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ORDINANCE #1
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 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.
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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.
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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-ofway
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.
Section 5: When a violation of this ordinance is found the Board of Directors of the Tax District of
Candlewood Isle may:
A. 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 rightsof-
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.
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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-ofway)
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
A. 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.
B. 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.
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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: 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.
Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from the earliest date permitted by
law.
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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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. PAVEMENT: Road and street shall be paved to the width prescribed and as follows:
a. 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
b. Asphalt Concrete Pavement
All road pavement shall consist of 2 courses of bituminous concrete wearing surface not less than 4
inches compacted.
c. 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.
d. Asphalt Concrete Pavement
All road pavement shall consist of 2 courses bituminous concrete wearing surface totaling not less
than 4 inches compacted.
5. 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
6. 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.
7. GUIDE POSTS: Posts shall be 6 inches in diameter of locust or other approved material asnd 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.
8. FINISH GRADING AND SEEDING: Finish grade on all surfaces from the edge of curb or guytter
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.
9. 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.
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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.
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