Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut property owner wants to challenge a local Planning and Zoning Commission decision denying their zone change application. The owner should file an appeal with the:
AConnecticut Department of Housing
BConnecticut Superior Court within 15 days of publication of the decision✓ Correct
CConnecticut Real Estate Commission
DDirectly with the state Supreme Court
Explanation
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 8-8, decisions of the Planning and Zoning Commission may be appealed to the Connecticut Superior Court within 15 days of publication of the notice of the decision. The court reviews whether the Commission acted illegally, arbitrarily, or in abuse of its discretion.
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