To establish a comprehensive source for road and sidewalk standards,
procedures and policies, this chapter is enacted pursuant to the powers
granted by the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended to the
present date, and particularly, but without limitation, under the
authority of Sections 7-148, 7-194, 8-27, 8-29, 13a-48 and 13a-71.
As used in this chapter, the words stated below shall have the
meanings given. Said meanings shall extend to the plural.
The Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission.
A qualified inspector as appointed by the First Selectman.
Any road that has not been formally accepted for public use
as a Town highway.
A person, partnership or corporation, who or which holds
a road permit issued under the provisions of this chapter.
A person, partnership or corporation, and shall include persons
undertaking a joint venture.
That portion of a street surfaced and improved for vehicular
traffic.
Either a self-powered mechanical roller, vibrating roller
or compactor weighing a minimum of 10 tons, having a minimum of two
wheels.
A road designated by the Legislative Council as a scenic
and historic resource warranting protection pursuant to this chapter
and Connecticut General Statutes § 7-149a.
Any right-of-way or portion of land to be developed for vehicular
traffic, excluding driveways.
The boundary of the street right-of-way.
Existing ground surface prepared as specified and brought
to grades indicated to receive subbase course.
The Town of Newtown, Connecticut.
A professional engineer employed by the Town either on a
consulting or full-time basis.
Any street or right-of-way maintained by the Town of Newtown
over which the general public has the right to pass and repass.
