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ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Bristol, RI.

Local law · Updated June 3, 2026 · 1,402 sections

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Sec. 15-1. - Definitions.#

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Automobile junkyard means a place where one or more unserviceable, discarded, wornout or junked automobiles or bodies, engines, tires, parts or accessories thereof are gathered together.

(Code 1972, § 10-1)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 15-2. - Conflicts with zoning regulations.#

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed or deemed to permit the town council to authorize the establishment of any business as set forth in section 15-36 which is not permitted under the zoning regulations of the town in chapter 28. The town council shall not entertain any application for any license under the provisions of this chapter in any location where such business would be prohibited under the provisions of the zoning regulations of the town in chapter 28. Where any such business is not permitted under the zoning regulations of the town in chapter 28, the applicant shall first obtain a variance or exception from the zoning board of review prior to application to the town council for such license.

(Code 1972, § 10-8)

Cross reference— Zoning generally, ch. 28.

Sec. 15-3. - Penalties for violation of chapter.#

Any person carrying on any business set forth in section 15-36 without a license shall, upon conviction for the first offense, be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00; and shall for a second or subsequent conviction be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00.

(Code 1972, § 10-9; Ord. No. 2017-13, 10-4-17)

Secs. 15-4—15-35. - Reserved.#