ELR Citation: ELR 20192
(Conn. Dec 1, 1970)

City planning commission's regulation requiring developer to set aside percentage of land for playgrounds or parks is constitutional exercise of police power when passed pursuant to Connecticut statute authorizing such commissions to adopt plans specifying most desirable use of land and including provisions for streets, parks, playgrounds, and utilities. Legislature may empower agency to enact regulations necessary for fulfillment of mission. Neither statute nor regulation unconstitutionally vague. Burden on developer uniquely attributable to need created by his activity. Public interest paramount although land purchased before regulation passed.

Counsel for Aunt Hack Ridge Estates, Inc.:
Louis A. DeGabritis
77 West Street
Danbury, CT 06813
(203) 743-4464

Counsel for Danbury Planning Commission:
Robert N. Talarico Assistant Corporation Counsel
Wilson, Hanna, Wanderer & Talarico
156 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 743-2748

Richard L. Nahley Corporation Counsel
31 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-4720