The provisions of this chapter are pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 7-148(c)(8)(A)1, 8-2(a)2, 8-253 and 22a-36 to 22a-454 inclusive and 8-2(b)5 and shall apply to all development occurring within the incorporated area of the town. The application of this chapter and provisions expressed herein shall be the minimum stormwater management requirements and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by state statute. The agencies defined in § 53.004 (“responsible agency”) shall be responsible for the coordination and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-14-2008)
Editor’s note:
1 Municipal powers: The municipality has the power to “provide for the protection and improvement of the environment including, but not limited to, coastal areas, wetlands and areas adjacent to waterways in a manner not inconsistent with the general statutes.”
2 Regulations: The Zoning Commission is authorized to adopt regulations “...to secure safety from ... flood and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare.”
3 Subdivision of land: Authorizes the Zoning Commission to see “.. that proper provision shall be made for... drainage...” and “that proper provision shall be made for protective flood control measures...”
4 Wetlands and Watercourses Act
5 In any municipality that is contiguous to Long Island Sound, the regulations adopted under this section shall be made with reasonable consideration for restoration and protection of the ecosystem and habitat of Long Island Sound and shall be designed to reduce hypoxia, pathogens, toxic contaminants and floatable debris in Long Island Sound. These regulations shall provide that the Zoning Commission consider the environmental impact on Long Island Sound of any proposal for development.