CITD Ordinances

Candlewood Isle Ordinances

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 Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) 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 Fifty ($50.00) or more than Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00).

Revised 2024 

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 Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) 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 2024

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.

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.

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.
2. 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 Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) 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 2024

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 CANDLEWOOD 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.
2. 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 Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) 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 2024

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;
2. 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;
3. The golf cart must be operated in compliance with the 20 mph speed limit;
4. The golf cart must be registered with the proper Candlewood Isle authority and have a current registration sticker affixed to the cart;
5. The golf cart must have an operable horn and reflectors; and
6. 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 Two Hundred Fifty ($250) Dollars for each offence.  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:  There is absolutely no glassware permitted on the beach.

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

Revised 2024

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.

Section 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.

Section 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.

Section 3. ROUGH GRADING: All topsoil 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 sub-grade shall be prepared by excavating and/or filling, removing unsuitable material and replacing it with a foundation course as required by the Road chairman.

Section 4. PAVEMENT: Road and street shall be paved to the width prescribed and as follows:

1. 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.
2. Asphalt Concrete Pavement: All road pavement shall consist of 2 courses of bituminous concrete wearing surface not less than 4 inches compacted.
3. 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.
4. Asphalt Concrete Pavement: All road pavement shall consist of 2 courses bituminous concrete wearing surface totaling not less than 4 inches compacted.

Section 10. 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 vehicles 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

ORDINANCE #8

AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL GUIDELINES FOR SOLICITATION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. TO BE ENACTED BY THE TAX DISTRICT OF CANDLEWOOD ISLE:

Section 1. Signs
There are no “Yard Sale” and no “Real Estate” signs permitted on Candlewood Isle.