All words used in the present tense include the future tense, all
words in the plural number include the singular number, and all words
in the singular number include the plural number, unless the natural
construction of the wording indicates otherwise. The word "lot" includes
the word "plot" and the word "shall" is mandatory. The word "person"
includes any legal entity as well as the individual. The "Town" is
the Town of Woodbridge, County of New Haven, State of Connecticut;
the "Commission," the "Zoning Board of Appeals," the "Inland Wetlands
Agency," the "Board of Selectmen," the "Health Officer" are respectively
the Town Plan and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals,
the Inland Wetlands Agency, the Board of Selectmen, the Health Officer
or Agency of the Town.
APPLICANT
Any person applying to the Commission for approval of a subdivision,
as hereinafter defined, either on that person's behalf or as an authorized
agent for that person.
BUILDING LINE
A line beyond which no building or structure may be erected
as measured from the street line designated in the Zoning Regulations
of the Town.
CUL-DE-SAC
A street open at one end with special provisions for a vehicular
turn-around. The turn-around is considered to be part of the overall
length of the road.
DATE OF SUBMISSION
The date of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission
immediately following the date of receipt of a submission or 35 days
from the date of receipt of a subdivision submission, whichever is
sooner.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Plan of Development of the Town, as prepared, in accordance
with Chapter 126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
EASEMENT
The right to use land granted by a property owner to the
Town and/or to individual(s) for stated purpose(s).
PASSIVE SOLAR ENERGY TECHNIQUES
The design techniques which maximize solar heat gain, minimize
heat loss and provide thermal storage within a building during the
heating season and minimize heat gain and provide for natural ventilation
during the cooling season. Site design techniques shall include, but
not be limited to: 1) house orientation; 2) street and lot layout;
3) vegetation; 4) material and man-made topographical features; and
5) protection of solar access within the development.
PLAN
See "subdivision plan."
PLAN PROFILE
The drawing or drawings depicting respectively the horizontal
and vertical design for street construction and drainage, including
cross-sections of the traveled portion, slope rights, drainage rights
and other pertinent data.
PRINT
A blueprint, photostat, lithoprint or other copy which reproduces
exactly the data on the original drawing from which it is made.
RESERVE STRIP
A strip of land which provides access to another area dedicated
or to be dedicated to public use or other land to be developed.
RESUBDIVISION
A change in a map of an approved or recorded subdivision
or resubdivision if such change a) affects any street layout shown
on such map, b) affects any area reserved thereon for public use or
c) diminishes the size of any lot shown thereon and creates an additional
building lot, if any of the lots shown thereon have been conveyed
after the approval or recording of such map.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
The right to pass over property belonging to someone else.
ROAD
Any street, road, avenue, drive or lane, public or private.
ROAD PAVEMENT
The wearing surface or traveled portion of the roadway used
by vehicular traffic.
ROAD WIDTH
The distance between road lines which defines the road right-of-way.
ROAD, ACCEPTED
A road which has been accepted by the Town as part of its
highway system.
ROAD, APPROVED
A road the layout of which has been approved by the Commission
but has not been accepted by the Town as part of its highway system.
SUBDIVISION
The division of a tract or parcel of land into three or more
parts or lots made subsequent to the adoption of subdivision regulations
by the Commission, for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of
sale or building development expressly excluding development for municipal,
conservation or agricultural purposes, and includes resubdivision.
SUBDIVISION PLAN
The map, drawing or drawings, and all required supporting
data upon which the subdivider's plan of subdivision is presented
to the Commission for approval and which, if approved, will be recorded
in the Office of the Town Clerk.
SUBMISSION
The completed application and all supporting documentation
required and in compliance with this chapter.
THESE CHAPTER
The Subdivision Regulations of the Town, and includes future
amendments thereto.
TRAVELLED WIDTH
The width of the portion of a road intended for use by vehicular
traffic.
WORK
All physical improvements required by the approved Plan,
other than the staking out of the lots, and includes but is not limited
to the construction of roads, storm drainage facilities and water
and sewer lines, the setting aside of open space and recreation areas,
erosion and sedimentation control measures, installation of telephone
and electric services, planting of trees or other landscaping and
installation of retaining walls or other structures.