CITD Ordinances

ORDINANCE #1


AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PERMIT EQUIREMENTS FOR THE CREATION OF ACCESS INTO ROADS MAINTAINED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE BY DRIVEWAY OR OTHER RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PASSAGE BY MOTOR VEHICLE (Enacted 8/18/73)

BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE


Section 1: No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter construct, build or establish any

driveway, road, street or other right of way for the purpose of passage by motor vehicle to enter into or open upon any road maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle before first filing a written application with the Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle and having a written permit from said Board. After securing said permit, the area from the existing paved or traveled portion of the road maintained by the Tax District to the applicant’s property shall be constructed in the following manner:


(1) Said area shall be excavated to proper depth and have a gravel base of bank run gravel or broken stone of no less than twelve (12”) in depth.


(2) It shall have a surface of two (2”) inches of bituminous concrete and shall be so shaped that the water from the applicant’s property shall not drain onto the public highway. If unusual drainage conditions exist, the construction must conform to any special requirements which the Board of Directors may specify. Before work is commenced, a performance bond may be demanded by said Board, with surety and conditions satisfactory to it, to guarantee completion of the work set forth in the application within the time specified therein; and in no event shall the bond be less than One Hundred ($100) Dollars in amount. Said bond shall be released after the work has been satisfactorily completed.


Section 2: If said application shall be granted by said Board, the access shall be created under the supervision of the Board of Directors or its duly authorized agent.


Section 3: The person or corporation making such access shall guard and protect the access for the protection of all persons using such road, and shall be responsible for all damages which any person may sustain during the construction thereof.


Section 4: Any person who shall violate any of these provisions shall be fined not less than Ten or more than Fifty Dollars.

ORDINANCE #2


AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR GROWTH OF

ENCROACHMENTS ONTO THE ROADS OR RIGHTS OF WAY MAINTAINED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE:


Section 1: No person, partnership, organization, institution, company or corporation shall construct, allow, or cause to be constructed, grow or cause to be grown, maintain or cause to be maintained onto the right of way of any road maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle any curbing, retaining wall, fence or shrubbery in such manner so as to cause a hazard to traffic along said road or in such manner so as to impede the maintenance of said road.


Section 2: any person company or corporation who shall construct or cause to be constructed, grow or cause to be grown, maintain or cause to be maintained such encroachment shall be responsible for the removal of said encroachment and shall be liable to a fine of not more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for every thirty (30) days the violation persists for each such offense. The Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle shall have the right to enforce the provisions of the Ordinance, in

law and equity.


Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after the earliest period allowed by law.


Revised 2006

ORDINANCE #3



AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AND/OR STORAGE ON THE ROADS, ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES IN THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE. ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY ARE FORTY (40) FEET ON LAKE DRIVE SOUTH AND THIRTY (30) FEET ON ALL OTHER ISLE ROADS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE:


Section 1: No vehicle shall be parked nor shall any boat or other property be stored on any roads or rights-of-way maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle so as to constitute a hazard, impediment or obstruction to the open and safe public use of roads or the access of emergency equipment.


Section 2: No vehicle shall be parked overnight on any roads maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle so as to impede the removal of snow between the date of October 15th and the following April 15th in each of two successive calendar years.


Section 3: No trailer, boat (or trailer and boat), or unregistered motor vehicle shall be parked or stored on any roads, road rights-of-way or other public places maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle. No vehicle shall be stored on any other public place maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle. Any of the above-mentioned encroachments to the roads, road rights-of-way or other public places existing for more than twenty-four (24) hours shall be presumed to constitute a nuisance, hazard, impediment, or obstruction to the open and safe public use of roads, road rights-of-way or other public places and shall be considered to be in violation of this ordinance.


Section 4: Temporary property including but not limited to any structures, firewood, dumpsters, building or landscaping materials shall not be stored on any roads, road rights-of-way, or other public places maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle. Such encroachments to the roads, road rights-of-way, or other public places that exceed three (3) days shall be presumed to constitute a nuisance, hazard, impediment or obstruction to the open and safe public use of road, roads rights-of way or other public places and shall be considered to be in violation of this ordinance. Prior to encroaching on the roads, road-rights-of-way or other public place, taxpayers may request a temporary

waiver of Section 4. The Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle may issue a permit for the use of a specific location for a period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days. Permits will only be issued if the requested use will not constitute a nuisance, hazard, impediment or obstruction to the open and safe use of roads or other public places, the access of emergency equipment, or the removal of snow. Trash containers of a reasonable size are not included in this ordinance. Permanent structures are subject to the zoning regulations of the Town of New Fairfield.

ORDINANCE #3 (cont)


Section 5: When a violation of this ordinance is found the Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle may:


  1. FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3

Remove or cause such property to be removed to a garage in the Town of New Fairfield, or other available storage location, where it shall be impounded. Said removal shall be at the risk of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property and having been so removed, shall continue to be impounded until the fees and charges for removal, towing and storage shall be paid by the owner or person entitled to possession. Said removal shall be intended to be an abatement of the nuisance or hazard. Notice shall be sent to the owner of record of such vehicle within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of such removal, indicating the place to which such vehicle has been removed and the reason for its removal and impounding. In the case of removal of abandoned motor vehicles under Section 3, removal shall be no sooner than thirty (30) days after notice is provided to the owner and published in the local newspaper in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 15-a.


FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 4

Remove or cause such property to be removed to a location on the lot adjacent to the road, road rights-of-way or other location of the owner. Removal of property shall be at the risk of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property. Said removal shall be intended to be an abatement of the nuisance. The Tax District of Candlewood Isle shall be entitled to reimbursement of actual expenses associated with moving or removal of property by any taxpayer whose actions led to the violation of this ordinance.


Section 6: Each violation of this ordinance shall, thirty (30) days after written notice of the violation has been given, be punishable by citations with the fine not to exceed One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars in amount for every thirty (30) days that the violation persists. The Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this ordinance in law and equity.


Section 7: This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from the earliest date permitted by law.


Revised 2006

ORDINANCE #4


AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTS ON COVE LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CANDLEWOOD ISLE BOAT LAUNCH AREA LOCATED AT END OF THE ROAD BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANLDEWOOD ISLE:


Section 1: No vehicle, boat, boat trailer (or trailer and boat), unregistered motor vehicle, or other property (including but not limited to structures, firewood, dumpsters, buildings or landscaping materials) shall be parked or otherwise placed on the WEST side of Cove Lane (or the road right-of-way) so as to interfere with the process of launching and pulling boats from the launch area. No parking or storage of property is permitted at any time on the EAST side of Cove Lane (or the road right of way). Boat trailers and cars used to launch boats (or remove boats) may not be left on the launch area or Cove Lane when not personally attended. Access to and use of the Cove Lane boat ramp is at the risk of the taxpayer.


Section 2: The launch area is for the sole private use of Candlewood Isle taxpayers and their guests (when accompanied by a taxpayer). Commercial use of the launch area is not permitted.


Section 3: the following acts shall also be prohibited:

3.1 Mooring boats in the lake so as to interfere with the launching of other boats

3.2 Using the launch area to repair boats

3.3 Failing to launch boats in a timely manner

3.4 Using loud radios, horns, etc.


Section 4: When a violation of this ordinance is found, the Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle may


  1. FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 1:

Remove or cause such property to be removed to a garage in the Town of New Fairfield, or other available storage location, where it shall be impounded. Said removal shall be at the risk of the owner or person entitled to possession of the property and having been so removed, shall continue to be impounded until the fees and charges for the removal, towing and storage shall be paid by the owner or persons entitled to possession. Said removal and storage shall be intended to be an abatement of the nuisance. Notice shall be sent to the owner of record of such vehicle, boat or trailer within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of such removal, indicating the place to which such vehicle has been removed and the reason for its removal and impounding.


  1. FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 2 AND 3:

Violators of this Ordinance will be denied access to the launch area. Improperly placed mooring will be removed.



Section 5: Each violation of this ordinance shall, after written notice of the violation has been given and a reasonable time to cure has expired, be punishable by citation with the fine not to exceed One Hundred ($100.00) dollars in amount. The Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this ordinance in law and equity.


Section 6: This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from the earliest date permitted by law.

Revised 2006

ORDINANCE #5


AN ORDINANCE  LIMITING THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE ROADS MAINTAINED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE TO DULY REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES DRIVEN BY DULY LICENSED DRIVERS


BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE:


Section 1:  All vehicles which can be registered by the Department of Motor Vehicles must be so registered before they can be operated on any road maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle.


Section 2:  No motorized vehicle shall be operated by any person who does not have a current duly issued driver’s license to operate said vehicle on any road maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle.


Section 3:  A motorized vehicle  is defined to include, but is not limited to a mini-bike, motor bicycle, motor scooter, motor go-cart, motorcycle, automobile, truck, motor golf cart and snowmobile.


Section 4:  Golf Carts.


The operation of gas or electric powered golf carts on roads maintained by the Tax District is permitted, provided that the owner and/or operator strictly comply with the following:

  1. The golf cart must be operated by a person with a current valid driver’s license;

  1.   The golf cart must be properly insured and the insurance coverage must comply with the minimum requirements under Connecticut law for motor vehicle insurance coverage;

  1. The golf cart must be operated in compliance with the 20 mph speed limit;

  1.   The golf cart must be registered with the proper Candlewood Isle authority and have a current registration sticker affixed to the cart;

  1. The golf cart must have an operable horn and reflectors; and

  1. Golf carts shall be operated during daylight hours only, unless the cart is equipped with proper functioning headlights and tail lights.                               

Section 5:  The Board of Directors of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this ordinance in law and equity. Violators of this ordinance will receive written notification and violations are punishable by a fine not to exceed Fifty ($50) Dollars.  The failure of the owner or operator of a golf cart to comply with this ordinance, after due notice and warning, shall be grounds for the Board of Directors to revoke a duly issued registration in addition to any fines or penalties that may be levied in accordance with the By-Laws and ordinances of the Tax District.


Section 6:  This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from the earliest date permitted by law.  

Revised 2012

ORDINANCE #6


AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL ROADS

PROPOSED TO BE ACCEPTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE FOR

MAINTENANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL (Enacted 5/14/77) BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE:


The following road specifications shall apply to all roads proposed to be accepted by the Tax District

for maintenance and snow removal


  1. GENERAL: No road or street within Candlewood Isle hereafter constructed or improved will be

accepted by the Tax district for maintenance unless the construction is in accordance with the following standards and specifications

No new road or street shall be constructed until the Plat and Improvement Plans for the road or street

(including necessary drainage facilities) have been completed and approved by the road Committee of the Tax District.


  1. WIDTH OF PAVEMENT: The paved section of any road or street shall be not less than 18 feet in

width at all points unless otherwise directed by the Road committee.

All roads and streets shall be centered in the right-of-way.

Cul de sacs shall have a fully paved turnaround with a minimum radius of 25 feet.


  1. ROUGH GRADING: All top soil shall be stripped from the bed of the proposed roadway for a width to include the paved surface and shoulders. Grades shall not exceed 12 percent, or in exceptional cases, 16 percent as a maximum. The minimum grade shall not be less than one percent. Embankment and excavated slopes shall be one foot vertical to two feet horizontal.

The subgrade shall be prepared by excavating and/or filling, removing unsuitable material and

replacing with a foundation course as required by the Road chairman.


  1. PAVEMENT: Road and street shall be paved to the width prescribed and as follows:
  2. Foundation Course: The foundation course for pavement shall consist of a layer of ROB gravel with a compacted finished thickness of not less than 6 inches
  3. Asphalt Concrete Pavement: All road pavement shall consist of 2 courses of bituminous concrete wearing surface not less than 4 inches compacted.
  4. Foundation Course: The foundation course for pavement shall consist of a layer of ROB gravel with a compacted finished thickness of not less than 6 inches.
  5. Asphalt Concrete Pavement: All road pavement shall consist of 2 courses bituminous concrete wearing surface totaling not less than 4 inches compacted.

  1. SHOULDERS: Shoulders shall be of compact gravel or crushed stones 6 inches thick and not less

than 3 feet in width unless otherwise approved by the Road Committee. Shoulders shall have a slope of one inch per foot


  1. DRAINAGE: A complete system of surface drainage shall be installed to adequately dispose of

storm water. When discharge of storm water shall be into, upon or through private property, proper

easements shall convey the perpetual rights to discharge storm water runoff from the highway and from the surrounding area onto and over the affected premises by means of pipes, culverts or ditches or a combination thereof together with right to enter said premises for purposes of making such installations and doing such maintenance work as the Tax District may deem necessary to adequately drain the highway and surrounding area.

Culvert Pipes shall be of approved corrugated metal pipe not less than 15 inches in diameter. Pipe shall be installed in straight lines and at a uniform rate of grade between points. Catch basins shall be

constructed of precast concrete as manufactured by M&M Septic Tank Company, Inc. of Danbury,

Connecticut, or equal.


Catch basins and manholes shall be located on all changes in direction of storm drain and at intervals

not to exceed 400 feet.

Gutters and curbs shall be constructed to adequately control the flow of water.


  1. GUIDE POSTS: Posts shall be 6 inches in diameter of locust or other approved material and shall

be 6 feet in length. Guide posts shall be placed as required by the Road Committee, but as a minimum at all culverts and on all fills having a depth exceeding 4 feet and shall be spaced in any event not more than 10 feet apart.


  1. FINISH GRADING AND SEEDING: Finish grade on all surfaces from the edge of curb or gutter

to the toe or tip of slope with a minimum of 4 inches of topsoil and sow with a hardy grass seed in

sufficient quantity to produce turf that will stabilize the slope.


  1. INSPECTION: The Road Committee of the Tax District of Candlewood Isle shall have access to all parts of the work while under construction at all times. No portion of the work shall be covered until reasonable opportunity for inspection has been given. Approval under these specifications shall be by the Board of Directors of the Tax District. It shall be required that a Connecticut State Licensed Engineer or Surveyor certify to the Tax District that the roads have been constructed true to line and grade and that the drainage system has been constructed in accordance with the Improvement Plans.

This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after the earliest date allowed by law.

ORDINANCE #7


PROHIBITING CONSUMPTION AND/OR POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO CONSUME

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PROPERTIES MAINTAINED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF

CANDLEWOOD ISLE.  BE IT ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE:


Section 1: Purpose and Definitions

(a) The consumption of alcoholic liquor within the limits of roads and other areas maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle and in motor vehicles parked on said premises has resulted in disturbance of the peace, damage to public and private property, and proliferation of litter. It is the purpose and objective of this ordinance to eliminate these undesirable results, insofar as possible, by imposing limitations upon the possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor on properties maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle.

(b) For the purpose of this ordinance the following definitions shall apply:

Alcoholic liquor shall have the same meaning as in the Connecticut Liquor Acts, Section 30-1 et seq. of the Connecticut General Statutes, Revision of 1958 as amended:

Motor vehicle shall have the same meaning as in section 14-1 of the Connecticut General

Statutes.

Possession with intent to consume shall mean having in one’s possession or control, alcoholic

liquor in a glass, open bottle, tapped keg, or other open container so as to permit consumption by one having the purpose of consuming such alcoholic liquor.


Section 2: Prohibited

Except for Candlewood Isle sponsored events, no person shall consume or possess with intent to consume alcoholic liquor within the limits of roads and other properties maintained by the Tax District of Candlewood Isle. For the purposes of this ordinance, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the consumption or possession with intent to consume of alcoholic liquor in motor vehicles parked on said premises shall also be deemed a violation hereof.


Section 3: Penalty for Violation

Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than fifty ($50.00) dollars for each offense.


Revised 2006