Danbury
Upcoming
Environmental Impact Commission
The regular July 8, 2026 meeting of the Environmental Impact Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. One seeks to eliminate landscape parking island trees for a solar array at 65 Sandpit Road. Another requests to increase building coverage from 20% to 20.7% and reduce rear setback from 35' to 20.1' for an addition at 9 Bronson Road. A continued hearing will consider permitting an illuminated sign to change content at intervals of no less than 2.5 minutes at 70 Newtown Road.
- Public hearing #26-10: Eliminate landscape requirement of parking island trees for solar array installation at 65 Sandpit Road
- Public hearing #26-11: Increase building coverage to 20.7% and reduce rear setback to 20.1' for addition at 9 Bronson Road
- Continued public hearing #26-09: Permit illuminated sign to change content every 2.5 minutes at 70 Newtown Road
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Planning Commission
The regular meeting of the Danbury Planning Commission scheduled for July 1, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is July 15, 2026.
Boards of Awards
The Board of Awards will consider and potentially award contracts for several city needs, including inspection services for the Downtown Danbury Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase 2B, emergency vehicle equipment for police and fire departments, a bulky waste truck, road salt, tree services, tires, plumbing rates, and alarm monitoring. The meeting is hybrid with in-person and Zoom attendance options.
- Construction inspection services for Downtown Danbury Streetscape Renaissance Project Phase 2B
- Furnish and install emergency vehicle equipment for police and fire departments
- Purchase of new Freightliner 114SD tandem axle bulky waste truck for Forestry Dept.
- Treated road salt for 2026/2027 season for Highway Dept.
- Tree services for Public Works Dept. and annual purchase of tires and related services
Zoning Board of Appeals
This meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026.
City Council
The Charter Revision Commission is holding a public hearing to gather resident feedback on a proposed draft of the City Charter. The draft includes significant changes to how city government is structured and how officials are elected.
- Proposal to extend terms for Mayor and City Council from 2 to 4 years
- Proposal to shift municipal elections to a quadrennial cycle starting in 2027
- Proposed term extensions to 4 years for Treasurer, Constables, Town Clerk, and Zoning Commission
- Changes to Board of Education election cycles and term lengths
- Establishment of a reapportionment advisory commission by February 15, 2032
City Council
The Charter Revision Commission will consider and vote on a motion to approve the draft report and submit it to the Town Clerk. This is the ninth meeting of the commission, focusing on finalizing proposed changes to the city charter.
- Motion to approve Charter Draft Report and submission to Town Clerk
Environmental Impact Commission
The Environmental Impact Commission will consider a proposal for alterations to a dwelling at 12 Sage Road, including an addition and screened-in porch. They will also receive updates on seven notices of violation at properties across the city.
- Application #1269 for dwelling alterations at 12 Sage Road (RA-20 zone)
- Seven notices of violation at properties including 111 Coalpit Hill Rd, 124 Franklin St, 18 Spruce Mountain Rd, 5 Oak Ln, 25 & 24 Miry Brook Rd, 130-132 Great Plain Rd
Civil Service Commission
The commission is meeting to certify and qualify candidates for various municipal roles. They will specifically address eligibility lists for pipe installers, truck drivers, and police officers.
- Certification of Pipe Installer I eligibility list
- Qualification of Truck Driver applications
- Removal of candidates from Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
- Personnel update: Leandro Martinez hired for General Carpentry
- Personnel update: Melissa May promoted to Intelligence Coordinator
Boards of Awards
The Board of Awards will consider renewing the annual contract for the Incident Management, Communications & Mass Notification System used by the Office of Emergency Management. They will also review and award Bid #03-25-26-06 for chemicals for the Water Department. Both items involve public spending but no dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Renewal of annual Incident Management, Communications & Mass Notification System for Office of Emergency Management
- Award of Bid #03-25-26-06 for Chemicals – Water Dept.
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission holds two public hearings on major zoning regulation and map amendments. One petition revises multiple sections of the zoning code and adds new sections. The other petition rezoned properties to create a Mixed-Use Transit Oriented District, a Priority Housing Development Overlay Zone, and two Conservation & Traffic Mitigation Districts, in compliance with state HB 8002. The commission may discuss and take action on both items.
- Petition to amend Sections 2.B., 5.A.-5.I., 8.C., 10B., 10.I. of zoning regulations and add Sections 5.J. & 8.F.
- Petition to amend Zoning Map to implement MU-TOD, Priority Housing Overlay, and two Conservation & Traffic Mitigation Districts
- Compliance with HB 8002, a state housing and transit law
- Planning Department Staff Report and PC recommendations available for review
- List of properties proposed for rezoning referenced
City Council
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will consider a water extension request at 15 Great Pasture Road. Committee members and department representatives will discuss and potentially vote on the request. A public hearing may be held as part of the proceedings.
- Water extension request for 15 Great Pasture Road
City Council
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an amendment to the Danbury-Bethel Interlocal Sewer and Water Agreement. The amendment is required for a proposed light industrial development at 15 Great Pasture Road, which lies partly in Danbury and partly in Bethel. Bethel has already approved the amendment.
- Resolution to authorize mayor to sign Amendment to Danbury-Bethel Interlocal Sewer and Water Agreement for development at 15 Great Pasture Road