Sec. 22a-349. (Formerly Sec. 25-4h). Permitted agricultural or farming uses. Permitted uses within stream channel encroachment lines.
Sec. 22a-349. (Formerly Sec. 25-4h). Permitted agricultural or farming uses.
Permitted uses within stream channel encroachment lines. (a) The provisions of
sections 22a-342 to 22a-348, inclusive, shall not be deemed to restrict agricultural or
farming uses of lands located within the stream channel encroachment lines including
the building of fences, provided this section shall not apply to farm buildings and farm
structures.
(b) The following operations and uses shall be permitted within stream channel
encroachment lines, as of right: (1) Lawns, gardens or vegetative plantings, (2) split rail
fences, (3) open decks attached to residential structures, properly anchored in accordance with the State Building Code, (4) construction of minor structures to an existing
facility for the purpose of providing handicap accessibility pursuant to the State Building
Code, (5) temporary greenhouses or hoophouses constructed without permanent foundations and anchored pursuant to the State Building Code, (6) placement of fish habitat
enhancement devices performed by or approved by the Commissioner of Environmental
Protection, (7) demolition of an existing structure, (8) backfilling of foundations, (9)
flood-proofing of existing structures, including, but not limited to, elevating structures
in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards, (10) repair or
installation of septic systems, (11) construction of irrigation systems, (12) installation
of water monitoring structures performed by or approved by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, (13) installation of dry hydrants, (14) driveway and roadway repair and maintenance that does not raise the existing road grade more than three inches,
or (15) patios or walkways constructed at grade.
(P.A. 75-114, S. 1, 2; P.A. 05-174, S. 4.)
History: Sec. 25-4h transferred to Sec. 22a-349 in 1983; P.A. 05-174 designated existing provisions as Subsec. (a) and
added new Subsec. (b) re permitted uses as of right within stream channel encroachment lines.
Cited. 215 C. 616. Cited. 239 C. 124.
Cited. 24 CA 163.