Section 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, (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 Energy and 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.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22a-349
(P.A. 75-114, S. 1, 2; P.A. 05-174, S. 4; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.)
Cited. 215 Conn. 616; 239 Conn. 124. Cited. 24 Conn.App. 163.