[Adopted by the Board of Selectmen effective 6-11-1985; amended 9-18-1995 (§ 136 of the prior compilation)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Shall be defined as set forth in C.G.S. § 30-1, as amended.
Any vehicle that is stationary, whether the engine is running
or not, unless said vehicle is stopped in obedience to a traffic control
signal or sign.
Lots, areas or other accommodations for the use of parking
of motor vehicles off the street or highway and open to public use
with or without charge.
A highway, road, street, avenue, alley, boulevard or other
way within and under control of the Town of Winchester, and open to
public use, including the sidewalks of any such highway.
Any park, playground, beach or recreation area owned or used
by the Town, including the Soldiers' Memorial Park.
The possession of any opened container holding an alcoholic beverage is prohibited on any public highway, parking area or recreation area within the Town of Winchester, except as permitted in § 172-5 hereof.
The possession of opened containers of alcoholic beverages is
permitted during any public function, festival or celebration being
conducted pursuant to a written permit issued by the Chief of Police
or person designated by the Chief to issue such permits.
A.
An application for a permit shall be in writing directed to the Chief
of Police. The application shall state the name and address of responsible
officials of the organization sponsoring the function, festival or
celebration (event), shall specify the parts of the public highway,
parking area or recreation area to be used during the event, specify
the beginning and ending time of the event and, if it continues for
more than one day, the hours in each day it is to be conducted, the
approximate number of people to be in attendance and whether the event
is open to the public.
B.
The application shall be filed at least 10 days prior to the first
day of the event. The permit shall be issued or denied in writing
at least four calendar days before the first day of the event. The
permit shall be issued if all of the required information is provided,
the application is made at least 10 days before the event and the
Chief of Police or his designee determines that the event will be
open to the public and all necessary permits, licenses and approvals
have been obtained from all necessary government authorities, including,
but not limited to, the State Liquor Control Commission.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall
be guilty of a municipal infraction and shall be fined $100.
