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Sec. 26-9. - Utility connections at lot boundaries.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Bristol, RI.

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

The text

(a)

In addition to road requirements as established by the planning board and its rules and regulations, it shall be a requirement on all new plats wherein roads are to be built, that at the time the finished road surface is installed, all service and utility connections, such as, but not limited to, water, sewer, telephone, electric, drainage, fire hydrants and street lights, shall be made available at the lot boundary line, so that effective connection may be made without disturbing the finished road surface. All such utilities shall be underground whenever possible.

(b)

No building permits shall be issued on plats approved after the effective date of this section unless the above provisions have been made.

(c)

There shall be no transfer or sale of lots on plats approved after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives unless the above provisions have been made.

(d)

Any violation of this section shall be fined $100.00 per occurrence and each day shall constitute a new occurrence.

(Code 1972, § 21-9)

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