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CT Gen Stat § 22a-98 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-98 - Commissioner to coordinate regulatory programs.

 The commissioner shall coordinate the activities of all regulatory programs under his jurisdiction with permitting authority in the coastal area to assure that the administration of such programs is consistent with the goals and policies of this chapter. Such programs include, but are not limited to: (1) Regulation of wetlands and watercourses pursuant to chapter 440; (2) regulation of stream encroachment pursuant to sections 22a-342 to 22a-349, inclusive; (3) regulation of dredging and the erection of structures or the placement of fill in tidal, coastal or navigable waters pursuant to sections 22a-359 to 22a-363f, inclusive; and (4) certification of water quality pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act of 1972 (33 USC 1411, Section 401). The commissioner shall assure consistency with such goals and policies in granting, denying or modifying permits under such programs. Any person seeking a license, permit or other approval of an activity under the requirements of such regulatory programs shall demonstrate that such activity is consistent with all applicable goals and policies in section 22a-92 and that such activity incorporates all reasonable measures mitigating any adverse impacts of such actions on coastal resources and future water-dependent development activities. The coordination of such programs shall include, where feasible, the use of common or combined application forms, the holding of joint hearings on permit applications and the coordination of the timing or sequencing of permit decisions.(P.A. 79-535, S. 21, 25; P.A. 83-525, S. 1; P.A. 96-145, S. 16; P.A. 99-225, S. 12, 33.)History: P.A. 83-525 required that any person seeking a permit or approval of any activity under the requirements of a regulatory program demonstrate that such activity incorporates all reasonable measures mitigating damage to coastal resources; P.A. 96-145 deleted former Subdiv. (4) re removal of sand and gravel, renumbering former Subdiv. (5) accordingly; P.A. 99-225 added a provision regarding coordination of dredging regulation with coastal management, effective July 1, 1999.Cited. 43 CS 386.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-99 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-99 - Testimony by coastal municipality on permits and licenses. Appeal from decision of the commissioner.

 A coastal municipality may submit written testimony to the commissioner and may appear by right as a party to any hearing before said commissioner concerning any permit or license to be issued by said commissioner for an activity occurring within the coastal boundary of the municipality or occurring within the coastal boundary of any adjacent municipality and within five hundred feet of the boundary of such municipality and may appeal any decision of the commissioner concerning such permit or license.(P.A. 79-535, S. 18, 25.)
CT Gen Stat § 22a-100 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-100 - State plans and actions to be consistent with this chapter.

 (a) All major state plans, other than the state plan for conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, which affect the coastal area shall be consistent with the goals and policies stated in section 22a-92 and existing state plans, other than the state plan for conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, which affect the coastal area shall, on or before July 1, 1981, be revised, if necessary, to insure consistency with this chapter. Agencies responsible for revising state plans, other than the state plan for conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, shall consult with the commissioner in making such revisions.(b) Each state department, institution or agency responsible for the primary recommendation or initiation of actions within the coastal boundary which may significantly affect the environment, as defined in section 22a-1c, shall insure that such actions are consistent with the goals and policies of this chapter and incorporate all reasonable measures mitigating any adverse impacts of such actions on coastal resources and future water-dependent development activities. The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management shall consider the consistency of such proposed actions with such goals and policies in determining whether or not an environmental impact evaluation prepared pursuant to section 22a-1b satisfies the requirements of sections 22a-1a to 22a-1h, inclusive, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The commissioner shall amend such regulations, if necessary, to insure consistency with the goals and policies of this chapter.(P.A. 79-535, S. 20, 25; P.A. 83-525, S. 2.)History: P.A. 83-525 amended Subsec. (b), requiring agencies to insure that actions which might affect the environment incorporate all reasonable safeguards against any adverse affect.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-102 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-102 - Municipal plan of development. Proposed municipal land use regulations.

 (a) In revising the municipal plan of conservation and development in accordance with subsection (b) of section 22a-101, the municipal planning commission shall follow: (1) The policies and goals in section 22a-92; (2) criteria listed in section 8-23.(b) In adopting any proposed municipal plan of conservation and development, zoning regulations or changes thereto or other municipal coastal regulations listed in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of section 22a-101 or changes thereto, the following criteria shall also be considered: (1) The character and distribution of the coastal resources defined in section 22a-93 within its coastal boundary, the capacity of and limitations on such resources to support development, and the types and methods of development compatible with the wise use, protection and enhancement of such resources; (2) the nature and pattern of existing development; and (3) the need for public services.(c) The municipal planning commission may revise its municipal plan of conservation and development by making such changes as: Modifications of land use categories, changes in the density and intensity of land use, alteration in plan policies; modifications in growth strategies, changes in acquisition priorities, and alterations in public infrastructure, highway and other capital improvement projects.(d) The municipal planning commission shall submit its proposed revisions to the municipal plan of conservation and development prepared in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of this section and section 22a-101 to the commissioner and the regional council of governments for review and comment prior to the final adoption of such revisions in accordance with section 8-23. Upon receipt of such proposed revisions the commissioner and the regional council of governments shall review them for consistency with requirements and criteria listed in subsections (a) and (b) of this section and said section 22a-101 and shall within ninety days notify the municipality in writing of any suggested modifications to the proposed revisions. Upon receipt of such comments or ninety days after receipt by the commissioner of proposed revisions, the municipal planning commission may modify and adopt the proposed revisions in accordance with said section 8-23.(P.A. 79-535, S. 8, 25; P.A. 83-287, S. 1; P.A. 95-335, S. 19, 26; P.A. 13-247, S. 312.)History: P.A. 83-287 amended Subsec. (b) to require that any proposed municipal land use or coastal regulation, not only a revision to a municipal plan of development, reflect coastal management criteria; P.A. 95-335 amended section to change “plan of development” to “plan of conservation and development”, effective July 1, 1995; pursuant to P.A. 13-247, “regional planning agency” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “regional council of governments” in Subsec. (d), effective January 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-103 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-103 - Municipal zoning regulations. Criteria and process for revision.

 (a) In revising zoning regulations and other municipal coastal regulations and ordinances listed in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of section 22a-101, the municipal agency with jurisdiction over such regulations or ordinances shall consider the criteria in section 8-2 and the other sections of the general statutes or special act authorizing such regulations. Such regulations shall conform to and effectuate the policies and land and water use strategies of the municipal coastal plans revised under sections 22a-101 and 22a-102 and the criteria listed in subsections (a) and (b) of section 22a-102.(b) The municipal agency with jurisdiction over the zoning regulations and other municipal coastal regulations and ordinances listed in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of section 22a-101 shall submit its proposed revisions of such regulations and ordinances to the commissioner for his review and comment prior to final adoption of such revisions in accordance with the appropriate statutory requirements regarding amendment of such regulations or ordinances. Upon receipt of the proposed revisions to the municipal coastal regulations, the commissioner shall review them for their consistency with the municipality's previously adopted municipal plan of conservation and development and the criteria listed in subsections (a) and (b) of section 22a-102, and shall within ninety days notify the municipality in writing of any suggested modifications. Upon receipt of the commissioner's comments or ninety days after his receipt of proposed revisions the municipal agency with jurisdiction over such regulations may modify and adopt the proposed revisions in accordance with the appropriate statutory requirements regarding amendment of such regulations and ordinances.(c) In revising zoning regulations under chapter 124 for the area within the coastal boundary the municipal zoning commission may utilize any lawful zoning techniques, including but not limited to, modifications of use categories, alteration of density and intensity of use, special use zones, overlay zones, special permit regulations, sign controls, design controls, landscaping and gardening regulations, hazard or geological review requirements, conservation, cluster, open space and lot coverage requirements, minimum lot sizes, setback requirements, and bonus and incentive zoning regulations.(d) In revising subdivision regulations under chapter 126 the municipal planning commission may utilize any lawful technique including, but not limited to, conservation, cluster, open space, park and recreation regulations.(P.A. 79-535, S. 9, 25; P.A. 85-409, S. 2, 8; P.A. 95-335, S. 20, 26.)History: P.A. 85-409 substituted reference to chapter 124 for reference to chapter 124a in Subsec. (c); P.A. 95-335 amended Subsec. (b) to change “plan of development” to “plan of conservation and development”, effective July 1, 1995.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-106 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-106 - Criteria and process for action on coastal site plans.

 (a) In addition to determining that the activity proposed in a coastal site plan satisfies other lawful criteria and conditions, a municipal board or commission reviewing a coastal site plan shall determine whether or not the potential adverse impacts of the proposed activity on both coastal resources and future water-dependent development activities are acceptable.(b) In determining the acceptability of potential adverse impacts of the proposed activity described in the coastal site plan on both coastal resources and future water-dependent development opportunities a municipal board or commission shall: (1) Consider the characteristics of the site, including the location and condition of any of the coastal resources defined in section 22a-93; (2) consider the potential effects, both beneficial and adverse, of the proposed activity on coastal resources and future water-dependent development opportunities; and (3) follow all applicable goals and policies stated in section 22a-92 and identify conflicts between the proposed activity and any goal or policy.(c) Any persons submitting a coastal site plan as defined in subsection (b) of section 22a-105 shall demonstrate that the adverse impacts of the proposed activity are acceptable and shall demonstrate that such activity is consistent with the goals and policies in section 22a-92.(d) A municipal board or commission approving, modifying, conditioning or denying a coastal site plan on the basis of the criteria listed in subsection (b) of this section shall state in writing the findings and reasons for its action.(e) In approving any activity proposed in a coastal site plan, the municipal board or commission shall make a written finding that the proposed activity with any conditions or modifications imposed by the board: (1) Is consistent with all applicable goals and policies in section 22a-92; (2) incorporates as conditions or modifications all reasonable measures which would mitigate the adverse impacts of the proposed activity on both coastal resources and future water-dependent development activities.(P.A. 79-535, S. 12, 25.)Cited. 192 C. 353; 228 C. 187.Subsec. (e):Municipal board or commission is required to make written findings in approving coastal site plan but board's failure to state its reasons in writing is not fatal to board's decision because reviewing court must search the record for sufficiency of evidence supporting board's decision. 112 CA 239.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-106a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-106a - Civil penalty.

 Any person who conducts an activity within the coastal boundary without having received a lawful approval from a municipal board or commission under all of the applicable procedures and criteria listed in sections 22a-105 and 22a-106 or who violates the terms and conditions of an approval under said sections shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each offense. Each violation shall be a separate and distinct offense and in the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance thereof shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense. The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may request the Attorney General to bring a civil action in the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to seek imposition and recovery of such civil penalty.(P.A. 87-438, S. 1; P.A. 88-230, S. 1, 12; 88-364, S. 41, 123; P.A. 90-98, S. 1, 2; P.A. 93-142, S. 4, 7, 8; P.A. 95-220, S. 4–6; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)History: P.A. 88-230 replaced “judicial district of Hartford-New Britain at Hartford” with “judicial district of Hartford”, effective September 1, 1991; P.A. 88-364 made a technical change; P.A. 90-98 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1991, to September 1, 1993; P. A. 93-142 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1993, to September 1, 1996, effective June 14, 1993; P.A. 95-220 changed the effective date of P.A. 88-230 from September 1, 1996, to September 1, 1998, effective July 1, 1995; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-107 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-107 - Bond as a condition to coastal site plan approval.

 As a condition to a coastal site plan approval a board or commission may require a bond, escrow account or other surety or financial security arrangement to secure compliance with any modifications, conditions and other terms stated in its approval of a coastal site plan.(P.A. 79-535, S. 13, 25.)
CT Gen Stat § 22a-108 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-108 - Violations.

 Any activity within the coastal boundary not exempt from coastal site plan review pursuant to subsection (b) of section 22a-109, which occurs without having received a lawful approval from a municipal board or commission under all of the applicable procedures and criteria listed in sections 22a-105 and 22a-106, or which violates the terms or conditions of such approval, shall be deemed a public nuisance. Municipalities shall have the authority to exercise all enforcement remedies legally available to them for the abatement of such nuisances including, but not limited to, those under section 8-12. After notifying the municipality in which the activity is located, the commissioner may order that such a public nuisance be halted, abated, removed or modified and that the site of the violation be restored as nearly as reasonably possible to its condition prior to the violation, under the authority of sections 22a-6 and 22a-7. The commissioner may request the Attorney General to institute proceedings to enjoin or abate any such nuisance. Upon receipt of a petition signed by at least twenty-five residents of the municipality in which an activity is located the commissioner shall investigate to determine whether or not an activity described in the petition constitutes a public nuisance. Within ninety days of receipt of such petition, the commissioner shall make a written determination and provide the petitioning municipality with a copy of such determination.(P.A. 79-535, S. 14, 25; P.A. 82-250, S. 3, 6.)History: P.A. 82-250 amended the section to authorize the commissioner to request the attorney general to enjoin or abate the public nuisance caused by an activity in violation of the coastal site plan review process, and applied section to activities “not exempt” from review rather than to activities “subject to” review requirements.Plain language of section provides that, after notifying the municipality, the department can act re an activity within the coastal boundary if the activity required lawful approval but has not been approved by the municipality; the legislature did not intend for the department to never have authority to act under section, despite the fact that a determination had been made that a violation of the act exists, if a municipality declined to bring an action to enforce a cease and desist order. 308 C. 359.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-110 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-110 - Testimony by commissioner on municipal actions. Appeals.

 The commissioner or his designee may submit written testimony to any municipal board or commission and may appear by right as a party to any hearing before such municipal board or commission concerning any proposed municipal plan of conservation and development or zoning regulations or changes thereto affecting the area within the coastal boundary or the review of a coastal site plan or a municipal approval, permit or license for a building, use or structure affecting the area within the coastal boundary and said commissioner may appeal, or appear as a party to any appeal of, a municipal decision concerning such matters whether or not he has appeared as a party before the municipal board or commission. If the decision of such board or commission is upheld by a court of competent jurisdiction, the state shall reimburse the municipality within three months for all costs incurred in defending the decision.(P.A. 79-535, S. 19, 25; P.A. 83-287, S. 4; P.A. 95-335, S. 22, 26.)History: P.A. 83-287 expanded the commissioner's authorization to submit testimony or appear before a municipal agency to any proposal concerning municipal land use regulations affecting the coastal boundary; P.A. 95-335 changed “plan of development” to “plan of conservation and development”, effective July 1, 1995.Cited. 35 CA 317.
CT Gen Stat § 22a-111 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-111 - Connecticut River Gateway Committee. Consistency.

 (a) The minimum standards established by the Connecticut River Gateway Committee under section 25-102d and revisions to such standards adopted by the Connecticut River Gateway Commission under subsection (c) of section 25-102g before January 1, 1980, shall be deemed to be consistent with the goals, policies and purposes of this chapter.(b) On or after January 1, 1980, the commission shall make no revisions to such standards which are inconsistent with the goals and policies stated in subsections (a) and (b) of section 22a-92.(c) No provision of this chapter shall be deemed to derogate from the authority of the commission to approve or disapprove the adoption, amendment or repeal of local zoning, subdivision or planning regulations under subsection (b) of section 25-102g, provided any such approval or disapproval shall be consistent with the goals and policies stated in subsections (a) and (b) of section 22a-92.(P.A. 79-535, S. 16, 25.)
CT Gen Stat § 22a-111a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-111a - Hurricane or tropical storm warning. Fortification of property.

 In the event of an issuance of a hurricane or tropical storm warning by the National Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service in any part of the state, or as authorized by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, any property owner or municipality may, in the twenty-four hours prior to the predicted commencement of the hurricane or tropical storm, fortify property above the coastal jurisdiction line with temporary structures, including sand bags, blocks and other suitable materials. Any such structures shall be removed not later than forty-eight hours after a hurricane or tropical storm warning is lifted unless such deadline is extended by said commissioner.(P.A. 13-179, S. 11.)
CT Gen Stat § 22a-111b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 22a - Environmental Protection|Chapter 444 - Coastal Management|Section 22a-111b - Pilot program to assist residential property owners re coastal management and water resources rights and responsibilities.

 For the period commencing on October 1, 2013, and ending September 30, 2015, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall establish a pilot program for any residential property owner who receives a notice of noncompliance from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for a violation of this chapter or chapter 446i. Such program shall be designed to assist owners of residential property to better understand such owners' rights and responsibilities under this chapter and chapter 446i. Not later than January 1, 2016, the commissioner shall submit a summary of such pilot program, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to municipalities and the environment.(P.A. 13-179, S. 15.)