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This bill proposes to modify section 8-30g of Connecticut's general statutes by creating a new exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure for municipalities where more than 70% of their land is located within an aquifer protection area. The affordable housing appeals procedure (commonly referred to as 8-30g) is a state law that allows developers to bypass local zoning restrictions if they propose housing developments with a certain percentage of affordable units. By creating this exemption, the bill would protect municipalities with significant aquifer protection areas from mandatory affordable housing appeals, likely recognizing the environmental sensitivities and land use constraints associated with these critical groundwater recharge zones. An aquifer protection area is a designated region where underground water sources that supply drinking water are located, and these areas typically have strict environmental regulations to prevent contamination and preserve water quality. The bill aims to provide flexibility for municipalities with substantial portions of their land dedicated to protecting these critical water resources, potentially acknowledging the challenges such municipalities might face in developing affordable housing while maintaining environmental safeguards.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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