Bill Summary: HB 5127

• Adds new authority to Connecticut General Statutes section 7-148(c) allowing municipalities to regulate the erection of fences and the planting of hedges and trees by property owners that obstruct water views of neighboring properties.

• Grants municipalities the power to regulate fences, hedges, or trees that obstruct any waterway or tidal water view for adjacent property owners and occupants.

• Takes effect January 1, 2020 and amends section 7-148(c) of the general statutes concerning municipal powers.

• Referred to the Committee on Planning and Development with a Joint Favorable recommendation.