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--- (2) --- State Law reference— Streets, G.L. 1956, § 24-1-2 et seq.
Sec. 14-16. - Curbing.#
All the curbing set by or under the authority of the director of public works, unless otherwise ordered by the city council, shall be of good granite, seven inches thick on top and 18 inches deep to be cut on top, eight inches on the face and jointed to line on the back of the top or six inches thick on top and 18 inches deep to be cut on top, eight inches on the face and jointed to line on the back of the top for new subdivisions and other areas as designated by the director of public works.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-17)
State Law reference— Liability for cost of curbs, G.L. 1956, § 24-3-25 et seq.
Sec. 14-17. - Hoisting, lowering or suspending goods, wares and merchandise over streets.#
(a)
No merchandise shall be hoisted or lowered into or out of any building over any street, unless the building inspection division shall have authorized such hoisting or lowering.
(b)
No person shall place or cause to be placed or suspend or cause to be suspended over any street from any house, shop, store, lot or place any goods, wares or merchandise whatsoever.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-18)
Sec. 14-18. - Water running onto streets.#
No water upon any land adjoining a paved or graded public street and paved gutters shall be permitted to run from any such land upon a street except spring water, the natural run of which may be upon such street or highway, and rain water.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-19)
Sec. 14-19. - Openings in streets.#
No person shall make or cause to be made any opening in or under any street for any purpose without first obtaining the permission of the director of public works.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-20)
Sec. 14-20. - Obstructing or filling gutters, etc.#
No person shall, without the written permission of the director of public works, in any manner fill or obstruct any gutter or other channel on any street provided for the purpose of carrying off surface water.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-21)
Sec. 14-21. - Playing ball, etc., in streets.#
No person shall play ball, throw any stones or other missiles or slide on any sled, machine or any vehicle whatsoever for amusement in any of the streets, provided that sliding on sleds shall be permitted on such streets as are designated by the chief of police.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 14-22)
Sec. 14-22. - Abandonment of street, highway, or public right-of-way.#
(a)
Any petition to abandon a public street, highway, or other public right-of-way shall be submitted to the city clerk on a form provided by the clerk. The following must accompany any such petition:
(1)
The correct fee as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(2)
A map prepared by a registered professional engineer or surveyor at a scale not to exceed 1″ = 100′, showing the location of the proposed abandonment in relation to surrounding streets and properties, the proper angles and dimensions of the street or right-of-way and of abutting properties, and the location of any public improvements, facilities, utilities, or easements known to exist within the area of the petitioned abandonment.
(3)
The current names and addresses of each abutting property owner, which shall be used for the purpose of giving legal notice of the proposed abandonment.
(4)
A title search prepared by a qualified title examiner that shall provide evidence of the status of the street, highway, or public right-of-way, and of the city's legal right to approve the proposed abandonment without obstacle or hindrance.
(b)
Upon receipt of a petition under this section, the city clerk shall refer the petition to the planning board for a review and recommendation thereon to the city council in accordance with section 2-177. The petition shall be in order for a public hearing upon receipt of the planning board's recommendation, in accordance with the notice provisions of G.L. 1956, § 24-6-2.
(c)
Whenever a petition to abandon a highway in the city is filed with the city clerk, such petitioner is required and shall pay the sum of $250.00 at the time of the filing of such petition to cover the cost of the hearing. If such petition is granted, such granting shall be contingent upon the payment of an additional sum of $50.00 to be paid within 30 days after such granting and prior to abandonment by resolution to cover the further cost of advertising and notices.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, §§ 14-16, 14-23)
Sec. 14-23 - Solid waste containers in roadways.#
(a)
A solid waste container is any container one cubic yard or greater in volume, generally owned by a commercial waste hauling corporation or industry but not limited to such ownership. This article shall not apply to any trash barrel of 100 gallons or less owned by a resident for household solid waste generated in the course of daily living.
(b)
No person shall place or caused to be placed in any street, highway, or public right of way a solid waste container without first obtaining a permit from the building inspector's office. The permit will be issued in the name of the person responsible for the solid waste container and contain a specific site location in the street, highway, or public right of way for the container. Prior to the issuance of the permit for the solid waste container by the building inspector's office, said permit must be approved by the police department and fire department. There shall be a $25.00 permit fee for all solid waste containers placed within the street, highway, or public right of way.
(c)
Said permit will expire 14 days from the date of issuance. A renewal of the permit may be applied for at the building inspector's office for additional successive time periods not exceed 14 days. There shall be no fee for the renewal of a permit.
(d)
All solid waste containers shall have reflective markings not less than six inches wide by three feet long on all corners and additional markings on the front and rear facing ends. Placement of the containers shall not block pedestrian passage without proper safety warnings.
(e)
The solid waste container must be removed within 48 hours when filled to capacity.
(f)
The person to whom the permit is issued shall be responsible for any damage to utilities, roadways, curbing, walkways, or street trees during installation, use and/or removal of the container. The permit holder must post a $1,000.00 bond or a certified check in the amount of $1,000.00 with the building inspector's office for any container placed in the street, highway, or public right of way.
(g)
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be subject to a $50.00 fine per day.
(Ch. 112, § I, 3-7-00)