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