Chapter 7.04 Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges Generally

Sections
7.04.010     Jumping and/or diving from bridges prohibited [Amended, June 2, 2011]
7.04.020     Penalty for jumping and/or diving from town bridges [Repealed, June 2, 2011]
7.04.030     Snow removal placement [Amended, June 2, 2011]
7.04.040     Penalty for illegal snow placement [Repealed, June 2, 2011]
7.04.050     Sidewalk obstructions [Amended, September 26, 2011]
7.04.060     Penalty for obstruction placement [Repealed, June 2, 2011]
7.04.070     Open Liquor Container Prohibition [Enacted, March 8, 2010]

7.04.010   Jumping and/or diving from bridges prohibited
No person shall jump or dive off of any bridge in the town. Any person who violates or causes to be violated the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine as further described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – Fines. (Ord. 2011-007, 06-02-11; Ord. 8.31-92 § 1)

7.04.020 Penalty for jumping and/or diving from town bridges [Repealed] (Ord. 2011-007, 06-02-11; Ord. 8-31-92 § 2)

7.04.030   Snow removal placement
It is unlawful for any person, organization, or, corporation to put or place, or cause to be put or placed, any snow or ice upon the surface of the traveled portion of any Class IV or Class V highway, or any municipal sidewalk in the town.  The provisions of this section shall not apply where snow or ice is pushed across the traveled surface of such highways or sidewalks for the purpose of snow removal from land adjoining such highways and sidewalks, so long as none of the snow or ice so pushed remains on such highways or sidewalks. Whoever shall fail to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine as further described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – Fines. (Ord. 2011-007, 06-02-11; Ord 4-19-93§ 1)

7.04.040 Penalty for illegal snow placement [Repealed] (Ord. 2011-007, 06-02-11; Ord 4-19-93§ 2)

7.04.050   Sidewalk Obstructions

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person, organization or corporation to put, place or leave any object(s) upon Milford’s public sidewalks in any manner that restricts a continuous and safe passage for pedestrians to less than 36 inches at any time throughout the year.
  2. The determination that an object(s) has been placed on a public sidewalk in a manner that restricts a continuous and safe passage for pedestrians to less than 36 inches shall be made by Code Enforcement, Public Works management personnel, and/or a Police Officer as is appropriate.
  3. It shall be unlawful for any person, organization or corporation to put, place or leave any object(s) upon Milford’s public sidewalks between November 15th and the following April 15th during snow removal process.
  4. Any obstruction/object on said sidewalk may be removed by Town of Milford personnel without prior notice to the owner, organization or corporation.  Said associated costs for removal shall be at the expense of the person, organization or corporation to be determined by the Town of Milford.  
  5. Whoever shall violate the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine, as further detailed in Appendix B – Fines.   
    (Ord. 2011-0009 § A, B, C, & D)

7.04.060 Penalty for obstruction placement [Repealed] (Ord. 2011-007, 06-02-11; Ord. 12-27-04 § 2)

7.04.070 Open Liquor Container Prohibition

  1. Definitions
    1. “Alcoholic Beverage” and “Liquor” as used herein shall have the same meaning as defined in NH RSA 175:1.
    2. “Public Building” as used herein shall mean any local government or school offices, facilities, or buildings.
    3. “Way” as used herein shall have the same meaning as defined in NH RSA 259:125, II.
    4. "Passenger area of any motor vehicle" as used herein shall have the same meaning as defined in NH RSA 265-A:44.
  2. Acts Prohibited
    1. No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage or liquor or possess, carry, transport or otherwise have under his/her control or in the passenger area of any motor vehicle any alcoholic beverage or liquor, except in the original container and with the seal unbroken, upon any way, sidewalk, municipal parking lot, park or common, public building or grounds of any public building or in other areas commonly held open to the public located within the limits of the Town of Milford, New Hampshire.
  3. Penalty
    1. Any person who violates the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine as further described in Milford Municipal Code Appendix B – Fines.
  4. Exemptions
    1. This Ordinance shall not apply in those specific areas, grounds, or public buildings authorized to serve liquor pursuant to a license issued by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission under NH RSA 178 or pursuant to the authorization of the Milford Board of Selectmen and/or Chief of Police or under any of the circumstances excepted in NH RSA 265-A:44, V. (Ord. 2010-001, 10-03-08)