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North Kingstown
Town of North Kingstown Zoning Ordinance
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§ 21-251

Special use permits

  • (a) The following signs shall not be permitted without a special use permit in business districts and as may be granted by the zoning board of review:

    • (1) Signs with any visible moving parts, except for signs commonly known as barber poles ordinarily and customarily used in connection with barbershops.

    • (2) Off-premises signs not exceeding 15 square feet.

    • (3) Signs using fluorescent, phosphorescent, neon or similar materials, except for one neon sign as provided for in section 21-243, and where those materials are used as a means for internal, enclosed illumination, provided no such sign shall incorporate any flashing, moving or changing illumination or animation.

    • (4) Signs which project over the roofline or roof-mounted in accordance with the size requirements specified in subsection 21-249(a)(1)b.

    • (5) One additional freestanding sign may be permitted by special use permit for a lot which has frontage on more than one public road. Such sign shall be limited in size in accordance with subsection 21-249(a)(1)a.

    • (6) One freestanding sign in the Wickford Business District or for building setback less than 30 feet.

    • (7) Murals.

  • (b) In making decisions for special use permits under this section, the zoning board of review shall consider the following factors and characteristics:

    • (1) Logic of design;

    • (2) Exterior space utilization; relationship to architecture;

    • (3) Quality, character and appropriateness;

    • (4) Attractiveness;

    • (5) Material selection; and

    • (6) Harmony and capability, including coloration.

(Ord. No. 94-14, § 1, 8-15-1994)