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North Kingstown
Town of North Kingstown Zoning Ordinance
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§ 21-401

Creation and purpose

  • (a) A limited residential parking district is created to:

    • (1) Reduce vehicular congestion and hazardous traffic conditions resulting from the use of streets within areas zoned for residential uses for the parking of vehicles by persons not residing in or having social or business dealings with the residents of the district;

    • (2) Protect the residents of the district from polluted air, excessive noise, and trash and refuse caused by the entry of such vehicles into the district;

    • (3) Protect the residents of the district from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to the residents' own residences;

    • (4) Preserve the residential character of the district;

    • (5) Promote efficiency in the maintenance of the streets within the district in a clean and safe condition;

    • (6) Preserve the value of the residential property in the district; and

    • (7) Preserve the safety and the peace, good order, comfort, convenience and welfare of the residents of the district.

  • (b) The regulations in this article shall be in addition to the requirements and regulations of this chapter otherwise applicable to the land and buildings situated within the district. A limited residential parking district may be established by the town council pursuant to this article in any area zoned for residential uses.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-16-1)