The following Ordinances adopted by the Town of Brooklyn have been included in the "Code of the Town of Brooklyn, 2009."
Ord. No.
Date Adopted/ Approved
Short Title
Chapter
Supp. No.
5/29/1942
Town meeting book--Volume 2: Selectmen Empowered to Enact Ordinances
Administration
4/8/1953
Erection, Construction, Alteration, Repairing, Destruction or Removal of Buildings or Structures
Building and Housing
1/15/1958
Regulating the Parking and Location of Automobile Trailers
Trailers and Trailer Camps
-/-/1960
Sewage Disposal Ordinance
Sewers
1/23/1963
Removal, Repair, or Demolition of any Building or Structure
Building and Housing
1/23/1963
Bulk Storage of Flammable Liquids for Resale
Fire Prevention
4/16/1964
Justices of the Peace; Election of
Administration
12/10/1965
Creating a Planning Commission
Administration
12/28/1966
Recreation and Park Commission; Creation
Administration
6/22/1967
Participation in Regional Planning
Administration
10/19/1967
Creating an Economic Development Commission
Administration
6/10/1970
Retirement System for the Employees
Personnel Policies
8/21/1970
Amend Planning and Zoning Commission
Administration
9/24/1970
State Building Code
Building and Housing
4/8/1971
Building Permit Fees
Building and Housing
6/29/1971
Establishment of a Sewer Authority
Administration
1/27/1972
Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Prevention and Protection
2/28/1974
Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission; Creation
Administration
1/8/1976
Minimization of Flood Damage
Flood Damage Prevention
9/20/1979
Permits to Locate Private Driveways
Streets and Sidewalks
9/20/1979
Excavation and Obstructions of Highways and Streets
Streets and Sidewalks
9/20/1979
Snow Removal
Streets and Sidewalks
9/20/1979
Sewer Ordinance
Sewers
9/20/1979
Amendment to Section 13-1 of the Brooklyn Sewer Ordinance
Sewers
1/29/1979
Appointment of an Assessor; Duties
Administration
5/6/1980
Amending Recreation and Parks Commission
Administration
5/6/1980
Designating the Water Pollution Control Authority
Administration
5/30/1981
Administrative Assistant of the Water Pollution Control
Administration
4/30/1981
Building Permits; Repeals Ord. of 5/8/53-Repair of Buildings
Building and Housing
4/30/1981
Amend State Building Code by Adding Penalty Provisions
Building and Housing
4/30/1981
Peddlers, Solicitors and Salesmen
Licensing and Business Regulations
12/4/1984
Flood Damage Prevention
Flood Damage Prevention
11/25/1986
Brooklyn Resource Recovery Authority
Administration
3/26/1987
Regional Council of Governments
Administration
3/19/1987
Visible Street Numbers Required
Building and Housing
3/29/1988
Brooklyn Solid Waste Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
3/24/1988
Clearance of Streets for Snow Removal
Streets and Sidewalks
6/18/1988
Individual Cost Based Fees for Municipal Land Use Applications
Land Use Regulations
2/21/1989
Inspection of Structures Containing Multiple Dwelling Units
Building and Housing
2/21/1989
Municipal Liability for Ice and Snow on Public Sidewalks
Streets and Sidewalks
6/28/1989
Public Improvement Specifications
Not sent by town
5/19/1990
Ordinance Reforming the Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Commission and the Brooklyn Conservation Commission
Administration
10/11/1990
Mandatory Recycling Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
10/11/1990
Two Shifts of Election Official
Administration
3/21/1991
Brooklyn Code of Ethics
Administration
3/21/1991
Fees for Municipal Land Use Application of the Town of Brooklyn
Land Use Regulations
6/26/1991
Amend Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Prevention
6/26/1991
Purchasing Procedure
Administration
8/8/1991
Amend Expand Membership of the Conservation Commission
Administration
92-1
4/7/1992
Amend Flood Damage Prevention
Flood Damage Prevention
92-2
3/4/1992
Amending the Ordinance Creating a Recreation and Parks Commission
Administration
92-3
4/4/1992
Amend Brooklyn Solid Waste Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
93-1
7/22/1993
Ordinance Regarding Tax Abatements for Dairy Farms
Tax Abatements and Exemptions
93-2
7/22/1993
Ordinance concerning the Right to Farm in the Town of Brooklyn
Preservation of Farm
93-3
7/22/1993
Relating to the Control of Excavation and Obstructions of Highways and Streets Maintained by the Town
Streets and Sidewalks
93-4
7/22/1993
Creating a Single Voting District in the Town of Brooklyn
Administration
94-1
8/11/1994
Establishing a Tax Exemption for Forest Landowners
Tax Abatement and Exemption
94-2
8/11/1994
Brooklyn Building Code Ordinance of 1994
Building and Housing
94-3
8/11/1994
Concerning Loitering or Obstructing Passageways on Public Property or Roads
Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions
94-4
8/11/1994
Concerning the Parking of Vehicles on Public Property and Roads
Traffic
94-5
8/11/1994
Concerning Special Activities or Events
Licensing and Business Regulations
94-6
11/28/1994
Establishing a Tax Exemption for Certain Non-profit Organizations
Tax Abatements and Exemptions
95-1
12/5/1995
Concerning withholding of Approval of Building Application when Taxes are Delinquents
Building and Housing
97-1
1/14/1997
Amending the Ordinance Creating a Board of Fire Commissioners and the Amendment to Aid Ordinance
Fire Prevention and Protection
97-2
5/29/1997
Relating to Loitering, Littering and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions
97-3
7/31/1997
Authorizing the Appointment of a Municipal Collector of Taxes
Administration
97-4
8/27/1997
Relating to Flood Damage Prevention
Flood Damage Prevention
97-5
11/19/2001
Creating the Brooklyn Land Acquisition Fund
Administration
97-6
11/19/2001
Rapid Access System for Firefighters
Fire Prevention and Protection
02-1
9/26/2002
Amending the Ordinance Creating an Economic Development Commission and the Amendment to Change the Membership and Terms
Administration
03-1
1/22/2003
Amending the Ordinance Creating an Economic Development Commission and Amendment to Add Two (2) Alternate Members
Administration
04-1
2/16/2004
Creating the Brooklyn Golf Authority
Administration
04-2
6/10/2004
Amending the Brooklyn Golf Authority
Administration
04-3
10/27/2004
Scenic Road Designation
Streets and Sidewalks
04-4
10/27/2004
Amendment to Existing Driveway Requirements Contained in the Roadway Design and Construction Requirements
Streets and Sidewalks
04-5
10/27/2004
Amend to Increase the Fee for Zoning Board of Appeals Application to $250.00
Land Use Regulations
04-6
10/27/2004
Amend to Add an Alternate Member to the Brooklyn Golf Authority
Administration
05-1
6/8/2006
Concerning the Designation of the Brooklyn Conservation Commission as the Town's Aquifer Protection Agency
Administration
06-1
8/10/2006
Concerning the Parking of Vehicles in Designated Fire Zones and No Parking Zones
Traffic
06-2
8/10/2006
Amendment to Brooklyn Building Code Ordinance of 1994
Building and Housing
06-3
8/10/2006
Establishing Citation Procedures and Fines for Zoning and Wetlands Violations
Land Use Regulations
06-4
10/10/2006
Amendment to March 21, 1991 Ordinance Establishing Individual Cost Based Fees for Municipal Land Use Application
Land Use Regulations
06-5
4/26/2006
Notice of Adoption of Sewer Capital Connection Fee
Sewer
07-01
4/24/2007
Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency
Administration
07-02
4/24/2007
Amending Brooklyn Golf Authority Ordinance
Administration
08-01
11/18/2008
Amending Ordinances creating the Brooklyn Acquisition Fund
Administration
09-01
12/30/2009
Create the Agricultural Commission
Administration
5/3/2010
Adopt the Code of the Town of Brooklyn, 2009
Adopting Ordinance
5/3/2010
Amend Land Use Application Fees
Land Use Application Fees
5/3/2010
Add Fees for Permits and Approvals Issued by the Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention and Protection
2/17/2011
Add Constables
Administration
1
2/17/2011
Amend Parking Prohibited During Certain Months for Snow Removal
Traffic
1
2/17/2011
Amend Fees for Permits and Approvals Issued by the Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention and Protection
1
11/2/2011
Inland Wetlands Application Fees
Fees for Land Use Applications
2
11/10/2011
Recreation and Park Commission
Administration
2
7/16/2012
Purchasing procedures, 2-41
Administration
3
7/16/2012
Number of Justices established
Administration
3
7/16/2012
Designation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Brooklyn as the Town's Aquifer Protection Agency
Administration
3
3/4/2013
Adds property tax exemption for farm buildings and additional farm machinery, 6-3
Tax Abatements and Tax Exemptions
4
3/4/2013
Brooklyn Resource Recovery Commission, 2-21
Administration
4
3/4/2013
Anti-Blight Ordinance, 9-1
Property Maintenance
4
3/4/2013
Special events permits, 4-2
Licensing and Business Regulations
4
3/4/2013
Town Treasurer, 2-5
Administration
4
8/1/2013
Planning and Zoning Commission, 2-16.2, 2-16.3
Administration
4
8/1/2013
Summary publication of adopted ordinances, 2-45
Administration
4
8/1/2013
Require Town meeting approval of agreements, contracts or lease of Town property, 2-44 (repealed 1/8/14)
Administration
4
8/1/2013
Citation procedures for zoning and wetlands violations, 20-2.1
Fees for Land Use Applications
4
8/1/2013
Tax exemption for certain motor vehicles, 6-4
Tax Abatements and Tax Exemptions
4
1/8/2014
Require Town meeting approval of sale, lease or transfer of Town property, 2-44
Administration
4
Officials Page
5
4/7/2015
Amends Ch. 4 Licensing and Business Regulations; 4-1, peddlers, solicitors and salesmen
6
8/16/2016
Amends Ch. 2 Administration; add 2-46 Taxation: Refunds; Waivers; 2-46.1 Refund of Taxes
7
8/16/2016
Amends Ch. 2 Administration; adds 2-46.2 Waiver of All Taxes Due in an Amount Less Than $10.00
7
Officials Page
8
12/13/2018
Amends Ch. 2 Administration; adds 2-27 Board of Education, 2-27.1 Terms of Office of the Members
9
12/13/2018
Amends Ch. 7 Traffic; amends 7-1 Parking Restrictions; amends 7-2 Parking Prohibited During Parking Bans for Snow Removal
9
Ordinance No.
Adoption Date
Subject
Disposition
Supp. No.
7-11-2019
Tax Abatements and Tax Exemptions Amendment
Ch. 6
10
4-7-2022
Administration Amendment
Ch. 2
1
4-7-2022
Tobacco and Cannabis
Ch. 18
1
11-21-2022
Administration Amendment
Ch. 2
1