Bill > HB05292

This bill proposes three key modifications to local government zoning and permitting practices aimed at enhancing environmental resilience. First, the bill seeks to streamline and simplify local permitting processes specifically for natural infrastructure projects like dune restoration and living shorelines, which are ecological approaches to protecting coastal areas from erosion and storm damage. Second, it encourages municipalities to adopt zoning practices that proactively mitigate flood risks, recognizing the increasing challenges posed by climate change and sea-level rise. Third, the bill would provide technical assistance to help municipalities integrate resiliency measures into their local planning strategies, ensuring that communities are better prepared to adapt to environmental changes. By focusing on these three areas, the bill aims to promote more sustainable and forward-thinking approaches to local land use and environmental protection, with a particular emphasis on coastal and flood-prone regions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05292&which_year=2025