The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7034 seeks to amend the existing laws governing land subdivision approval by prohibiting the requirement of land donations as a condition for such approvals. Key insertions in the bill include provisions that mandate all subdivision plans to receive commission approval prior to any land subdivision activities and stipulate that these plans must be filed within a designated timeframe. The bill also emphasizes the necessity for regulations ensuring that subdivided land is suitable for construction and equipped with essential infrastructure such as water, sewerage, and drainage.

Significantly, the bill deletes the previous option for applicants to either pay a fee or transfer land to municipalities in lieu of providing open spaces, parks, or playgrounds, thereby reinforcing the obligation for developers to directly provide these amenities. Additional amendments clarify the conditions for granting conditional approvals, ensure that regulations do not impose different requirements on manufactured homes compared to other types of dwellings, and introduce penalties for transferring titles to lots before final approvals. The bill also modifies financial guarantee requirements, allowing various forms of guarantees and limiting the duration for which maintenance guarantees can be required. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, following the repeal of Section 8-25b of the general statutes.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-25, 8-25b
HSG Joint Favorable: 8-25, 8-25b
File No. 244: 8-25, 8-25b
PD Joint Favorable: 8-25, 8-25b