Land Use & Zoning
Connecticut's Coastal Management Act regulates development in coastal areas primarily to:
AIncrease property tax revenue from shoreline properties
BProtect coastal resources and manage development to minimize flood and erosion risks✓ Correct
CMandate public access to all Connecticut shoreline
DProhibit all construction within one mile of Long Island Sound
Explanation
Connecticut's Coastal Management Act (administered by DEEP) regulates development in the coastal zone to protect coastal resources, reduce hazards from flooding and erosion, and balance development with conservation.
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