Inland Wetlands Commission

Scott F. Martin	Chairman
Carl H. Hornbecker	Member
Jeffrey A. Manville	Member
William C. Spencer	Member
William E. Kimball	Member
Diantha D. Schull	Member
Joseph Jameson	Member
Ryan Henry	Alternate
Thomas W. Hook	Alternate
Vacancy	Alternate

 

Mission/General Information:

The purpose of the Southbury Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (SIWWA) is to protect the citizens of the Town by making provisions for the protection, preservation, maintenance and the 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 and other beneficial aquatic organisms, wildlife and vegetation and the destruction of the natural habitats; deterring and inhibiting the danger of flood and pollution; protecting the quality of wetlands and watercourse for their conservation, economic, aesthetic, recreational and other public and potable uses and values; and protecting the towns potable fresh water supply.

The commission regulates wetlands, watercourses, open water bodies plus a setback area. Setbacks are 50 feet from wetlands, watercourses, ponds and 100 feet from Bullet Hill Brook, Eight Mile Brook, Transylvania Brook, Pomperaug River, Shepaug River, Lake Lillinonah, Housatonic River and Lake Zoar. In Connecticut, wetlands are classified by soil types. The ideal goal when planning your project is for zero wetlands disturbance.

The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South, room 205 at 7:30 pm (unless otherwise posted). Please be sure to check the specific agenda or contact staff for the most up to date information.

Land use department staff provide support to the commission and carry out the daily activities such as processing applications and investigating complaints as well as reviewing and proposing regulation revisions.

Copies of the Inland Wetlands Regulations ($10.00) and Wetland Map ($3.00) are available in the office during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Select date in below calendar for current schedule. 

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