CT HB05502

Expands standing to appeal zoning decisions to include any person owning land in Connecticut who is aggrieved by a board decision, and extends this to persons owning land within 100 feet of the property involved in the decision.

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

Changes municipal penalties for housing blight violations from "fines" to "civil penalties" of $10-$100 per day of violation, with municipalities required to adopt a citation hearing procedure.

Establishes a criminal penalty of up to $250 per day for willful violation of blight regulations after written notice and opportunity to remediate.

All provisions effective October 1, 2012.