The purpose of this chapter is to establish
a citation hearing procedure in accordance with §§ 7-148(c)(10)(A),
7-152b, and 7-152c of the General Statutes to be followed in all instances
when citations are issued by Town officials.
As used in this chapter, the following words
and phrases shall have the meanings indicated:
ALLEGED VIOLATOR
A.
In all violations, the person who has been issued
a citation by an issuing official; or
B.
In motor vehicle parking violations, the motor
vehicle operator or the registered owner of the motor vehicle.
CITATION
The document setting forth a specific violation of the Town's
ordinances or other regulations.
HEARING
The session for deciding whether or not an alleged violator
is liable.
ISSUING OFFICIAL
The municipal officials or employees authorized to issue
citations.
Ordinances of the Town that provide that this chapter and the citation hearing procedure shall apply to such ordinances and the ordinances listed in §
15-11 of this chapter may be enforced by citations.
[Amended 12-14-2011]
The First Selectman shall appoint one or more
hearing officers to conduct hearings. No hearing officer may be an
elected or appointed Town official or a Town employee.
If the alleged violator wishes to admit liability for any alleged violation, he or she may, without requesting a hearing, pay the full amount of the fines, penalties, costs, or fees admitted to in person or by mail to the official designated by the Town. Any alleged violator who does not deliver or mail a written demand for a hearing within 10 days of the date of the first notice provided in §
15-5 above shall be deemed to have admitted liability, and the designated municipal official shall certify the alleged violator's failure to respond to the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall thereupon enter and assess the fines, penalties, costs, or fees provided for in the ordinance and shall follow the procedures set forth in §
15-8 below.
[Amended 12-14-2011]
Any person who violates or fails to comply with
the provisions of this Code shall be subject to a fine of $90 for
each offense unless another fine or penalty is specified in this Code
or in the General Statutes.
All moneys received pursuant to the procedure
set forth in this chapter shall be remitted to the Tax Collector.
[Amended 12-14-2011]
Each of the following ordinances is amended to add the following section: "Enforcement. This ordinance has been specifically designated for enforcement by citations issued by designated municipal officers or employees, and the citation hearing procedure established by Chapter
15, Citations, shall be followed."
A. Chapter
179, Alcoholic Beverages, Article
I, Possession on School Property.
B. Chapter
185, Animals, Article
I, Animal Control, Article
II, Dogs at Recreational Facilities and Athletic Fields.
[Amended 2-28-2024 by Ord. No. 249]
C. Chapter
225, Cigarettes and Tobacco Products, Article
I, Vending Machines.
E. Chapter
300, Massage Parlors.
F. Chapter
323, Parks and Recreation Areas, Article
I, Mills Pond Recreation Area.
H. Chapter
369, Solid Waste, Article
I, Unlawful Deposits, and Article
II, Recycling.
I. Chapter
375, Streets and Sidewalks, Article
II, Snow and Ice Removal, Article
III, Obstructions, Article
IV, Sliding on Public Ways, Article
V, Sidewalk Displays, Article
VI, Street Numbers, Article
VII, Flow of Water on Public Ways, and Article
VIII, Scenic Roads.
J. Chapter
400, Vehicles and Traffic, Article
I, Parking of Tractor-Trailers, Article
III, Weight Limits, and Article
IV, General Regulations.
K. Chapter
405, Vehicles, Discarded.
L. Chapter
372, Stormwater Management.
[Added 10-24-2018]