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CT SB00237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds York Hill to the list of protected traprock ridges in Connecticut General Statutes Section 8-1aa, effective October 1, 2019
  • Defines "traprock ridge" to include 41 named ridges and mountains, with York Hill now included among them
  • Establishes definitions for related terms including "ridgeline" (points at top of 50% slope maintained for 50 horizontal feet with basalt geology), "ridgeline setback area" (150 feet on wooded side), "development," and "building"
  • Applies protective restrictions to York Hill's ridgeline and setback areas consistent with existing traprock ridge protections
  • Exempts slender structures (chimneys, flagpoles, antennas, utility poles, steeples) and certain facilities from building restrictions

Legislative Description

An Act Designating York Hill As A Protected Traprock Ridge.

Last Action

File Number 564

4/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Environment1/23/2019

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