Planning and Zoning Department

The Planning and Zoning Department serves four separate yet interrelated boards and commissions: the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Environmental Protection Commission and the Architectural Review Board.

Planning and Zoning Office, Room 211
Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
203 656-7351 phone
203 656-7385 fax
Open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, closed Holidays

Jeremy Ginsberg
Planning & Zoning Director
jginsberg@darienct.gov
Richard Jacobson
Environmental Protection Officer
David Keating
Assistant Director/Zoning Enforcement Officer
Robert (Woody) Woodside
Code Compliance Officer

Zoning Permits--A list of Zoning Permits now pending review in the Planning and Zoning Dept. is here.

Zoning Regulations and Map

Town of Darien Zoning Regulations (The regulations were recently amended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the most recent amendment takes effect on August 5, 2012.)

Zoning Map of Darien (The map was last amended by the Planning and Zoning Commission in November 2012 and took effect on December 30, 2012.)

Aquifer Protection Area Regulations (took effect on 12/17/2007)

Subdivision Regulations

Town of Darien Subdivision Regulations (last amended 6/7/2009)

Application Fees (all fees are non-refundable).

Current application fees for P&Z, ZBA, EPC, and ARB--scroll down to Appendix B in this link (last revised May 1, 2011)

Application and Instruction Forms

Planning and Zoning Commission Application Form
Information on Permit Applications for Attics and/or Basements
Basement and Attic Calculation Sheet
**The Building Department must be contacted prior to submitting any paperwork!! A Building Official must view the site and confirm that it is possible to finish part of the basement.**
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Application Form (last updated in May 2011 to reflect new application fee)
Application for Architectural Review Board (ARB) (last updated October 2009)

2006 Town Plan of Conservation & Development

The Planning and Zoning Department has completed the 2006 Town Plan, as required by Section 8-23 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (more...)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make an appointment to discuss my property?
How can I purchase a copy of the Darien Zoning Regulations?
Are any permits necessary to construct a fence on my property?
What are the setbacks for my property?
How soon before a public hearing do I need to notify my neighbors of my application?
I’m thinking of constructing a swimming pool on my property. Anything I should know?
What is the fee for a Zoning Permit? (newly updated in May 2011)
How long does it take to get my Zoning Permit reviewed? (see related list of pending Zoning Permits above on this page)
Does an ice rink need Planning & Zoning Commission review and action?
Are there any regulations regrading signs?
What are construction hours allowed within the Town of Darien?

Planning and Zoning Department Quarterly Reports

Annual State of the Town Addresses

Southwestern Regional Planning Agency (SWRPA)

Five Mile River Watershed Plan

This page last updated on May 10, 2013.