This document sets forth the policies, rules, procedures, standards
and specifications adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Wolcott
essential for the execution of the responsibilities granted to the
Council by the Connecticut General Statutes for the administration
and enforcement of the construction and maintenance of streets in
the Town of Wolcott.
This document is entitled "Regulations Pertaining to the Construction
and Acceptance of Streets" and may hereinafter be cited as the "Street
Regulations."
Certain words used in these regulations are defined and explained
as follows:
A document entitled "State of Connecticut, Department of
Transportation, Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental
Construction," and any subsequent revisions or issues, and is made
part of these regulations.[1]
The Mayor of Wolcott, who can designate an agent to be responsible
for the inspection and supervision of construction as carried out
under these regulations and who would be responsible for the issuance
of permits and performance of duties under the direction of the Mayor.
An existing "state highway" as defined by Section 13a-1 of
the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended; an existing public highway,
street or road accepted by the Town of Wolcott by use or pursuant
to Section 13a-48 of the Connecticut General Statutes; as amended;
and a proposed public or private highway, street or road in a subdivision
or resubdivision for which a Record Subdivision Map has been approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ARTERIAL STREETSAll state-numbered routes within the Town of Wolcott.
SECONDARY STREETA street of considerable existing or potential continuity that carries or will carry vehicular traffic generally through one section of Town to an arterial street or another secondary street, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETA public or private street that carries or will carry vehicular traffic, usually for a short distance, to an arterial or secondary collector street as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If a local residential street is of limited length and with no potential for continuity and extension, with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Mayor said street may be constructed to the standards for a minor street.
MINOR STREETIncluding a private lane, shall mean a public or private street that carries or will carry vehicular traffic, usually for a very short distance, to an arterial, secondary or local residential street as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A private lane shall provide access to no more than eight building lots.
The Wolcott Planning and Zoning Commission relative to all
subdivision activity; and the Mayor or his designated agent for all
other activity.
