CT SB00970

Site plan approvals issued before July 1, 2011 must expire no less than 9 years after approval, with a maximum validity period of 14 years including all extensions.

Site plan approvals issued on or after July 1, 2011 must expire no less than 6 years after approval, with a maximum validity period of 11 years including all extensions.

Subdivision approvals follow the same expiration timelines as site plan approvals, with 9 years minimum and 14 years maximum for pre-2011 approvals, and 6 years minimum and 11 years maximum for post-2011 approvals.

Large subdivision projects with 400 or more dwelling units approved before July 1, 2011 must be completed within 14 years; those approved after July 1, 2011 must be completed within 11 years.

Permits issued under wetland protection statutes follow identical expiration rules as site plan and subdivision approvals, with renewal available upon request unless circumstances have substantially changed or enforcement action is undertaken.