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Town of Portsmouth, RI
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2022-04-11
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Abandoned vehicles
Ch 230 — Junk Dealers
Ch 250 — Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 260 — Nuisances
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Abandonment
ยงย 215-7 — Mooring and outhaul regulations.
ยงย 215-8 — Regulated activities.
Ch 230 — Junk Dealers
ยงย 236-X-D — Street layout, design, and arrangement.
Ch 250 — Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 260 — Nuisances
336-3{14} — POLLUTANTS
ยงย 336-6 — Waste disposal prohibitions.
ยงย 352-49 — Filing of application; proof of right to exemption.
Ch 382 — Vehicles, Junked or Abandoned
ยงย 382-12 — Construal of provisions.
ยงย 405-III-B — District boundaries and descriptions.
ยงย 405-VI-B — Nonconforming development.
ยงย 405-XV-E — Conditions set on zone changes.
ยงย 405-XX-G — Medium and large SES siting requirements.
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Accessory buildings and structures
ยงย 170-24 — Exemptions.
ยงย 221-4 — Restrictions.
236-II-B{83} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
405-II-B{114} — SPACE-HABITABLE
405-II-B{117} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
ยงย 405-III-D — Application of district regulations.
ยงย 405-III-F — Flood hazard areas.
405-III-F13.{1} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
405-III-F13.{35} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
ยงย 405-VI-A — Substandard lots of record.
ยงย 405-VII-C — Apartments, condominiums, cluster or town houses.
ยงย 405-VII-G — New retail business, office or consumer service complex, alteration or substantial improvement.
ยงย 405-XIX-F — Residential Multi-Family Incentive District.
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Accessory uses
405-II-B{3} — ACCESSORY USE
405-II-B{6} — AGRICULTURE
405-II-B{57} — HOME OCCUPATION
ยงย 405-III-H — Watershed Protection District.
ยงย 405-IV-C — Special yard and coverage requirements.
Ch 405 Art V — Use Regulations
ยงย 405-VII-F — Limited light industry.
ยงย 405-VIII-D — Planned unit developments.
ยงย 405-IX-A — Off-street parking and loading.
ยงย 405-IX-B — Signs.
ยงย 405-XX-C — SES Classifications.
ยงย 405-XX-G — Medium and large SES siting requirements.
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Adult entertainment
Ch 75 — Adult Entertainment
Ch 95 — Amusements
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Advertising
ยงย 50-6 — Small purchases.
ยงย 50-7 — Large purchases; bidding requirements.
ยงย 148-VII-A — General architectural guidelines.
ยงย 206-3 — Hearing.
ยงย 230-3 — Notice and hearing.
ยงย 236-I-E — Vested rights-continuation of prior regulations.
236-II-B{96} — SUBDIVIDER
ยงย 236-VI-E — Major land development and major subdivision - public hearing and notice.
ยงย 236-XI-C — Public hearing and notice requirements.
ยงย 236-XIV-E — Public hearing.
ยงย 257-18 — Sound variances.
ยงย 352-14 — Change in use; notice of payback tax; failure to pay.
ยงย 375-5 — Tree Commission.
ยงย 405-VII-F — Limited light industry.
ยงย 405-IX-B — Signs.
ยงย 405-XIII-C — Powers and duties of Zoning Board of Review.
ยงย 405-XV-B — Procedure for adoption or amendment.
ยงย 405-XV-D — Notice and hearing requirements.
ยงย 405-XX-G — Medium and large SES siting requirements.
ยงย DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1976 Code to 2013 Code.
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Affordable housing
405-II-B{4} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
405-II-B{13} — APPROVED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
405-II-B{82} — MEETING HOUSING NEEDS
405-II-B{88} — MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY
ยงย 405-VIII-D — Planned unit developments.
ยงย 405-XIX-B — Procedure for approval of construction of low or moderate income housing.
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Air conditioning
ยงย 405-III-F — Flood hazard areas.
405-III-F13.{9} — COST
ยงย 405-IX-A — Off-street parking and loading.
405-IX-A1.{3} — Gross Floor Area
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Air pollution
405-II-B{28} — COMPATIBILITY
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Alarm systems
Ch 83 — Alarms
Ch 83 Art I — Burglary and Robbery Alarms
ยงย 83-1 — Title.
83-3{1} — AUDIBLE ALARM
83-3{2} — CENTRAL STATION
83-3{3} — FALSE ALARM
ยงย 83-5 — Inspection of alarm devices and businesses.
ยงย 83-6 — Alarm user permits.
ยงย 83-7 — False alarms.
ยงย 83-8 — Liability of Town limited.
Ch 83 Art II — False Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
ยงย 83-11 — Findings.
ยงย 83-12 — Purpose; applicability.
83-13{1} — AUTOMATIC DIALER
83-13{2} — CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
83-13{3} — CENTRAL RECEIVING STATION
83-13{4} — FALSE ALARM
83-13{5} — FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
83-13{6} — OWNER
83-13{7} — OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
83-13{8} — RADIO TRANSMITTER
ยงย 83-14 — Radio transmitter alarms.
ยงย 83-15 — Investigation of alarms.
ยงย 83-16 — Key lock boxes.
ยงย 83-17 — Liability of Town limited.
ยงย 83-18 — Limitation on number of false alarms.
ยงย 83-19 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 189 — Fire Lanes
Ch 257 — Noise
ยงย 257-8 — Emergency signaling devices.
ยงย 392-6 — OWTS inspection and maintenance.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Alcoholic beverages
ยงย 75-1 — Findings; intent.
75-2{1} — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
75-2{4} — LICENSED PREMISES
ยงย 75-4 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 89 — Alcoholic Beverages
ยงย 89-1 — Consumption in parks and on beaches.
ยงย 89-2 — Consumption on public streets or sidewalks.
Ch 95 — Amusements
ยงย 95-5 — Operation and use restrictions.
ยงย 95-13 — Application information.
ยงย 215-8 — Regulated activities.
ยงย 257-19 — Violations and penalties.
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Aluminum
ยงย 148-VII-B — Storefronts, facade and fenestration.
ยงย 326-28 — Residential recycling.
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Amusements
Ch 95 — Amusements
Ch 95 Art I — Coin-Operated Amusements
95-1{1} — AMUSEMENT GAME
ยงย 95-2 — License required.
ยงย 95-3 — Application for license.
ยงย 95-4 — Approval of application; issuance of license.
ยงย 95-5 — Operation and use restrictions.
ยงย 95-6 — Fees.
ยงย 95-7 — Inspection of premises.
ยงย 95-8 — Expiration of license; renewal.
ยงย 95-9 — Revocation or suspension of license.
ยงย 95-10 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 170-9 — Fees established.
ยงย 405-IX-A — Off-street parking and loading.
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Anchoring
ยงย 148-VII-H — Service station guidelines.
ยงย 148-VIII-A — Sign overview.
215-2{1} — ANCHORING
215-2{27} — OUTHAUL
215-2{31} — RAFTING
ยงย 215-7 — Mooring and outhaul regulations.
ยงย 215-8 — Regulated activities.
ยงย 405-III-F — Flood hazard areas.
ยงย 405-IX-B — Signs.
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Animals
ยงย 10-8 — Duties.
Ch 40 Art I — Animal Control Officer
ยงย 40-1 — Appointment.
ยงย 40-2 — Administrative jurisdiction.
ยงย 40-4 — Compensation.
Ch 101 — Animals
Ch 101 Art I — General Animal Regulations
101-1{1} — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
101-1{2} — AT LARGE
101-1{3} — DANGEROUS ANIMAL
101-1{4} — EXPOSED TO RABIES
101-1{6} — LEASHED
101-1{7} — OWNER
101-1{8} — POUND
101-1{9} — RESTRAINT
ยงย 101-2 — Authority of Animal Control Officer.
ยงย 101-3 — Interference with enforcement.
ยงย 101-4 — Complaints.
ยงย 101-6 — Nuisances by animals.
ยงย 101-9 — Number of dogs permitted at same residence.
ยงย 101-10 — Unlawful deposit of dead animals.
ยงย 101-11 — Wild animals.
ยงย 101-13 — Dogs running at large; violations and penalties.
ยงย 101-14 — Impoundment of dogs.
ยงย 101-15 — Redemption of impounded dogs.
ยงย 101-16 — Confinement of dangerous or vicious animals and females in heat.
ยงย 101-17 — Biting dogs or other animals.
ยงย 101-19 — Rabies control.
ยงย 101-20 — Schedule of fines.
ยงย 101-22 — Impounding unvaccinated animals.
ยงย 101-23 — Capture and release of wild or unowned cats.
ยงย 101-24 — License fees.
Ch 101 Art III — Dangerous Animals
ยงย 101-26 — Prohibited acts; violations and penalties.
101-27{1} — DANGEROUS ANIMAL
Ch 101 Art IV — Feeding of Nondomesticated Animals
ยงย 101-28 — Purpose.
101-29{1} — ATTRACTANT
101-29{2} — FEEDING
101-29{3} — FOOD
ยงย 101-30 — Prohibited acts.
ยงย 101-31 — Exceptions.
ยงย 101-32 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
ยงย 101-33 — Dog park rules; violations and penalties.
Ch 177 — Firearms and Hunting
ยงย 177-1 — Discharge prohibited.
ยงย 177-2 — Discharge prohibited.
ยงย 177-3 — Hunting restricted.
ยงย 177-4 — Discharge near residences.
ยงย 177-5 — Permit required; fee.
ยงย 177-8 — Prohibited hunting area; exclusions.
ยงย 177-9 — Killing of certain animals permitted.
ยงย 215-8 — Regulated activities.
ยงย 257-5 — Exceptions.
ยงย 257-15 — Animals and birds.
ยงย 260-1 — Prohibited accumulations and growth.
288-1{7} — GARBAGE
320-13{17} — SOIL AMENDMENT
ยงย 326-9 — Disposition of animal carcasses.
ยงย 326-22 — Covering of containers.
ยงย 326-24 — Parking of vehicles containing solid waste.
336-3{14} — POLLUTANTS
392-4B{30} — WASTEWATER
405-II-B{6} — AGRICULTURE
405-II-B{7} — AGRICULTURE-PROMOTION USE
405-II-B{63} — KENNEL
405-II-B{130} — VETERINARY HOSPITAL
ยงย 405-III-F — Flood hazard areas.
Ch 405 Art V — Use Regulations
ยงย 405-IX-A — Off-street parking and loading.
ยงย 405-XX-G — Medium and large SES siting requirements.
ยงย DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1976 Code to 2013 Code.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Antennas
ยงย 148-V-A — Design standards.
ยงย 148-VII-I — Shopping center guidelines.
ยงย 405-IV-D — Height and yard modifications.
ยงย 405-VII-A — General.
ยงย 405-VII-E — Antennas.
ยงย 405-VII-F — Limited light industry.
ยงย 405-VIII-D — Planned unit developments.
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Apartments
ยงย 170-7 — Fees established.
ยงย 236-X-F — Drainage.
ยงย 236-X-J — Landscaping.
ยงย 236-X-M — Monuments.
405-II-B{91} — NURSING HOME
ยงย 405-III-F — Flood hazard areas.
Ch 405 Art V — Use Regulations
ยงย 405-VII-A — General.
ยงย 405-VII-B — Procedures.
ยงย 405-VII-C — Apartments, condominiums, cluster or town houses.
ยงย 405-VIII-D — Planned unit developments.
ยงย 405-IX-A — Off-street parking and loading.
ยงย 405-XIX-F — Residential Multi-Family Incentive District.
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Appeals
ยงย 10-17 — Procedures.
ยงย 12-7 — Jurisdiction.
ยงย 83-6 — Alarm user permits.
ยงย 83-7 — False alarms.
ยงย 155-13 — Appeals.
ยงย 170-17 — Imposition of fee; payment; disputes.
ยงย 170-32 — Appeals.
ยงย 189-7 — Variances.
215-2{20} — MOORING APPEALS COMMITTEE
ยงย 215-7 — Mooring and outhaul regulations.
ยงย 215-9 — Appeals.
ยงย 221-10 — Notice of public hearing; conduct of hearings.
ยงย 236-I-E — Vested rights-continuation of prior regulations.
236-II-B{5} — BOARD OF APPEAL
ยงย 236-IV-C — Review process.
Ch 236 Art XIV — Appeals
ยงย 236-XIV-A — The Board of Appeal.
ยงย 236-XIV-B — Right of appeal.
ยงย 236-XIV-C — Process of appeal.
ยงย 236-XIV-D — Stay of proceedings.
ยงย 236-XIV-E — Public hearing.
ยงย 236-XIV-F — Appeals โ standards of review.
ยงย 236-XIV-G — Appeals to the Superior Court.
ยงย 236-XIV-H — Appeals to the Superior Court โ enactment of or amendment of Town regulations.
ยงย 236-XIV-I — Appeals to the Superior Court โ priority in judicial proceedings.
ยงย 260-6 — Owner's right to appeal costs.
ยงย 274-17 — Filing of appeal.
ยงย 274-18 — Docketing of appeals.
ยงย 274-19 — Appellate procedure.
ยงย 288-76 — Appeals procedure.
ยงย 288-77 — Effect of appeal on proceedings.
ยงย 288-78 — Time for hearing; notice of hearing; appearance at hearing.
ยงย 288-79 — Authority of Board.
ยงย 288-81 — Quorum; voting requirements.
ยงย 288-82 — Powers of Board.
ยงย 288-83 — Court review.
ยงย 299-12 — Appeals.
ยงย 314-12 — Enforcement; penalty for violation; revocation of permit.
ยงย 320-4 — Plan requirements; procedures.
336-3{17} — STORMWATER APPEALS BOARD
ยงย 336-7 — Suspension of MS4 access.
ยงย 336-12 — Appeal of notice of violation.
ยงย 336-13 — Settlement of appeal of notice of violation.
ยงย 336-14 — Failure to comply; abatement by Town.
ยงย 336-15 — Abatement costs.
ยงย 339-14 — Notice upon disapproval; appeals.
ยงย 339-15 — Action after approval.
ยงย 352-30 — Appeals.
ยงย 352-46 — Appeals.
392-4B{31} — *WASTEWATER APPEALS BOARD
ยงย 392-5 — Program administration.
ยงย 392-7 — Enforcement.
ยงย 397-3 — Issuance or denial of license; appeals.
405-II-B{10} — APPLICANT
405-II-B{138} — ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW
ยงย 405-VI-A — Substandard lots of record.
ยงย 405-VI-D — Variances.
ยงย 405-VII-B — Procedures.
ยงย 405-VIII-B — Procedure.
ยงย 405-XII-A — Maintenance of the Zoning Ordinance.
ยงย 405-XII-B — Application procedure.
ยงย 405-XIII-A — Establishment and procedures.
ยงย 405-XIII-B — Application procedure.
ยงย 405-XIII-C — Powers and duties of Zoning Board of Review.
ยงย 405-XIII-D — Decisions and records of Zoning Board of Review.
Ch 405 Art XIV — Appeals to the Zoning Board of Review
ยงย 405-XIV-A — Right of appeal.
ยงย 405-XIV-B — Appeals to Zoning Board of Review.
ยงย 405-XIV-C — Stay of proceedings.
ยงย 405-XIV-D — Public hearing by Zoning Board of Review.
ยงย 405-XIV-E — Decisions and records of Zoning Board of Review.
Ch 405 Art XVII — Appeals to Superior Court
ยงย 405-XVII-A — Appeals to a decision of the Zoning Board of Review.
ยงย 405-XVII-C — Appeal of enactment of or amendment to zoning ordinance.
ยงย 405-XIX-B — Procedure for approval of construction of low or moderate income housing.
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Appeals board
336-3{17} — STORMWATER APPEALS BOARD
ยงย 336-7 — Suspension of MS4 access.
ยงย 336-12 — Appeal of notice of violation.
ยงย 336-14 — Failure to comply; abatement by Town.
392-4B{31} — *WASTEWATER APPEALS BOARD
ยงย 392-5 — Program administration.
ยงย 392-7 — Enforcement.
ยงย 405-XIX-B — Procedure for approval of construction of low or moderate income housing.
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Appointments
ยงย 1-3 — General penalty.
ยงย 1-7 — General penalty; continuing violations.
ยงย 10-5 — Composition; qualifications; terms; appointment.
ยงย 10-6 — Vacancies; officers; compensation.
ยงย 10-12 — Membership; appointment; terms.
ยงย 10-16 — Establishment; organization; expenses.
ยงย 12-1 — Establishment.
ยงย 12-2 — Appointment, term, and qualifications of Judge.
ยงย 12-4 — Municipal Court Clerk; appointment and duties.
ยงย 12-6 — Sessions; time; place.
ยงย 12-12 — Acting Judge; Acting Clerk.
ยงย 15-1 — Emergency Management Agency.
ยงย 40-1 — Appointment.
ยงย 45-1 — Title; declaration of policy.
ยงย 45-2 — Applicability; exemptions.
ยงย 45-7 — Appointments and promotions.
ยงย 45-8 — Eligible lists.
ยงย 45-11 — Separation from employment.
ยงย 50-5 — Applicability; purchasing agent.
ยงย 95-15 — Grant or denial of license.
ยงย 183-2 — Supervision of installation by Fire Department.
215-2{3} — ASSISTANT HARBORMASTER
215-2{14} — HARBOR COMMISSION
ยงย 215-5 — The Harbor Commission.
ยงย 215-7 — Mooring and outhaul regulations.
ยงย 221-6 — Local Assessment Committee.
236-II-B{98} — TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
ยงย 236-XII-A — The Administrative Officer.
ยงย 260-3 — Service of notice to abate.
274-9{1} — DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSERS OR SALESMEN
288-1{2} — BUILDING OFFICIAL
ยงย 288-74 — Establishment; members; officers; hearings.
ยงย 288-83 — Court review.
ยงย 326-5 — Site of disposal facility; appointment of superintendent.
336-3{17} — STORMWATER APPEALS BOARD
375-3{16} — TREE WARDEN
ยงย 375-4 — Tree Warden.
ยงย 375-5 — Tree Commission.
392-4B{31} — *WASTEWATER APPEALS BOARD
ยงย 392-5 — Program administration.
ยงย 405-XIII-A — Establishment and procedures.
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Ashes
ยงย 243-1 — Prohibited acts.
326-3{2} — NONCOMBUSTIBLE WASTE
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Assessments
ยงย 12-10 — Costs.
ยงย 101-25 — Annual renewal of license; late fee.
ยงย 170-14 — Findings; declaration of policy; intent.
ยงย 170-18 — Calculation of fee.
ยงย 170-19 — Payment of fee.
ยงย 170-30 — Fees established.
ยงย 215-7 — Mooring and outhaul regulations.
ยงย 221-5 — Application filing.
ยงย 221-6 — Local Assessment Committee.
ยงย 221-9 — Council ratification required.
ยงย 221-10 — Notice of public hearing; conduct of hearings.
ยงย 288-68 — Repairs made by Building Official.
ยงย 288-69 — Demolition of dwelling by Building Official.
ยงย 320-12 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 326-38 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
ยงย 336-15 — Abatement costs.
ยงย 352-4 — When effective; repealer.
ยงย 352-6 — When effective.
ยงย 352-7 — Exemption granted.
ยงย 352-9 — Maximum income limits.
ยงย 352-12 — Payback provision.
ยงย 352-13 — Assessment of property.
ยงย 352-15 — Exemption granted; eligibility.
ยงย 352-19 — Findings.
ยงย 352-20 — Exemption granted.
ยงย 352-22 — Apportionment.
ยงย 352-25 — Effective date; amendments; repealer.
Ch 352 Art IX — Adjustment to Assessments for New Construction
ยงย 352-26 — Determination of increase or decrease in assessment.
ยงย 352-28 — Notification of adjustment.
ยงย 352-30 — Appeals.
ยงย 352-31 — Exemption granted.
ยงย 352-32 — Amount of exemption.
ยงย 352-37 — When effective.
ยงย 352-39 — Continuation of exemption.
ยงย 352-43 — Application process.
ยงย 352-45 — Payment of deferral; violations and penalties.
ยงย 352-49 — Filing of application; proof of right to exemption.
ยงย 352-51 — When effective.
392-4B{19} — *OWTS INSPECTIONS
ยงย 392-6 — OWTS inspection and maintenance.
405-III-F13.{29} — MARKET VALUE
ยงย 405-III-H — Watershed Protection District.
ยงย 405-VIII-C — Residential open space development.
ยงย 405-XV-D — Notice and hearing requirements.
ยงย 405-XIX-B — Procedure for approval of construction of low or moderate income housing.
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Assessor
ยงย 336-15 — Abatement costs.
ยงย 352-2 — Exemption granted.
ยงย 352-8 — Application for exemption; termination.
ยงย 352-10 — Exemption granted; effective date; annual review.
ยงย 352-11 — Application for exemption.
ยงย 352-13 — Assessment of property.
ยงย 352-14 — Change in use; notice of payback tax; failure to pay.
ยงย 352-18 — Evidence of entitlement to exemption.
ยงย 352-22 — Apportionment.
ยงย 352-23 — Application procedure.
ยงย 352-26 — Determination of increase or decrease in assessment.
ยงย 352-27 — Notification to Assessor by Building Inspector.
ยงย 352-28 — Notification of adjustment.
ยงย 352-29 — Delivery of tax bill; payment.
ยงย 352-30 — Appeals.
352-33{3} — QUALIFIED PROPERTY
ยงย 352-36 — Adjustment of exemptions.
ยงย 352-37 — When effective.
ยงย 352-39 — Continuation of exemption.
ยงย 352-49 — Filing of application; proof of right to exemption.
ยงย 382-3 — Notice to remove junk vehicles.
ยงย 405-VIII-D — Planned unit developments.
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Attorney fees
ยงย 336-18 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
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Attorney's fees
ยงย 236-XIV-H — Appeals to the Superior Court โ enactment of or amendment of Town regulations.
ยงย 405-VIII-C — Residential open space development.
ยงย 405-XVII-C — Appeal of enactment of or amendment to zoning ordinance.