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.
COMMISSION
The Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission.
FIRST SELECTMAN'S AGENT or AGENT
A qualified inspector as appointed by the First Selectman.
NON-TOWN-OWNED ROAD
Any road that has not been formally accepted for public use as a Town highway.
NONCONFORMING ROAD
Any road that does not meet the Town of Newtown standards set forth in Articles II and III of this chapter.
OWNER
A person, partnership or corporation, who or which holds a road permit issued under the provisions of this chapter.
PERSON
A person, partnership or corporation, and shall include persons undertaking a joint venture.
ROAD
That portion of a street surfaced and improved for vehicular traffic.
ROLLER
Either a self-powered mechanical roller, vibrating roller or compactor weighing a minimum of 10 tons, having a minimum of two wheels.
SCENIC ROAD
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.
STREET
Any right-of-way or portion of land to be developed for vehicular traffic, excluding driveways.
STREET LINE
The boundary of the street right-of-way.
SUBGRADE
Existing ground surface prepared as specified and brought to grades indicated to receive subbase course.
TOWN
The Town of Newtown, Connecticut.
TOWN ENGINEER
A professional engineer employed by the Town either on a consulting or full-time basis.
TOWN HIGHWAY
Any street or right-of-way maintained by the Town of Newtown over which the general public has the right to pass and repass.