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City of East Providence
City of East Providence Zoning Ordinance
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§ 19-175

Open storage

  • (a) Generally. Except in a floating zone district which is regulated by subsection (b) of this section, the following regulations shall apply to all open storage which may qualify as an accessory use or open storage of a temporary nature or duration:

    • (1) The open storage shall not occur within any required front, side, or rear yard as established by the minimum setback requirements of section 19-145;

    • (2) The open storage shall not exceed the maximum height limitation of the district as provided in Section 19-145;

    • (3) The open storage shall be secured from unauthorized access;

    • (4) The open storage shall be contained and/or covered as necessary so as to prevent its movement or transport by act of nature, including leaching into the ground. Without limiting the foregoing, materials which are subject to erosion by wind shall be protected by effective cover or other treatment, which shall be identified in the application. Materials which are subject to erosion by water or leaching shall be protected through effective control measures, which shall be identified in the application.

    • (5) The open storage shall be screened from the view of adjacent residential properties and from public streets; the proposed method of screening shall be noted in the application and on the plans;

    • (6) The open storage of anything that can be moved or damaged by water, or which is wholly or partly soluble in water shall be prohibited within floodways, special flood hazard areas, or V zones, as provided in division 12, flood hazard areas, section 19-306 et. seq.;

    • (7) The open storage shall only be allowed where the findings required in section 19-39 are met;

    • (8) Open storage shall conform in all respects to the standards set forth in division 14, industrial processes, of this article.

    • (9) A special use permit granted for open storage shall be limited to the specific type and quantity of commodity, equipment, supplies, material(s), and substance(s), and the manner of storage of such items, as specified on the special use permit application and shall not be deemed permissive of any other type of open storage activity. A change in open storage activity from that previously granted through a special use permit shall require a new special use permit petition to the zoning board of review.

    • (10) Petitions for special use permit for open storage shall meet the application requirements for a special use permit and shall additionally include the following:

      • a. A specific listing of the commodity, equipment, supplies, material(s), or substance(s) for which the open storage special use permit is being requested, which shall include the specific type and specific quantity of commodity, equipment, supplies, material(s) or substance(s), and the manner in which such items shall be stored;

      • b. A site plan which shall specifically identify and show the location of the proposed open storage on the parcel which is the subject of the special use permit.

      • c. Fire plan. A fire plan, subject to the review and approval of the fire chief, shall be part of the application and, at a minimum, shall address the following: proximity of fire hydrants to the open storage; accessibility and access for emergency vehicles; the chemical nature and qualities of the material(s) to be stored and a statement as to their combustibility; flammability; and/or explosive or corrosive qualities; and any potential threats to public safety, health and welfare.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 19-175; Ch. 146, § IX, 10-23-00; Ch. 453, § VIII, 7-15-08)