Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-127
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Sec. 8-127. Preparation and approval of redevelopment plan. Notice of approval. Review.
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(b) Before approving any redevelopment plan, the redevelopment agency shall hold a public hearing on the plan, notice of which shall be published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality, the first publication of notice to be not less than two weeks before the date set for the hearing. At least thirty-five days prior to any public hearing, the redevelopment agency shall post the plan on the Internet web site of the redevelopment agency, if any. The redevelopment agency may approve any such redevelopment plan if, following such hearing, it finds that: (1) The area in which the proposed redevelopment is to be located is a redevelopment area; (2) the carrying out of the redevelopment plan will result in materially improving conditions in such area; (3) sufficient living accommodations are available within a reasonable distance of such area or are provided for in the redevelopment plan for families displaced by the proposed improvement, at prices or rentals within the financial reach of such families; (4) the redevelopment plan is satisfactory as to site planning, relation to the plan of conservation and development of the municipality adopted under section 8-23 and, except when the redevelopment agency has prepared the redevelopment plan, the construction and financial ability of the redeveloper to carry it out; (5) the planning agency has issued a written opinion in accordance with subsection (a) of this section that the redevelopment plan is consistent with the plan of conservation and development of the municipality adopted under section 8-23 ; and (6) (A) public benefits resulting from the redevelopment plan will outweigh any private benefits; (B) existing use of the real property cannot be feasibly integrated into the overall redevelopment plan for the project; (C) acquisition by eminent domain is reasonably necessary to successfully achieve the objectives of such redevelopment plan; and (D) the redevelopment plan is not for the primary purpose of increasing local tax revenues. No redevelopment plan for a project that consists predominantly of residential facilities shall be approved by the redevelopment agency in any municipality having a housing authority organized under the provisions of chapter 128 except with the approval of such housing authority.
(c) (1) The approval of a redevelopment plan shall be given by the legislative body. The plan shall be effective for a period of ten years after the date of approval and may be amended in accordance with this section. The legislative body shall review the plan at least once every ten years after the initial approval, and shall reapprove such plan or an amended plan at least once every ten years after the initial approval in accordance with this section in order for the plan or amended plan to remain in effect. With respect to a redevelopment plan for a project that is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, the provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to the extent that such provisions are prohibited by federal law.
ve such plan or an amended plan at least once every ten years after the initial approval in accordance with this section in order for the plan or amended plan to remain in effect. With respect to a redevelopment plan for a project that is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, the provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to the extent that such provisions are prohibited by federal law.
(2) The redevelopment agency shall cause notice of the initial approval of any redevelopment plan to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality.
What constitutes fair opportunity to be heard at public hearing. 147 C. 321. Strict compliance with procedure set out by statute is necessary in order to validly adopt a redevelopment plan; plan not valid since it was not first submitted to planning commission and no meeting or hearing on it was ever held. 148 C. 517. General Assembly has delegated to the agency power to prepare a redevelopment plan within prescribed limits; such authority having been reposed in the agency, its decision is conclusive unless, on judicial review, it is found to be unreasonable, or the result of bad faith, or an abuse of power conferred. 150 C. 42. Taking of land by Hartford for redevelopment was for a public purpose, although individuals might benefit thereby, and was constitutional; due process was satisfied when plaintiff whose property was taken for redevelopment attended hearing and his questions regarding project were answered. 156 C. 521. Cited. 158 C. 522. Modification of plan adopted under section subject only to procedures of Sec. 8-136. 159 C. 116. Cited. 161 C. 234; 201 C. 305. Agency has no statutory authority to adopt amendments to a redevelopment plan if such amendments constitute a new redevelopment plan and the notice, hearing and findings required by section have not been complied with. 259 C. 563.
(c) (1) The approval of a redevelopment plan shall be given by the legislative body. The plan shall be effective for a period of ten years after the date of approval and may be amended in accordance with this section. The legislative body shall review the plan at least once every ten years after the initial approval, and shall reapprove such plan or an amended plan at least once every ten years after the initial approval in accordance with this section in order for the plan or amended plan to remain in effect. With respect to a redevelopment plan for a project that is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, the provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to the extent that such provisions are prohibited by federal law.
ve such plan or an amended plan at least once every ten years after the initial approval in accordance with this section in order for the plan or amended plan to remain in effect. With respect to a redevelopment plan for a project that is funded in whole or in part by federal funds, the provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to the extent that such provisions are prohibited by federal law.
(2) The redevelopment agency shall cause notice of the initial approval of any redevelopment plan to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality.
What constitutes fair opportunity to be heard at public hearing. 147 C. 321. Strict compliance with procedure set out by statute is necessary in order to validly adopt a redevelopment plan; plan not valid since it was not first submitted to planning commission and no meeting or hearing on it was ever held. 148 C. 517. General Assembly has delegated to the agency power to prepare a redevelopment plan within prescribed limits; such authority having been reposed in the agency, its decision is conclusive unless, on judicial review, it is found to be unreasonable, or the result of bad faith, or an abuse of power conferred. 150 C. 42. Taking of land by Hartford for redevelopment was for a public purpose, although individuals might benefit thereby, and was constitutional; due process was satisfied when plaintiff whose property was taken for redevelopment attended hearing and his questions regarding project were answered. 156 C. 521. Cited. 158 C. 522. Modification of plan adopted under section subject only to procedures of Sec. 8-136. 159 C. 116. Cited. 161 C. 234; 201 C. 305. Agency has no statutory authority to adopt amendments to a redevelopment plan if such amendments constitute a new redevelopment plan and the notice, hearing and findings required by section have not been complied with. 259 C. 563.
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