Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05089

Introduced
1/7/15  
Introduced
1/7/15  
Refer
1/7/15  

Caption

An Act Prohibiting Municipal Land Use Commissions From Requiring A Special Permit Or Special Exception For The Storage Of Personal Property Within A Building.

Impact

If enacted, HB 05089 would significantly change how municipalities can regulate the storage of personal property on private land. Specifically, it would prevent local commissions from imposing barriers that previously required property owners to go through special permitting processes to store items within their structures. This change can lead to a more streamlined and less bureaucratic approach to property management, enhancing the property rights of individuals and potentially deepening the conflicts between state-level regulations and local governance.

Summary

House Bill 05089 is a legislative proposal aimed at amending existing statutes regarding municipal land use by prohibiting local commissions from requiring a special permit or special exception for storing personal property within a building on a property owner's land. The bill seeks to empower property owners, asserting that they should have the right to manage their storage without the hindrance of additional municipal regulations. This aligns with the broader trend of advocating for reduced local government involvement in private affairs, particularly regarding property management.

Contention

Major points of contention surrounding HB 05089 likely revolve around the implications of removing municipal oversight from storage practices. Proponents may argue that eliminating the necessity for special permits empowers property owners and reduces unnecessary bureaucratic red tape. In contrast, opponents could contend that such deregulation undermines local control and oversight, possibly leading to negative consequences such as the misuse of property or safety issues arising from unchecked storage. Thus, the bill sits at the interface of individual property rights and the collective interests of local communities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05477

An Act Concerning Penalties For Blight Upon Real Property, Municipal Agreements To Fix Assessments And A Personal Property Tax Exemption.

CT HB05524

An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Provisions Related To State And Municipal Tax Administration, General Government And School Building Projects.

CT HB05287

An Act Concerning The Fees For Veterans' Specialty License Plates.

CT HB05081

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Improvements To Municipal Buildings In New London.

CT HB05474

An Act Concerning Municipal Approvals For Housing Development, Fines For Violations Of Local Ordinances, Regulation Of Short-term Rentals, Rental Assistance Program Administration, Notices Of Rent Increases And The Housing Environmental Improvement Revolving Loan And Grant Fund.

CT SB00294

An Act Concerning The Taking Of Municipal Park Lands By Municipalities.

CT SB00224

An Act Requiring Notice Of Revaluation To Certain Owners Of Residential Buildings With Defective Concrete Foundations.

CT SB00450

An Act Phasing In The Exemption Of Motor Vehicles From Property Tax And Increases In The Uniform Property Assessment Rate.

CT SB00295

An Act Concerning Recommendations Of The Legislative Commissioners' Office For Technical Changes To Environment-related Statutes.

CT HB05174

An Act Concerning Temporary Shelter Units For Persons Experiencing Homelessness Or Refugees Located On Real Property Owned By Religious Organizations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.