The provisions specified herein are applicable to:
A. 
The construction of streets for which a subdivision map has been approved by the Wolcott Planning and Zoning Commission;
B. 
The reconstruction of pavement, drainage or other improvements within or relating to any existing Town street; and
C. 
The construction of new streets by the Town.
Maps showing street rights-of-way and rights-of-way or easements for drainage shall:
A. 
Be drawn in ink on good-quality Mylar on sheets having a size prescribed by Section 7-31 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, and shall be to a scale of at least one inch equals 40 feet;
B. 
Bear the seal of a registered land surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut; and
C. 
Be accurate to the standards of a Class A-2 transit survey of the Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors and shall be so stipulated on the maps.
Plans of improvements and profile maps shall be prepared on 24 inches by 36 inches sheets, at a plan scale of one inch equals 40 feet and a profile horizontal scale of one inch equals 40 feet and a profile vertical scale of one inch equals four feet, unless otherwise directed by the Town Engineer, and shall bear the seal of a professional civil engineer licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut.
Application for a street construction permit shall be made in writing to the Town and shall include the following documents:
A. 
Two copies of the maps showing the street right-of-way and drainage easements and two copies of the construction plans for street, drainage and other related improvements. Plans and maps submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission as part of a subdivision application may be substituted for the purpose of this requirement;
B. 
A fee of $150 (does not apply to street construction within an approved subdivision); and[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
In the event that such proposed construction is within or relates to an existing Town street, evidence of workmen's compensation and contractors' liability insurance with the Town named as an insured shall be presented.
A street construction permit shall be issued in writing by the Town subject to:
A. 
The completion of plans for the construction of streets, drainage and other necessary plans requested and approved by the Town and which also may be required to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission;
B. 
Payment to the Town of Wolcott of an inspection fee of 1.0% of the construction costs estimated by the Town (does not apply to that construction already covered by an approved subdivision); and
C. 
The filing of a performance bond in an amount specified by the Town and in a form approved by the Town Attorney.
The street construction permit shall be valid for a period of time that the Town deems necessary for the completion of construction. Permits may be extended for a period not to exceed one year upon written approval of the Town. Upon the expiration of the extended time period, the Town shall either require reapplication for the uncompleted work or pay for the completion of the work by calling the performance bond.
The applicant shall execute an agreement and file a bond with the Town, said bond to be in an amount and with surety and conditions satisfactory to the Town, securing to the Town of Wolcott the actual construction, installation, and completion of all improvements to the satisfaction of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Mayor, including, without limitation, streets, drainage, placing of monuments and so forth, within a period not to exceed five years from the filing of the bond. Said bond shall be in form and amount and with a surety acceptable to the Town and Town Attorney and shall be either a letter of credit, executed by a financial institution licensed to do business in the State of Connecticut, or shall be a cash bond. Said bond shall be for a term of not less than two years with provisions for automatic extensions for each year thereafter for a total period of at least five years.
Upon the completion of any road or drainage improvements and prior to the final release of the bond, the applicant shall file with the Town construction plans showing the streets, drainage and other subdivision improvements as built and also showing the location of any sewer water mains, underground electric and telephone utilities. In lieu of such submission, the applicant's land surveyor and/or engineer may update and certify the Mylar construction plans submitted under §§ 430-2.2 and 430-2.3 of the regulations and approved by the Town. Such filing shall also include a certification, signed and sealed by a land surveyor and/or engineer licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut, as appropriate, that such surveyor and/or engineer has inspected all construction work and all improvements have been completed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Town.
A. 
Upon completion of improvements, a petition may be made in writing to the Town for the acceptance of a street by the Town Council. Such petition shall be signed by the owner(s) of the street and shall include the following:
(1) 
A copy of a map to be filed in the Town Clerk's office showing all street and drainage rights-of-way or easements;
(2) 
A Mylar tracing showing as-built street, drainage and other improvements certified by a professional civil engineer and a licensed surveyor as appropriate;
(3) 
Conveyance deeds and certificates of title for the rights-of-way of the street and drainage structures and of any easements in support thereof, unless furnished at the time of subdivision approval. In addition to conveyances and certificates of title, such petition shall include:
(a) 
A waiver of mechanic's liens;
(b) 
Letter from the Tax Collector indicating full payment of taxes due; and
(c) 
Any other certificates and documents required by Town Counsel.
B. 
Upon receipt of the required documents, the Town shall review said documents for accuracy and completion and shall refer them to the Town Council with a recommendation for acceptance. The Town Council shall then place the petition for acceptance on the call of the next regular meeting; provided, however, that all requirements of these regulations and, if applicable, the Subdivision Regulations, have been fulfilled.
Before the release of the performance bond provided for in § 430-2.7 of these regulations:
A. 
The streets, street improvements and street drainage shall have been inspected and approved by the Town and accepted by the Town Council;
B. 
As-built plans shall have been filed with the Town pursuant to § 430-2.8; and
C. 
The applicant shall execute an agreement and file a bond to guarantee maintenance of streets, drainage and other improvements in accordance with these regulations. The maintenance bond must be in effect for a period of one year from the release of the performance bond. If the applicant fails to correct any deficiencies identified during the maintenance period, in a timely fashion and in a manner acceptable to the Town, the Town, at its sole discretion, may authorize the performance of such corrective maintenance, the cost of which will be reimbursed from said bond.
The manufacturers and contractors liability insurance specified under § 430-2.4C shall include no less than the following:
A. 
Public liability limits of $3,000,000.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Property damage limits of $3,000,000, including blasting and underground damage resulting from the use of mechanical equipment, on work covered by this document.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
Coverage with respect to all subcontractors doing any part of the work covered by the permit.
D. 
If the policy is changed or canceled during the policy period, the policy shall provide that written notice will be given to the Mayor and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Wolcott at least 30 days before the effective date of such change or cancellation period.
E. 
The Town of Wolcott shall be named as an additional insured.
F. 
Such additional coverage as requested by the Town.
The Mayor, the Town Engineer and, where appropriate, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have free access to the construction work at all times and shall be authorized to take material samples, corings and other tests as deemed necessary to determine compliance with the standards of these regulations. They may require the applicant, at his own expense, to have such tests made and certified by a Connecticut licensed professional engineer.
A. 
The applicant or contractor for the street, drainage or other subdivision improvements shall notify the Town in writing of his intention to start any construction project at least five days prior to starting the work. Should the applicant or such contractor close down the construction project for a period exceeding one week, due to weather conditions or other cause, the applicant or such contractor shall notify the Town in writing of such closing; he shall notify the Town in writing of his own intention to resume the project at least two working days prior to resuming the work. In addition, the applicant or such contractor shall give timely written notice to the Town for inspection purposes at least 48 hours before each of the following stages of work:
(1) 
Commencement of site clearance and after the limit of clearing has been flagged;
(2) 
Commencement of excavation and grading of streets, and installation of embankments;
(3) 
Commencement of installation of drainage and other utilities;
(4) 
Commencement of backfilling structures and drainage pipes, facilities and other utilities;
(5) 
Commencement of placement of the rolled gravel base course on the subgrade of a street; and
(6) 
Commencement of construction of each stage of the paved surface of a street.
B. 
The Town or its agent shall have two working days in which to inspect the completed work in each of the above stages of the project prior to approving the work. No work shall be commenced on succeeding stages of construction until the required inspection has been made and approval given in writing by the Town. The Town may issue a stop-work order and may suspend the street construction permit if, in its judgment, the construction project or any stage thereof is not being carried out in accordance with these regulations or if unforeseen field circumstances are encountered for which the approved plans are insufficient. The Town shall withdraw such order and reinstate the permit when it is determined that there is compliance with these regulations.
When any excavation is made within the right-of-way of any Town street, the applicant or his contractor shall provide a railing or suitable barricade so as to enclose such excavation or material placed in the right-of-way. The railing or barricade shall be continued and maintained during the entire time such excavation is exposed or open. A sufficient number of lighted flashing warning lights approved by the Town shall be provided for public safety, and affixed to some part of such railing or barricade or in such other proper manner over or near such excavation and excavated material, and so kept from the beginning of the twilight of the evening through the whole of the night, and every evening and night during the time such excavation shall be open, exposed or in a state of repair. The applicant or his contractor shall comply with any order of the Town for provision of barricades and shall furnish a Town police officer in uniform when so ordered.
The applicant or his contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for public travel around or over any excavation in a Town street or highway and shall keep such passage free from earth, stones, trenches or any other material which may hinder travel of pedestrians or vehicles. The applicant or his contractor shall comply with any order of the Town for protection of safe passage. Street gutters shall not be obstructed in any manner so as to prevent or retard flow of water therein.