§ 24-7-1. Power of towns to establish and regulate sidewalks.
(a) The town council of any town shall have the power to order sidewalks, including curbing of stone or other material, made and laid in and upon the streets and highways of the town, and may make ordinances and regulations relative to the altering or repairing thereof, to the use, maintenance, care, and cleaning of the sidewalks, to removing ice and snow therefrom, to the removal of posts, steps, and other obstructions therein, and to the maintenance and removal of awnings, signs, and other structures projecting over the sidewalks; provided, that the ordinances and regulations shall not be contrary to the laws of this state.
(b) The construction of sidewalks and curbs to be owned by all cities and towns and the maintenance of all sidewalks and curbs owned by all cities and towns, shall be in compliance with all state regulations promulgated by the director of transportation pursuant to subsection 42-13-1(b).
History of Section.P.L. 1928, ch. 1224, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 348, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 24-7-1; P.L. 2010, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 213, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 24-7-1. - Power of towns to establish and regulate sidewalks.
Section 24-7-2. - Order to lay sidewalk — Notice and hearing.
Section 24-7-3. - Division of costs between town and landowners.
Section 24-7-4. - Collection of costs from landowners.
Section 24-7-5. - Appeal of assessment.
Section 24-7-6. - Judgment and costs on appeal.
Section 24-7-7. - Penalties for violation of regulations.
Section 24-7-8. - Sidewalks along state highways.
Section 24-7-9. - Permits for telephone booths and equipment — Exception.