Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut property owner files for a zone change (rezoning) from residential to commercial. This is handled by the:
AConnecticut Real Estate Commission
BLocal planning and zoning commission or zoning board✓ Correct
CGovernor's office
DFederal Housing Administration
Explanation
Zone changes (amendments to the zoning map or regulations) are decided by the local planning and zoning commission (or zoning commission), subject to public hearing requirements.
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