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Summary of Land Use and Zoning Legislation in CT General Assembly Impacting Local Communities Informational Forum Moderated by Senator Tony Hwang 1 Summary of Land Use and Zoning Legislation in CT General Assembly Impacting Local Communities Informational Forum moderated by Senator Tony Hwang Info Forum Video: https://youtu.be/L87CHSs9WBg ​ Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) hosted an informational forum to educate and raise ​ awareness of existing statutory language impacting local land use and zoning. Topics included explaining the application and interpretation of CT General Statute (CSG) 8-2 ​ (local zoning authorities) and 8-30g (Affordable Housing). ​ ​ ​ “Today’s panel presentation and discussion is intended to provide information and ​ ​ insight on various state laws and their impacts on local zoning or land use. As the newly-appointed ranking senate leader on the Planning and Development Committee, I will continue to raise awareness and represent our communities on these potential issues so that lawmakers can fix or create regulations to support the needs of all types of neighborhoods in Connecticut. There are challenges faced by not just suburban communities, but cities and rural areas as well. Federal, state and local governments must collaborate to allow for practical and sustainable solutions for the myriad of housing challenges throughout our state,” said Sen. Hwang. ​ The panel also shared updates on the current efforts in CT General Assembly in proposed changes to land use and zoning in Housing and Planning and Development ​ ​ ​ Committees. The panel also explored the mission and goals of DeSegregateCT, the ​ ​ legislative proposal of Democratic State Senator Saud Anwar. The discussion also ​ evaluated proposed legislation language in the CT General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee impacting the application and interpretation of CT General Statute (CSG) 8-2 and 8-30g - raised 2020 House Bill 5132 and raised 2019 House Bill ​ ​ ​ 6749. ​ Land Use & Zoning Legislation in CT General Assembly Impacting Local Communities Info Forum - 2 Senator Hwang was joined by a panel of experts including: -Francis Pickering, Western CT Council of Governments (WestCOG) ​ ​ -Ken Langille, Former CT General Assembly Housing Committee Analyst/Attorney ​ ​ -Betsy Gara, CT Council of Small Towns (COST) ​ ​ -Matthew Mandell, Westport Resident & Land Use & Zoning Advocate ​ ​ Also, area Connecticut General Assembly members were invited to listen and learn about these important issues. Those who attended included State Representatives Laura Devlin (R-134), Brian Farnen (R-132), Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133) and Jonathan Steinberg (D-136). ​ “My goal in the upcoming session is to promote measures that create opportunities for all. Land and property rights are critical and there must be careful consideration of the environmental impact of development regulations,” said Sen. Hwang. ​ There was a consistent theme throughout the forum: everyone must be engaged in these discussions and decisions surrounding housing in CT communities. Betsy Gara called for a holistic approach in crafting policy that involves local zoning regulations as opposed to the current “one size fits all” model that is being suggested through current proposals. An important question that was raised during the forum was “Does 8-30g solve ​ affordable housing problems or just create tension?” ​ Sen. Hwang added, “As the legislature considers implementing any development or ​ zoning regulations on CT municipalities, there must be four thoughtful discussion points: 1. There must be a thoughtful and researched determination on how to adapt the concept of neighborhood “character” so that it can be defined and used as measurable determination by state or local planning and zoning boards. 2. Strong protections of Connecticut’s waterways must be included in and mandated development plans. 3. There must be a way to balance safety and density in a way that works in all scenarios from the largest cities to the least-populated, rural towns. 4. Any new regulations must not cause a chilling effect on local governments. Towns must not feel reluctant to stand up to development firms and contest proposals from fear of a potential lawsuit and the associated costs.” Land Use & Zoning Legislation in CT General Assembly Impacting Local Communities Info Forum - 3 “State mandated laws, while well-intended, can have unforeseen and varying impacts on Connecticut’s cities and towns. This is especially true in matters concerning land use and zoning. I appreciate today’s panel for taking the time to work through the current and potential future challenges for CT municipalities.” said Sen. Hwang. ​ ​ The panel will be the first in a series of discussions in which Sen. Hwang will further explore state laws and their effect on CT’s 169 cities and towns. This meeting was recorded and subject to state freedom of information (FOI) guidelines. The recording will be shared with the Office of CT Governor Ned Lamont, CT Department of Economic and Community Development, and the CT General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee. Deputy Senate Republican Leader Tony Hwang was re-elected to his 4th term in the CT General Assembly. Hwang was just appointed ranking leader on Public Health, Insurance and Real Estate and Planning and Development Committees and member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Hwang had previously served as the ranking leader on the Public Safety and Security, Higher Education and Employment and Housing Committees. Hwang is also a member of the Transportation Committee. Hwang also serves as the co-chair of the bipartisan BioScience Caucus. Hwang was appointed to Governor Lamont’s Workforce Council on recommendations for supporting economic development. Hwang is a member of Connecticut’s Commission on Women, Children and Seniors (CWCS) 2Gen Advisory Council addressing intergenerational poverty. .
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