Rhode Island state law does not restrict fence materials. Providence County has no county government. Material restrictions are set by individual municipalities through zoning codes. Most cities in Providence County prohibit barbed wire and razor wire in residential areas. Historic districts may impose additional material and design requirements.
Providence County zoning ordinance specifies approved fence materials. Residential zones typically allow wood, vinyl, composite, wrought iron, and aluminum. Chain-link may be restricted in front yards. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited in residential zones. Rhode Island has numerous historic districts where Historic District Commission approval is required. New England stone walls may have special protections. The finished side of the fence must typically face outward toward the neighbor.
Non-compliant materials: code enforcement notice. May require replacement. Historic district violation: additional penalties and fines.
Pawtucket, RI
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Pawtucket, RI
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Pawtucket, RI
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Pawtucket, RI
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Pawtucket, RI
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Pawtucket, RI
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