CT HB05319

Expands the definition of "aggrieved person" for zoning and planning board decisions to include any person owning land in the state that abuts or is within 100 feet of the property involved in the decision.

Requires municipalities to give written notice to property owners and occupants of housing blight violations and provide a reasonable opportunity to remediate conditions before enforcement action.

Changes municipal penalties for blight ordinance violations from "fines" to "civil penalties" of $10-$100 per day, requiring municipalities that impose penalties to adopt a citation hearing procedure.

Establishes a state-level criminal penalty of up to $250 per day for willfully violating housing blight regulations after written notice and opportunity to remediate.

Grants new owners or new occupants who acquire property within 30 days of notice a 30-day extension to remediate blighted conditions.