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Sec. 68-15. - Violations deemed a public nuisance.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Tiverton, RI.

Local law · Updated June 22, 2026 · 1,537 sections

The text

In addition to the enforcement processes and penalties provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance, and may be summarily abated or restored at the violator's expense, and/or a civil action to abate, enjoin, or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be taken. No person shall create a public nuisance by altering existing stormwater or groundwater drainage patterns on their property that results in adversely impacting neighboring property and/or the town right-of-way.

(Ord. of 1-24-11(2))