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ARTICLE X. - MARINA PARKING ZONE

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Bristol, RI.

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

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Footnotes:

--- (6) --- Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019-05, adopted June 5, 2019, amended the title of art. X from "Harbor Parking Zone" to "Marina Parking Zone."

Sec. 16-376. - Established.#

The marina parking zone shall be limited to the westerly side of Thames Street within the limits set forth herein: (1)

On the north bounded by the Ever Ready Fire Station.

(2)

On the south bounded by Constitution Street.

This area as it lies within the residential parking zone is to be considered a dual parking zone. Duly authorized parking permits for the marina parking zone and/or the residential parking zone shall be honored in the aforementioned area.

(Ord. No. 1998-09, 4-22-98; Ord. No. 2019-05, 6-5-19)

Sec. 16-377. - Issuance of permits.#

The parking permits shall be issued by the office of the harbormaster upon proof of current slip rental at the Rockwell or Church Street Docks. New permits must be obtained prior to Memorial Day of any given year. The marina parking zone shall be in effect commencing Memorial Day of any given year and terminating Columbus Day of the same year.

(Ord. No. 1998-09, 4-22-98; Ord. No. 2019-05, 6-5-19)

Sec. 16-378. - Violations and penalties.#

(a)

The parking of any vehicle in a manner contrary to the marina parking provisions established herein shall result in the imposition of a fine of $30.00 for each day of such violation.

(b)

The use of any residential parking permit in a manner contrary to the provisions established within this article is prohibited. Whomever violates or fails to comply with such provisions shall be fined not more than $100.00.

(c)

In addition to those penalties set forth above, the town administrator shall have the responsibility and authority to revoke the marina parking permit of any holder for the abuse of or use of a marina parking permit in a manner contrary to the provisions established within this article. Revocation of the marina parking permit or conviction of a violation shall be considered just cause for denial of future marina parking permits to such individual.

(Ord. No. 1998-09, 4-22-98; Ord. No. 2019-05, 6-5-19; Ord. No. 2024-19, 1-15-25)

Secs. 16-379, 16-380. - Reserved.#