East Providence Ch. 3 (Animals, Art. IV — Special/Neighborhood Provisions) regulates exotic and special animals. RIDEM permits required for wild or dangerous species. Common domesticated exotics generally allowed.
East Providence Code Ch. 3, Art. IV addresses special and neighborhood animal provisions. Wild, dangerous, or venomous animals require RIDEM permits. Common domesticated exotic pets are generally permitted if they don't create nuisance conditions. Animals causing disturbance may be cited under Ch. 3 and Ch. 10 (Nuisances). RIDEM maintains restricted wildlife species lists.
Restricted species without permit: RIDEM confiscation. Nuisance: removal order.
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East Providence Code Sec. 10-51 sets quiet hours beginning at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Loud noise after these times is...
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East Providence addresses persistent barking under Chapter 3 (Animals) and Chapter 10 (Nuisances). Habitual barking constitutes a nuisance. Animal control ha...
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East Providence regulates construction noise through Chapter 10 nuisance provisions. Construction must comply with quiet hours (10 PM Sun-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat)...
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East Providence regulates driveways through zoning and building permits. Vehicles must not block sidewalks. Off-street parking standards in Ch. 19 (Zoning).
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East Providence's zoning ordinance (Ch. 19) regulates RV storage on residential lots. RVs may not be used for residential occupancy. Extended on-street stora...
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East Providence restricts commercial vehicles in residential areas through zoning and traffic ordinances. The zoning code limits vehicle types permitted on r...
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