Bill > HB06420

This bill amends section 8-3 of the general statutes to modify the process for protesting proposed changes to municipal zoning regulations or boundaries. Under the proposed legislation, if a protest is filed against a zoning change, it must be signed by the owners of at least 50% of the lots either directly included in the proposed change or located within 500 feet of the subject property. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that such a proposed zoning change cannot be adopted unless it receives a majority vote from the members of the municipal zoning commission. This provision gives property owners near a proposed zoning change more power to object and requires a higher threshold of support from the zoning commission to approve controversial zoning modifications, potentially providing greater protection for local property owners and ensuring more deliberative decision-making in local land-use planning.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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