Pawtucket may require vegetation management for fire safety. RI does not have a statewide defensible space mandate. Local property maintenance applies.
Rhode Island does not have a statewide defensible space mandate like western states. However, Pawtucket may require property owners to maintain vegetation under local property maintenance ordinances. RI DEM (Department of Environmental Management) manages forest fire prevention. Spring wildfire season presents moderate risk. RI Gen Laws §23-28.12 governs the state fire code. Coastal areas and heavily wooded communities have elevated fire risk during dry periods.
Property maintenance violation: notice to comply, fines $50 to $300. Negligent fire: criminal charges. Municipal enforcement.
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket Code Chapter 286 (adopted 1972, Ord. No. 1369) prohibits noise exceeding the ambient base level by more than 5 dBA at the property line, or sound p...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket's noise ordinance Chapter 286 covers animal noise under its general prohibition on unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace. Habitual barking cons...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket regulates construction noise through Chapter 286 general noise provisions. Construction activities must comply with the 5 dBA above ambient standar...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket regulates amplified music and events. Permits required for public amplification. Residential areas must comply with local noise ordinances.
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket's zoning ordinance allows storage of recreational vehicles in private garages and sheds. Tractor trailers are prohibited in residential zones. RVs ...
Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket regulates driveway construction through building permits and zoning. Vehicles must not block sidewalks. Off-street parking requirements vary by lan...
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