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Article 9: Enforcement and Administration
ARTICLE 9

ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

9.1     ENFORCEMENT

It shall be the duty of the Board of Selectmen or their authorized agent to enforce the provisions of this ordinance.

9.2     ISSUING PERMITS

The Board of Selectmen shall issue use permits as required by this ordinance when, in its judgment, the intended use is in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, or is neither injurious to nearby properties nor detrimental to the interests of the community.

9.3     USE PERMITS

Written application for a permit required under the provisions of this ordinance must be filed with the Selectmen or their duly authorized representative for any of the following, none of which shall be commenced until a permit has been obtained, or in the case of denial of a permit, until the Board of Adjustment, on appeal, has directed that a permit be issued:

A.      A temporary structure associated with a temporary use, including manufactured housing or travel trailer; or

B.      Temporary uses of land used for public assembly.

9.4     MATERIAL ACCOMPANYING APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS

Any application for a use or building permit shall be accompanied by a description of the intended use or uses of the land and structure(s) and such further details as the Board of Selectmen or its duly appointed agent may require.  Application and permit fees shall be established by the Selectmen.

9.5     The Board of Selectmen shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance by seeking an injunction in the Superior Court, or by any other legal means.



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Town Offices: 10 Hackleboro Road
Phone: 603-783-9955 Fax: 603-783-0501 Email: info@townofcanterbury.net