Bernard v. Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Westport

The plaintiff’s appeal from the action of the defendant commission in amending its regulations by adding thereto amendment No. 27, entitled “Chapter 4A Design Development Districts,” has been met by the defendant’s plea in abatement based on its claim that the action was not brought within fifteen days from the date of the decision of the commission as required by §§ 8-9 and 8-8 of the General Statutes.

The chronological chain of events that ultimately resulted in the adoption of the regulations is as follows: Public hearings on proposed amendments, December 14, 1964, and January 12, 1965;…