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Contact: John R. Cook, CEI Wetland Administrator
Location: City Hall 3rd Floor Room 303
Address: 54 Hill Street Shelton CT, 06484
Telephone: (203)924-1555, Extension 23
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 8:00-5:30
E-mail John Cook j.cook@cityofshelton.org
About Inland Wetlands
Protect the citizens of the City by making provisions for the protection,
preservation, maintenance and use of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses by
minimizing their disturbance and pollution; maintaining and improving water
quality in accordance with the highest standards set by federal, state or local
authority; preventing damage from erosion, turbidity or siltation; preventing
loss of fish or other beneficial aquatic organisms, wildlife or vegetation and
the destruction of the natural habitats thereof; deterring and inhibiting the
danger of flood and pollution; protecting the quality of wetlands and
watercourses for their conservation, economic, aesthetic, recreational and other
public and private uses and values; protecting the City’s potable fresh water
supplies from the dangers of droughts, overdraft, pollution, misuse and
mismanagement.
Provide an orderly process to balance the need for the economic growth of the
City, and the use of its land with the need to protect its environment and
ecology in order to forever guarantee to the people of the City, the safety of
such natural resources for their benefit and enjoyment and for the benefit and
enjoyment of generations yet unborn.
Transactions
All construction activities new and additions, detached structures, pools,
etc. require the processing of a certificate of compliance. This certificate is
to verify the presence of regulated areas and subsequent adherence to the
setbacks from such areas even if they exist offsite. Activities new or in
wetlands and watercourses require the processing of an application for permit.
Public Hearings
The Shelton Inland Wetlands Commission meets the second Thursday of each
month. Special meeting may be scheduled as need basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wetland?
Connecticut’s program for regulation actually includes wetlands and
watercourses. They are referred to as regulated areas. Wetlands are defined as
such due to the drainage characteristics of the soil. These include poorly
drained, very poorly drained, and certain alluvial or flood plain soils.
Watercourses include brooks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, marshes, bogs and
swamps. All of the watercourses have various features that define them. There is
also a unique type of wetland known as a vernal pool. In elementary terms it can
be thought of as a seasonal pond. This type of wetland may provide critical
habitat for various amphibians rare and uncommon in Connecticut.
What is a setback or buffer?
A setback or buffer is the upland area adjacent to a wetland or watercourse
where the agency regulates activities which, may have an impact on the above
regulated areas. Specific buffers are detailed in the Commission’s regulations.
What type and amount of fees are involved?
There are several types of fees involved with the regulatory program. The exact
amounts vary depending on the type of development, the size of disturbance as
well as type of disturbance. These fees are detailed in the Commission’s
regulations.
Is there a wetlands map?
Yes, there is a wetlands map for identifying the general location of major
wetland resources within the City. The actual character of the land for wetlands
determination is spelled out the regulatory requirements.
Are there regulations?
There are regulations enacted by the Commission in accordance with the
parameters established by the Connecticut State Statutes via legislation in
1973. Shelton’s program was developed in June of 1974 through passage of an
ordinance of the Shelton Board of Alderman.
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