut municipalities regulate nonconforming lots, buildings, and land uses. The report compiles data from all 167 municipalities with zoning and provides practical guidance to help local commissions align their regulations with current state statutes and case law.

Nonconforming properties—those established legally but no longer meeting present-day standards—are common across Connecticut. The report identifies trends, clarifies evolving statutory protections, and outlines model approaches to maintaining and adapting existing structures.

Designed as a resource for planners, zoning officials, and commissioners, the study supports local efforts to modernize regulations while preserving historic character and promoting reinvestment in established neighborhoods. For additional information or questions regarding the report contact Charlie Vidich at cvidich@westcog.org