City takes down height limits

The Shelton City Council on Nov. 19 eliminated building height limits in almost all zones, to hopefully encourage affordable and multifamily housing and other development.

No one spoke at the public hearing on the proposal. The council gave preliminary approval to the changes at its Sept. 3 meeting. The change required a 60-day review by the state Department of Commerce.

Applicable building codes will still regulate the materials and safety of buildings based on height and method of construction. Height restrictions will remain in place in the Airport Industrial zone to protect operations at S...