About the Inland Wetlands Agency / Conservation Commission

Overview

  • The Inland Wetlands Agency / Conservation Commission typically meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Madden Room at 7:00 p.m.
  • Special meetings are held as required, and there is no meeting in the month of August.
  • Established by CGS §22a-42, June 4, 1973 Resolution, Town Council Ordinance 99
  • Nine (9) members and two (2) alternates. 

 

General Powers and Duties

  • To establish, change or repeal inland wetland regulations, boundaries of inland wetlands. Note that tidal wetlands are excluded from municipal regulation. See part 2, Section II.D of manual.
  • To hear, consider and decide upon petitions for changes in the inland wetland regulations.
  • To take appropriate actions to enforce the inland wetlands regulations and conditions of permits. 

 

Applying to IWA/CC

  • Applications submitted to the Inland Wetlands Agency / Conservation Commission are officially received on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
  • For the cutoff date for filing applications, call the Planning Department.
  • Fees are as follows:
    • Single House Lot - $110.00
    • Site Plans - $260.00
    • Subdivision Plans - $360.00 plus $50.00 per lot
    • Public Hearing - $330.00
    • Map Amendment - $260.00
    • Minimal Impact Permit - $110.00
    • Minor Modification of Permit - $110.00 (include signs)
    • Map Amendment - Single family lot $95.00
  • Documents required are as follows:
    • 15 copies of application form
    • 3 sets of review draw
    • 4 sets of revised drawing for the public hearing
    • 1 set of drainage comps
    • Abutter notification (required by certified mail)
  • You must send a representative to the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission meeting when your application is being reviewed.