AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY.

HB 5390 authorizes Connecticut municipalities to create a new property classification that sits between industrial and residential uses, specifically for inland wetland areas. This classification would allow local governments to designate properties for passive recreational purposes, such as parks or nature preserves, near wetlands. The bill directly affects towns and cities managing inland wetlands by giving them a new tool to regulate land use in these sensitive areas. It does not change existing zoning rules but adds a specific category for properties serving conservation and low-impact recreation. The legislation aims to provide clearer regulatory options for wetland protection without requiring major redevelopment.