Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut municipality uses a 'development agreement' with a large developer proposing a mixed-use project. A development agreement allows the parties to:
ABypass all zoning requirements
BEstablish certainty about permitted development in exchange for developer commitments on infrastructure, affordable housing, or other public benefits✓ Correct
CPermanently exempt the property from future zoning changes
DEliminate public hearing requirements for the project
Explanation
Development agreements between municipalities and developers provide certainty for developers (the approved project specifications cannot be changed for a specified period) in exchange for developer commitments on public benefits such as roads, utilities, affordable housing, or community amenities.
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