The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Greenwich is considering four (4) zoning text amendments regarding the following: (1) Section 6-99, "CONVERSION TO ACCESSORY HOUSING", of the Town of Greenwich Building Zone Regulations; (2) amendments to Sections 6-13, through 6-17, and 6-22, regarding the Site Plan, Special Permit and Zoning Amendment process, and the inclusion of a "Pre-application review process"; (3) Section 6-111 D, of the Town of Greenwich Building Zone Regulations to require, where appropriate, a vegetated buffer on properties adjacent to coastal resources; and (4) to amend the definition of "Walk-in Medical Clinic", under Sections 6-5(a) (52).

For more information, and to sign-up for notifications from Planning & Zoning, and other Town Hall Departments, visit greenwichct.gov.

On August 26, 2020, realtor.com® rolled out a new property listing feature called Flood Factor™, an online flood risk visualization tool developed by the First Street Foundation. Realtor.com is the first to integrate a feature like this enabling consumers to access comprehensive flood risk information specific to each individual property, including the FEMA flood zone and a risk score between 1 (minimal risk) and 10 (extreme risk). During a search of realtor.com®, users can now access this flood data along with other filters, such as Schools, Noise, and Crime. Visit the General Forum for more information.

In June, GAR/GMLS Leadership provided guidance on protocol for resuming in-person showings, including broker tours and open houses. Please take a moment to re-familiarize yourself with those regulations. A few key reminders:

Now is the time to plan how you'll vote. In this critical election year, as we continue to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic, every voter should be using this month to learn the voting options and deadlines in their state.

More information about what to expect at the polls in 2020 and voter registration processes for other states can be found at NAR.realtor.