Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in East Hartford, CT. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Single-family detached housing on the town’s largest lots, with a 30,000 sq ft minimum lot size, 50 ft front yard, 15% maximum building coverage, and 35 ft maximum height.
Single-family detached housing with a 15,000 sq ft minimum lot size, 40 ft front yard, 25% maximum building coverage, and 35 ft maximum height.
Single-family detached housing with a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot size, 25 ft front yard, 35% maximum building coverage, and 35 ft maximum height.
Permits both single-family and two-family dwellings, with a 7,600 sq ft minimum lot size, 25 ft front yard, and 35 ft maximum height.
The town’s multi-family residential district, with a 7,600 sq ft minimum lot size, 25 ft front yard, 35% maximum building coverage, and 35 ft maximum height.
Community-scale business uses on a 5,000 sq ft minimum lot, with a 25 ft front yard, 75% maximum building coverage, and a 100 ft height limit.
Smaller-scale business uses serving nearby neighborhoods, on a 7,500 sq ft minimum lot with a 25 ft front yard and a 100 ft height limit.
Mixed business and industrial uses on a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot, with a 25 ft front yard, 75% maximum building coverage, and a 50 ft height limit.
The riverfront Founders Plaza office and mixed-use district, with a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot, 75% maximum building coverage, and the town’s tallest height limit at 210 ft.
Downtown East Hartford, with a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot, no required front yard where consistent with existing buildings, and a 40 ft height limit.
Business district along the Silver Lane corridor, with a 20,000 sq ft minimum lot, 40 ft front yard, 25% maximum building coverage, and a 50 ft height limit.
Light industrial uses on a 20,000 sq ft minimum lot, with a 25 ft front yard, 75% maximum building coverage, and a 50 ft height limit.
Heavy industrial uses on a 40,000 sq ft minimum lot, with a 25 ft front yard, 75% maximum building coverage, and a 100 ft height limit.
Provides added flexibility for commercial and residential uses on B-5 lots fronting Main Street, Connecticut Boulevard, or Burnside Avenue, requiring a 40,000 sq ft minimum lot area.
A floating zone for large-scale development on a single lot or multiple lots, mapped in three locations as DDD-1, DDD-2, and DDD-3.
Encourages consolidation of small lots in targeted commercial areas, requiring a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot and 75 ft of frontage on a state highway or town arterial or collector, and permitting B-1 uses.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in East Hartford in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
East Hartford · Jun 25, 2026
Approved · UnanimousPreliminary and final subdivision at 160 Governor Street, approved unanimously on Jun 25, 2026 in East Hartford.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
ZoneWire analyzed 21 land-use board decisions in East Hartford over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial / office / retail | 8 | 88% |
| Subdivision / plat | 6 | 67% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official East Hartford zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.easthartfordct.gov/development-planning-department/pages/miscellaneous. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in East Hartford include R-1 (Single-Family District), R-2 (Single-Family District), R-3 (Single-Family District), R-4 (Single-Family and Two-Family District), R-5 (Multi-Family District), B-1 (Community Business), B-2 (Neighborhood Business), B-3 (Business / Industry). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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