Marshfield, Vermont

 
 
 
 
 

Marshfield Civil Ordinances

#1        Burning and Disposal of Solid Waste

Prohibits dumping and burning of solid waste and requires the removal and proper disposal of hazardous fluids (antifreeze, oil, gasoline) and the battery from junked or long unused vehicles.

#2        Regulating Cemetery Operations (revised in 2021)

Covers cemetery operations, cemetery closure to all persons at night, vandalism, driving over graves, etc. Cemetery rules are updated from time to time, most recently in 2023..

#3        Regulating use of External Facilities - Old Schoolhouse Common and other town lands and buildings

Restricts the use of the Town land and facilities surrounding the Old Schoolhouse Common, prohibits smoking on the Old Schoolhouse Common property, limits motor vehicles to parking areas and graveled driveways, prohibits alcoholic beverages, and makes it unlawful to deface or destroy Town property.

#4        Regulating Domestic Pets (revised in 2021)

Brings together in one document the licensing, rabies, vicious dog, nuisance and disturbance control requirements.

#5        Road Naming and Road Addressing

Authorizes the Selectboard to name all public and private roads in Marshfield, establishes a numbering system unique for each dwelling, and requires the numbers to be displayed at each dwelling.

#6        Traffic Ordinance (revised in 2021)

Sets speed limits on Town roads.

#7        Livestock Ordinance (enacted in 2021)

Prohibits Running at Large, authorizes impoundment and other remedies and penalties

Attached Document or FileCivil Ordinance #1 (Adopted June 24, 1997) Regulating the Burning and Disposal of Solid Waste
Attached Document or FileCivil Ordinance #2 (Adopted September 21, 2021) Regulating Cemetery Operations
Attached Document or FileCemetery Rules Adopted February 21, 2023
Attached Document or FileCivil Ordinance #3 (Adopted June 19, 2007) Regulating Use of External Facilities
Attached Document or FileCivil Ordinance #5 (Adopted June 24, 1997) Road Naming and Road Addressing
Attached Document or FileCivil Ordinance #7 (Adopted September 21, 2021) Regulating Livestock Running at Large