{
 "topic": "property-maintenance",
 "label": "Property maintenance",
 "question": "What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?",
 "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island",
 "country": "US",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/us/ri/property-maintenance/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026008",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/barrington/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/barrington/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 161 - Dumping and Recycling",
   "document_number": "161",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Barrington, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 161 - Dumping and Recycling, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026015",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/cumberland/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/cumberland/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Chapter 14, Article III - Public Nuisances",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Chapter 14, Article III - Public Nuisances."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026020",
   "name": "Glocester",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/glocester/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/glocester/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/glocester/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": null,
   "document": "Ordinance 2-17-01 - Parking and Storage of Junk Vehicles",
   "document_number": "2-17-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/glocester/property-maintenance/ordinance-2-17-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Glocester, Rhode Island, standards: No more than one unregistered, unserviceable, discarded, worn-out or junked automobile, truck or trailer (or bodies/engines/tires/parts) parked or stored on any property except in an enclosed building, on a farm, or at a licensed dealership; enforcement: Owner given written notice to remove within 7 days; Chief of Police may remove/impound, store, and sell at public auction after 30 days; non-compliance subject to fine/arrest. Source: Ordinance 2-17-01 - Parking and Storage of Junk Vehicles."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026023",
   "name": "Johnston",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/johnston/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/johnston/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/johnston/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 261 Property Maintenance",
   "document_number": "261",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Johnston, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 261 Property Maintenance, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026029",
   "name": "Newport",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/newport/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/newport/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/newport/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "City of Newport Code of Ordinances - Title 15 Housing / Chapter 15.12 Minimum Housing Code",
   "document_number": "15.12",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/newport/property-maintenance/chapter-15-12/",
   "answer": "The City of Newport, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: City of Newport Code of Ordinances - Title 15 Housing / Chapter 15.12 Minimum Housing Code, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026036",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/us/ri/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/richmond/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/richmond/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Town of Richmond Code of Ordinances - Title 18 Zoning / Chapter 18.36 Special Regulations (Commercial Vehicles in Residential)",
   "document_number": "18.36",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/richmond/property-maintenance/chapter-18-36/",
   "answer": "The Town of Richmond, Rhode Island has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Richmond Code of Ordinances - Title 18 Zoning / Chapter 18.36 Special Regulations (Commercial Vehicles in Residential), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026046",
   "name": "Woonsocket",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/us/ri/woonsocket/",
   "answer_page": "/us/ri/woonsocket/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/us/ri/woonsocket/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Woonsocket Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.3-1 (Inoperable Vehicles in Residential Districts)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/us/ri/woonsocket/property-maintenance/woonsocket-zoning-ordinance-section-5-3-1/",
   "answer": "In the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, standards: No more than one operative unregistered or one inoperative/disabled vehicle in any residential district; no wrecked, dismantled, or debris/rust/weed-covered vehicle; no vehicle painting except in approved spray-booth; enforcement: Zoning officer may authorize temporary relief (written permission, not exceeding 60 days), revocable upon violation. Source: Woonsocket Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.3-1 (Inoperable Vehicles in Residential Districts), verified 2026-06-05."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026009",
   "name": "Bristol",
   "path": "/us/ri/bristol/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026010",
   "name": "Burrillville",
   "path": "/us/ri/burrillville/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026011",
   "name": "Central Falls",
   "path": "/us/ri/central-falls/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026012",
   "name": "Charlestown",
   "path": "/us/ri/charlestown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026013",
   "name": "Coventry",
   "path": "/us/ri/coventry/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026014",
   "name": "Cranston",
   "path": "/us/ri/cranston/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026016",
   "name": "East Greenwich",
   "path": "/us/ri/east-greenwich/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026017",
   "name": "East Providence",
   "path": "/us/ri/east-providence/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026018",
   "name": "Exeter",
   "path": "/us/ri/exeter/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026019",
   "name": "Foster",
   "path": "/us/ri/foster/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026021",
   "name": "Hopkinton",
   "path": "/us/ri/hopkinton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026022",
   "name": "Jamestown",
   "path": "/us/ri/jamestown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": null
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026024",
   "name": "Lincoln",
   "path": "/us/ri/lincoln/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026025",
   "name": "Little Compton",
   "path": "/us/ri/little-compton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026026",
   "name": "Middletown",
   "path": "/us/ri/middletown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026027",
   "name": "Narragansett",
   "path": "/us/ri/narragansett/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026028",
   "name": "New Shoreham",
   "path": "/us/ri/new-shoreham/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026030",
   "name": "North Kingstown",
   "path": "/us/ri/north-kingstown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026031",
   "name": "North Providence",
   "path": "/us/ri/north-providence/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026032",
   "name": "North Smithfield",
   "path": "/us/ri/north-smithfield/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026033",
   "name": "Pawtucket",
   "path": "/us/ri/pawtucket/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026034",
   "name": "Portsmouth",
   "path": "/us/ri/portsmouth/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026035",
   "name": "Providence",
   "path": "/us/ri/providence/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026037",
   "name": "Scituate",
   "path": "/us/ri/scituate/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026038",
   "name": "Smithfield",
   "path": "/us/ri/smithfield/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026039",
   "name": "South Kingstown",
   "path": "/us/ri/south-kingstown/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026040",
   "name": "Tiverton",
   "path": "/us/ri/tiverton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026041",
   "name": "Warren",
   "path": "/us/ri/warren/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026042",
   "name": "Warwick",
   "path": "/us/ri/warwick/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026043",
   "name": "West Greenwich",
   "path": "/us/ri/west-greenwich/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026044",
   "name": "West Warwick",
   "path": "/us/ri/west-warwick/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-026045",
   "name": "Westerly",
   "path": "/us/ri/westerly/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  }
 ]
}