Development of real property in Connecticut will often require permits, licenses and approvals from several different municipal and state agencies. In some instances, the Connecticut General Statutes expressly provide for the order in which such permits, licenses and approvals must be obtained and the authority of such municipal and state agencies relative to each other. Nevertheless, clarification of the respective jurisdictions of such agencies by Connecticut appellate courts is always appreciated as it adds a greater degree of certainty to the permitting/licensing process.
In Frances Erica Lane Inc. v. Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Stratford (AC 35439) (officially released on April 1), the Appellate Court clarified the respective jurisdictions of inland wetlands agencies and zoning boards of appeal.
