(a) As used in this section, “inclusionary zoning” means any zoning regulation, requirement or condition of development imposed by ordinance, regulation or pursuant to any special permit, special exception or subdivision plan which promotes the development of housing affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income, including, but not limited to, (1) the setting aside of a reasonable number of housing units for long-term retention as affordable housing through deed restrictions or other means; (2) the use of density bonuses; or (3) in lieu of or in addition to such other requirements or conditions, the making of payments into a housing trust fund to be used for constructing, rehabilitating or repairing housing affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any special act, any municipality having zoning authority pursuant to this chapter or any special act or having planning authority pursuant to chapter 126 may, by regulation of the body exercising such zoning authority, implement inclusionary zoning regulations, requirements or conditions.
(P.A. 91-204.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing and Economic and Community Development
Section 8-1. - Zoning commissions.
Section 8-1aa. - Ridgeline protection: Definitions.
Section 8-1b. - Alternate members of zoning commission or combined planning and zoning commission.
Section 8-1bb. - Temporary health care structures. Municipal permit required. Municipal opt-out.
Section 8-1c. - Fees for municipal land use applications.
Section 8-1d. - Hours for holding land use public hearings.
Section 8-2a. - Copies of zoning and subdivision regulations to be available.
Section 8-2b. - Use of maps of Soil Conservation Service as standard.
Section 8-2c. - Payment of a fee in lieu of parking requirements.
Section 8-2d. - Planned unit developments under former chapter 124a continue to be valid.
Section 8-2e. - Municipal agreements regarding development rights.
Section 8-2f. - Joint applications necessary for transfer of development rights.
Section 8-2g. - Special exemption from density limits for construction of affordable housing.
Section 8-2i. - Inclusionary zoning.
Section 8-2k. - Zoning regulations re construction near lakes.
Section 8-2l. - Zoning regulations re structures or uses located in floodplain.
Section 8-2m. - Floating and overlay zones and flexible zoning districts.
Section 8-2n. - Zoning regulations re crematories.
Section 8-2o. - Zoning regulations re accessory apartments. Municipal opt-out; exception.
Section 8-2p. - Municipal opt-out re dwelling unit parking space limitations.
Section 8-3b. - Notice to regional council of governments of proposed zone or zone use change.
Section 8-3g. - Regulation of community residences for mentally ill adults and UCONN 2000 projects.
Section 8-3h. - Notice to adjoining municipalities.
Section 8-3j. - Regulation of family child care homes.
Section 8-4. - Zoning commission may be designated as planning and zoning commission.
Section 8-4a. - Zoning or planning commission may be designated as planning and zoning commission.
Section 8-4b. - Change from combined commission to separate commissions.
Section 8-5. - Zoning board of appeals. Alternate members.
Section 8-5a. - Designation of alternate members to act.
Section 8-5b. - Ordinance may provide for appointment of alternate members.
Section 8-6. - Powers and duties of board of appeals.
Section 8-6a. - Appeal to be heard before variance when both joined.
Section 8-7b. - Notice to contiguous municipalities of variance applications.
Section 8-7c. - Disclosure of beneficiaries of real property held in trust.
Section 8-7e. - Notice to adjoining municipalities of applications or requests.
Section 8-8. - Appeal from board to court. Mediation. Review by Appellate Court.
Section 8-8a. - Process for mediation.
Section 8-10. - Appeals procedure to apply to all municipalities.
Section 8-11. - Disqualification of members of zoning authorities.
Section 8-11a. - Disqualification of board member as enforcement officer.
Section 8-12. - Procedure when regulations are violated.
Section 8-12a. - Establishment of municipal penalties for violations of regulations.
Section 8-13. - Controlling requirement in case of variation.
Section 8-13a. - Nonconforming buildings, structures and land uses.