Coastal rebuild approvals along Stonington-area shoreline roads
Summary
Two coastal homes got relief from the 200-foot coastal setback, continuing the pattern of teardown-rebuilds in the south end. Neighbors worry about neighborhood character, house size, and public beach access.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The property owners gain permission to build modern, code-compliant coastal homes.
Nearby residents object that teardown-rebuilds change neighborhood character and could crowd beach access.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Ocean Vibe Development/Mahoney new dwelling
The smallest recent build on the street by the applicant's own study, but neighbors secured protection of the community's beach path before approval.
Brooks New Single-Family Dwelling
Replaces an aging flood-zone home with a smaller-footprint, code-compliant house set farther from the coastal feature; some neighbors objected to size and FAR relief.
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