The map of regulated areas titled "Inland Wetlands
and Watercourses Map, Killingworth, Connecticut" delineates the general
location and boundaries of inland wetlands and the general location
of watercourses. Copies of this map are available for inspection in
the office of the Town Clerk. In all cases, the precise location of
regulated areas shall be determined by the actual character of the
land, the distribution of wetland soil types, and locations of watercourses.
The Commission may use aerial photography, remote sensing imagery,
resource mapping, soils maps, site inspection observations or other
information in determining the location of the boundaries of wetlands
and watercourses.
Any person may petition the Commission for an amendment to the map. All petitions for a map change shall be submitted in writing and shall include all relevant facts and circumstances which support the change. The petitioner shall bear the burden of proof regarding the proposed amendment. Such proof may include, but not be limited to, aerial photography, remote sensing imagery, resource mapping, soils maps, site inspection observations or other available information. The Commission may require such person to provide an accurate delineation of regulated areas in accordance with Article
XV of these regulations.
The Commission or its designated agent(s) shall inventory and maintain current records of all regulated areas within the Town. The Commission may amend its map from time to time as information becomes available relative to more accurate delineation of wetlands and watercourses within the Town. Such map amendments are subject to the public hearing process outlined in Article
XV of these regulations.
Watershed maps filed at the office of the Town
Clerk, Killingworth, Connecticut, in accordance with the Connecticut
General Statutes by water companies and maps delineating areas of
special concern filed by agencies of the municipal, state or federal
government may be used by the Commission in identifying wetland or
watercourse areas of special concern.