Fences under 6 feet do not require building permits under RI State Building Code. Over 6 feet requires a permit. All fences must comply with zoning setbacks.
Under the RI State Building Code adopted by East Providence, fences not exceeding 6 feet are exempt from building permits. Fences over 6 feet require a permit from the Building Department. All fences must comply with zoning setbacks and sight triangles. The Zoning Division reviews permit applications for code compliance. Electrical installations on fences require separate permits.
Over-height without permit: stop-work order. Zoning violation: correction order.
East Providence, RI
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...
East Providence, RI
East Providence addresses persistent barking under Chapter 3 (Animals) and Chapter 10 (Nuisances). Habitual barking constitutes a nuisance. Animal control ha...
East Providence, RI
East Providence regulates construction noise through Chapter 10 nuisance provisions. Construction must comply with quiet hours (10 PM Sun-Thu, 11 PM Fri-Sat)...
East Providence, RI
East Providence regulates driveways through zoning and building permits. Vehicles must not block sidewalks. Off-street parking standards in Ch. 19 (Zoning).
East Providence, RI
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...
East Providence, RI
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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