Nuisances.
§ 218-75. Nuisances.
These regulations pertain to new development under this Ordinance only insofar as such development is permitted under the provisions of this ordinance.
A. Electromagnetic Interference. In all zoning districts, no use, activity, or process shall be conducted which causes electromagnetic interference off the premises where the activity is conducted.
B. Humidity and Heat. In all zoning districts, no use, activity, or process producing humidity in the form of steam or moist air, or producing heat, shall be carried on in such a manner that the steam, humidity or heat is perceptible to normal senses at any lot line.
C. Vibration. In all zoning districts, no use, activity, or process shall be so operated that the ground vibration generated is perceptible without instruments, past any boundary line of the lot on which the use or activity is located.
D. Lighting. In addition to these regulations, exterior lighting shall also be regulated by the provisions of § 155-15 et seq. Exterior lighting shall be installed in such a manner that the light source will be sufficiently obscured to prevent glare on public streets or into any residential areas. Outside lights must be made up of a light source and reflector so that, acting together, the light beam is controlled, and directed downward, not aimed upward or across a property line and is compatible with lighting in the neighborhood. No sodium vapor lighting shall be used. [Amended 6-11-2012 by Ord. No. 347]
E. Combustible/Explosive Materials. In all zoning districts, all uses involving explosive and/or combustible material shall comply with the rules and regulations of the State Fire Marshall. Such uses, if permitted, shall not be located within one thousand feet of a residential district or use.
F. Gas. In all zoning districts, no use, activity, or process shall emit noxious, toxic, or corrosive fumes or gases in concentrations or amounts causing discomfort or injury to humans, domestic/farm animals or harmful to vegetation.
G. Hazardous Materials. In all zoning districts, if any permitted use requires the use, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials on-site, the use shall comply with all local, state and federal laws for hazardous materials use. Adequate precautions shall be planned to be taken against negative off-site impacts of a hazardous material release, using the best available state and federally approved technology.
H. Radiation. In all zoning districts, the airborne emission of radioactive materials shall comply with the The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations pertaining to radiation control.
I. Smoke/Particulate Matter. In all zoning districts, no use, activity, or process shall cause any emission of smoke or particulate matter that can cause any damage to human health, domestic/farm animals, vegetation, or other forms of property, or which can cause excessive soiling. No emission at any point from any chimney or otherwise visible gray smoke of a shade darker than No. One of the Ringelman Smoke Chart as published by the United States Bureau of Mines is permitted. Dust and other types of air pollution, borne by the wind from such sources such as storage areas, yards, roads, and driveways within lot boundaries, shall be kept to a minimum.
J. Toxic/Odiferous Matter. In all zoning districts, no use, activity, or process shall discharge across the boundaries of the lot toxic or odoriferous matter that causes an obnoxious odor in concentrations as to be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, or welfare, or cause injury or damage to property.