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Code of the Town of Rye Code of the Town of Rye COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM NEW HAMPSHIRE SERIAL NO. GENERAL CODE A Member of the ICC Family of Solutions www.generalcode.com 2020 PREFACE The recording of local law is an aspect of community history; as the community develops and changes, review and revision of old laws and consideration of new laws, in the light of current trends, must keep pace. The orderly collection of these records is an important step in this ever- continuing process. Legislation must be available and logically arranged for convenient use and must be kept up to date. Contents of Code The various chapters of the Code contain all currently effective legislation of a general and per- manent nature, including revisions or amendments. The Disposition List contains a listing of leg- islation and its placement in the Code or the reason for its exclusion, and indicates the most recent legislation reviewed for inclusion in the Code. The Appendix is reserved for certain forms of lo- cal legislation that are not general and permanent in nature but are of significance to the commu- nity or conduct of government. Reserved Chapters Unassigned chapter numbers do not appear in the Table of Contents but are available for assign- ment to new subject matter in a way that maintains the Code structure. Numbering of Sections A numbering system is applied to all sections. The first number indicates the chapter number and the second number indicates the location of the section within that chapter. Histories Histories indicate the specific legislative source from which the content was derived, including the enactment number, if pertinent, and the date of adoption. Legislative histories may be found at the chapter, article, section and/or subsection level, as appropriate. Acknowledgment The assistance of the community officials is gratefully acknowledged by the editor. The codifica- tion of legislation reflects an appreciation of the needs of a progressive and expanding communi- ty. It is the profound conviction of General Code that this publication will contribute significantly to the efficient administration of local government. i Publication, Mar 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I: TOWN ORDINANCES 1. General Provisions ........................................................................................................... 1:1 Article I Adoption of Code by Town Meeting Article II Adoption of Code by Board of Sewer Commissioners Article III Adoption of Chapter 190, Zoning Article IV Adoption of Chapter 35, Building Code Article V Adoption of Chapter 60, Floodplain Management 6. Alarm Systems ................................................................................................................. 6:1 9. Alcoholic Beverages ........................................................................................................ 9:1 Article I Beaches and Parking Lots Article II Public Consumption and Open Containers 12. Amusements .................................................................................................................. 12:1 Article I Mechanical Amusement Devices 15. Animals .......................................................................................................................... 12:1 Article I Control of Dogs in Public Areas Article II Leashing of Dogs in Town Forest 22. Beaches and Recreational Areas .................................................................................... 22:1 Article I Use Regulations Article II Vehicles on Recreation Field 28. Blasting .......................................................................................................................... 28:1 35. Building Code ................................................................................................................ 35:1 38. Building Numbers .......................................................................................................... 38:1 52. Fires and Fire Prevention ............................................................................................... 52:1 Article I Burning Permits 55. Fireworks ....................................................................................................................... 55:1 60. Floodplain Management ................................................................................................ 60:1 89. Litter Control and Animal Waste Removal ................................................................... 89:1 100. Noise ............................................................................................................................ 100:1 Article I Motor Vehicle Noise Article II Noise Restrictions 126. Sewage Disposal .......................................................................................................... 126:1 Article I Parsons Creek Watershed iii Publication, Mar 2020 RYE CODE 129. Sewers .......................................................................................................................... 129:1 Article I Sewer Use Article II Sewer User Charges 137. Soliciting and Canvassing ............................................................................................ 137:1 140. Solid Waste .................................................................................................................. 140:1 Article I Solid Waste Facilities 146. Streets and Sidewalks .................................................................................................. 146:1 Article I Bicycles, Play Vehicles and Pedestrians Article II Snow Obstruction 157. Town Lands, Use of ..................................................................................................... 157:1 162. Traffic and Parking ...................................................................................................... 162:1 Article I Night Parking Article II Parking Restrictions Article III Stop and Yield Signs Article IV Trucks on Public Ways Article V Temporary Weight Limits 174. Vehicle Registration .................................................................................................... 174:1 Article I POW Registration Fee 190. Zoning .......................................................................................................................... 190:1 PART II: RULES AND REGULATIONS 200. Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure .................................................................... 200:1 201. Planning Board Rules of Procedure ............................................................................. 201:1 202. Land Development Regulations ................................................................................... 202:1 RYE BEACH VILLAGE DISTRICT RB. Rye Beach Acts and Petition ........................................................................................ RB:1 RBS. Rye Beach Subdivision Regulations ........................................................................... RBS:1 RBZ. Rye Beach Zoning Ordinance .................................................................................... RBZ:1 APPENDIX A500. Board of Selectmen Policies ..................................................................................... A500:1 Article I Policy Concerning the Town Seal iv Publication, Mar 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS A501. Statutes Adopted ....................................................................................................... A501:1 DISPOSITION LIST INDEX v Publication, Mar 2020 PART I TOWN ORDINANCES Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE I § 1-20. Changes in previously adopted Adoption of Code by Town Meeting ordinances. § 1-21. When effective. § 1-1. Adoption of Code. § 1-22. Incorporation of provisions into § 1-2. Code supersedes prior Code. ordinances. § 1-3. Continuation of existing ARTICLE III provisions. Adoption of Chapter 190, Zoning § 1-4. Copy of Code on file. § 1-5. Amendments to Code. § 1-23. Adoption of codified Zoning Ordinance. § 1-6. Publication; filing. § 1-24. Continuation of existing § 1-7. Code book to be kept up-to-date. provisions. § 1-8. Sale of Code. § 1-25. Severability of Code provisions. § 1-9. Altering or tampering with § 1-26. Severability of ordinance Code; penalties for violation. provisions. § 1-10. Severability of Code provisions. § 1-27. Changes in previously adopted § 1-11. Severability of ordinance ordinances. provisions. § 1-28. When effective. § 1-12. Repealer. § 1-29. Incorporation of provisions into § 1-13. Changes in previously adopted Code. ordinances. § 1-14. When effective. ARTICLE IV § 1-15. Incorporation of provisions into Adoption of Chapter 35, Building Code Code. § 1-30. Adoption of codified Building Code. ARTICLE II Adoption of Code by Board of Sewer § 1-31. Continuation of existing Commissioners provisions. § 1-32. Severability of Code provisions. § 1-16. Adoption of codified ordinances. § 1-33. Severability of ordinance § 1-17. Continuation of existing provisions. provisions. § 1-34. Changes in previously adopted § 1-18. Severability of Code provisions. ordinances. § 1-19. Severability of ordinance § 1-35. When effective. provisions. § 1-36. Incorporation of provisions into Code. 1:1 Publication, Mar 2020 § 1-1 RYE CODE § 1-4 ARTICLE V § 1-39. Severability of Code provisions. Adoption of Chapter 60, Floodplain § 1-40. Severability of ordinance Management provisions. § 1-41. Changes in previously adopted § 1-37. Adoption of codified Floodplain ordinances. Development and Building Ordinance. § 1-42. When effective. § 1-38. Continuation of existing § 1-43. Incorporation of provisions
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