As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPLICANT
Refers to the person proposing a new street or work on an
existing street.
BOARD
The Select Board for the Town of Thompson, Connecticut, or
its authorized representative.
COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Thompson,
Connecticut.
DRIVEWAY
An access onto or an egress from a street.
PERSON
Includes corporations, partnerships, firms, associations,
or any other entity.
ROAD STANDARDS
The standards and specifications set forth in the Public
Improvement Specifications prepared by the Northeastern Connecticut
Council of Governments.
STREET
Any Town-owned way constructed for and dedicated to movement
of vehicles and pedestrians. The word shall not include private driveways
and rights-of-way.
TOWN
The Town of Thompson, Connecticut.
It is the declared purpose of this article to regulate road
work on existing and proposed streets to assure safety and structural
adequacy.
Inspections by the Board shall be scheduled two full working
days in advance of starting work activities. The Board will determine
which work activities will need inspection before issuance of a construction
permit. A final inspection and acceptance of completed work by the
Board is required before the Board will return the cash security.
After approval of the application for a new road by the Board
and Commission, the proposed road may be presented to a Town Meeting
for acceptance into the Town Road System, subject to final completion
of all work and acceptance by the Board. Final acceptance of all roads
by the Board shall be recorded in the minute book of the Town Clerk
as proof of acceptance.
[Amended 5-30-2023]
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be
fined for each such offense as provided in the Schedule of Fees and
Fines. Each day of any such violation shall constitute a separate
offense and be subjected to separate punishment.