Exemptions

A. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent replacement-in-kind, painting, routine maintenance or repair of any structure, accessory or stone wall within a historic district, outlying property or along a scenic road, provided that such maintenance or repair does not result in any change of design, type of material, or appearance of the exterior of the structure, accessory or stone wall. The following work categories are specifically exempt:
- (1) Replacement- or repair-in-kind, except replacement of nonconforming materials or features exceeding 25% of the total building exterior.
- (2) Ordinary maintenance and repair.
- (3) Storm windows/storm doors.
- (4) Gutters, downspouts and chimney caps.
- (5) Flat roofs where not visible from the street.
- (6) Site work and appurtenances, including driveways, walkways, terraces, garden furnishings, play sets, and the like.
- (7) Painting/new paint colors.
- (8) Window boxes.
- (9) Temporary signs. (See the Sign Ordinance for definition.)
  Editor's Note: See Art. VII, Signs, § 260-27, Definitions; computations.
- (10) Mechanical equipment, including chillers, condensers, heating units. Such equipment must comply with the State Building Code.
  Editor's Note: See R.I.G.L. § 23-27.3-100.1 et seq.
B. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the construction, alteration, repair, relocation or demolition of any structure or accessory previously allowed under a permit issued by the Building Inspector prior to the passage of this article.