CT SB01252

Authorizes municipal zoning commissions to establish priority housing development zones as overlays on existing residential or commercial districts, effective July 1, 2025

Sets minimum density requirements of 4 units per acre for single-family detached, 6 units per acre for duplex/townhouse, and 10 units per acre for multifamily housing, with multifamily permitted as-of-right

Requires priority housing development zones to cover at least 10% of a municipality's total developable land, excluding wetlands, parks, conservation easements, and steep slopes over half an acre

Allows zoning commissions to modify or eliminate dimensional standards including building height, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking ratios to support desired densities

Reduces the affordable housing threshold for municipalities with approved priority housing zones to qualify for a moratorium certificate from 2% to 1.75% of dwelling units (or 65 vs. 75 housing unit-equivalent points)