§ 42-182. Preamble.

(a)

The scenic and rural roads of the City are irreplaceable resources. The scenic values of some rural roads in Danbury have been destroyed or are in danger of destruction because of past or potential alterations or improvements to their rights-of-way. Such alterations and improvements have had, and could continue to have, an adverse impact on the quality of Danbury's aesthetic and historical environment, an environment that is of great benefit to residents and visitors alike.

(b)

The Connecticut General Assembly has found, through the adoption of C.G.S. § 7-149a, that the preservation and protection of the scenic or historic values of rural roads is essential to the welfare of the people of Connecticut.

(c)

It is the purpose of this article to balance the need to provide for convenient and safe public transportation routes with the need to preserve these scenic and rural values. It is the intent of this article to protect the road and road right-of-way only.

(d)

Therefore, be it ordained by the City of Danbury that, pursuant to the authority granted by C.G.S. § 7-149a, the City shall provide for the designation of certain municipal highways or portions thereof within its borders as scenic roads.

(Code 1961, § 17-110; Ord. No. 448, 8-4-1992)