Synopsis of rules and regulations serving
the Town of Royalton
Copies of documents are available at the Town Offices
Dog Ordinance: Adopted in April of 1995
the ordinance outlines regulations required of dog owners
within the town. The ordinance calls for all dogs being kept
in the town to be licensed with the Town Clerk. It also prohibits
dogs from habitually barking or howling; from running at large
on public property including roadways and the schoolyard;
and from trespassing on private property causing damage or
disturbance. The ordinance also prohibits dogs from being
on the South Royalton Village Green and the Carpenter Recreation
Park.
On-Site Sewer Ordinance, relating to Individual Sewage
Disposal Systems: This ordinance requires all new
homes and public buildings to have approved on-site sewage
disposal system construction permits prior to building construction.
Application forms are available at the Selectboard’s
Office and must be submitted along with a plan prepared by
a state certified technician for review and approval by the
town’s Sewage Officer prior to any building construction
for construction of the system along with a check for $50.00.
Likewise, prior to repair/upgrading of all current systems
a permit shall be acquired.
Regulating consumption of alcoholic beverages:
In accordance with this town ordinance passed in July of 1995
it is illegal for any person to consume or have in their possession
any open container of any alcoholic beverage in any public
place with in the town.
Flood Hazard Area Zoning Bylaw: In this
document zoning/building regulations are outlined for areas
of town deemed to be flood hazardous zones in accordance with
the Flood Insurance Study prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
Regulations for Collection and Recycling of Solid
Waste: This ordinance mandates recycling and outlines
collection methods for certain materials including glass,
newspaper, various other paper products, cardboard (corrugated
and boxboard), leaves and grass. Additionally, several grades
of plastic are being accepted at the recycling facility located
on Waterman Road.
Regulating Telecommunications Facilities:
This ordinance grants the Selectboard authority to regulate
the construction, alteration, development and decommissioning
of wireless telecommunications facilities within the town.
Regulating the use of Non-Motorized Vehicles
on designated public highways, sidewalks and other public
areas; providing definitions; parent/guardian responsibilities;
and providing for enforcement and penalties.
Sewer Allocation and Sewer Use Ordinances
pertaining to the public sewage disposal plant regulate the
use, connection and discharge of wastes into the public sewer
system, as well as allocation of available capacity.
Permits for driveways,
to be built accessing town roads, are required. Requests are
reviewed for safety and drainage.
Permits for changes in municipal water consumption
are required. Applications are available at the Royalton Fire
District #1 office by calling 763-8974.
Rules and
Regulations for Cemeteries owned by the Town of Roylaton
1. Prices
10' x 10' lot (2 graves):
$250.00
5' x 10' lot (1 grave):
$125.00
Recording fee for each deed $ 7.00
(subject to change by Town Clerk)
2.
At the time of the sale of a lot, the purchaser shall list
who has burial rights to the lot. Over time families may not
recall the original intent of the person who purchased the
lot and this will save much confusion in the future. The Cemetery
Commissioners need to keep up-to-date records for future generations.
3.
Four stone or cement corner markers are required in each lot
and are to be placed at ground level prior to the recording
of any deed.
4.
No fencing or above ground curbs shall be installed.
5.
An outer burial container strong enough to support the heft
of the earth is required for each burial.
6.
Planting of trees and shrubs is prohibited. Present trees
and shrubs will be trimmed to the height of the surrounding
stones or removed if they become a nuisance.
7.
Keep in mind the appearance of the cemetery and your neighbor
when choosing a memorial. Locate the memorial on you lot so
not to interfere with other stones and the mowing of the grass.
Memorial headstones shall be erected on a permanent cement
foundation. A Cemetery Commissioner shall be consulted prior
to the placement of a memorial.
8.
When placing flowers and ornaments on you lot, please keep
in mind that the grass must be mowed and trimmed. When flowers
and ornaments have served their purpose, please dispose of
them by removing them from the Cemetery. Artificial flowers
and ornaments from the previos season shall be removed by
a family member prior to May 1 or will be removed by the grounds
keepers during spring cleanup.
9.
Cemetery Commissioners shall be notified of any change a family
plans for the replacement or removal of a memorial. The Commissioners
need to keep up-to-date records for future generations.
The Town of Royalton
has charge of the following cemeteries and burial lots:
The Freeman Lot,
Howard Cemetery, Howe-Hickey Cemetery, Lindley Lot, Metcalf
Cemetery, Old and New North Royalton Cemeteries, Perrin Lot
Number 1, Perrin Lot Number 2, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Riverview
Cemetery, Royalton Broad Brook Cemetery, and South Royalton
Village Cemetery.
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