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CT SB00944

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds protection for nonconforming uses, buildings, or structures by clarifying that they cannot be terminated solely based on nonuse for a specified period without considering the property owner's intent to maintain the use.

  • Establishes that demolition or deconstruction of a nonconforming use, building, or structure does not automatically constitute evidence of the property owner's intent to abandon it.

  • Requires that a nonconforming use, building, or structure can only be deemed abandoned if the property owner voluntarily discontinues it AND demonstrates intent not to reestablish it.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Clarifying The Continuation Of Nonconforming Uses, Buildings Or Structures.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development3/1/2017

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