Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut property owner challenges a zoning decision in Superior Court. The court's standard of review of PZC decisions is typically:
AThe court hears the case entirely fresh (de novo review)
BThe court reviews whether the PZC acted illegally, arbitrarily, or in abuse of its discretion, giving substantial deference to the commission's findings✓ Correct
CThe court reviews only procedural issues
DThe court automatically reverses any denial of a development application
Explanation
Connecticut courts review Planning and Zoning Commission decisions for illegality, arbitrariness, or abuse of discretion. Courts give substantial deference to local zoning authorities' findings of fact and do not substitute their judgment for the commission's on policy matters.
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