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CT HB07012

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds explicit municipal authority to establish setback lines prohibiting the construction of fences beyond specified distances from streets and public places.

  • Adds explicit municipal authority to establish setback lines prohibiting the planting of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation beyond specified distances from streets and public places.

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-148(c)(7) to clarify municipalities' regulatory powers over fence construction and tree/shrub planting on private property.

  • Effective October 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Municipality's Authority To Regulate The Construction Of Fences And The Planting Of Trees And Shrubs.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/25

3/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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