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CT HB05479
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edith Prague
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AI Summary
- Amends section 8-30g of the general statutes effective October 1, 2011 to revise the burden of proof in affordable housing appeals
- Shifts burden to the commission to prove that a decision denying affordable housing is supported by sufficient evidence in the record
- Commission must prove that protecting public health, safety, or other legal interests outweighs the need for affordable housing, and that reasonable changes cannot protect those interests
- Adds new criteria allowing denial if affordable housing would be located on an industrially-zoned lot prohibiting residential use (excluding assisted housing), or on an unbuildable lot that cannot be made buildable due to natural conditions
- If the commission fails to meet its burden of proof, the court shall revise, modify, remand, or reverse the decision
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Considerations In Affordable Housing Appeals.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development
3/22/2011
Committee Referrals
Planning and Development1/19/2011
Full Bill Text
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