Comprehensive Land Use Regulations Update
| Location: | Connecticut |
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| Posted: | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | Town of Clinton |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
Comprehensive Land Use Regulations Update
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| Category: | Request for Proposals / Qualifications |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for
Proposals
Town of Clinton, CT
Comprehensive Land Use
Regulations Update
September 1, 2026
Town of Clinton, CT
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Request for Proposals
Clinton CT Comprehensive Land Use Regulations Update
The Town of Clinton seeks proposals from qualified firms to assist the Planning and Zoning
Commission in drafting comprehensive updates to its Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Proposals
shall be submitted by mail or hand delivery to: Michelle Benivegna, Town Manager, by 11:00 A.M. on
October 13, 2026. Prospective consultants may review this Request and any associated updates at:
Bid Postings • Clinton, CT • CivicEngage. Questions may be submitted via email to: Mary Schettino,
mschettino@clintonct.gov by September 22, 2026.
About Clinton
Clinton is a historic coastal community of just over 13,000 with a variety of development patterns and
environments. The landscape ranges from beaches and marshlands to woodlands and streams, with
residential neighborhoods and commercial areas located throughout. Clinton is part of the Lower
Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments, and actively participates in regional planning
efforts, while maintaining a distinct local sense of community. The Town is located along the
Interstate 95 Corridor, and hosts a train station and bus service connecting to nearby cities and
beyond. Commercial and industrial areas are concentrated along and in proximity to the Route 1
Corridor, near the Exit 63 Interchange, and along the waterfront. Clinton is often recognized as the
home of Clinton Premium Outlets, and also hosts a number of retail centers, restaurants, marinas, and
manufacturing facilities. Clinton’s Downtown has been the topic of recent community discussion
about revitalization. Like many coastal Connecticut towns, Clinton’s demographics are trending
toward older and smaller households, however the Town remains desirable for new residents and
families due to somewhat lower housing costs as compared to neighboring communities, high quality
recreational and educational programs, and a strong sense of community. Topics including affordable
housing, economic development, sustainability, resiliency, and planning for infrastructure have been
the subject of recent community conversation. Clinton completed an update to its Plan of
Conservation and Development in 2025.
Project Summary
The Town of Clinton seeks consulting services to assist the Planning and Zoning Commission in
drafting a comprehensive update to its Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. This process will be
managed through the Planning Office, with oversight by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The
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Zoning Regulations have been periodically updated through July of 2026. The Subdivision Regulations
were last amended in 2009. This project will result in coordinated regulations that reflect the goals of
the 2025 Plan of Conservaton and Development and other relevant plans. The final product will
include well-organized and straightforward regulations in digital and print format that are accessible
to users with varied land use knowledge. The Town envisions a robust public engagement process,
with input from residents, businesses, community organizations, and the development community.
The selected consultant will prepare comprehensive revisions to Clinton’s Zoning and Subdivision
Regulations to comply with all requirements of the Connecticut General Statutes and relevant case
law and will assist the Town in the formal adoption process of the final plan. The scope of services
shall include an in-depth review of current plans and regulations, recommendations and explanations
for changes, and user-friendly documents that are accessible in both print and online formats.
Scope of Work
Elements of the project should include, but are not limited to:
• A review of the 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development and recommendations for
regulatory amendments to achieve the goals and objectives in the POCD.
• A review of the regulations for inconsistencies with the State of Connecticut General Statutes
and relevant case law and recommendations to resolve these inconsistencies.
• Resolution of conflicting standards, unclear language, and outdated uses and requirements
within the current regulations.
• Coordination of development and construction standards between the Zoning and Subdivision
regulations.
• A review of the permitted uses in all zones.
• A review of definitions to update language as appropriate and add definitions where needed.
• Evaluation of lot standards and dimensional requirements, with an assessment of
opportunities to reduce widespread nonconformities and achieve desired development
patterns.
• Assessment of opportunities for amendments to support the Town’s vision and goals for the
Downtown area.
• Evaluation of design requirements and development of cohesive standards relating to building
design, site amenities, landscaping, lighting, parking, and signage.
• A review of standards related to open space, natural resource protection, resiliency, and
hazard mitigation.
• Assessment of requirements and goals related to housing development that addresses
opportunities to diversify housing at all income levels at an appropriate scale for Clinton.
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• Evaluate opportunities to streamline the permitting process to support efficiency and
predictability while maintaining appropriate oversight for development.
• Review the efficacy of enforcement language.
• Provide graphic-rich examples in the document to illustrate the application of the regulations.
• Develop a user-friendly summary of permitting requirements and timeframes.
• Complete updates to the Zoning Map as needed and deliver files for use in the Town’s
Geographic Information System.
In completing the scope of work, the selected consultant/firm will ensure amendments have been
coordinated between and reviewed by relevant departments and agencies including Land Use,
Building, Public Works, Health, Fire Marshal, Police, Fire Department, Tree Warden, and as needed,
the Consulting Town Engineer. Feedback should be solicited from the Zoning Board of Appeals, Inland
Wetlands Commission, Conservation Commission, Water Pollution Control Commission, Harbor
Management Commission, Economic Development Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission,
and groups such as the Tree, Beautification, and Sustainability Committees on topics related to their
work.
The Regulations Committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission will schedule monthly meetings
during the course of the project, which will generally be held on the first Thursday of each month at
6:00pm. Periodic updates to the full Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular meetings are
expected. The selected consultant/firm should anticipate at least two general public meetings to
invite comment on the proposed regulations and will provide a proposal for a meaningful public
engagement strategy.
Submittal Requirements
Submit four physical copies and one digital (PDF) copy of the proposal organized as follows:
1. Submittal letter summarizing the proposal, and including contact information for the person
managing the consultant/firm’s communications during the selection process.
2. Consultant/Firm History and a summary of relevant technical capacity and work on similar
projects.
3. Project organizational chart and resumes of key personnel and/or subcontractors who would
be involved in the project.
4. Scope of Work outlining the services to be provided and the proposed approach to the project.
This Scope should include the methodology and process that will be used.
5. A summary of deliverables and an associated timeline for the project.
6. References for past similar projects, including contacts and a summary of project similarities.
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7. Fee proposal, broken down by project phase and deliverables. The fee proposal should include
separate costs for drafting the zoning and subdivision regulations.
Selection Criteria
The Town will review timely proposals and consider the following when selecting a consultant/firm:
1. The technical capacity, experience, and outcomes with similar and relevant work of the
consultant/firm and specific professionals who will manage and participate in the project.
2. The presentation and quality of the proposal, including demonstration of the consultant/firm’s
familiarity with and understanding of the Town of Clinton or communities with similar
characteristics.
3. The proposed approach to the regulations update and the experience of the project team in
leading similar work.
4. The ability of the consultant/firm to provide materials in a timely manner and complete the
regulations update through adoption hearings. The overall workload and capacity of key
project personnel will be evaluated.
5. Relevant experience and success in creating a robust, meaningful, and effective community
engagement process.
6. Review of the quality and format of similar completed projects.
7. An evaluation of the fee proposal. The Town will select the firm with proposal that best
matches desired project outcomes. The Town is not required to select the lowest fee proposal,
and reserves the right to negotiate fees with the selected consultant/firm.
General Information
1. The Town of Clinton reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and reserves
the right to waive technicalities where such action best serves the interest of the Town. The
Town of Clinton reserves the right to withdraw its RFP at any time prior to final selection, in its
sole discretion.
2. The Town of Clinton will be the sole and exclusive judge of quality and compliance with
proposal specifications in any of the matters pertaining to this RFP. The Town reserves the
right to award the contract in any manner it deems to be in the best interest of the Town of
Clinton.
3. All responses provided should be as detailed as possible to provide the proposal evaluators
with enough information to make a fair assessment of the proposer’s qualifications and
approach.
4. The Town will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation or submittal of this
RFP or subsequent presentations.
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