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Footnotes:
--- (2) --- State Law reference— State Building Code, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-1 et seq.; inspection of buildings where combustible materials accumulate, G.L. 1956, § 23-28.5-1 et seq.; notice to vacate unfit dwellings, G.L. 1956, § 23-19.2-8; housing maintenance and occupancy code, G.L. 1956, § 45-21.3-1 et seq.; minimum housing standards, G.L. 1956, § 45-24.2-1 et seq.; plumbers, G.L. 1956, § 5-20-1 et seq.; electricians, G.L. 1956, § 5-6-1 et seq.; electrical code, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-5; plumbing code, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-3.
DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY#
Sec. 14-31. - Numbering of buildings and lots.#
(a)
Preamble. Acting under the authority granted under Section 45-6-1 of the G.L. 1956 as amended, the town council hereby ordains this section establishing a uniform system for the numbering of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and lots in the town. All buildings in the town shall display street numbers in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(b)
Purpose. The standards set forth in this section are made for the purpose of promoting the public health and safety by providing a means of locating residential and other structures by police, fire, and other emergency services and for such other purposes requiring the location of residential and other structures as may be required.
(c)
Administration. This building and lot numbering system shall be administered by the town council, through the 911 coordinator, who shall assign building numbers to all residential, commercial, and industrial structures and lots in conformity with the plan developed pursuant to this section. The town council shall be responsible for the enforcement of this section. The town council, through the 911 coordinator, shall also be responsible for maintaining the following official records of this numbering system:
(1)
A town map for official use showing said numbering system.
(2)
A town-wide alphabetical list of property owners by last name, showing the assigned numbers.
(3)
A town-wide alphabetical list of streets with property owners listed in order of their assigned numbers.
(d)
Numbering system. The following criteria shall govern the development of the numbering system and the assignment of numbers:
(1)
Number interval. Each 50 feet of every street shall be assigned one odd number and one even number on each side of the street.
(2)
Odd and even numbers. Odd numbers shall be on the right-hand side of all streets facing from the point of number origin to the point of number destination of each street.
(3)
Number origins. On through streets which terminate at another street at both ends, numbers shall start at the northerly end of streets which run in a generally north-south direction and shall start at the easterly end of the streets which run in a generally east-west direction. Streets running in other directions shall start numbers at whichever end is most northerly or easterly.
On dead-end streets or cul-de-sacs, numbers will start at the intersection of origin of the street and run toward the dead-end or turnaround, and the right hand rule shall apply.
Exceptions to either of the above shall be decided on a case-by-case basis. (4)
Common access. Where several residences or other structures are served by a common driveway or a private right-of-way which is not on a street recognized by the town, the number at the entrance shall apply to all residences and structures served by the drive or way and each separate residence or structure shall be identified by a suffix letter (for example, 110A) in clockwise rotation starting with the structure on the immediate right of the drive or access way. Where possible, letters shall be assigned using the same interval in feet as used on recognized streets.
(5)
Number assignment. The number assigned to each residence or other structure shall be the number which falls closest to the main entry or driveway providing access to the property as shown on the official map of street numbers.
(e)
Street names. Names shall be chosen that relate to the location and historical significance of an area.
(1)
Unacceptable street names. Numerical (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.), alphabetical letter (A, B, C, etc.), frivolous, complicated, undesirable, unconventional.
(2)
Affixes. Unnecessary affixes are to be avoided. Terms that may be utilized are as follows: "East," "West," "North," "South," indicating direction; "Old," "New,", to indicate changes in differing or separate roads.
(3)
Name duplication. Similar sounding names are considered to be duplication regardless of spelling. No duplication of names is to be permitted within the services of a Unites States Post Office or local public agencies such as a police or fire department.
(4)
Continuity. A continuous street, or one proposed as continuous, should bear the same name throughout, even if it changes direction.
(f)
Compliance. All owners, residents and other occupants are required to display assigned numbers in the following manner:
(1)
Number on the structure or residence. Where the residence or structure is within 50 feet of the edge of a street right-of-way, the unobstructed assigned number shall be displayed on the front of the residence or structure in the vicinity of the front door or entry way, and said number shall be viewable from the street.
(2)
Number at the street line. Where the residence or structure is over 50 feet from the edge of the street right-of-way, the unobstructed assigned number shall be displayed on a mailbox, post, fence, wall, or at the property line adjacent to the walk or access drive to the residence or structure.
(3)
Size and color of number. Numbers shall be displayed as follows: The number is to consist of numerals of at least three inches in size and be of a color that contrasts with the background on which it is placed and shall be so located as to be easily visible from the street The use of reflective numbering is strongly recommended to increase night visibility. No owner, occupant, leasee, tenant, or subtenant of any building shall display any street number other than the assigned proper street number designated by the town council, through the 911 coordinator.
(4)
Placing of numbers. Within 30 days of receipt of a verification of address or a notification of change, the owner of the building shall place the designated number or numbers on the respective building.
(5)
Interior location. All residents and other occupants are requested to post the assigned number and street name adjacent to their telephone for emergency reference.
(6)
Violations. Any person violating this section shall be punished by a fine of up to $50.00 for first violation and up to $100.00 for each succeeding violation, plus any and all associated legal fees involved in the collection thereof.
(g)
New construction. Whenever any residence or other structure is constructed or developed, it shall be the duty of the new owner to procure and post an assigned number or numbers from the town building inspector, as approved by the 911 coordinator. This shall be done at the time of the issuance of the building permit. No certificate of occupancy will be given until assigned building number is displayed as outlined in subsection (f).
(h)
New subdivisions. Any prospective subdivider shall provide a proposed lot numbering system (i.e., a grid of the maps) on the preapplication submission to the town planning board. After approval of a tentative tract map, the subdivider shall submit a street naming and numbering proposal to the planning board. The proposal shall consist of:
(1)
A map of the overall tract illustrating the streets layout, the name proposed for each street and proposed number for each lot; and
(2)
An alphabetical list of the proposed street names, together with an alternate name for each street name proposed. The planning board shall review the proposed street naming and numbering program for duplication of names, appropriateness of names, and for overall compliance with the street naming and numbering policy (see subsections (d) and (e)). The planning board may modify or amend the proposed list as it deems necessary in order to bring it into compliance with the street naming and numbering policy. The approved street names and numbering shall be included in the final map which is submitted for approval and for recordation. As a condition precedent to final approval, the 911 coordinator shall confirm in writing the assignment of numbers to the lots in the subdivision.
(Ord. of 8-3-92, §§ 1—8)
Editor's note— Ord. of Aug. 3, 1992, §§ 1—8, did not specifically amend the Code. Hence, its inclusion herein as section 14-31 was at the discretion of the editor.
Secs. 14-32—14-50. - Reserved.#
DIVISION 2. - PERMIT FEES#
Footnotes:
--- (3) --- State Law reference— Permit required, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-113.1; authority to prescribe building permit fees, G.L. 1956, § 23-27.3-118.0.
Sec. 14-51. - Schedule of fees.#
The following fees shall be remitted to the town prior to the issuance of the specified permit: (1)
Computation formula for new construction. The fees for new construction shall be computed based on the following formula:
Gross area multiplied by gross area modifier, multiplied by type of construction factor, multiplied by permit fee multiplier.
For this purpose, the following definitions shall apply: Gross area means the square footage per floor, basement, garage, etc., of the new construction.
Gross area modifier (GAM) means the latest number established by the Building Officials Code Administrators International Association (BOCA) that reflects the ratio of the cost differences between construction types. Currently, the figure is 62. The figure shall be altered at the same time and in the same manner as it is altered by BOCA.
Permit fee multipler (PFM) means the building department budget divided by the annual construction value within the town for the past calendar year. The PFM shall be adjusted annually by the building inspector, this figure is currently .0068.
Type of construction factor (TCF) means the ratio between type and use costs (from the BOCA Factor Table). This figure is currently .66.
These fees have increased 25 percent for all permits applied for after September 1, 2002.
(2)
Alterations, additions and repairs. Alterations, additions and repairs shall include the construction of fireplaces and chimneys, factory built or masonry. The fees shall be based on the following schedule keyed to the cost of construction:
Building permit fee schedule for alterations, additions, repairs, fireplaces and chimneys factory built or masonry. $0.00 $499.00 $25.00
$500.00 $999.00 $50.00
$1,000.00 $1,999.00 $75.00
$2,000.00 $4,999.00 $100.00
$5,000.00 $9,999.00 $125.00
$10,000.00 $14,999.00 $187.00
$15,000.00 $19,999.00 $250.00
$20,000.00 $24,999.00 $325.00
$25,000.00 $25,999.00 $338.00
$26,000.00 $26,999.00 $350.00
$27,000.00 $27,999.00 $363.00
$28,000.00 $28,999.00 $375.00
$29,000.00 $29,999.00 $388.00
$30,000.00 $30,999.00 $400.00
$31,000.00 $31,999.00 $413.00
$32,000.00 $32,999.00 $425.00
$33,000.00 $33,999.00 $438.00
$34,000.00 $34,999.00 $450.00
$35,000.00 $35,999.00 $463.00
$36,000.00 $36,999.00 $475.00
$37,000.00 $37,999.00 $488.00
$38,000.00 $38,999.00 $500.00
$39,000.00 $39,999.00 $513.00
$40,000.00 $40,999.00 $525.00
$41,000.00 $41,999.00 $538.00
$42,000.00 $42,999.00 $550.00
$43,000.00 $43,999.00 $563.00
$44,000.00 $44,999.00 $575.00
$45,000.00 $45,999.00 $588.00
$46,000.00 $46,999.00 $600.00
$47,000.00 $47,999.00 $613.00
$48,000.00 $48,999.00 $625.00
$49,000.00 $49,999.00 $638.00
$50,000.00 $50,999.00 $650.00
$51,000.00 $51,999.00 $663.00
$52,000.00 $52,999.00 $675.00
$53,000.00 $53,999.00 $688.00
$54,000.00 $54,999.00 $700.00
$55,000.00 $55,999.00 $713.00
$56,000.00 $56,999.00 $725.00
$57,000.00 $57,999.00 $738.00
$58,000.00 $58,999.00 $750.00
$59,000.00 $59,999.00 $763.00
$60,000.00 to no limit $763.00 + $5.00 per thousand or portion thereof in excess of $60,000.00.
(3)
Plumbing, mechanical, electrical, wood stoves, moving, demolition and sign. The fees for plumbing mechanical, electrical, wood stoves, moving, demolition and signs shall be $50.00 plus ten dollars for each $1,000.00 (or portion thereof) of project cost in excess of $1,000.00.
(4)
Additional fees for all applicants. In the event of no shows, lock-outs or failed inspections, an additional fee of $25.00 shall be assessed. Such fee must be paid to the town clerk before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. There shall be a $50.00 fee for issuance of certificate of occupancy. The permit must be sought before construction is commenced. If the permit application follows construction start, the fee shall total 150 percent of such calculated fee. At the discretion of the building official, industrial and commercial construction plans may be submitted for state building commissioner review. Fees assessed by the state for this review are the responsibility of the applicant and must be paid in addition to and simultaneous with payment of the town assessed permit fee. Town fees for town official plan review shall also be assessed. Plan review is required for all construction except residential alterations. The plan review fee is $200.00. A $5.00 processing fee is charged for all permits.
(Ord. of 4-3-95(1), §§ 1—4; Ord. of 9-9-02(1); Ord. of 9-8-20(1))
Secs. 14-52—14-70. - Reserved.#
DIVISION 3. - MOVING BUILDINGS#
Footnotes:
--- (4) --- Cross reference— Streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 38.
Sec. 14-71. - Building permit required.#
Any person wishing to move a building or structure to a new location must obtain a building permit. No electric wire, telephone wire, sign, tree or shrub shall be removed in connection with such moving without the written permission of the building inspector. All such buildings or structures shall conform to the applicable provisions of the state building code.
(Ord. of 4-22-68, § 6)
Sec. 14-72. - Bond or other surety required; indemnification of town.#
Any person moving a structure or building must file with the permit application a bond or other surety satisfactory to the town solicitor, and conditioned to comply with all legal requirements and restrictions relative to the moving of buildings; to pay damages suffered by any persons by reason of any negligence of the licensee, his servants or agents in or about the moving of buildings in the town; and to indemnify and save the town harmless from all loss and damage by reason of any such negligence in moving buildings through, over, or on any public street or highway in the town; and any liability of the town therefor relative to maintaining its public highways in condition safe and convenient for pedestrian and vehicular travel of any description. Such permit may be revoked at any time by the building inspector for any violation of this division or any of the conditions of such bond.
(Ord. of 4-22-68, § 6)