Providence County restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight and size limits apply. Overnight storage of heavy trucks typically prohibited.
Providence County prohibits or restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR and vehicles with more than two axles. Overnight parking of heavy commercial vehicles is generally prohibited in residential areas. Temporary parking for deliveries is permitted. RI Gen Laws §31-28 provides the framework for municipal parking regulations. Small commercial vehicles like work vans are generally acceptable.
Parking citations $25 to $200. Repeat violations: increased fines. Towing for oversized commercial vehicles in residential zones.
Providence County, RI
Rhode Island does not set statewide barking dog standards. Providence County has no county government. Barking dog complaints are handled by individual munic...
Providence County, RI
RIGL 34-10-9 requires partition fences to run on the dividing line with each owner maintaining one-half and costs shared equally unless otherwise agreed. RIG...
Providence County, RI
RI State Building Code (SBC-1) exempts fences under 6 feet from building permits, but Providence County cities require zoning permits for most new fences. Hi...
Providence County, RI
Urban Providence County cities (Providence, Central Falls, Pawtucket) restrict or prohibit backyard chickens. Smithfield, Lincoln, Cumberland, and Johnston a...
Providence County, RI
RIGL 4-12 requires all apiaries in Rhode Island to be registered annually with the RIDEM Director by March 1. Movement permits are required under RIGL 4-12-8...
Foster Center, RI
Foster Center is the village center of the Town of Foster, RI, regulated by the Foster Fire Department and Rhode Island state law. Open burning of brush requ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Providence County.
See how other cities in Providence County handle commercial vehicle restrictions.
See how Foster Center's commercial vehicle restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.